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18. In treating constipation with massage, where do you begin   Large instestine  
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9. For a massage therapist, which of the following is the most important aspect of personal hygiene   clean hands and nails  
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19. Which of the following techniques is most frequently used to enhance the level of relaxation during a massage   relaxed  
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15. Whats the best way to stretch the quadratuslumborum muscle   lateral trunk flex ion  
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19. Your client claims that he had a stroke last year. What is the proper course of action for massage   the client's doctor, and proceed with a gentle massage  
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What is the most important effect in the use of hydrotherapy   thermal changes to promote circulation  
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Who developed the movements known as Swedish massage   Per Henrick ling  
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What is the recommended treatment program for an elderly client compared with an average client   shorter, with more frequent massages  
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Which of the following statements is true regarding treatment for an elderly individual with fragile bones and very sensitive skin   a gentle, short massage may be beneficial  
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1. Which structure Is located in an endangerment site at.the anterior elbow   cubital vein R fiDM  
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5. If you are working the left SCM muscle and you client's head is turned to the left, the head was rotated into what direction   lpsilateral, The prefix "ipsi" means the same and "contra" means the opposite.  
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6. Which massage techniques helps to stretch and broaden soft tissue   petrissage and friction  
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11. Which of the following statements is true regarding the treatment of a client with low blood pressure   it is necessary to check with the client's doctor first and then proceed with caution  
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12. Why should prolonged immersion of a body part in cold water be avoided   it depresses cutaneous sensations, it depresses body fu nctions,it over-contracts muscles, all are correct  
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13. Which is not a contraindication of hydrotherapy   freshly shaved skin  
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14. Which of the following is not a contraindication of thermotherapy   muscle spasm, Thermotherapy is the application of heat for therapeutic purposes.  
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10. Which of the following techniques would be most beneficial for a client with edema   slow, repetitive effleurage  
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13. When assessing the current condition of a client, what is the main reason for observing the client's gait   .A.B\J;1J;;/l  
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17. Which of the following techniques is performed on a client without touching the body   REIKI  
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18. What could tapotement of the thoracic area do in the case of a client with pneumonia   increase expectoration lltii±i ; Ill!  
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20. Cryotherapy initially induces which localized circulatory condition   Vasoconstrictlon  
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l. Which of the following contributes to stress reduction during a massage   reduction of sympathetic activity  
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2. The shaking technique is a variation of which technique   VIBRATION  
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3. Which diagnostic tool in western medicine provides the most detailed view of any of the body's tissues   magnetic  
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4. What are the main therapeutic effects of petrissage   rehabilitation of weak muscles and drawing blood to the area  
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5. Yoga is an example of which form of stretching   sta tic (unassisted) stretching  
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6. Which of the following techniques Is the Western version of acupressure and shiatsu   trigger point therapy  
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7. What is the most widely recognized physiologic effect of massage   Increased blood a nd lymph circulation  
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s. A client is complaining of ankle pain, and the ankle appears swollen. The client requests that you pay special attention to the ankle. What is the best response   work proximal to the ankle and work reflex areas, avoiding the a nkle itself  
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10. The haking technique is performed with which movement   free wrist movement  
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il. Which of the following best explains why contracted muscles relax aer a massage   mechanical effect on muscle tone  
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15. For how long should wash your hands between clients   20-30 SECONDS, According to the Centers for Disease Control, wash your hands for at least for 20-30 seconds in order to apply adequate friction.  
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16. What stroke is most appropriate to use with abdominal massage   Effleurage  
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19. Which of the following would not be considered a recent development in alternative medicine   Acupuncture  
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2. )Nhat is the most common physiological effect of Swedish massage   increased blood flow  
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6. Muscle Energy Techniques utilize what method   isometric contraction with resistance  
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9. Which one of the following is not appropriate when confronted with an emotional release of crying by a client   leave room immediately to give the client privacy l  
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14. Which stroke is best to find sub-epidermal adhesions' SKIN ROLLING ' 15. Your client was stretching at a high school track. She bent over to touch her toes and t   Ballistic ,Ballistic stretching is done by bouncing into the stretch. ;,1  
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5. In which of the following conditions is it important to receive a doctor's approval before giving a massage   Carcinoma,A carcinoma is a malignant epithelial tissue tumor.  
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6. In which of the following conditions is the use of heat in hydrotherapy contraindicated   Inflammation  
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9. What is the initial procedure for an acute knee injury   rest, ice, compression and elevation  
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10. Why is it important to explain the draping procedure to the client   it adds to the client's confidence and privacy and  
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11. Which of the following describes passive joint movement   the therapist performs the movement with no help from the client  
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12. Which of the following statements is true regarding massage therapy for a client suffering from chronic fatigue syndrome   massage should be very light to promote rest and relaxation  
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13. Which of the following techniques that promotes relaxation is most widely used in massage therapy   Visualization' 14. A client rotating the head as far as possible to the left is an example of  
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16. What is the best approach to a client with scoliosis   srelt dvice from the client's doctor and proceed with caution  
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17. With which of the following conditions is massage ccntr;jindicated   Fever  
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18. Which of the following techniques immediately reduces the intensity of deep tissue massage   Vibration  
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19. A therapist's body mechanics are extremely important in preventing injury, fatigue and strain. Which of the following positions demonstrates good body mechanics   keeping the knees bent and the back straight  
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2. Which of the following techniques uses exercises to promote awareness or conscious control of the physiologic responses to stress, pain or disease   Biofeedback  
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4. A client lying in the supine position raises the knees for comfort. What might this indicate   ow-back pain  
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5. Massage is indicated in which of the following conditions   Spider veins  
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Ii 6. Which of the following is a general use or effect of heat   relief of cramps and muscle spasms  
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8. Which of the following techniques is described as a vigorous, rhythmic movement   Chucking (=throw)  
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9. How often should towels and sheets be laundered to prevent a rancid odor   the same day they are used  
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11. f or what type of burn is immersion in cold water contraindicated   third-degree burn  
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1. Which muscle most closely resembles gastrocnemius in terms of muscle actions   Plantaris,like gastrocnemius, plantaris crosses two joints and can flex the knee as well as plantarflex the ankle joint  
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2. Which muscle laterally rotates, medially rotates, extends and flexes   gluteus medius  
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3, Which muscles extend the leg   QuadricepsExtending the leg is the same as extending the knee.  
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4. What muscle keeps you in a squatted position when skiing   gluteus maximus  
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5. Which of the following muscles is deepest   transverse abdominis  
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6. Which of the following terms seen in muscle names means "shortest   brevis  
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7. Which muscle group would you find in the medial thigh region   Adductor,The adductors are in the medial thigh region and are innervated by the obturator nerve. (Except pectineus which is innervated by the femoral nerve.)  
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8. Which muscle inserts into the iliotibial band   glueusmaximus, Gluteus maximus and tensor fascia late insert into the iliotibial tract.  
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9. Which muscle Is the strongest extensor of the thigh   gluteus maxi mus  
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10. Which of the following would act as an antagonist to the tibialis a nterior   peroneus longus  
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from the joint. Which of the following stotements is most likely to be true   muscle Y will produce a stronger movement due to greater leverage  
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1. Which of the following acts as an antagonist ta the platysma   Masseter,Platysma opens the jaw and masseter closes it.  
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2. What muscle keeps you in a squatted position when skiing   gluteus maximus  
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4. Which of the following acts as an antagonist to the deltoid   Pectoralis major  
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9. Where does the short head of the biceps attach   coracoid process  
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10. Where are the lumbricalsfouild   foot; There are lumbrical muscles in both the foot and the hand.  
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20. Which of the following refers to the relative size of a musc!e   Vastus  
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1. Which of the following muscles that move the humerus is an axial skeleton muscle   latissmusdorsi  
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7. Which of the following originates on the transverse processes of the thoracic vertebrae   longissimusthoracis  
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9. Which muscle stabilizes the hip when walking   gluteusmedius, When walking or running, the gluteus medius contracts to keep the pelvis level and balanced when the opposite foot leavs the ground.  
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12, Which muscle passes in a groove behind the lateral malleolus and then moves distally to insert on the medical side of the foot   peroneus longus  
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13. Which muscle is considered the "key that unlocks the knee   popliteus,Thepopliteus muscle unlocks the knee by mediallf; rotating the tibia on the femur before it flexes the knee. --A.,  
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14. Which muscle inverts the ankle   tibialis anterior  
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11. What structures meet at the neuromuscular junction   ai1  
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12. Which muscle allows a standing patient to flex their right thigh and knee without the right torso dipping toward the floor   left gluteus medius, When the foot Is lifted off the floor, the opposite side gluteus medius contracts to keep the pelvis balanced and level.  
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15. Which muscle attaches posteriorly to the epicondyles of the femur   Gastrocnemius 16. Thin myofilaments of a striated muscle fiber are anchored to the  
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20. Which muscle can perform plantarflexion and eversion of the ankle joint   peroneuslongus, The peroneals perform eversion, while the tibialis muscles perform inversion.  
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1. Which muscle adducts the femur at the hip   Gracilis  
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3. Wliich muscle can evert the ankle joint   peroneusbrevis, All the peroneal muscle are evertors.  
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4. When you lift your foot off the ground, which muscle on the opposite side of the body contracts to maintain pelvic balanc   gluteusmedius, When the foot is lifted off the floor, the opposite side gluteus medlus contracts to keep the pelvis balanced and level.  
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6. Which muscle can be found on the lateral leg   Its tendon inserts on the medial side of the pla ntar surface of the foot.peroneuslongus,The peroneus longus wra ps around the lateral malleolus and crosses under the foot to reach its insertion at the 1st cuneiform and 1st metatarsal.  
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10. Which of the fol lowing muscles acts with piriformis to exter'nally rotate the hip   obturatorexternus,Piriformis and obturatorexternus are two of the six deep lateral rotators of the hip joint.  
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11. Which of these is true   skeletal muscle fibers are under voluntary control  
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18. Which of the following crosses two joints   rectusfemoris, Rectus femorirs is the quadriceps muscle that crosses both the hip and the knee.  
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19. Which of the following muscles can perform flxion and medial (internal) rotation of the hip   tensor fascia latae  
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4, What muscles are associated with the patellar tendon   semitendonosus and semimembranosus  
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5. With a patient with cystic fibrosis, what should you avoid doing   lowering the temperature of the room, A cystic fibrosis patient requires frequent clearance of pulmonary congestion (mucus). All choices except lowering the room tempersture will facilitate loosening of mucus and be appropriate.  
