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Part 3 Flashcards

1
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What is the action called when one or several muscles help the prime mover in a particular action over a joint?

a) resistance
b) synergy
c) fizxation
d) isotonic

A

b) synergy

whether or not two muscles are synnergistic depends on the motion

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One of the attachments of the semitendinosus is the

a) linea aspera
b) femur
c) ischial tuberosity
d) trochanter

A

c) ischial tuberosity (origin)

part of the hamstring group: biceps femoris, semitendinosus, and semimembranosus

insertion: Proximal end of tibia
innervation: sciatic nerve

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3
Q

The origin of the sartorius is the

a) tibia
b) trochanter
c) anterior inferior iliac spine
d) anterior superior iliac spine

A

d) anterior superior iliac spine (asis)

flexes, adducts, and rotates the hip
insertion: tibia

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4
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In rotations of the neck, the SCM contracts in the opposite direction. This movement is called

a) ipsilateral
b) contralateral
c) medial rotation
d) anterior rostral

A

b) contralateral

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5
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A muscle which moves the arm in hyperextension of the shoulders is the

a) infraspinatus
b) latissiums dorsi
c) trapezius
d) subscapicularis

A

b) latissimus dorsi

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6
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What makes up a motor unit?

a) 2 anterior horns and and 1 motor fiber
b) 1 neuron, 1 anterior horn, and 1 motor fiber
c) 1 posterior horn and 1 motor fiber
d) 1 motor axon and the muscle fibers it innervates

A

d) 1 motor axon and the muscle fibers it innervates`

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7
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Hemoglobin is located in

a) red blood cells
b) white blood cells
c) thrombocytes
d) platelets

A

a) red blood cells

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What is the lowest area in the abdomen?

a) pelvis
b) tailbone
c) inguinal region
d) peritoneum

A

c) inguinal region

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Where is the origin of the semitendinosus

a) linea aspera
b) ischial tuberosity
c) femur
d) trochanter

A

b) ischial tuberosity

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10
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The talus connects what bones?

a) tibia, fibula, calcaneus, cuboid
b) tibia, fibula, navicular
c) tibia, fibula, calcaneus, navicular
d) tibia, fibula, cuboid, navicular

A

c) tibia, fibula, calcaneus, navicular

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The descending colon at its distal end connects to the

a) sigmoid colon
b) rectum
c) transverse colon
d) cecum

A

a) sigmoid colon

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12
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When you wave your hand in a raised position sideways, as in saying goodbye, what is this movement?

a) abduction
b) circumflexion
c) adduction
d) extension

A

a) abduction

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13
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What muscle reaches from the pubic bone to the thorax?

a) rectus thoracis
b) rectus abdominis
c) transversalis of fascia
d) obliques

A

b) rectus abdominis

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14
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At what structures in the lungs does gas exchange occur?

a) bronchi
b) alveoli
c) venules
d) anterioles

A

b) alveoli

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15
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The axial skeleton includes

a) head and vertebrae
b) arms
c) thighs and legs
d) hands and feet

A

a) head and vertebrae

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16
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What forward movement of the jaw is parallel to the ground?

a) Hyperextension
b) protraction
c) depression
d) supination

A

b) protraction

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17
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Drop foot is a condition caused by paralysis of what nerve?

a) tibial
b) deep peroneal
c) musculocutaneous
d) femoral

A

d) femoral

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18
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The heart and lungs are supplied by what nerve?

a) phrenic
b) trigeminal
c) circumflex
d) pneumogastric

A

d) pneumogastric (aka vagus)

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19
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The head is located in what region?

a) temporal
b) plural
c) frontal
d) umbilical

A

c) frontal

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20
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The tissue that contains fat cells, blood vessels, hair follicles and nerve endings is called

a) reticular layer
b) myofascia
c) epidermal layer
d) epicardial

A

a) reticular layer (part of the dermis)

