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NYS LTM board exam 3
LMT NYS board exam
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| One leg would appear shorter than the other because of spasm of the: | Quadratus Lumborum |
| Where does Guyon's Canal Syndrome occur? | Wrist |
| What nerve innervates the diaphragm? | Phrenic nerve |
| To palpate the short head of the biceps brachii, you would first need to locate the: | Coracoid Process. |
| This condition is also know as Rider's Strain, as you may develop after riding a horse, it involves a strain of the groin muscles. What the name.? | Adductor Tendonosis |
| What muscle flexes the Distal Phalanges of the hand? | Flexor Digitorum Profundus. |
| With the exception of Buerger's disease, what is the best approach with Vascular Occlusive disease? | No massage |
| What is the function of the epithelial tissues? | Absorption, Protection, Secretion |
| What structure is known to decipher messages going to & coming from the brain? | Hypothalamus |
| A complains of pain in the neck, pain upon palpation of the superior angle of the scapula, what muscle could be involved? | Levator Scapula. |
| Erb's paralysis affects the : | Brachial Plexus. |
| Neural regulation differs from Endocrine regulation is that : | is quick, precise and localized. |
| What syndrome involving the ulnar nerve, is commonly seen in Cyclist? | Handlebar palsy, this is problem causing numbness, tingling, pain in the arm,hand,wrist and little finger, aka Ulnar Neuropathy. |
| Which muscle attaches to the tuberosity of the Tibia? | Rectus Femoris |
| Meissner's Corpuscles are receptors of: | Light Touch |
| If a person falls & hits their head, what would be check for first? | Breathing |
| You wanted to check for tenderness at the origin of the Hamstring, then you'll would palpate which body landmark area? | Ischial Tuberosity |
| Your two hands possess how many Phalanges in total? | 28 phalanger, each hand have 14 phalanger. |
| During a season the , you come across adhesions in the low back, what would be the Most effective type of massages treatment to reduced adhesion? | Skin rolling the area. |
| You client complains of torticollis. Which of the muscle should you work? | Sternocleidomastoid |
| When a client is lying on the table in a supine position. You notice that both legs & feet are turned out way in a lateral direction. Which group of muscles would you check for Hypertonicity? | Lateral Rotators |
| IF your skin were a layer of cake then the bottom or innermost layer of the epidermis would be made of what kind of cell? | Basel Cells |
| A method of re-education through movement & the experiences affect the Central Nervous System causing relaxation is known as: | Trager |
| Which Best describes Eversion of the foot? | Lateral movement of the Sole of the foot. |
| The majority of the energy in the body comes from the Breakdown of what food? | Carbohydrates |
| Qi-chi is the prenatal Qi-chi and holds the constitution of the person.Where is this held? | Kidney |
| What is the main purpose of deep transverse friction? | Breaks up adhesions |
| Two classic signs of Osteoarthritis are the formation of Osteophytes- bone spurs and : | A reduction in the joint space. |
| An energy technique whereby the practitioner gently places their hands on the client's body is known as: | Reiki |
| A gentle and non-invasive, using meditation and dispersing blocked energy often being done above the client's body is called: | Therapeutic Touch |
| Continuing Education records must be: | Kept by the therapist |
| What is the recommended treatment program for an Elderly client compared to a regular client? | Shorter more frequent massages. |
| Which techniques is performed on a client without touching the body? | Reiki |
| What is the Most widely recognized physiologic effect of massage? | Increased Blood and Lymph Circulation. |
| What is one of the primary Goals in using Cross-fiber friction? | To Compress and Spread tissue |
| Which type of massage includes, fluid, gentle rocking movement? | Trager |
| Your level of health and vitality is most influenced by what? | Nutrition |
| How long are the Small Intestine? | 18 to 23 feet |