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10. A right hemiplegic with an inverted right foot suggests   spasticity !\  
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11. What is the first tissue attacked In osteoarthritis   Cartilage 12. Which of the following tumors is cancerous  
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14. What is the first-sign of diabetes mellitus   increased thirst  
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15. Which is an example of a spastic muscle condition   Parkinson's disease  
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15. What bones are involved with a Dupuytren's fracture   tibia, fibula, talus, A Dupuytren's fracture is a distal ankle fracture  
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19. Which nerve is involved in chewing   Trigemina!, trigeminal  
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6. Which is a manifestation of Parkinson's disease   fine tremors and spasticity  
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7, What does Dupuytren's contracture affect   palmar aspect of hand  
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8. Poliomyelitis is associated with which structure   lower motor neurons  
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11. Which Is not a symptom of hyperthyroidism   loss of body hair  
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12. A client is HIV+ and has had a few opportunistic infections. What would you also expect to find as part of the clinical picture   Lymphadenopathy Jfn.'lf§M!!'.f!l  
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14. What condition may develop in a patient who is a heavy smoker, has a history of hypertension and complains of cold hands and feet   Arteriosclerosis  
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15. Osteoporosis starts with breakdown of what tissue   collagen 16. A typical result of a stroke is  
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17. Which of the following diseases is characterized by a deficiency of antidiuretic hormone from the posterior pituitary g!and   diabetes insipldus Jli  
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1. Which of the following types of burns is characterized by open wounds with black cha rring and white patches of necrotic tissue   fourth·degree burn  
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2. Which hypertonic muscle might result in rotation of the ilium, causing a functional short leg   lliopsoas  
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4. Which muscle is affected when someone presents with shin splints   tibialis anterior  
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1.5. Which of the following is not a function of the lymphatic system   production n\" i  
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l. Which of the following terms describes the relationship of the thumb to the humerus   distal  
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8, Where does the piriformis muscle originate and insert   originates on the anterior sacrum; i nserts on the greater trochanter  
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10. Which class of lever is good for generating speed but poor for generating power   third-class lever lL The opening for the external ear canal is in which of the following bones  
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12. Which valves in the heart produce the strong "lubb," which is the first heart sound   atrioventricular valves 13, The fu nction of the dendrites on the neuron is to  
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15, What kind of bone makes up the main shaft of long bones and.the outer layer of other bones   compact bone !!m!iil'  
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17, What substance in the blood carries oxygen to other cells ofthe body   Hemoglobin  
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18, Which of the following is considered the pacemaker of the heart   sinoatrial node \ 19. What is the longest part of the digestive tract  
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and females   follicle-stimulating hormone and luteinizing hormone  
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2, What is the action of the minor and major rhomboid muscles   retraction and downward rotation of scapula  
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S, Which of the following muscles does not attach to the oscoxae   vastusmedialis, The oscoxae is the pelvis, which is made up of the ilium, ischiu m and pubic bones.  
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6, Which of the following is the proper sequence of blood flow through the heart   right atrium, pul monary semilunar valve, aorta, body  
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8. What is the sensory area on the skin for the axillary nerve   over the deltoid muscle on the lateral aspect of the shoulder  
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2. Which of the following represents poor body mechanics or poor positioning   spine bent over to increase leverage  
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movement of the shoulder (glenohumeral) joint   adduction · 1·  
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4. \Nhich of the following muscles does not help extend the shoulder joint   Trapezius  
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5, Which of the following neurotransmitters is released in the neuromuscular junction   Acetylcholine  
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7. What are the four muscles of mastication   masseter, medial pterygoid, lateral pterygoid and temporalis  
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10. What are the meninges   !Mi'ili'Jllt membranous layers or coverings that surround and protect the central nervous system  
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12. Which gland is positioned above the kidney and secretes epinephrine   adrenal gland';,..  
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14. Where in the brain is the body temperature regtlfl!ted   hypothalamus '"FJiDl!I  
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17, The medulla oblongata & in the brain stem contains which of the following centers   cardiac center  
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18. Which nerve roots make up the sciatic nerve   l4 through S3  
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gastrointestinal tract, helping to promote peristalsis and bowel regula rity   dietary fiber  
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12. Which of the following muscles inserts on the olecranon process   triceps brachli  
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13. Which part of the digestive system best absorbs nutrients   Small intestine !  
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change in length of skeletal muscles   Muscle spindle, Muscle spindles are involved in the myotatic stretch reflex.  
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10. The long head of the triceps originates between which two muscles   teres major and minor  
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action is difficult for him   lateral hip rotation .  
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12. When performing postural drainage on a patient, what are the complimentary massage strokes to use   vibration and tapotement,Vibratlon and tapotement are the strokes used to help clear the airways. They also work well in stimulating the healing of nerves.  
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14 A client comes in with torticollis and a note from their doctor. What is the first thing you do   take a medical history, A history should be taken on all clients, (even at sporting events). The assessment would follow.  
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15. In tapping a large area of the body, which massage maneuver is used   percussion  
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16. Which muscle would you strengthen to correct lateral patellar tracking   vastusmedialis, Weakness of the vastus medial is muscle causes chondromalacia patella (patellar maltracking syndrome).  
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17. How would an injury to a lower motor neurons affect the peripheral nerves   flaccldity !fXiiiiit,J ; 'fG  
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1. What artery is found on the right side of the body but not on the left   brachiocephalic  
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2. Which Is a primary shoulder extensor   latissimusdorsi  
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3. How would you massage a patient who is finished with chemotherapy treatment!;   ligh't, moderate massag  
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3. What effect does the vagus nerve have on the hea rt rate   decreases the heart rate '  
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being worked on   biceps femoris  
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8. What type of muscle contraction is being demonstrated when a person returns to the floor during sit-ups   Eccentric  
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10. What is the strongest muscle for extension of the humerus   latissimusdorsi, triceps brachii 11. Nociceptors carry im pulses to the brain related to  
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13. Which of the following is located on the bottom of the foot   lymph plexus  
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16." What muscle along with gluteus medius and gluteus minimis helps with internal rotation   TFL  
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6. Which connects muscles to bones   tendons  
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9. What muscle should be rehabilitated with patellar maltracking syndrome   vastusmedialis 10. Impulses from the muscles are carried to the brain't>y  
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11. Which of the following flexes the trunk   rectus abdominus  
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12. Where do "rest and digest" impulses come from in the vertebral column   Craniosacral  
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14. Which of the following muscles in an anterior rotator   Subscapularis, In this case, we can assume tbat anterior rotator means medial rotator.  
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15. After the head is flexed, what muscle would return it to the neutral position   Trapezius  
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16. A patient has chronically rounded shoulders. Which tight muscle would you focus on   pectoralls major  
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18. How would you treat a patient with pre-event sports n;assage   mild stimulating effleurage  
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is initiated by the sympatheric nervous system.   incr!fased heart lae  
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initiated §y the symothetfc ;1ervous system   . .  
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2. A client actively moves his leg and feels pain, but when the sa me leg is passively stretched, there is no pain. What structure Is injured   MUSCLE  
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4. A patient presents with bilateral contraction of the QL What other muscle needs to be stretched   ERECTOR  
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5. Which part of the spine has the least amount of movement   THORACIC  
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6. Which of the following extends the elbow   anconeus  
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7. Transitional epithelium is found in what structure   urinary bladder  
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8. Which of the following nerves arise from the lumbosacral plexus   sciatic, obturator, femoral  
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9. What type of cell carries oxygen in the blood   Erythrocytes  
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10. If the sciatic nerve was injured, which movement would you not be able to do   knee flexion  
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liquid-like form   Thixotropy  
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3. Where is the lung meridian located   2" above the nipple and distal forearm  
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4. Client has blurred vision, temporal headaches, cannot turn head to the right, what element is most likely imp licated   Wood  
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5. How many points are on the Yin meridian of the Water element   27  
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6. Which are the functions of the Yang organs   store substances and secrete  
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8. Which point is proximal to pisiform on the wrist   Ht-7  
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9. Which points would you work to help with fluid transportation   BL-20, SP-3, Ll-4  
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10. Which point is directly lateral. to the spinal column at the occipital ridge   Bl-10  
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11. If a client has an occipital headache, which points would be most beneficial   GB20, GB12, BLlO 12. In the Earth element, the Yin meridian begins at the  
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13. What channel goes from heaven to earth   GB  
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15. A client has loose stools, nausea and cannot concentrate at work because he is worried about digestive problems. Using the generation cycle, which element would you tonify   FIRE  
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16. Which bony landmark can be used to find the upper burner Shu Point   spine of scapula level with BL 13 17. Which yang meridians begin on head and end on the legs  
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18. What is the beginning point for Fire Yang meridian   ulnar side of pinky  
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19. A female client has nausea, anemia, scanty menses and dull headache. Which meridians are involved   SP and LIV  
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20. What time does the Eastern cycle begin   3AM  
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21. Which meridian starts on the medial ,big toe and ends on lateral thorax   SP  
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22. Which meridians begin in the hand and end in the face   arm yang meridians  
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23. According to the control cycle, which controls heat   Kl  
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24. The Conception Vessel starts where   perineum %F.l (JttHifl.!  
