| Question |
Answer |
| Anterior is to posterior as superior is to_______? | Inferior |
| What does Cepahlid mean? | Tp move in a headward direction. |
| Molecules are combinations of______? | Atoms |
| A magician traditionally cuts someone in half through which anotomical plane? | Horizontal |
| Organs are combinations of_____? | Tissues |
| Which part of a cell is responsible for packaging proteins for distribtion? | Golgi complex |
| Hereditary information is stored in the______? | Nucleus |
| Mitochondria are resposnsible for_____? | Production of chemical energy |
| Receptor sites for chemicals are found on the______? | Cell Membrane |
| Which connective tissue is strong in all directions? | Dense irregular collagenous connective tissue |
| Which type of epithelium is well suited for diffusion? | Simple squamous |
| The two basic elements of building blocks of connective tissue are_______and_______. | Cells and Extracellular matrix |
| Describe the structure of stratified squamous epithelium | Many layers, flat cells |
| Which of the following is not a type of connective tissue. Cartilage, Bone, Adipose, Blood | Adipose |
| Which element ofthe extracellular matirx is responsible for tensile strength? | Collagen |
| Which cell type is the main fixed cell of connective tissue? | Fibrocyte |
| List the four basic tissues of the human body. | Epithelium, Connective tissue, Muscle, Nerve |
| What is the most common cartilage in the body? | Hyaline |
| Name the integument layers from superficial to deep | Epidermis, dermis, hypodermis |
| Name the tissue of the epidermis | Stratified squamous epithelium |
| Melanocytes are responsible for________. | Pigmentation of the keratinocytes |
| Which layer of the skin acts as an energy storehouse? | Hypodermis |
| If I have a cut on my finger that is bleeding I know that the cut is at least as deep as the______. | Dermis |
| In which specific region of the epidermis are the stem cells which divide to form keratinocytes found? | Stratum basale |
| Identify the most lethal from a skin cancer | Melanoma |
| Which region is located immediately superior to the thorax? | Neck/Cervical |
| List the regions of the upper limb from distal to proximal | Manus, Antebrachium, Brachium |
| The control center of the cell is the_______? | Nucleus |
| The part of the cell responsible for packaging and shipping proteins is the________? | Golgi apparatus/complex |
| Describe the structure stratifed squamous epithelium | Many layers, flat cells |
| Which element of the extracellular matrix is responsible for tensile strength? | Collagen |
| Name the tissue of the dermis. | Dense irregular connective tissue. |
| Adipose cells are found in the_______? | Hypodermis |
| Which specific type of joint is found between the radius and ulna in the antebrachium? | Syndesmosis |
| Which specific type of joint is found between the plates of the skull? | Suture |
| What is the name given to the small round protions of the bone found within compact bone? | Osteon |
| What is the most common type of joint found in the body? | Synovial |
| What type of joint is located between two adjacent vertebrae? | Symphysis |
| Which type of joint is not found in the adult body? | Synchondrosis |
| Spongy bone is located_________? | Deep to compact bone |
| What gives bone its tensile strength? | Collagen |
| What name is given to the layer of dense irregular connective tissue that is around all bones? | Periosteum |
| The tendon insertion is always found_______. | Mobile end of a muscle. |
| List three functions of muscle tissue. | Heat, Support, Movement |
| Muscle tissue is highly specialized to_____, | Contract |
| The layer of connective tissue that surrounds the entire muscle is called the________. | Epimysium |
| Name the two microfilaments found in a muscle cell. | Tropomyosin and Actin |
| A motor unit contains which two of the following? Lactic acid, Muscle fiber, Motor neuron, ATP | Motor neuron and ATP |
| What is the smallest contractile unit of a muscle cell? | A sarcomere |
| What binds to troponin in order to remove the tropnin/tropomyosin complex from the actin filament? | Calcium |
| What is the energy used by the myosin head? | ATP |
| Biomechanics considers the musculoskeletal system to be a series of machines we call________. | Levers |
| The pivot point for the lever arm is called the________. | Fulcrum |
| Which lever has the in-force applied on one side of the joint and the out-force on the other side of the joint? | First class |
| The erector spinae muscles are all capable of what action? | Extension |
| Which muscle of the transversospinalis group is found primarily on the cervical and upper thoracic spine? | Semispinalis |
| The spinotransversalis muscles are situated_______ to the vertebral column. | Posterior |
| Which muscle group lies just immediately superficial to the transversospinalis muscles? | Erector spinae |
| Name the two muscles that attach to the iliac crest | Mulfifidus and Iliocostalis |
| Name the muscle found between the transverse and spinous process. | Multifidus |
| The region of the vertebra between the transverse and spinous processes is called the________. | Lamina |