| On which bone would you palpate the origin of the Pectoralis Minor? | Scapula |
| The Shortening of a muscle contraction is what type of contraction? | Concentric |
| Which 3 bones create the Acetabulum? | Ilium, Ischium & Pubis. |
| The body receives its greatest source of Amino Acids from Where? | Proteins |
| The idea that it is possible to die from a broken heart is associated with which ? | Mind-Body Connection |
| What is the correct technique to use when performing muscle stripping? | Apply the stripping in the same direction as the muscle fiber. |
| The CFF aka | Cross Fiber Friction technique |
| To increase Venous return, the massage therapist should elevate the limb when? | During the massage of the limb. |
| Which bone is Not one of the 4 principal tissues types? | Bone Tissue |
| Which is Not a function of saliva? | to initiate protein digestion |
| What is the correct definition of Ethics? | A system of rules, based on moral, values and Standards of accepted conduct that guide correct behavior. |
| The vertebral artery would be found in which endangerment site? | Posterior Cervical Triangle . |
| THe function of he Vertebral Artery is to? | Supply Blood To the Brain. |
| Name of the cells that mature in the Thymus Gland is called? | T-Cells |
| The body reacts to stress by initiating which body system? | Endocrine/Nervous and Immune System |
| The area of the body bordered by the Clavicle/Sternum and Pectoralis can be considered an endangerment site because it contains what? | Subclavian Vein |
| Surfactant is it to do what? | Reduces the Surface tension in Pulmonary Aveali |
| Bony landmark near an endangerment site? | Medial Epicondyle, because of the Ulnar nerve. |
| The bony prominence on the lateral side of the ankle malleolus is part of what bone? | Fibula bone |
| Which muscle must be strengthened when there is a lateral ankle sprain? | Peroneus Longus |
| How can the Bladder Infection go into the Kidney? | Through the Ureter |
| Intercarpal Articulations are capable of which motion? | Gliding |
| Which is the Master Gland? | Pituitary |
| The Temporal Lobe is responsible for : | Hearing and smell |
| The Occipital Lobe is responsible for: | Eyesight |
| The Ridge of a Bone is known as | Crest |
| When an Adult individual is at rest, the normal respiratory rate is | 16 to 20 breaths per-minute. |
| Embedded in the posterior of the thyroid are four tiny glands, which are known as | Parathyroid Gland |
| Best definition for Thixotropy: | A substance that becomes more fluid when agitated and more solid when still. |
| what percent of water The human body is composed of ? | 70% of water |
| Which nerve plexus innervates the diaphragm? | Cervical Plexus |
| Damages to the Cervical Plexus can cause? | Breathing Dysfunction |
| Sciatic nerve is located between what? | Lumbar 4 and Sacrum 3 nerve roots |
| A Rounded bump on a bone is known as | Condyle |
| Projected pain is a | Nerve pain that is continued along the nerve tract |
| The frontal lobe work to control what? | Voluntary skeletal muscle in the precentral gyrus. |
| The function of the frontal lobe is? | it's essential function are problem solving, planning, higher level of concentration. |
| The post central gyrus is responsible for | sensing temperature, pressure, touch and pain |
| The Best description for the function of the large intestine is | It absorbs electrolytes and water |
| Catabolism is a chemical reaction that do what? | Releases energy as it breaks down complex molecules into simpler molecules. |
| Mitosis is cell division in which | cell duplicates its DNA and divides into 2 identical daughter cell. |
| What cellular process requires energy from ATP to join simple molecules together to form more complex molecules? | Anabolism. |
| Anabolism is | a chemical reaction uses energy to joint simple molecules together to form more complex molecules. |
| A Furrow in bone is know as | Groove |
| Groove do what? | Holds blood vessels, nerves or tendons. |
| Which blood vessels are permeable to gases by diffusion? | Capillaries |
| Meiosis is a process in which | each daughter cell divides again, forming two reproductive cells. |
| Most appropriate muscles to massage and stretch a client with excessive lumbar lordosis and thoracic kyphosis are? | Hip flexor and pectorals |