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25. What organ is at peak at 2 p.m.   SI  
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26. A woman has a fractured L2 and L3 vertebrae, and is angry. What channels would you work on   LV a nd GB  
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27. Where is the lung meridian located   From pee to pal1·1  
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29. Which points would you use to disperse migraines   PC-7, ST-36 and BL-17  
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30. Which meridians have points on the face and head   MOST YANG  
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31. Wei chi is the prenatal chi and holds the constitution of the person. Where is this held   JN THE KIDNEYS  
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32. What is the Mu point for PC   CV-17  
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33. According to generation cycle which element should you tonify to support Metal   EARTH  
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34. What organ does the liver insult   LU  
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36. When passively moving foot from dosiflexion to plantarflexion, which meridians are you engaging   ST, LIV, GB  
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37. Which are general tonification points   ST-36, Ll-4, SP-6  
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38. With conjunctivitis, what element is involved   WOOD  
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39. In the 5-element theory, fire controls   METAL  
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40. In which finger is the meridian for the organ that separates pure from impure   ulnar side of the little finger  
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41. What direction in oriental anatomical position do yang channels flow   DOWNWARD  
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42. A 46 year-old man presents with a high fever and thi st. His eyes and face are red. He has scanty urine and constipation and is agitated. The tongue is red with a yellow coating. The pulse is full and rapid. The patient is most likely suffering from   full heat or excess yang  
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43. Which phrase does not describe yin energy   EMPTY  
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45. Metal channel corresponds to what season   AUNTUMN  
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46. Which phrase does not describe yin energy in meridians   HOT  
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Al . Which of following points is located on the palmar tip of the third finger   PC-9  
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48. Which point is found on the distal portion of peroneus longus   GB-40  
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49. Which of following points is located on the nail root of the second toe   ST45  
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50. Which channel in oriental medicine is most like the western lymphatic system   LU  
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51. What channel is for protein digestion   SP  
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52. Which organ cleans the blood   LIV  
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54. In the control cycie which of the following would cause the kidney to be deficient   excess Metal or weak Wood  
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55. Which channel should be tonified if a patient presents with fatigue and diarrhea, according to the Control cycle   EARTH  
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57. In Eastern philosophy, which two organs are organs of elimination   bladder and kidney  
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58. What controls liver   Metal  
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60. According to control cycle what cause Kidney deficiency   excessive SP, ST  
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61. Where is the beginning point of the yang channel of the earth element   just below the pupil  
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62. What is.the grandmother of metal   Fire  
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63. A 45 year old woman is irritable, experiencing irregular menses and has insomnia. What Western condition would this be   Menopause  
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90. What are the five elements in Eastern medicine   wood, fire, earth, metal, water  
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92. How are the governing and conception vessels brought together   by touching the tongue to the roof of the mouth  
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93. In the 5-element theory, which meridian is associated with 3 - Sam   LU  
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94. Flatulence with- no odor might be due to which meridi;rn being blocked   J=\Jlt large intestine  
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96. What meridians are stimulated when massaging the medial thigh   Kl,LIV,SP  
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97. If a client had a Colles' fracture, what yang meridian would you expect to be imbalanced   BL  
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98. A person with a chronic lung condition would benefit most from which Mu/Shu combination   LU-1, BL-13  
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99. Which meridian runs over the lateral collateral ligament   gall bladder  
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1. Which organ/meridian would be indicated with eczema and asthma   LU 5i'ill  
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2. When working on a client with upper back and cervical problems, you discover trigger points in the mid-upper trapezius and at the occipital ridge. Which TCM channel has points in these same areas   GALL BLADDER  
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3. What meridian runs over the erector spinae   BLADDER  
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4. In Eastern theory, what organ houses the mind   HEART  
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5. Which organ controls perspiration   HEART ff  
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6. Which of the following is the most yin   JING  
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12. What points would you work on for a respiratory condition   Lu 1and Bl 13  
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14. Too much thinking and concern for details might be a block in which meridian   SPLEEN 15. Which channel begins just below the eye and ends at the second toe  
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16. Where is the ancestoral Ki,Jing, stored   KIDNEY  
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17. Massage on which part of the body would most likely affect the kidney meridian   posterior to medial malleolus 18. Qi is the Chinese word for the energy flow of the meridian. The meridian that ends at the nose is the  
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19. Which gland is related to the third eye chakra   pineal gland  
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20. What two meridians have points on the pinky finger   heart and small intestine  
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22. What point is located 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of L2   BL23  
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23. If somebody has black circles under their eyes, which element is involved   WATER  
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24. In the control cycle, if kidney energy is deficient, which organs would be responsible   excessive spleenstomach  
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26. Which two points are best avoided during pregnancy, or are to be contacted very lightly at most   CV-4 and SP-6  
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27. Which yin meridian begins on the foot and ends on the midaxillary line   SPLEEN  
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28. Someone reports weight loss due to poor nutrient absorption as well as a constantly dry mouth. What element might be most out of balance   EARTH  
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30. Which 3 meridians meet about 3 inches above the medial malleolus   LIV, SP, Kl  
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31. In the five element theory, Fire controls which phas-e   METAL  
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32. Which two channels begin on the great toe   LIVER AND SPLEEN  
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33. Manipulation of the medial aspect of the arm affects which organ   HEART  
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34. If a client has pain in the lateral compartment of the leg, what point do you avoid   GB38  
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35. Which of the following regulates sweat   LUNG  
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37. Where does the kidney meridian originate   plantar surface of the foot  
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38. The stomach meridian is located in between which muscles   rectus femoris and vastuslateralis  
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39. What points would benefit a client with knee pain   stomach 36, spleen 9  
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40. Which meridians have points on the face and head   GB AND ST  
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41. Which meridian is involved with a system, but does not have a corresponding organ   TRIPLE HEATER  
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42. Which of the following points is located on the palmar tip of the 3rd finger   HC9  
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44. Where is the lung meridian located   2" above the nipple and distal forearm  
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46. What emotion does wood represent in the 5 phase philosophy   ANGER  
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47. Which of the following is true about oriental massage   14 meridians flow on the superficial aspect of the body  
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48. According to Chinese theory, which meridians are least associated with elimination   LIV  
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49. Which meridian is lateral to midsagittal line of the pf.lsterior cervical vertebrae   BLADDER  
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50. Which of the following is a yin characteristic   FALLING  
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51. Which statement does not characterize the Oriental •.tiew of the body and disease   organs are considered more in terms of structure than function  
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52. The color yellow is associated with which element   EARTH  
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53. Winter is the season for which channel   BLADDER  
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54. Which of the following is a yang characteristic   HOT  
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56. Which of the following is the most yin   BLOOD AND JING  
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58. A client has dark circles under the eyes and night swe;a · What oriental element is involved   WOOD  
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61. What yin metal channel that begins at the lateral aspect of the clavicle and ends at the radial side of the thumb   LUNG  
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62. What channel starts at the axillary area   HEART  
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63. According to the cycle ohides, what meridian is dominant from 5pm-7pm   KIDNEY  
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64. What is the Shu point for the spleen   UB20  
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66. What time does the cycle of tides begin   3AM-5AM  
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68. Which meridian is lateral to the midsagittal line of the posterior cervical vertebrae   BLADDER  
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69. What point is located 3 tsun below the umbilicus   CV4  
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70. Which meridian is associated with tensor fascia latae   GB  
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71. A patient is constipated. What point do you press   ST25  
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72. Which organ opens to the root of the tongue   HT  
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73. Which element is associated with grief   METAL  
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74. What is the sense organ for the liver   EYES  
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75. What direction in oriental anatomical position do the yang channels flow   DOWNWARD  
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76. What meridian begins on the medial aspect of the great toe and ends on lateral thoracic   SP  
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77. Which meridian passes throu h the tibialis anterior   STOMACH  
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78. If fire is weak, what element should be strengthened   WOOD,You would add more wood to the fire.  
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79. Which channel begins and ends on the lateral 5th toe and the eye   BLADDER 8Gl. In the five element theory, fire controls  
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81. A patient comes in with fatigue, loose stools and a loss of appetite. According to the mother-child relationship in the creation cycle, what other element would you tonify   FIRE  
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82. What hour would be the height (the strongest) of the SI channel   2 p.m.  
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83. The stomach meridian flows in what direction   DOWN  
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85. Someone reports weight loss due to poor nutrient absorption as well as a constantly dry mouth. According to Eastern theory, which element might be most out of balance   EARTH  
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86. What element feeds Earth   FIRE  
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87. You would work on which meridian to help heal a torn anterior cruciate ligament   GALL BLADDER  
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88. What is the Mu point of kidney   GB25  
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89. According to the creation and control cycle, what two elements are affecting ki to tonify deficient fire   deficient wood, excessive fire  
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90. A client has conjunctivitis and excess wmry. What meridian do you work on   Gall bladder  
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91. How many yang meridians terminate on the plantar surface of the foot   Zero  
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92. Hearing loss in both ears would indicate a problem with which yin meridian   Kl  
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93. How many points are found on the kidney meridian   27  
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95. According to the creation cycle, which element might be strengthened in order to alleviate a decreased sense of smell, sinus congestion and eczema   EARTH  
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96. According to the control cycle, which of the following meridians is associated with the element that controls fire   KIDNEY  
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97. A 25 year-old is having trouble breathing, has asthma and is prone to bronchitis. Which channel is most likely affected   LUNG  
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98. A client has migraines. What meridians should you work on   LV AND GB  
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99. A client comes for massage with a doctor's referral. He has whiplash from a car accident 8 months ago. Which points could help relieve stiffness in the neck   BL 1CI and GB 20  
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2. Which meridian would be involved if a man had a collgh, a cold and sinus problems   LU  
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3. How many points are found on the yang channel of the metal element   20  
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5. What points would you use for someone with problems of insomnia and palpitations   HT-7 and CV-17  
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6. Which element controls the liver   METAL  
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7. In a client with a lateral ankle sprain,which meridian is affected   BL  
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8. If a patient perspires and has mind disturbance, what channel is in disharmony   HT  
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9. How do you access the flow of chi in the bladder channel in the sitting position   palpating Shu points  
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10. Which meridian would be used for a client with low back pain, lordosis and dark eye rings   BL  
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11. Where are the first and last points on the BL meridian   inner canthus of eye and lateral nail root of 5th toe  
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13. What ends the cycle of tides   LV  
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14. Which substance is most Yin   BLOOD  
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15. Which meridian would you work for tennis elbow   LI 16. Which element is associated with worry  
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19. Which of following points is located on the nail of the first toe   LV-1, SP-1  
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20. Metal channel corresponds to what season   Autumn  
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21. What organ is out of harmony if a patient has eye twitching, sciatica and temporal headaches   GB  
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22. Which meridians are for osteoarthritis   KID/BL  
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23. Which meridian has a point on the medial big toe   SP  
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24. The gall bladder meridian is found along what plane   Coronal  
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26. The gall bladder channel follows which plane   Frontal  
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27. How do you locate meridian points   feel for indentations  
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28. What emotion is associated with the kidney   Fear  
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29. Which meridian runs between the brachioradialis and flexor carpi radialis   Lung  
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30. Which word best describes yin energy   Contraction  
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31. Which meridian is on the most medial aspect of the chest   Kidney  
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32. To treat a client with low back pain and swelling in the lower leg, which channels would you work on   Bladder and kidney  
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33. How many yin meridians end on the .bottom of the foot   3  
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34. Which meridian has branches on the anterolateral aspect of the chest   Spleen  
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36. A client wants to reschedule her lunch time appointment because she has been experiencing a racing heart beat and panic each noon. Which element might be imbalanced   FIRE  
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37. Wei chi is the prenatal chi and holds constitution of the person. Where is it held   KID  
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38. What element is craving for sweet   EARTH  
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39. A client reports that he hardly ever sweats. You notice that his face is quite red. He says that he dreams frequently and that in fact his dreams disturb his sleep and he doesn't feel rested upon awaking. Which element might you think is most out of b   FIRE  
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40. A client has a history of strain and weakness along the medial side of the patella. According to the mother-child cycle, what elements might be depleted   Water and 'Nood  
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41. A client has dark circles under the eyes, night sweats and osteoporosis. What oriental element is involved   WATER  
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42. A patient had lumbar spine problems and was operated 3 weeks ago. He was bandaged all around the thorax and needed treatments to promote circulation. What channels would the therapists address away from the posterior lumbar   HT AND BL  
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43. A man in his early 40's works long hours, worries a lot, craves sweets and has mouth sores. What element should be strengthened   EARTH  
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44. Ina female client with headaches, which 2 points would help best   Ll-4, LIV-3  
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45. A client has fatigue, insomnia, lack of appetite, poor digestion, flatulence, diarrhea, sweating and irritability. According to TCM, these are all deficiency symptoms of what organ   SP  
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46. All Yang organs   move and excrete  
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47. Which of the following points are good for constipation   ST-36 and Ll-4  
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48. What bony feature is a landmark for the LU Shu point   medial end of spine of scapula  
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49. Client has low back pain and hearing loss, what element is involved   WATER  
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50. What element is disturbed if your client has problems with eyes and tendons   WOOD  
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51. What channel is the Controller of the Lung   FIRE  
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52. What is the order of the cycle of creation   Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal,Water  
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54. According to eastern theory, what is the time for the small intestine   1-3PM  
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55. Where is the lung meridian located   1st intercostal and distal 1st phalange  
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56. In a client who hardly ever sweats with a face that is quite red, which of the following sounds disturbed   SHEN  
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58. Which channel runs mid-sagittaly on the body   conception vessel  
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59. If a patient has an eating disorder and is pensive, what channel would you work on   Spleen 'tJt.ft  
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61. A patient comes to you after falling from a horse. Her third and fourth lumbar vertebrae are fractured. Which meridians should you focus on   Kidney and bladder  
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62. What points would you not work on a pregnant woman in her third trimester   Sp 6 and CV 4  
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64. Which channel is the mother of Earth   Fire  
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65. A client's medial elbow is damaged in an accident. Which meridians are affected   HT and SI  
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66. A woman bends at the waist while sitting on the floor. Her knees are straight and her fingers are stretched to reach the toes. What channel is affected   Bladder  
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67. Which Shu point is related to the upper burner   UB13  
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68. What is most yin   BLOOD AND JING  
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69. Which point is found on the distal portion of peroneus longus   gall bladder 40  
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70. How many yang organs are there   6  
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71. A mechanic is working on a car which falls off the blocks and strikes him in the center of his sternum. The alarm point for which channel has been hit   HEART PROTECTOR  
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72. What point is located in the prominence of the vastusmedialis muscle   SP10  
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73. Which phalanges are associated with the metal element   thumb and index finger  
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74. Which yang meridian is on the anterior aspect of the body   ST  
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75. In western medicine, the spleen is the largest lymphatic organ. What is it in Eastern medicine   SJ  
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77. What is the sea of Qi   CV17  
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78. With an autoimmune problem, what channels you work on   LU and TW  
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79. What meridian responsible for transportation and transformation of fluids   SPLEEN  
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80. Which channel in oriental medicine is most likely the western lymphatic system   SJ  
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81. Which meridian is strongest at 7 pm   PC  
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82. What wouid you avoid for a pregnant client   Ll-4 and SP-6  
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83. What points are on occipital ridge   UB-10  
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84. The shu point for the large intestine is found where   BL-25  
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85. What channel is disturb if your patient has bloated pelvis and swollen breast before period   SP  
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86. Which organ relates to the season of Autumn   Lung  
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90. A patient arrives with a cough. What element is involved   Metal  
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91. What connects meridians   lo meridians  
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93. What modality uses pressure points   Jin shin do,Acupressure, Shiatsu , all are correct  
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94. Which element is associated with ligaments and tendons   Wood  
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95. What organ is the mother of the Earth element   Ht  
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96. What points would you be palpating if you were on the occipital ridge   GB 12, GB 20, BLlO  
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97. Where is the fast point of the bladder meridian located   inner canthus of the eye  
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98. Where does the superficial aspect of the lung meridian begin   pectoralis major  
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1. What time does the Large Intestine channel work at its peak   5 - 7 am  
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266. For which of the following symptoms should a client be referred to a physician   Pitting edema fiilJil17J  
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267. Which is layer of the epidermis is closest to the stratum corneum   stratum lucidum )!a.fl iii.  
