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Question 1

Which muscle attaches to the acromion process?

ATrapezius

BPec minor

CShort head of the biceps brachii

DSupraspinal

Answer : A

The acromion process is located at the top of the shoulder and articulates with the lateral end of the clavicle. It is the fibers of the middle trapezius that insert into the medial margin of the acromion process.

Question 2

Throughout the years, a massage therapist can learn a multitude of disciplines which can be used during treatments. A massage therapist who works with pregnant mothers, athletes and repetitive stress injuries is best described as using .

Available Choices (select all choices that are correct)

Amassage fundamentals

Bintegrated approaches

Cstructural integration

Dapplied kinesiology

Answer : B

Question 3

What is the function of a bulboid corpuscle?

ADetect changes in temperature

BReceptor which responds to pressure

CContract to stand hairs straight along body

DMucous membranes in the skin

Answer : A

A bulboid corpuscle is a cutaneous thermo-receptor which detect changes in temperature and relay the message to the CNS.

Question 4

Which muscle is a prime mover for neck extension?

ASplenius capitis

BExtensor hallicus lonqus

CSternocleidomastoid

DRhomboids major

Answer : A

The splenius capitis muscle originates along the lower half of the nuchal ligament, spinous process of the seventh cervical vertebrae and the upper third or fourth thoracic vertebrae which insert into the mastoid process of the temporal bone. The action of the splenius capitis is to extend the neck posteriorly as well as assisting with lateral rotation and lateral flexion of the cervical spine.

Question 5

An epiphyseal line on a bone indicates what?

AThe bone has begun a new growth phase.

BThe bone was previously fractured in that location.

CThe bone has stopped growing.

DThe bone has reached its adult length.

Answer : D

Long bones possess a cartilaginous zone between the diaphysis (midsection) and the epiphysis (end) called the epiphyseal plate. During childhood this allows the bone to continue growing in length. At some point the cartilage ossifies (becomes bone tissue), leaving a line of demarcation, the epiphyseal line. This indicates the bone has reached its adult length and no further growth in length will occur. However, the bone can continue to grow in diameter.

Question 6

Which body system do the tonsils belong to?

ADigestive

BCardiovascular

CEndocrine

DImmune

Answer : D

The tonsils are masses of lymphatic tissue located just behind the tongue at the back of the throat. Tonsils are the first line of defense against inhaled or ingested pathogens and are part of the immune system.

Question 7

On a unique occasion, a client appears depressed and mentions suicide as a possible option for dealing with life. Suggesting the client seek professional help is considered _______________.

Ainappropriate

Bbeyond the scope of practice

Ca personal preference

Da professional obligation

Answer : D

One of the few times a massage therapist is allowed to break confidentiality is when he or she suspects a client to be in personal danger or harm. In this case, the massage therapist has a professional obligation to ensure the safety of the client.

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