Massage and Bodywork Licensing Examination MBLEx Anatomy and Physiology Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

Which muscle is the primary flexor of the forearm at the elbow joint?

Accepted Answer

Brachialis

Answer

The brachialis is the primary flexor of the forearm at the elbow, lying deep to the biceps brachii.

Question 2

What type of connective tissue wraps around an individual muscle fiber?

Accepted Answer

Endomysium

Answer

Endomysium is the thin connective tissue sheath that surrounds each individual muscle fiber.

Question 3

The thoracic duct of the lymphatic system empties into which vein?

Accepted Answer

Left subclavian vein

Answer

The thoracic duct drains lymph from most of the body and empties into the left subclavian vein.

Question 4

Which type of joint allows movement in only one plane, such as flexion and extension?

Accepted Answer

Hinge joint

Answer

A hinge joint, such as the elbow, permits movement in only one plane, primarily flexion and extension.

Question 5

Which cranial nerve is responsible for controlling the muscles of facial expression?

Accepted Answer

Facial nerve (CN VII)

Answer

The facial nerve (CN VII) innervates the muscles of facial expression including the orbicularis oculi and zygomaticus.

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