MBLEx Sim 2 Flashcards
In general, what is true of most massage methods?
Fast, specific application of methods tends to stimulate
Which part of the vertebral column has no movement?
S1-S5
What is the subdivision of the PNS that controls voluntary activates?
Somatic nervous system
Where is superficial fascia found?
Just below the skin (subcutaneous)
Which muscle inverts foot?
Tibialis anterior
Which muscle flexes the knee and attaches at the fibula?
Biceps femoris
What best represents lymph flow from the interstitial spaces back to the blood?
Lymphatic capillaries to lymphatic vessels to lymphatic ducts to the junction of the internal jugular and subclavian veins.
How is sebum not secreted?
Into the blood
What are effective uses for steam in hydrotherapy treatments?
Provide humidity and aid in breathing
What is the name given to the anatomical space located behind the peritoneum in the abdominal cavity?
Retroperitoneal space
What should the massage therapist do when a client is not able to fill out an intake form?
Offer to take the information verbally and fill out the form for the client
Which body structure is part of both the nervous and endocrine system?
Adrenal medulla
What is it called when there is a protrusion of the stomach through the diaphragm in the mediastinum?
Hiatal hernia
What is the next step, after completion of a health history and assessment?
Analyze and interpret the data
If a massage therapist chooses to do promotional work at a sports event with clients with whom she is unfamiliar, which is most advised?
Post event massage that is superficial and focuses more on circulation enhancement
What hormone stimulates the mammary glands to produce milk?
Prolactin
Herpes zoster is commonly known as?
Shingles
What endangerment site indicates that deep massage should be avoided in the antecubital fossa?
Median nerve
What is the effect of a reflex initiated by a Golgi tendon?
The muscle lengthens (stretches) as a response to over-stretching
What action contracts the anterior neck muscles?
Lifting the neck while supine