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268. What type of joints are found between vertebrae   Gliding  
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269. Which muscle would be paralyzed if the sciatic nerve were severed   Biceps femoris  
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272. Which is not a normal element of blood   Fibroblasts  
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274. Which of the following has the most slow-twitch muscle fibers   Soleus  
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276. When giving massage, which of the following is not true   the patient should be under 65 years of age  
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278. Which technique is used for the purpose of distributing lubricant evenly   Effleurage  
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280. Which of the following is a gliding joint   facet joints  
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Gliding joints exist where flat surfaces of bones meet, as with the facet joints, the intercarpal joints and intertarsal joints. 281.Where is the best place to start abdominal massage for constipation   descending colon  
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286. Which aims most specifically to passively stretch muscle   Effleurage 287.At the wrist, the radius articulates with the  
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288. How should massage be given to reduce swelling   proximal to the swelling, then distal then proximal  
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289. Which condition is contraindicated for massage   Jaundice  
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295. What's the most effective stroke to use on a healed proximal phalangeal fracture   Friction  
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296. The gall bladder meridian is found on what plane   Corona  
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297. Which meridian is on the most medial aspect of the chest   Kidney  
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298. Yin meridians flow in which direction   inferior to superior  
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299. Which part of the small intestines is greatest in length   Ileum  
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301. Which of the following joints is a hinge joint   Elbow  
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303. Which is the la rgest gland of the body   Liver  
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304. Which Is not part of the acetabulum   Capitulu m  
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305. Deep friction to adhesions is best followed by   light sedative effleurage 306 Which bone is not part of the cranium  
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307. Which is the most elastic tissue   Yellow ligaments  
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310. Which stroke milks muscles of wastes from overexertion   Petrissage 311.  
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What type of muscle contraction Is being demoMtrated when a person returns to the floor during sit-ups   Eccentric An eccentric contraction occurs anytime movement is in the direction of gravity.  
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312. If a client has a patch of psoriasis on their skin. what should you do   massage, if there is no broken skin  
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313. Which of the following lifts the ribs with inhalation   serratusposterior  
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315. Which part of the tibia is not covered by muscle   Anteromedial  
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317. Which of the following is a saddle joint   Thumb 317a. Where would you find a saddle joint  
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321. Where is the hyoid bone found   in the anterior neck region  
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322. What bone is·part of the axial skeleton   Sacrum  
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323. The saglttal plane divides the body in which parts   Side to side  
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324. The tendons of which musdes form the Achilles' tendon   gastrocnemius, soleus and plantaris  
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325. Where are the intercostals muscles found   bewteen the ribs  
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326. Which structure supports the body in the sitting position   ischial tuberosity  
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327. Venous blood is found in which vessel   pu  
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329. If one hip is held higher than the other, what muscle is probably tight on the high side   quadratus lumborurn  
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If one hip is held higher than the other, what muscle is probably tight on the high side   !uITlborum  
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331. Massage is contraindicated when what is pnesent   Red and swelling  
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332. The wrist joint is made up of which two bones   radius and scaphoid '  
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335. Which gland is not located in the skin   tubular lii'if it,J ; 'if!J  
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B7. Which is not in the mediastinum(iliilJiliZl'iiJ ll\l) r.i   lungs  
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339.A client has been referred to you by their doctor. They were referred for neck massage for pain resulting from a whiplash they suffered 6 months ago. What muscle is directly affected by the condition   Scalenes  
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340. What is the best treatment for Dupuytren's contractu re   effleurage, petrissage and friction  
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341. Which is an example of a gliding joint   Wrist  
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342. Which of the following is a type of white fibrous tissue   Ligament  
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3411. Immediately after exercise, which is the most beneficial effect of body massage   promotes recovery of fatigue  
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345. How many ribs does the sternum articulate with   14(7pairs of ribs)  
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348. Which joint has 2 semilunar cartilages   Knee  
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3SOA. Which of the following is a sesamoid bone   PATELLA  
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351. The acromion process is part of which bone   Scapular  
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352. Which muscle depresses the shoulder and is attached to the humerus   latissimus dorsi 3S3. Which type of wound is often deep, jagged and irregular  
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354. Skeletal muscle is approximately what percent of the body weight   40%  
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356. A client presents with a "winged" scapula. What muscle is over stretched   serratus anterior  
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357. A major function of the cruciate ligament in the knee is to prevent excessive movement in what direction   forward and backward  
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358. The acromion process is part of which bone   Scapula  
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360. Where are nephrons located   Kidneys  
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361. Which stroke would you use for neuralgia on a person that cannot tolerate effleurage   vibration and nerve tapping  
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Erb's paralvsis is due to a lesion of which cervical nerve   5  
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Carbohydrate digestion starts in the mouth with salfvary amylase. Fat and protein digestion begins in the stomach. Where does protein digestion begin   stomachs  
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368.With general massage which strokes a re least used   tapotement and vibration  
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370. What 2 bones articulate with the clavicle   scapula and sternum  
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374. Massage may be most therapeutic for which condition   chronic rheumatoid arthritis 37S. In abdominal massage the correct position is  
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376. Which of the following covers a muscle fiber   Endomysium  
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377. Which technique is best used on an acute cervical muscle strain following trauma to the neck   light massage given in the fiber direction  
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378. Which muscles are adductors   pectoralis and latissimus dorsi  
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380. What extends the ulna on the humerus   Triceps  
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381. Which is a manifestation of Parkinson's disease   fine tremors and spasticity  
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384. Which bone does not articulate with a thoracic vertebral body   Clavicle  
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385. In treating a patient with kyphosis, which muscle or muscles should the massage thera pist try to stretch and relax   pectorals  
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386. Which of the following sinuses is not paranasal   Mandibular Which is not considered a paranasal sinus  
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387. How should you address a mild hematoma   work around it with caution  
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389. Which is part of the central nervous system   Cerebellum  
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-'positioned   Supported  
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391. Which muscle extends the head   Trapezius  
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What occurs with Still's disease   spleen and lymph enlargement  
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393. Which muscles are affected in a back spasm   erector spinae  
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395. Which of the following is a postural muscle   upper trapezius  
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396. With shin splints, what muscles should be massaged   tibialis posterior and tibialis anterior  
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397. Where are the lumbricals found   foot and ha nd  
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401. Which of the following attaches to the greater trochanter   gluteus medius  
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402. What muscle supinates the forearm   biceps brachil  
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Elceps brachii can flex and supinate the forearm, as well as flex the shoulder joint. 403.Which is part of the central nervous system   cerebellum  
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407.To prevent bed sores, which stroke would you use   effleurage and.petrissage away from the pressure area  
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409.Where would you massage a Colles' fracture recently out of a cast   finger kneading and wrist massage  
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410. Which muscle bends the hands towards the wrist   flexor carpi radialis  
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412. What is involved with paraplegia   paralysis of 2 lower extremities  
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414. Erb's paralysis is due to a lesion of which cervical root   5  
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417. Which condition may be aided by massage   varicose ulcer  
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419. Where can you contact the rhomboids   T3-T8  
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420. The liver is located in which quadrant   UPPER RIGHT  
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421. Which of the following muscles does not cross 2 joints   SOLEUS  
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422. Where is pronator quadratus found   at the anterior wris  
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425. What is the best way to contact the psoas   with anterior deep abdominal work  
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426. Which of the following is not a part of a cell   VALINE tlltllt!ll' S!lii  
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427. If the condition of tissues significantly changes during a massage, what should the massage practitioner not do   note the change and continue the treatment  
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428. In addition to massage, which is most helpful in increasing lymph flow   Exercise  
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429. Which of the following tumors is cancerous   SACROMA  
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431. Which nerve is Involved in moving the eyeball laterally   Abducens  
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432. What part of the brain regulates temperature   hypothalamus 433.Which of the following lifts the ribs in inhalation  
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434. Which of the following is not a granular leukocyte   Lymphocytes  
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435. What is the best stroke for peripheral neuritis   Vibration  
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437. Which muscle would not be useful to stretch along with the quadratus lumborum   rectus abdominus  
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438. What stroke would be good for finding trigger points   ROLLING  
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441. What nerves make up the brachia! plexus   CS·Tl  
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442. Which stroke is appropriate for massaging the SCM   Effleurage  
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443. Which nerve(s) originate from the brachia! plexus   long thoracic, ulnar, radial, all are correct  