| When assessing posture, what landmarks should be used to assess neck and head position? | Tip of the nose, middle of the chin, sternal notch |
| What is the amount of strength required during the contraction for the muscle energy method to work? | No greater than 25% of muscle strength |
| Client with an extreme dandruff what you should do? | We use latex glove to do the scalp massage. |
| The device that keeps food from entering the pathway to the lungs is called? | Epiglottis |
| The Lengthening of a muscle contraction is what type of contraction? | Eccentric |
| Clien with Pigeon-toed stance the medical term is? | Varus aka Bow-legged |
| Clien with Knock-kneed stance medical term is | Valgus |
| Which statements is true about Muscle origins | They are more proximal and medial and lest movable |
| The Insertion of muscle are | more distal and lateral and more movable. |
| What would be a caution before administering massage therapy? | Massaging with Essential oils |
| Which muscle fibers are horizontally aligned in the body? | Transverse |
| Which muscle fibers are aligned vertically in the body? | Rectus |
| Assessing posture would be recorded in which part of the SOAP note? | O-objective |
| The lifting, pulling, rolling and squeezing strokes are all type of Swedish Massages strock of? | Petrissage |
| Which muscles flexes and externally rotates the hip? | Psoas Major |
| Which type of movement occurs at the radioulnar joint? | Rotation |
| Which type of Arthritis is the non-inflammatory type? | Osteo |
| In Scoliosis, will the spinous process turn toward the convexity or to the concavity? | toward the concavity |
| What test would you use to rule out iliopsoas contracture? | Thomas |
| Which nerve damage results in Bell's Palsy? | CN VII/Facial nerve |
| Does Bell's Palsy result in spastic or flaccid paralysis of muscles? | Flaccid |
| Which myofilament uses ATP? | Myosin |
| Does Glycogenolysis raise or lower blood glucose level? | Raises glucose level |
| Which hormone can stimulate glycogenolysis? | Glucogon |
| Effleurage stimulates which two system? | Circulatory and lymphatic |
| Your client has winging scapula, which muscle needs to be strengthened? | Serratus Anterior |
| Your client has an acute flare-up of Rheumatoid Arthritis. Can you treat him? | Avoid deep work to the inflammation area. |
| Your client has a fever, Can you treat him? | Avoid until fever subsides |
| You are testing your client left internal obliques. Which direction would you rotate the trunk? | to the left |
| You client has torticollis of the right SCM. Which direction is his head rotated? | contralaterally |
| Which hormone raise blood calcium levels? | Parathyroid hormone PTH |
| Which hormones raises blood glucose levels? | Cortisol, epinephrine, glucagon, and growth hormone. |
| Which muscle is used as you return a glass of wine from your lips to the dinner table as you extend your elbow? | Biceps brachii and Brachialis |
| Which type of muscle contraction is primarily used when used you return your glass from your lips to the dinner table? | Eccentric contraction |
| Your client just ascended many flight of stair and is now complaining of leg pains. Which muscle or muscles are probably in pain? | Quadriceps |
| Your client just walked up a steep hill and is now complaining of sore muscles.Which muscles will you work? | Hamstring and Gluteus maximus |
| Can you apply cold to someone with cystic fibrosis? | Yes, prefer cold |
| Can you apply friction to someone with Parkinson's? | NO |
| A client has a complete spinal cord lesion at T2. What type of plegia would be present? | Spastic Paraplegia |
| With this same client with a complete spinal cord lesion at T2. would you expect Upper motor neuron or lower motor neuron disease? | Upper Motor Neuron |
| A massage therapist may split his or her therapy session fees with: | The owner of the massages therapy offices or Spa . |
| Which bone make up the pectoral girdle? | Scapula and clavicle |
| How many bone are in the adult vertebral column? | 26 |
| Your client has Bell's Palsy. This means that he has? | Lower motor neuron disease with flaccidity |
| What part of the skeleton does the skull belong to? | Axial |
