Massage and Bodywork Licensing Examination MBLEx Kinesiology Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

Which muscle is the primary hip flexor used when lifting the thigh toward the chest?

Accepted Answer

Iliopsoas

Answer

The iliopsoas, composed of the iliacus and psoas major, is the strongest and primary hip flexor.

Question 2

What type of muscle contraction occurs when a muscle lengthens while producing force?

Accepted Answer

Eccentric

Answer

An eccentric contraction occurs when the muscle elongates under tension, such as lowering a weight slowly.

Question 3

The glenohumeral joint is classified as which type of synovial joint?

Accepted Answer

Ball-and-socket

Answer

The glenohumeral (shoulder) joint is a ball-and-socket joint allowing movement in all planes.

Question 4

Which muscle group is primarily responsible for scapular retraction?

Accepted Answer

Rhomboids and middle trapezius

Answer

The rhomboids and middle trapezius fibers work together to retract the scapula toward the spine.

Question 5

What is the anatomical term for movement of a limb away from the midline of the body?

Accepted Answer

Abduction

Answer

Abduction refers to movement away from the body's midline, such as raising the arm out to the side.

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