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21
Q

The first cranial neve supplies the sense of

a) sight
b) touch
c) taste
d) smell

A

d) smell

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22
Q

The underlying layer of skin is

a) epidermis
b) dermis
c) stratum corneum
d) papillae

A

b) dermis

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23
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Gluteus medius and obturator externus are in the

a) back
b) thigh
c) hip
d) neck

A

c) hip

gluteus medius = ilium to proximal femur
obturator medius = pelvis to femur

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24
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The muscle that flexes the little finger is

a) flexor digitorum
b) flexor digitorum profundus
c) flexor digiti minimi
d) flexor pollicis brevis

A

c) flexor digiti minimi

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25
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The major muscle that holds the head erect is

a) latissimus dorsi
b) sternocleidomastoid
c) erector spinae
d) brachialis

A

b) sternocleidomastoid

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26
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The major artery that dispenses blood throughout the body is

a) carotid artery
b) aorta
c) jugular vein
d) vena cava

A

b) aorta

27
Q

The main support of the body is

a) appendicular skeleton
b) muscle fibers
c) frontal skeleton
d) axial skeleton

A

d) axial skeleton

The axial skeleton supports and protects the brain, spinal cord and many of the internal organs. It also provides sites for the attachment of other bones and muscles in the body and protects the nerves and blood vessels from the brain and spinal cord

28
Q

The gland that is considered the master gland is

a) thyroid
b) pituitary
c) adrenal
d) pineal

A

b) pituitary

29
Q

Blood flows toward the heart through the

a) aorta
b) carotid artery
c) vena cava
d) brachiocephalic artery

A

c) vena cava

30
Q

The more fixed end of a muscle is known as

a) insertion
b) lymph glands
c) origin
d) ligament

A

c) origin

31
Q

Synovial fluid is located in

a) blood
b) lymph glands
c) joints
d) mouth

A

c) joints

32
Q

What is the imaginary line dividing the body into anterior and posterior halves?

a) coronal
b) sagittal
c) transverse
d) mid-sagittal

A

a) coronal

33
Q

Where are the adrenals located?

a) under the kidneys
b) above the kidneys
c) in the neck
d) in the head

A

b) above the kidneys

They produce hormones that you can’t live without, including sex hormones and cortisol. Cortisol helps you respond to stress and has many other important functions

34
Q

What muscle medially rotates and adducts the humerus?

a) pectoralis major
b) supraspinatus
c) latissimus dorsi
d) coracobrachialis

A

a) pectoralis major

35
Q

What is the action of the quadratus lumborum?

a) trunk extension
b) lateral flexion of the trunk
c) hip flexion
d) hip extension

A

b) lateral flexion of the trunk

36
Q

Which are bones in the feet between the ankle and the phalanges?

a) carpals
b) metecarpals
c) metatarsals
d) costals

A

c) metatarsals

37
Q

A non-pathogenic form of bacteria is called

a) saprophytes
b) bacilli
c) cocci
d) spirolla

A

a) saprophytes

a plant, fungus, or microorganism that lives on dead or decaying organic matter; e.g. mushrooms, mol

38
Q

A small discolored spot or patch on the surface of the skin such as a freckle is called

a) papule
b) tubercle
c) tumor
d) macule

A

d) macule

39
Q

A small elevated pimple in the skin with no visible fluid but which may develop pus is called

a) papule
b) tubercle
c) tumor
d) macule

A

a) papule

40
Q

An abrasion of skin produced by scratching or scraping is called

a) scar
b) fissure
c) excoriation
d) dermatitis

A

c) excoriation

41
Q

A type of cancer of the skin which is characterized by light or pearly nodules and visible blood vessels

a) tumor
b) melanoma
c) basal cell carcinoma
d) furuncle

A

c) basal cell carcinoma

42
Q

A cancer of the skin, characterized by dark patches of brown or black

a) tumor
b) malignent melanoma
c) basal cell carcinoma
d) steatoma

A

b) malignent melanoma

43
Q

Inflammation of a vein is called

a) thrombosis
b) osteoporosis
c) hematosis
d) phlebitis

A

d) phlebitis

44
Q

Lymphatic vessels eventually empty into the

a) spleen
b) thoracic arteries
c) bladder
d) blood vessels

A

d) blood vessels

45
Q

The autonomic nervous system

a) controls voluntary skeletal muscle
b) controls involuntary bodily functions
c) feeds sensory organ information
d) controls sense organs

