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M 2022/2023 The dorsal root ganglion contains which structures? - ANSWER sensory neurons : What is the carotid tubercle? - ANSWER anterior tubercle of transverse process of C6 Which of the following helps to f ...

M 2022/2023 The dorsal root ganglion contains which structures? - ANSWER sensory neurons : What is the carotid tubercle? - ANSWER anterior tubercle of transverse process of C6 Which of the following helps to form the vertebral arch? - ANSWER laminae The wavelike, rhythmic, smooth muscle contractions by which food is propelled along the digestive tract is known as what? - ANSWER peristalsis A massage therapist palpates a trigger point in the posterior thigh. Which of the following is the muscle most likely involved? - ANSWER biceps femoris A movement that increases the angle of a joint is: - ANSWER extension The lateral arcuate ligament of the diaphragm surrounds what muscle? - ANSWER quadratus lumborum What are the three subgroups of the erector spinae group? - ANSWER iliocostalis, longissimus, and spinalis How many muscles are usually considered to be part of the deep lateral rotators of the thigh group? - ANSWER 6 Emphysema is - ANSWER also known as a COPD Inflammation of the urinary bladder is called - ANSWER cystitis What type of disease or illness DOES NOT respond best to antibiotics? - ANSWER viral infection Hepatitis is: - ANSWER a liver inflammation caused by a virus If massage produces ecchymosis, what is the best procedure? - ANSWER stop To reduce edema? - ANSWER slow, rhythmical effleurage with the part in elevation What massage technique best increases lymph flow? - ANSWER effleurage For a patient with phlebitis, which technique would you use? - ANSWER no massage After the data derived from assessment have been collected and organized, what is the next step in the analysis process? - ANSWER brainstorm possibilities During the gait muscle testing, as the flexors of the left leg are activated, the: - ANSWER flexors and adductors of the right arm should strength-test strong SOAP is one type of: - ANSWER problem-oriented medical record : Movement of a joint through its range of motion by the client is called: - ANSWER active joint movement A client has an arthritic knee and finds that rubbing a cream on it that makes it feel cool helps the aching. Which of the following best explains this response? - ANSWER increase in hyperstimulation analgesia Jeff's client is ticklish, so the best way he can approach the massage session with this client is to: - ANSWER explain each therapeutic touch ahead of time Extensive training in mental health is required to interact with what chakra? - ANSWER sixth The interpretation of touch is characterized by: - ANSWER having influences from cultures and subcultures According to the Eastern chakra system, the chakra that concerns the reflection of the total, or essential, self is the: - ANSWER sixth, or brow, chakra A 38-year-old female massage therapist is moving to a small city adjacent to a large military base. Previously she worked in a large city at an exclusive day spa with an affluent client base. What may seem to be the biggest business challenge in her new environment? - ANSWER the economics in her new location Respect for the privacy of information is called: - ANSWER confidentiality A client is having difficulty telling his massage therapist that he is uncomfortable with the deep pressure she is applying. Which of the following is the most likely issue? - ANSWER power differential Which of the following is the science or study of morals, values or principles, including ideals of autonomy, beneficence, justice and principles of right and good conduct? - ANSWER ethics Which of the following actions puts client confidentiality at risk? - ANSWER client files on the desk A massage therapist has been working in a medical wellness spa and is considering various continuing education courses. The best option for this environment and the application of massage would be to study: - ANSWER aromatherapy The area of contact between the practitioner and client is called the: - ANSWER balance point An individual is being prescribed a medication to control pain. What classification does the medication fall into? - ANSWER analgesic What is the collective term for the eight bones of the wrist? - ANSWER carpals The cells of which organ detoxify poisons, bacteria, and various drugs? - ANSWER liver In shiatsu, the hara is located in the - ANSWER abdomen An A-band is defined by the presence of: - ANSWER myosin On which of the following bones is the glenoid fossa located? - ANSWER scapula Which spinal nerves are included in the brachial plexus? - ANSWER C5 and T1 The protective membrane of the CNS is named what? - ANSWER meninges Meissner's corpuscle of the integumentary system is the receptor for what? - ANSWER light touch Which of the following connective tissue layers surrounds an entire skeletal muscle? - ANSWER epimysium An accurate characteristic of ground substance in connective tissue is that it: - ANSWER liquefies on agitation and reverts to gel when standing What carpal bone is located immediately proximal to the base of the 3rd metacarpal? - ANSWER capitate If the massage practitioner is incorporating polarity therapy concepts and is gently holding the little finger and the little toe of the left, he is: - ANSWER balancing the earth current Another name for the Adam's apple is what? - ANSWER thyroid cartilage The primary function of red blood cells (RBC's) is what? - ANSWER transport of gases The cerebrospinal fluid emerges from which structure? - ANSWER choroid plexus The molecule that provides the energy for the sliding filament mechanism is: - ANSWER ATP Which bone does not articulate directly with another bone? - ANSWER hyoid Which part of the brain is responsible for maintaining body temperature and regulating thirst and hunger? - ANSWER hypothalamus An artery... - ANSWER carries blood away from the heart Which of the following projects laterally from the vertebral arch? - ANSWER transverse processes Which is the largest gland in the body? - ANSWER liver Infection is combated primarily by which circulatory component? - ANSWER white blood cells Yang meridians run - ANSWER down the posterior side of the body Which group was given its name because butchers would hang the carcass of a pig by its tendons? - ANSWER hamstring Which term describes the fascial tissue that surrounds each individual muscle fiber? - ANSWER endomysium What does the word "pollicis" mean? - ANSWER thumb In which compartment of the leg is the extensor hallucis longus located? - ANSWER anterior What provides innervation for the biceps femoris? - ANSWER sciatic nerve What are the three subgroups of the erector spinae group? - ANSWER iliocostalis, longissimus, and spinalis What nerve(s) innervates the supraspinatus? - ANSWER suprascapular nerve If the muscle crosses the metatarsophalangeal and/or interphalangeal joints on the plantar side of the foot, what action will it most likely have at these joints? - ANSWER