FSMTB MBLEx Massage & Bodywork Licensing Examination Exam Practice Test

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Question 1

Bones, ligaments, blood vessels and nerves are known as ____________.



Answer : B

Inert tissues are those that are not contractile such as bone, bursa, blood vessels, cartilage, fat, ligaments, nerves and nerve coverings.


Question 2

Celiac refers to which location in the body?



Answer : A

The term celiac describes the location of the abdomen and is used to describe the location of nerves as in the celiac plexus or the location of cardiovascular tissue as in the celiac artery. Celiac disease denotes the location of the disease located in the abdominal region.


Question 3

There are two main roles between a therapist and a client. The first role is as a massage therapist and the second role is as ___________________.



Answer : C

The second role, as a professional, is as important as the first role. One can be the greatest massage therapist in the world, but if the massage therapist does not abide by the guidelines, ethics and laws set forth for the profession, then the therapist can do more harm than good to those who seek their help.


Question 4

Which condition would include an issue with the flexor carpi radialis muscle?



Answer : A

The flexor carpi radailis muscle is part of the flexor muscle group of the forearm which inserts into the common flexor tendon. Medial epicondylitis is the condition which includes the flexor muscle group of the forearm. Medial epicondylitis is also called golfers elbow due to the end range of motion during a golf swing that causes the most damage to the flexor muscles.


Question 5

Neutrophils, basophils and eosinophils are types of __________________.



Answer : A

Neutrophils, basophils and eosinophils are the three types of granular leukocytes (white blood cells) of the immune system which consume infectious diseases and foreign materials.


Question 6

Waves of muscular contractions in the digestive tract are called:



Answer : A

The digestive tract contains a smooth muscle cell layer (the muscularis externa) having no motor innervation. Pacemaker cells located throughout the digestive tract send signals to the muscularis externa. This causes rhythmic waves of muscular contraction and propels material through the digestive tract.


Question 7

Malpractice insurance is a requirement by Federal law.



Answer : B

Malpractice insurance is not required by Federal law. Regulations on massage vary from state to state. However, to adhere to sound business practices and for the protection of yourself and your clients, malpractice insurance is considered a necessity within the massage community.


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