Massage Therapist Massage Therapist Kinesiology Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

Which muscle is the primary hip flexor and is commonly addressed in massage therapy for clients with lower back pain?

Accepted Answer

Iliopsoas

Answer

The iliopsoas is the strongest hip flexor and its chronic tightness frequently contributes to anterior pelvic tilt and lower back pain.

Question 2

What type of muscle contraction occurs when a muscle lengthens while producing force, such as lowering a weight slowly?

Accepted Answer

Eccentric

Answer

An eccentric contraction occurs when a muscle generates force while elongating, controlling the speed of movement against resistance.

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 multiplanar movement including flexion, extension, abduction, adduction, and rotation.

Question 4

Which movement describes turning the sole of the foot inward toward the midline of the body?

Accepted Answer

Inversion

Answer

Inversion is the movement of the sole of the foot medially, toward the body's midline, primarily occurring at the subtalar joint.

Question 5

During scapular protraction, which muscle is the primary mover?

Accepted Answer

Serratus anterior

Answer

The serratus anterior is the primary muscle responsible for protracting and stabilizing the scapula against the thoracic wall.

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