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444. Which nerve supplies the tibialis anterior   deep peroneal  
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445.Which of the following is a primary muscle used during restful breathing   internal intercostals 446.For a general relaxation massage, how should the hips and knees be positioned  
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449. Which extensor muscle is attached to the little finger   digiti quintus (minimi)  
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450. What structure allows muscles to glide over bony processes   bursae il,(  
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451. What stroke would be most effective on chronic irritation of the brachioradialis' proximal attachment   FRICTION  
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452.Whlch of th'e following muscles, if chronically contracted, can cause sciatic pain   PIRIFORMIS  
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453. What is the best treatment to restore range of motion for Colles' fracture   FRICTION  
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454. Which stroke is best for the belly ofa muscle   Petrissage  
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455. Where do you massage at an area of local venostasis   roximal to it, then distal and then proximal  
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456. Your client wants to see you two times a week and is asking you to bill your massage through the chiropractor next door.;What should you do   inform the client that you cannot bill through the D.C. and work out a different plan  
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457. Anaerobic respiration results in a build-up of which of the following   lactic add  
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458. What is the upper attachment of the sartorius muscle   anterior superior iliac spine  
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459. What stroke is best to break up scar tissue in the muscle belly   cross fiber friction  
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460. In what direction is effleurage given   Centripetal  
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461. Which of the following muscles crosses two joints   rectus femoris  
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463. Which type of receptor measures the amount a muscle is stretched   muscle spindle  
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464. Piriformis can perform which action at the hip   EXTENTION  
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465. A client has an irregularly-shaped mole on her back. What do you do   avoid the mole and refer her to a physician  
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466. What is the most appropriate stroke for edema in the lower leg and foot   light effleurage  
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467. What nerve is affected with carpal tunnel syndrome   MEDIAN  
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469. How many pairs of spinal nerves are there   31  
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470. If the client experiences pain on resisted flexion of the knee, what muscle may be torn   Semimembranosus  
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471.What vertebrae are most affected from kyphosis   Thoracic  
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472. What stroke is best to break up scar tissue in the muscle belly   cross fiber friction  
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473. How often must one renew a New York State massage therapy license   NEVER  
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475. For how long must a NYS licensed massage therapist maintain client records   6 YRS 476.Weakness of which muscle would cause weak shoulder abduction  
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477. Why is tapotement indicated for pre-event sport massage   it stimulates the superficial nerves  
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479. What is the name for the shaft of a long bone   Diaphysis  
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480. Which of the following are the receptors for light touch   Meissner's corpuscles  
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482. Which of the following make up the central nervous system   SRAIN AND SPINAL CORD  
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,\&3. Which of the following attaches at the pes anserine   semitendonosis. gracilis, Sartorius Vllhich of the following is part of the pes anserine  
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Which of the following is not part of the "pes anserine   rectus femoris  
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48. What action is most limited with an achilles' tendon rupture   PLANTARFLEXION  
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485. Where is levator scapula contacted   Cl-C4  
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486. What is the order in which urine flows   kidney, ureter, bladder. urethra  
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487. What nerves are involved in the fight or flight response   Sympathetic  
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488.Wh3t is the best stroke to resolve muscle cramping   COMPRESSION  
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489. For which clients should universal precautions be used   ALL CLIENTS  
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490. How should one work with a client who has severe varicose veins   avoid the varicosity and massage as usual  
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491. What nerve is responsible for the sensation of pain in the medial arm and hand   ULNAR  
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492. How should massage be given to a client with facial paralysis   from the chin upwards 493.During a movement, the synergist  
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498. Which of the following terms describes inflammation of a nerve root   radiculitis[rtlllldikjullllaitis]  
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499. What muscle is implicated when the client has pain on resisted medial rotation of the shoulder   Subscapularis  
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soo. In a client with a lateral ankle sprain, what muscle is directly affected   peroneus longus Often, when patients sprain their ankle, they also injure peroneus longus.  
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SOL Patellar tendor>itis directly effects which of the following muscles   rectus femoris  
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S02. \f1/here is pronator quadratus found   at the anterior wrist crease  
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S04. A client is prone. How are his knees usually positioned during the massage   FLEXED  
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508. Where is the linea aspera located   posterior femur S09. Where is the scaphold bone located  
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SlO.Which of the following bony landma rks cannot be palpatcd   occipital condyle  
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.511. What is the actions of piriformis   and abduction  
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512. Where is the pronator teres located   from medial humeral epicondyle to proximal radius  
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513. Which of the following is true about resisted joint movements   they increase lymphatic flow to the area S14. What muscles are used for quiet inspiration  
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Which muscle contracts during quiet inspiration   diaphragm  
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SlS. Where in the vertebral column is the most motion possible   cervical spin  
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516. Which of the following stops a cramp in the gastrocnemius   resisted dorsiflexion S17. Osteoarthritis affects which of the following tissues first  
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S18. What accounts for a client feeling cool during a massage   massage increases vasodilation  
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519. What is the correct treatment for myositis of tibialis anterior   ice and elevation  
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520. What muscle ipsilaterally bends the head and contralaterally rotates it   SCM  
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522. Which of the following is located in the upper left quadrant of the abdomen   SPLEEN 523.Trigger point work is contraindicated for which of the following areas  
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524. What tissue surrounds the diaphysis of a bone   Periosteum  
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526.lf a client has restricted shoulder abduction due to a tight muscle, what muscle is tight   Latissismus S27. Which of the following attaches to the medial sca pula  
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528. Which muscles are involved in temporo-mandibular joint syndrome   masseter and buccinators  
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529. Which of the following flexes and pronates the forearm   pronator teres  
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530. If you haftiobturator nerve damage, what motion of the hip would you have trouble doing   adduction  
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532. What lii.>eps blood from flowing backwards   Valves  
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S35. In what position is the trapezius most evident   shrugging the shoulders  
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537. Which muscle helps with both pronation and supination of the forearm   Brachioradialis  
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S39. While you are performing passive medial rotation of the shoulder, you find limitation of motion. Which muscle is affecting thiS'·action   lnf raspinatus  
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540. Which muscle adducts the scapula   Rhomboids  
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541. Which muscle is the strongest abductor of the shoulder   Deltoid  
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S46. Which bony landmark is found inferior to the clavicle, medial to the shoulder joint   coracoid process  
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548. Which tendon is palpable at the lateral crease of the knee   biceps femoris  
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The biceps femoris muscle inserts into the fibula just distal to the lateral knee crease. S48A.Which of the following muscles Inserts onto the fibula   BICEPS FEM ORIS  
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551. Which is the most abundant tissue in the body   Connective 552.Where is oxygenated blood found  
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553. Which stroke best improves circulation   Eff!eurage  
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554. A woman in the late stage of HIV comes for circulation improvement to her legs. She suffers from neuralgia, headaches and nausea. Which treatment is most appropriate   polarity therapy  
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555. Which of the following is a sesamoid bone   patella  
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556. Which bone is in the proximal row of carpal bones   lunate  
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557. What stroke stimulates or sedates local nerves   Vibration SSS. Which condition would require friction  
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>59. Monosynaptic, ocular, righting and vasomotor are all examples of: reflexes 560.The occipital condyles articulate with which bone   Atlas  
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Witwhich structure do the occipital condyles articulate with   atlas The,occiput articulates with the Cl vertebrae.  
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561. How many spinal nerves are there   62 There a re 31 pairs of spinal nerves and 62 total.  
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563; How can you stretch the triceps   Flex elbow  
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S64'1>what is the proper positioning for a client who is 8 months pregnant   side-lying on the left side 56S'.What is the best stroke for dislodging phlegm from the lungs  
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566'Which would not benefit from passive range of motion (PROM)   acute rheumatoid arthritis  
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567. With osteoarthritis, degenera tion occurs In what tissue   articular cartilage  
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568. V\ll)at a re the special needs of children under 18 who want massage   they need parental consent to receive massage  
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569.Which stroke would you apply to the patella margin   Friction  
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570. What direction should effleurage be given in   centripetal 571.Where is sebum found  
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572. Which of the following makes up the anterior wall of the abdomen   rectus abdominus  
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574. Extreme caution should be used with which of the following   Edema  
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576. Which of the following muscles laterally rotates the humerus   lnfraspinatus  
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577. Which muscle flexes the ·knee and plantarflexes the ankle   Gastromemius  
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578. What is the best stroke for assisting the return of normal range of motion after being in a cast   friction and passive  
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579. Which is the most superficial, lateral abdominal muscle   external oblique  
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581. When can a massage therapist release records without a client's consent   when subpoenaed by the court  
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584. Which of the following is illegal i'l New York   equine massage .  