| What is the function of ATP? | TO store energy like a battery |
| A client pulled a muscle while standing on one foot. What muscle will you work on? | Gluteus medius |
| Which is the largest part of the stomach? | Body |
| In which direction does the largest sesamoid bone point ? | Inferiorly |
| Which type of joint is between the carpal bones? | Gliding or planar |
| Which nerve is damaged in Bell's Palsy? | CN VII/ Cranial nerve 7 |
| When a person stands up, how is blood prevented from flowing downward with gravity? | Valves |
| Where is the Peroneus Longus insertion? | 1st-2nd metatarsal |
| A football player has a "pulled" Gracilis muscle. The recommended exercise for Strengthening is: | Squeeze pillow between the knees. |
| Which muscle attaches on the Olecranon? | Triceps |
| The Rhomboids muscle attach: | C7-T5. Function: Scapulothoracic joint: Draws scapula superomedially, Rotates glenoid cavity inferiorly; Supports position of scapula |
| Rhomboid major Origin: Spinous process of vertebrae T2-T5 | Insertion: Medial border of scapula (from inferior angle to root of spine of scapula) |
| Rhomboid minor Origin: Nuchal ligament, Spinous processes of vertebrae C7-T1 | Insertion: Root (medial end) of spine of scapula. |
| The Rhomboids Muscles Function: Scapulothoracic joint: Draws scapula superomedially, Rotates glenoid cavity inferiorly; Supports position of scapula Innervation is | Dorsal scapular nerve (C4-C5) |
| Which muscle attached at the medial border of the scapula? | Four muscles attach to the medial border. Serratus anterior has a long attachment on the anterior lip. Three muscles insert along the posterior lip, the levator scapulae (uppermost), rhomboid minor (middle), and to the rhomboid major (lower middle). |
| A carpenter has pain in the olecranon process from excessive hammering. What muscle do you work on? | Tricep Brachii |
| The primary characteristics of Effleurage are: | Superficial, sedation, circulation. |
| Temporal headaches, blurred vision would be treated with which meridian? | GallBladder |
| When using "contract/relax stretch", you would have the client: | Inhale with contraction and exhale with stretch. |
| Which muscle is most superior on the axillary border of the scapula? | Teres Minor |
| Nerves that belong in the Brachial Plexus family are? | Radial nerve, Musculocutaneous nerve, and Axillary nerve. |
| what plexus does the phrenic nerve belong to? | cervical plexus and receives innervation from the C3, C4, and C5 nerve roots. It is the longest branch of the cervical plexus. |
| Which muscle form the antero-lateral outer layer of the abdomen? | External Oblique |
| On TCM, in treatment for low back pain, which meridian would be treated? | Bladder/GallBladder |
| In treatment for Bell's Palsy, strokes move in which direction? | Chin to ear |
| How would you stretch the right Quadratus Lumborum muscle? | Lateral flex left |
| When working on the Vastus Medialis muscle, which meridian are you tracing? | Spleen |
| The ability of gel like substances to become fluid and slowly return to gel is known as: | Thixotrophic |
| What controls Spleen? | GallBladder |
| Sitting, leaning forward, stretches which channel? | Bladder |
| Which of the following is not a classic sign of inflammation? Tumor, Swelling/Calor,Heat/Dolor,pain/Cyanosis,Blue | Cyanosis,Blue |
| Which of the following is not a contraindication for massages? Acute Trauma or conditions/Blood Clots/ Stage 1 Pressure Ulcers/ Cancer | Stage 1 Pressure Ulcers |
| Ataxia is associated with damage to which structure? | Cerebellum |
| Which is damaged in Parkinsonism? | Substantia Nigra |
| Which hormone is associated with Sympathetic Nerve System? | Epinephrine |
| Which muscle is most responsible for extending the elbow as you put down a glass of water? | Brachioradialis |
| Which is the proper sequence showing the movement of Bolus through the digestive tract? | Mouth/Pharynx/Esophagus/Stomach |
| A client pulled a muscle or muscles in his back while lifting heavy objects in his arm in front of his body. That muscles could be any of this one except the: trapezius/Levator scapulae/Latissimus dorsi/Rhomboids. | Rhomboids |
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