Massage Therapist Massage Therapist Anatomy and Physiology Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

Which muscle group is primarily responsible for lateral flexion of the vertebral column?

Accepted Answer

Quadratus lumborum

Answer

The quadratus lumborum is the primary muscle responsible for lateral flexion of the lumbar spine.

Question 2

What type of joint is the glenohumeral joint?

Accepted Answer

Ball-and-socket

Answer

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

Question 3

Which cranial nerve innervates the sternocleidomastoid and trapezius muscles?

Accepted Answer

Accessory nerve (CN XI)

Answer

The spinal accessory nerve (CN XI) provides motor innervation to the sternocleidomastoid and trapezius muscles.

Question 4

What is the primary function of synovial fluid within a joint capsule?

Accepted Answer

Reduce friction and nourish cartilage

Answer

Synovial fluid lubricates articular cartilage to reduce friction and delivers nutrients to avascular cartilage tissue.

Question 5

Which structure passes through the carpal tunnel along with the flexor tendons?

Accepted Answer

Median nerve

Answer

The median nerve travels through the carpal tunnel and its compression causes carpal tunnel syndrome.

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