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586. Which of the following carries oxygen   Erythrocytes  
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587. Where does supination and pronation take place   at the radioulnar joints "58R Which of the following nerves arises from the bachial plexus  
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589. Why is light pressure used for lymphatic ma>sage   because deep pressure compresses the lymph capillaries  
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593. What tissue is found on the shaft of long bones   Periosteum  
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594. Which muscle supinates   biceps brachii  
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595. Where would petrissage be applied most affectively   Thighs  
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596. What causes decubitus ulcers   bony prominences  
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597. What stroke best breaks up adhesions in the muscle belly   TRANSVERSE FRICTION  
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598.A client has an injury in the sub-acute phase and says he con't handle deep work. What might be the best stroke for increasing joint mobility.   FRICTION  
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599.lNhich claim can most appropriately be made for the benefits of massage   INCREASE CIRCULATION  
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601. One of the effects of massage is vasodilatation. Which of the following might a client most likely feel on the surface of the skin during or following massage   COLO  
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602. A fem. ale clientith diabetes has ede.ma in both legs. How should you perform massage   PROXIMAL TO DISTAL 603. A client has ne ralgia and can't stand effleurage. Which strokes would provide the best alternative treatment  
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604. What digestive organ is most responsible for detoxification   LIVER  
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608.When there's an equal force of resistance given to a clients muscle contraction, it's called   ISOMETRIC  
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609. Which stroke is effective in moving waste material from muscles   petrissage  
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610.Which systemic condition affects movable joints   rheumatoid arthritis (RA)  
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611. What t.reatment is most affective for client with osteoporosis   active exercise  
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612. Which ofr;he following releases antibodies in response to antigens in the blood   lymphocytes, 613. What isJhe state of a muscle in normal posture  
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.' 616.When standing, what causes the venous system to flow properly, considering the effects of gravity   VALVES  
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617.A client comes in.With a migraine. Which treatment would be most inappropriate   Tapotement  
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518. What body syses derive the greatest benefit from massage   cardiovascular and lymphatic 619.Wh¥' rhuscle can pronate and supinate the forearm  
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620. Whatskin conditions are most contagious   scabies, impetigo, pediculosis  
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622. When bones of a joint are disarranged, what protective measure does the body do first   protective spasm of surrounding muscles  
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623. Which muscle, when in spasm, will raise the iliac crest   quadratus lumborum  
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624. If a client falls and hits her head while in your office, what's the best thing to check   HER BREATHING 625.Which muscle helps with flexion of the knee and lateral rotation of the hip  
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626. Where is the insertion of peroneus longus   1st cuneiform bone and base of the first metatarsal  
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627. What stroke best breaks up,adhesions in the muscle belly   transverse frictioncerebellum 628.Which area is most responsible for. egulating motor coordination in the body  
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629. What muscle is responsible in the disorder of "foot drop   tibialis anterior  
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630. Which joint is both stabilized and moved by the rotator cuff muscles   glenohumeral joint  
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'63i. What happens to the diaphragm on expiration   It relaxes  
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Which bone of the foot is likely to develop bone spurs   Calcaneus 633. Which of the following muscles is an adductor  
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''You can do!or them   allow flexible time for their visit  
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637. What stroke is most appropriate to use in abdominal massage   Effleurage 638. Which is a deep abdominal muscle  
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539. Which muscle medially rotates the glenohumeral joint   Subscapularis  
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640. Where is the greatest cone. entration of sweat glands   soles of feet and palms of hands  
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. f643. A first-time client has deep varicose veins in both legs. What is the best procedure to follow   don't massage and  
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'.,54\Ln what form do muscles store energy for later use   Glycogen  
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i'i4S. The axillary nerves control which movement   abduction of shoulder  
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46. What c'ond.ition does a lack of or ineffective insulin Involve   diabetes mellitus r,iij  
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647. If a client periences numbness on the sole of the foot and the movement of the toes is limited, what nerve is likely to be most iiivolved   TIBIAL  
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64S·A therapist puts a client at greatest risk by doing which of the following   neglecting to wash hands  
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the best treatment for a client's varicose veins   do general massage and avoid the area ich muscle is most responsible for impingement of the brachial plexus  
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''lfuvhich is a gliding joint   FACET  
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653. Which condition i n a client requires the therapist to use extreme caution when treating   Phlebitis  
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massage to address his fatigue. What is the best treatment   MODERATE SWEDISH  
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656. Which drug is used to produce sleep   'l'i  
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658. A client is recovering from a Celle's fracture. When the cast is removed, which is best to do   knead the hand and fingers  
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662. What is a floating, moving blood clot called   embolus tt'f , tt  
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663. Which of the following drugs Is used to reduce allergic reactions   Antihistamine  
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664. What kind of immunity is developed when a baby inherits antibodies across the placenta and through the mother's breast milk   passive, naturally acquired immunity  
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NSAIDs means non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. They are usually taken orally. 666_ What is a substa nce used to treat or prevent diseases or conditions   DRUG  
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667. Which muscles would you address to access the patella tendon   vastus lateralis and vastus medialis 668.  
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contracted   latissimus dorsi  
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670.Which muscle attaches most superiorly on the scapula's axillary border   TERES MINOR  
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673. What is an undesirable and unavoidable reaction produced by a drug   SIDE EFFECT 674. Tendons attach  
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681.What should you do if a client has a grand mal seizure during a massage   protect the clien 682. What muscle flexes the trunk  
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690. A woman is on a treadmill with an 8% incline and has pain in her buttocks. What muscle could be implicated   gluteus maximus  
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691.A woman who is 7 months pregnant reports that she has been experiencing visual disturbances, severe headaches, heartburn and elevated blood pressure. What should you do   postpone the massage and instruct her to see her M.D 692.When the head or neck is flexed, which muscle is primarily involved in extension of head and neck back to the upright position  
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693. Which of the following Is a systemic joint disease   rheumatoid arthritis (RA) 694. What type or category does tapping and hacking fall into  
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695. You feel a lump on your client's back and are not sure what it Is. What do you do   work around the lump, mention it to the client and suggest they get it checked out  
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697. Which structures pass through the diaphragm   esophagus, inferior vena cava, aorta 698. What is the best position to palpate the right SCM  
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699. Which stroke is best used for warming tissue and preparing them for deeper work> Effleurage 700. The vagus nerve does what to the heart rate   Decrease  
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701. What treatment is most effective for acute bursitis   Rest and ice  
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702. What is the best treatment for chronic Achilles tendonitits   deep frictions followed by active stretching 703. Which is a phasic muscle  
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704. What does light effleurage do   increase flow in superficial capillaries  
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705. Which of these does the greatest amount of absorptions during the digestive process   Small intestine 706. When working the lower anterior leg, the knee shouid be in which posit;on  
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707.ln order to practice Shiatsu in NYS, what is required   a NYS massage license 708. Piriformis performs; abduction and lateral rotation  
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711. Shin splints would involve which muscle   tlbialis a nterior  
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717. What is the best treatment for chronic Achilles tendonitis   dorslflex the foot and apply friction to the tendon 718. Which is an appropriate treatment for a client which had surgery of the linea alba one week prior to treatment  
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719. Oxygenated blood is found where   left atrium of heart  
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720. When treating a decubitis ulcer on the skin, what treatment would be best   f riction from the periphery to the edges of the ulcer  
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721. Where is cerebral spinal fluid found   In the subarachnoid space and ventricles 722.What lymph nodes are located just anterior to the ear  
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, 723. Which is not a normal element of blood   Fibroblasts  
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724. What muscle can be treated on the posterior lateral thigh   biceps femoris  
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725. What muscle would you find medial and deep to the erector spinalis   Multifidis  
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7L6. Where is the upes anserine" located   proximal tibia  
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Where is the pes anserine located   PROXIMAL TIBIA, The pes anserine is located just medial to the tibial tuberosity. 727. What stroke would be good for finding trigger points  
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728. What actions are performed by the piriformis muscle   abduction and lateral rotation  
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73la. A patient comes to you with talipes equinovarus. Which would you not do   talipes equinovarus  
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732. What is the term used for an increased blood flow in tissues   hyperemia 733.NJhat is an increase in the size of a m.uscle called  
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734. Which of the following stretches the quadratus lumborum   Knee to chest 735. Where are the intercostals muscles found  
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736.What region of the vertebral column do "fight or flight" impulses come from   Thoracolumbar  
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737. What muscle attaches posteriorly to the condyles of the femur   Gastroai\ mius  
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Where does the gstrocnemius'MusCre oJiginate   femoral condyle . .-'1'-1' -,_.  
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738. What nerve causes numbness to the face   Trigeminal ;·· '"  
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740. Which disease is due to a significant loss of neurotransmitter in the brain   Parkinso's 741. Which helps soft tissue glje over bony areas  
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742. What is the role of the massage therapist in medical massage   follow the "'"""·>h••n'l'·n•  
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761. What;fs a deeubitus ulcer   a skin ulcer from prolonged pressure on the same spot  
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762.When'pronating the forearm, what happens   The radial head pivots In the radial notch 763. wti'a gland is located directly in front of the ear  
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765. WheA frictioning the medial epicondyle of the humerus, which muscle group will be most effected   WRIST FLEXOR 766. When performing CPR on a 5 year old child you would use  
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767. Which is not an action of the latissimus dorsi   FLEXION  
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769. Where is a saddle joint found   at the carpometacarpal of pollicis  
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770. When applying passive range of motion {PROM) for a prolonged period of time, what effect does it have on the body   cause the muscle to shorten  
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771. What coni!ifltih is indicated for using a massage chair rather than a table   LOW BACK PAIN 772. What would be the best technique for lymphedema  
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773. What is the condition where there Is.an elaggerated posterior to anterior curve i n the thoracic vertebrae   Hyperkyphosis  
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774. Which of the following carries oxygenated blood   pulmonary vein 775. Where does thoracic duct empty into  
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776. What muscle performs external trunk rotation   external oblique  
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•1.71o What would be the best thing to do to prevent joint stiffness in a subacute ankle sprain   FR ICTION  
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178, What is the largest part of the intestines   COLON  
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780. Which muscle inserts superiorly on the axillary border of the scapula   TERES MINOR  
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organ   . is  
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2. Ari inability to walk a straight line may indicate damage to which cranial nerve   vestibulocochlear lilJ /ii]!  
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5. Taste sensation is mediated by which cranial nerves   facial and glossopharyngeal '2&'DllJl(,j  
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12. Which of the following terms does not apply to how light rays are processed by the eyes   Dispersion ll!!Jili . i!T.ilfi  
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19. Which lobe-function pairing is incorrect   frontal lobe - sensory interpretation  
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20. Which of the following terms does not apply to how l ght rays are processed by the eyes   Dispersion  
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21. The rectus eye muscle that moves the eyeball laterally in the horizontal plane is innervated by which cranial nerve   abducens !il  
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B. When slowly sitting down in a chair, how are muscles being worked   quadriceps, eccentrically  
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24. Which of the following muscles does not cause internal shoulder rotation   lnfrasplnatus  
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25. Where would diverticulitis occur   large intestine  
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28. What Is the correct route that a bolus of food would travel   pyloris lil!Jfl. ileocecal liil!lii11'!Jlii valve ll!lm. anus  
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32. Which is not an example of mechanical digestion   use of bile to emulsify fats '11.11'..  
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37. What does the integumentary system consist of   the skin and its derivatives fil l  
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40.What is the appendix attached to   Cecum 1§'.iil'ilffil  
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41.What structure contains both voluntary and involuntary muscle   Esophagus itlii. . llfil  
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44. Whece is amylase produced   mouth  
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45. What are the main excretory organs of the body   lungs, kidneys, skin and alimentary canal .51'l 1t.lii.  
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'15. Which plane divides the body into anterior and posterior portions   Coronal  
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54. Which muscle abducts the hip   gluteus medius  
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S.Your client's shoulders are hunched forward. What muscle would be tight   serratus anterior  
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56. Which muscle does not extend the shoulder   Anterior deltoid  
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sf.. Where does the iliacus muscle insert   Less trochanter  
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2. Which of theses muscles receives innervation from a cranial nerve   Trapezius, Trapezius is Innervated by  
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4. Which of the following muscles can extend and laterally rotate the humerus   DELTOID  
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s. A march fracture is a hairline stress fracture of what bone   5th metatarsal ,A march fracture, also known as  
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6. Which of the following muscles can extend the elbow   triceps brachii  
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7. What nerve causes numbness to the face   Trigeminal, The trigeminal nerve supplies sensation to the face while the facial nerve controls movement of the facial muscles.  
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8. With chronic swelling of the patella, what should be done   effleurage proximal to the knee  
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9. Which of these muscles does not cross two joints   Brachioradialis  
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1. Which of the following is a muscle of mastication   TEMPORALIS, The muscles of mastication (chewing) l  
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2. The cribriform plate is a specialized portion of which bone   ethmoid bone, Olfactory nerves pass through the cribriform plate of the ethmoid bone.  