| Name the muscle of the back that runs lateral to longissimus dorsi. | Iliocostalis |
| Which muscle attaches to the zygomatic arch? | Masseter |
| Which muscle passes deep to the zygomatic arch? | Temporalis |
| What is the primary concept of how all effleaurage strokes should be applied? | Strokes are centripetal or toward the heart. |
| The technique of "kneading" is performed in which manner? | Lifting, grasping, rolling and compressing muscles. |
| Why is proper draping an important part of good, professional business ethics? | It ensures your clients privacy and comfort. |
| If a new client refuses to fill out an intake form, what action should be taken? | Ask as many questions as necessary, and if the client gives enough information, proceed with the massage. |
| Range of motion is determined through | an assessment of Joint movement. |
| What hormone does the pineal gland produce? | melatonin |
| The mitral valve is also known as the | bicuspid valve. |
| Warts are | a contagious infection of the epidermis layer of the skin. |
| What causes poliomyelitis? | Viral Infection |
| Diabetes that is characterized by a deficiency of insulin production by the beta cells within the pancreatic islet cells is called | Type I. Diabetes Mellitus |
| Which of the following oriental meridians is not paired? | Conception Vessel |
| The 1099 tax form is a statement used to notify the IRS of what information | Independent Contractor Wages |
| Which of the following conditions violates the NCBTMB Code of Ethics? | Dating a client |
| Which of the following w9ould be a mechanical effect of massage? | Breaking down adhesions |
| Many of the medical terms used today take their origins from what two languages? | Greek, Latin |
| Your client arrives complaining of acute "whiplash" symptoms they received in a car accedent the day before, Is massage appropriate? | Refer them to a doctor and reschedule after consulting with the doctor. |
| Massage can reduce pain in what way? | It reduces the cause behind pain stimulation . |
| A birthmark or mole is called a | Nevus |
| A thrombus is | a stationary blood clot |
| When I roll a bowling ball forward, the primary movement of my shoulder joint is | Flexion |
| When I stand on my tip toes my ankle joint goes through | plantarflexion. |
| During an eccentric contraction, a muscle | contracts and lengthens. |
| Which of the following is not a function of the kidney? | produce epinephrine |
| Sperm cells are carried from the testes to the prostate gland via the | vas deferens (ductus deferens). |
| The brachial plexus involves nerve roots | C5 to T1 |
| An injury in which a tendon is partially torn is called | a strain |
| Compression on the (blank) occurs in carpal tunnel syndrome. | median nerve |
| An ulceration in the mucosal line of the stomach oan or duodenum is called a (n) | peptic ulcer. |
| (Blank) is a softening of the bone that is called rickets in little children. | Osteomalacia |
| Which of the following statements concerning the purpose of "Gliding" is NOT correct? | It stretches deep muscles and fascia. |
| Which lever system is good for generating power but poor for generating speed? | second class lever system |
| What are the natural pain controllers produced in the brain? | Endorphins |
| Which of the following effects describes the primary use for friction? | It is used to affect tissue around joint spaces and bony prominences. |
| What are a few contraindications to massage work? | abnormal lumps, fever, acute inflammation |
| What is passive joint movement? | The client relaxes and the therapist performs a movement or stretch |
| The type of movement in which the client is asked to rotate theri head to the left as far as they can is called | active movement |
| What is the definition of Professional ethics? | promoting the public welfare, the client's welfare, and the reputation of your profession. |
| Which of the following statements describes "cross-fiber friction"? | Oscillating movements across muscle fibers |
| Static strectching is defined as | gently strectchin a muscle until resistance is met and held 10-20 seconds. |
| Which oriental meridian runs up the middle of the spine? | Governing |
| Bodywork of which muscle group would be effective in relieving sciatica? | Gluteus group |
| What is the primary description / cause of "tennis elbow"? | tendonitis / impact trauma |
| Which movement should be avoided for someone with a hep replacement? | Abduction of the hip |
| Which techniques would be effective in the rehabilitation of a post acute ACL tear? | cross fiber friction and PNF of the knee joint |
| The condition that develops when the ;lacenta separates prematurely from the wall of the uterus is called | abruptio placentae. |
| Nuritis of the 7th cranial nerve that usually causes paralysis to one side of the face is called? | Bells Palsy |
| A deficiency of dietary iodine results in the development of | a goiter |
| Muscular dystrophy is | a group of muscular disorders in which there is considerable muscle degeneration and weakness. |
| A greenstick fracture occurs when | a bone is incompletely broken. |
| Complete the following sequence abdominal aorta, common iliac arter, (blank), femoral artery | external iliac artery |