A

b) controls involuntary bodily functions

46
Q

Which body cavity contains the lungs?

a) abdominal
b) pleural
c) cranial
d) none of the above

A

b) none of the above

the pleural cavity doesn’t contain the lungs, it’s the space between the two pleura which surround each lung

47
Q

What nerve supplies the neck muscles to control movement?

a) spinal accessory nerve
b) trigeminal
c) brachial nerve
d) trochlear nerve

A

a) spinal accessory nerve

48
Q

A nerve that supplies deep muscles of the foot and toes

a) peroneal
b) plantar
c) cutaneous
d) coccygeal

A

b) plantar

49
Q

What nerve supplies the shoulder joint?

a) Radial nerve
b) cervial
c) circumflex
d) greater occipital

A

c) circumflex (aka axillary)

50
Q

The thyroid produces a hormone called

a) estrogen
b) thyroxine
c) testosterone
d) insulin

A

b) thyroxine

51
Q

Various bones of the skeleton are connected at different parts of their surfaces. Such connections are called

a) tendons
b) ligaments
c) joints
d) cartilage

A

c) joints

52
Q

Structures containing 2 or more different tissues combined to accomplish a specific function are called

a) muscles
b) organs
c) cells
d) systems

A

b) organs

53
Q

The Board of Massage Therapy consists of ___ members

a) 3
b) 5
c) 7
d) 10

A

b) 5

54
Q

The members of the Board are appointed by the

a) state senate
b) governor
c) mayor
d) president

A

b) governor

55
Q

Sponsoring massage therapists must be licensed in Hawaii for at least ___ years

a) 3
b) 5
c) 7
d) 9

A

a) 3

56
Q

Apprentice applicants must complete 50 hours of anatomy and at least ___ hours of theory and demonstration

a) 70
b) 80
c) 90
d) 100

A

d) 100

57
Q

Massage and outcall service licenses expire on ___ of each even-numbered year

a) April 30
b) May 31
c) June 30
d) July 31

A

c) June 30

58
Q

Of 5 members of the Board __ shall have at least 3 years of experience as LMT

a) 2
b) 3
c) 4
d) 5

A

b) 3

59
Q

If a massage therapist causes bodily injury to a patron by carelessness or negligence, what action can the Board take?

a) File misdemeanor charges
b) assess a $1000 fine
c) revoke license
d) assess a $5000 fine

A

c) revoke license

60
Q

Which of the following is the principal massage therapist not responsible for?

a) Keeping proper paperwork on massage therapists and apprentices
b) ensuring the Board has records of all personnel
c) keeping records of individual clients
d) give records of all outcall massages to the Board

A

d) give records of all outcall massages to the Board

61
Q

Upon disassociation of the Principal Therapist, a massage establishment or outcall service shall have __ to notify the Board of a new PMT

a) 48 hours
b) 5 days
c) 10 days
d) 15 days

A

b) 5 days

62
Q

Shiatsu is performed with what part of the thumb?

a) digital ball of thumb
b) tip of distal phalanx
c) interphalangeal joint
d) lateral edge of thumb

A

a) digital ball of thumg

63
Q

What type of pressure is used in shiatsu?

a) intensified pressing
b) fluid pressing
c) concentrated pressing
d) all of the above

A

d) all of the above

64
Q

When vibration is applied for a prolonged period of time, what may the client experience?

a) relaxing
b) exhilaration
c) numbing
d) sleepiness

A

c) numbing

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