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3. Which of the following muscles is not found in the "anatomical snuff box" region   extensor digiti miniml, The anatomical sn uffbox is a triangular deepening on the radial, dorsal aspect of the hand at the level of the carpal bones, specifically, the scaphold and trapezium bones forming the floor. The name originates from  
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#NAME?   radioulnar  
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S. An agonist is working agains; tha antagoni;t. Which is the best description for a synergist   works with the agonist to do the same action  
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6. A client is lying on the table complaining of pain in her right leg. You undrape it and discover that the leg is red, swollen a nd not. What would be the best thing for you to do next   stop massage and refer to a specialist  
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2. Which circular muscle leads from the stomach into the duodenum   pyloric sphincter lll!Hlf.!i!!'lftfL, The  
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3. For which condition would having your client in a seated position be best   severe back pain. If a client is in too much pain to lie down, chair massage may be an option.  
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4. In an athlete with an injured gracilis muscle, which would be the best exercise to strengthen it   squeeze a pillow between the knees, Any resisted abduction will strengthen the adductor muscles. Squeezing a pillow between the knees does abduct the hips/groin.  
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5. A client develops bruises while you are massaging them. What should you do   stop massage and refer to an  
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6, If a client has a calf cramp during the massage, what should a therapist do   provide active resistance to client's dorsiflexion, Having a client dorsiflex the ankle will create reciprocal Inhibition, which may relax the gastrocnemius.  
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ll. What would be the goal in treating a patient with a skin graft with finger kneading   loosen the graft  
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10. What do you do if a client has 3 large moles on their back   massage above and below and mention them to the client  
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1. What cells differentiate into plasma cells producing.antibodies   B-cell lymphocytes  
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2. What tissues does friction primarily effect   deep tissue underlying superticial tissue  
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3. A first time client has diabetes mellitus. Which would you do   give f ull body massage, . 4, To. evaluate the ROM of a join would you do  
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7. If quadratus lumborum (Ql) is tight bilaterally, which muscle would not be appropriate to stretch   rectus  
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8. What best describes the client's input on an intake form   SUBJECTIVE  
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9. You have a new client that is a sufferer of Type 1diabetes. What do you have to look out for   general integrity of the skin, Dia betics may have decreased sensation in the extremities due to poor circulation. look  
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10. Your client has asthma with congestion and upper back pain, what techniques would be most appropriate   friction and tapotement  
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11. Which best describes the direction of effleurage   centripetal roJ1t_,BlJ  
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12. If a person has a stroke, which of the following will likely occur   Hemiplegia  
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13. What stroke would be best to find sub-epidermal adhesions   ROLLING  
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14. Your client is sixty-four and on Coumadin. To avoid bruising what should you avoid   deep petrissage, Coumadin is a blood-thinner which may interfere with clotting.  
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15. Which is the most easily palpated tissue   scar tissue  
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3. What would be a benefit of vibration applies to the abdomen   invigorate nerves  
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4. Which is true regarding the golgi complex   it sorts, packages and delivers proteins, The Golgi complex or Golgi apparatus is responsible for manufacturing, warehousing and shipping certain cellular products, particularly those from the endoplasmic reticulum (ER). The Golgi complex modifies many pr  
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6. What carpal bone would be felt on the medial side of the wrist crease   pisiform i!llifl'  
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What Is affected with thoracic outlet syndrome   sensation to the arm,biceps reflex, extension of the elbow,  
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9. Which is not a major ligament of the hip joint   lnguinofemoral  
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10. Which muscle is known as the "hip hiker   quadratus lumborum  
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2. What plexus is involved with thoracic outlet syndrome   BRACHIAL  
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3. Which muscle is attached to the greater trochanter   gluteus medius  
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4. What is the function of the anterior horn of the spinal cord   sends voluntary impulse to musle  
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6. What is a function of a synergist muscle   assist the agonist  
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7. What is a systemic disease affecting the joints   rheumatoid arthritis  
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8. What is a common result of inflammation   Adhesions  
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9. Which muscle is medial and deep to the erector spine   Multifidius 10. Which would result in a decrease in heart rate  
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uptake by the cells   INSULIN  
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1. What is the name of the small gland situated beneath the hypothalamus in the brain, also called the master gland   Pituitary  
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2. Which of the following is the cartilaginous structure that contains the vocal cords and a small protrusion of cartilage commonly called the Adam's apple   Larynx  
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4. If a client has contracted muscles and lack of circulation how would the tissue feel   COOL  
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5. When frictloning the medial eplcondyle of the humerus, which muscle group would you be affecting the most   FLEXOR  
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6. The taste buds located on the back of the tongue are attributed to which taste   BITIER, Contrary to popular understanding that different tastes map to different areas of the tongue, taste qualities are found in all areas of the tongue, although some regions are more sensitive than others.  
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7. Which of the following is not a characteristic of lymph nodes   they release hormones  
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8. Which of the following is a muscle that works against another muscle or performs the opposite movement   Antagonist  
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9. Where are the pharyngeal tonsils located   below the nasopharynx  
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10. What system carries blood to all parts of the body and removes waste products   Circulatory  
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11. Goniometry is a system for measuring   JOINT ROM  
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12. Where is the adrenal gland located in reference to the kidney   Superior  
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13. What kind of massage do you do on an athlete before a sporting event   SUPERFICIAL.Ideally, before an athletic event, massage should be superficial with rapid strokes to stimulate and invigorate the body for activity.  
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;s. Rockir. ti'>e potient would stimulate which system   Parasympathetic, Rocking usually provides relaxation,  
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3. Which of the following is a bowtie-shaped gland in the neck just below the larynx   thyroid gland  
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4. What is the network of capillaries in the kidneys where filtration of the blood takes place   glomeruli 'lil'J'J;J  
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5. Which of the following is the term used to describe the study of disease   PATHOLOGY  
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What is the science of the structure of the body and its parts   Anatomy  
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What is the muscular tube that carries food from the pharynx to the stomach   Esophagus  
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What is the name of the network of tubules in the cytoplasm responsible for packaging and shipping proteins to various areas of the cell   endoplasmic reticulum 1  
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Which receptor, found in muscles, provides information about the length or change in length of skeletal muscles   muscle spindles  
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Which of the following is not an electrolyte   adamantinum (Am+)  
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7. Which of the following is not a process in blood clot formation   stem cells are differentiated  
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8. What structure is affected in osteoarthritis   articular cartilage  
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and drains into the left subclavian vein   thoracic duct  
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12. Which is the colored part of the eye that controls the amount of light that comes into the eye by dilating or constricting the pupil   IRIS  
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13. Which are the best strokes for locating trigger points   SHORT GLIDING  
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14. What is the name of the curved projections along the lateral sides of the nasal cavities that filter out dust particles and warm and humidify the incoming air   nasal conchae  
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1. What is the name of the internal mucous membrane through which the body absorbs digested substances into the blood   Mucosa, Mucosa is moist tissue that lines certain parts of the inside of the body, including the nose, mouth, lungs, and the urinary and digestive tracts. Glands in the mucosa release a thick fluid called mucus.  
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1. What is the name of the inner zone of the kidney that contains the renal pyramids   renal medulla  
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3. What structure prevents liquid and food from entering the larynx when swallowing   epiglottis ER  
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4. Which of the following is the lowest portion of the stomach that contains a sphincter of the same name   pylorus l!l!lfl  
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5. What is the "breaking down" phase of metabolism   catabolism 1!1¥  
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hours after an event   post-event massage  
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10. Which of the following is not among the many benefits of using water in therapy   it is expensive and hard to acquire  
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1. What valve connects the large intestine to the small intestine   ileocecal valve  
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3. Which of the following terms is defined as the attitudes and beliefs related to one's profession a nd how they are manifested through image, business practices and educational accomplishments   Professionalism  
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5. In an area that regulates or legislates massage therapy, it is the responsibility and obligation of a nyone licensed or certified in that area to adhere to those regulations. It is unprofessional and unlawful to provide services contrary to those law   legal and ethical standards  
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6. What category of burns and in what percentage has an extremely high mortality rate   third-degree burns on 50% or more of the body surface  
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7. What is not considered a general effect of heat application   reduced inflammation  
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8. A business owner is required by the internal revenue service to pay income taxes based on estimated income. In what time frame are these income taxes to be paid   on a quarterly basis  
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9. Which term relates to how an individual's attitudes are portrayed in that person's attire1 business setting, cammuri!cation and behaviors according to the perspective of the profession and its clients   professional image  
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10. What is an Individual bone cell is called   Osteocyte  
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1. What are the four pockets or chambers in the brain where cerebral spinal fluid is produced   ventricle .'iY  
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4. Your client has moved. What should you do with their records   keep them for 6 years  
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5. What is the term for a sustained contraction of a muscle, also called a muscle spasm   tetanus f)jJXl  
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6. Which of the following describes inflammation of the stomach mucosa   Gastritis  
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8. Which of the following statements Is not true about synovlal joints   they are also cal led synarthroses  
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9. What Is the naml;j;pf a benign tumor of the smooth muscle In the uterus that occurs in 20% to 30% of women older than age 30   uterine fibroid  
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10. which of the following is released at the neuromuscular junction to initiate muscle contraction   acetylcholine Z  
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2. Which of the following Is an endangerment site   int€f1ciHo the ear ·  
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3. What is the group of widely used medications for pain rel!uction, anti-inflammatibn and fever control   A common medication in this group is as(ilirin. salicyla! l!lllll;  
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mvs1tardial Infarction or stroke   heparin llf . , . , .  
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6. Which of the following is an anxiety disorder that can deVeiop following a terrifying event in which grave physical harm occurred or was threatened   post-traumatic stress disorder  
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7. What are the tiny gaps in the myelin sheath at which the action potential is relayed olong the neuron   node' of Ranvier  
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931.ln the anatomical position, which of the following structures faces anteriorly   subscapular Iossa  
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932. When massaging adductor longus and sartorius, what structures are to be avoided   Femoral triangle  
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935. Which structure does not pass through an opening in the diaph,agm   trachea The trachea and. lungs are located completely above the diaphragm.  
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9.36 What muscles o< the lee   Deltoid  
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940. Accidentally hitting your "funny bone," would affect which nerve   Ulnar nerve  
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94i. When massaging the anterior neck, what structure should be avoided   carotid artery  
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945. All nerves which supply the lower leg are derived from which nerve   Femoral  
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946. Which structure would most likely be damaged with a plantar flexion and inversion injury   peroneus longu 947. Which massage stroke may generalty be used between any of the other strokes  
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area. What would be the best treatment   trigger point therapy  
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949.Which hypertonic muscle might result in rotation of the ilium causing a functional short leg   The iliopsoas  
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950. Torticolis effects what muscle   Sternocleidomastoid  
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951. Which of the following muscles would be found in the hypothenar region   abductor digiti minimi  
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952. Which are you never allowed to include in an advertisement   a guarantee of results 953. Knuckling along the erector spinae will facilitate  
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954. When treating chronic swelling due to a dislocated knee, which technique is required on the thigh   Effleurage 955. What bone does the tongue attach to  
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956. Which stroke is appropriate for massaging the SCM   Effleurage  
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957. Which stroke moves tissue under the skin but not the skin directly   friction 958. Which of these muscles does not attach to ribs  
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958a.Which scapula muscle inserts at the medial border of the scapula   Rhomboids  
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960. Which joint allows for only flexion and extension   ginglymus l!X!;R  
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961. Friction is indicated for which of the following conditions   chronic epicondylitis  
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962. Friction at the lateral epicondyle of the humerus would affect which muscle   extensor carpi radialis brevis The extensor carpi radia'lis brevis is the muscle most involved with tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis).  
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963. What type of joint is the glenohumeral   ball and socket  
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964. If a person were "pigeon toed" what muscle would be affected   tensor fascia lata  
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965. Which structure would most likely be sprained with an ankle plantar flexion and inversion injury   anterior talofibular ligament  
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SE;E.V\lhat kind of inj1J!")' tom;nonly causes tetanus   17.i.JX\. puncture  
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967. What would the pulse and skin temperature be of someone who is in shock   rapid, weak pulse, cold and clammy skin  
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968. Which is not a sign of dehydration   increased blood pressure  
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969. If the head is laterally flexed to the left and rotated to the right, which muscle is tight   leftsternocleidomastoid 970 What muscle aids most in the elimination of fecal waste  
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The diaphragm muscle is used when bearing down, which helps with defecation. 971. What circulates blood back to the heart from the extremities   skeletal muscle  
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972. Which of these muscles crosses two joints and can act on both the elbow and the shoulder   biceps brachii  
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975. What muscle opposes serratus anterior   RHOMBOID5  
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BS1. ;r   a muscle  
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862. Which"of these is a proximal carpal   lunate  
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863.\Nhich disease is a form of infectious inflammation   Osteomyelitis  
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8&4. With which condition would you exercise the most caution   a client on blood-thinners 865.Who can share a percentage of your earnings from massage therapy  
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869. Which muscle turns the palm towards the ceiling when the elbow is flexed   biceps brachii  
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870. Which combination of massage strokes is best used to treat congestion in the respiratory system   percussion and  
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871. Which is required by NYS law   registration renewal every three years  
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872. Your client with low back pain is prone. What should be done first is she is complaining of pain in the low back area   place a pillow under her abdomen  
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875.Which of the following is not a type of membrane   fibrous 876.Which nerve innervates !he diaphragm  
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87S Which layer of the epidermis 1s closest to the stratum corneum   stratum lucidum  
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881.Which of the following is part of the peripheral nervous system   C•anial nerve 882.The heel bone is also called the  
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883.While working the superior angle of the scapula, your client feels pain. Which muscle is lnvolved   levator scapula  
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884.Which muscle periorms abduction, flexion and lateral rotation   sartorius  
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885.W hich part of the intestines is the longest   Ileum  
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886. Your client recently suffered an extremely painful whiplash from an accident the day before. His neck is very stiff and sore. What should you do   refer to a physician and reschedule the massage  
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887. Weal   serratus anterior A weak serratus anterior will cause winging of the scapula.  
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888. Which of the following is an inappropriate treatment for migraines   heat packs to the head 889. Which is the principle type of movement used in tapotement  
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890.Which organ is most efficient at regulating body temperature   Skin The skin contains sweat glands which help regulate temperature.  
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892 Which strokes are most effective to achieve postural drainage   vibration and tapotement  
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893. Which muscle performs both plantarilexion at the ankle and flexion at the knee   Gastrocnemius  
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895. Which muscle is part of the ITS   tensor fascia latae  
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896. With which condition will a patient have the bronchioles constricted with wheezing   asthma  
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Polyphagia (frequent eating), polydipsia (frequent thirst) and polyuria (frequent urination) are signs of diabetes. 898. Which of the following contains oxygenated blood   left atrium  
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899. What disease may result in weakness of the quadriceps and calf muscles, years after the original infection occurred   Polio  
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900. Which is not a coxal joint   Tibiofemoral  
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901. Which striated muscle in not attached proximally to bone   the heart Cardiac muscle, like skeletal muscle is striated.  
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Swelling of the distal interphalangeal joints is called Heberden's nodes. They are a sign of osteoarthritis and are caused by formation of osteophytes (calcific spurs) of the articular Uoint) cartilage in response to repeated trauma at the joint. 904. Whi   7  
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Cranial nerve VII is the facial nerve and is responsible for muscles of facial expression. 905. Poliomyelitis is related to which structure   lower motor neuron  
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Since the lower motor neuron is affected, flaccidity is the result, which is what we see with polio. 906.Which type of joint is the shoulder joint   ball and socket  
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Which type of joint is the most mobile   ball and socket  
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907. Which of the following heart valves controls the flow of blood from the ventricle to the aorta   semiulnar Blood moves from the left ventricle to the aorta by passing through the aortic smilunar valve.  
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908. Which mu;cle would be affected if the tibial nerve was d"magecf   e"trcco >nlus  
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The tibial nerve scpp!ies the mucn intludes gastrocnemius, soles and tibialis posterior. 909 Whirh rnusde flexes the knee and laterally rotates the thigh   Sartorius  
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914. Which condition is present when there is injury to the ulnar nerve at the elbow   inability to flex fingers 915. Protrusion of the stomach into the mediastinal cavity above the diaphragm is called  
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917. Which statement is true regarding the treatment of chronic rheumatoid arthritis   friction around a joint shauld not be painful  
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919. Which massage technique Is usually indicated for acute atrophic arthritis   massage is contraindicated 920. The connective tissue that covers the entire muscle is called  
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8. · Lyme's disease, Still's disease and rheumatoid arthritis are considered what type of diseases   Automimmune  
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9. Which of the following is an adductor   Gracilis  
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10. Which bone is in direct contact with the tympanic membrane   Malleus l!iil'  
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8. What system contains the cisterna chyli   Lymphatic  
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10. The obturator nerve supplies which muscle group   ADDUCTOR The obturator nerve supplies the add.uctors of the hip/groin.  
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11. When the head is flexed and extended, such as when saying yes and no, which muscle performs this movement   Sternocleldomastoid  
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13. If the spinal cord was severed at the level of T3, what would be the result   Paraplegia ,If there is a serious injury to the spinal cord below the level of the brachiaIplexus {CS-Tl), the arms would be functional but both legs would be paralyzed. This is called paraplegia.  
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14. Which muscle can perform plantarflexion and eversion of the ankle joint   PERONEOU LONGUS, The  
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15. What bony landmark can not be palpated   occipital condyle  
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What is the movement of gases from a higher to lower concentration called   DIFFUSION J!;  
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What quadriceps muscle attaches to the anterior inferior iliac spine {AllS) of the pelvis   RECTUS FEMORIS  
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3. What of the following is a non-inflammatory disease   osteoarthdtis With osteoarthritis, there is rarely  
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s. Where would a hiatal hernia be found   umbilicus  
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5. Which of the following is not insulated with myelin and therefore appears grey   THE CELL BODY, Cell bodies  
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6. Which organelle is responsible for cellular energy production   mitochondria i  
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6. Cutting the median nerve will result in the inability to do what   FLEX THE THUMB, The muscles of the thumb  
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7. Dupuytren's contracture involves what strutt\Jre   palmar aponeurosis. Dupuytren's contracture is sometimes called "palmar fasciitis." . ""  
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'" Wt>at is a bundle of mucle fibers called   Fascicle  
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9. An "ape hand" deformity is due to damage to which nerve   MED.IAN  
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10. Which stroke is best for tendinous attachments   FRICTION  
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10. When applying effleurage strokes, how should pressure be ad!Tlll'listered throughout each stroke   EVENLY  
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13. Which is not a type of friction   Pincement  
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14. With which of the following conditions would a massage therapist have to use extreme caution when treating   impetigo, hematoma, phlebitis  
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4. Where is deoxygenated blood found   The pulm.onary artery is the only artery that carries deoxygenated blood.  
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7. Which muscle best assists in both pronation and supination of the forearm   Brachioradialis  
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injury   tilt the head back and lift the chin  
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14. Which is not a common consequence with peripheral nerve lesions   SWOLLEN JOINTS  
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15. Which of the following strokes is indicated to reduce swelling   Effleurage is the treatment of choice for swelling or edema.  
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1. If a patient has unilateral fAcial paralysis, inability to shut one eye and a droopy corner of the mouth, which cranial nerve is damaged   FACIAL,These symptoms describe Bell's palsy, a lesion of cranial nerve VII.  
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2. Which muscle can elevate the ribs to assist with inspiration   PECTORALIS MINOR, Pectoralis minor is an accessory muscle of breathing. It can lift up on the ribs to assist with inspiration when a patient is having trouble breathing.  
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3. Which of the following best characterizes Parkinson's disease   fine tremors and rigidity  
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4. Which of the following could result in tingling sensations in the hand   thoracic outlet syndrome  
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5. Your client was referred by a physician with a herniated disc at -L2. She is having pain and stiffness in the lumbar area. Which of the following treatments is indicated   cross fiber friction on the iliolumbar ligaments, Light friction to the iliolumbar ligaments, in the area of LS, may provide some relief.  
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6. Which of the following is a hip flexor   lliopsoas, Major hip flexors include psoas, rectus femoris and iliacus.  
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7. Which of the following would be treated with the most caution   acute rheumatoid arthritis  
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981.Which of the following is not a function of saliva   to initiate protein digestion  
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984.What muscle is involved with the compression of the brachia! plexus   Scalenes 985. A patient giving you a history of their problem is considered to be  
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986. The largest abundance of sweat glands are found under the scalp and in the neck   FALSE The bands and feet have the greatest concentration of sweat glands.  
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muscle could be involved   levator scapula  
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988. Which is a function of the epithelial tissue   Ecretion,protection,absorption, all are correct 989. Weakness of which muscle causes "drop foot  
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9SO With the exception of Buerger's disease, what is the best approach with vascular occlusive disease   NO MASSAGE  
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994. Which patient would most benefit from deep friction   fibrosing,nkylosis  
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Where does Guyon's canal syndrome occur   WRIST  
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997. Which is not one of the four principal tissue types   BONE TISSUE  
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998. Which is true of massage for Pott's disease   it is contraindicated in the acute phase  
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2. This condition is also called rider's strain, as you might develop this after riding a horse   It involves a strain of the groin muscles. adductor tendonltis  
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4. The sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system are subdivisions of which system   Autonomic  
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5. Which muscle attaches to the tuberosity of the tibia   RECTUS FEMORIS, All four quadriceps muscles Insert into the tibial tuberosity via the patellar ligament.  
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7. Which pairing of nerve and organ innervation is incorrect   abducens nerve - facial muscles The abducens nerve Innervates the eye but not the facial muscles.  
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9. What structure Is not found in the popliteal Iossa   deep peroneal nerve  
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10. Which of the following bones is characterized by the presence of a diaphysis. an epiphysis, articular cartilage and a medullary cavity   TIBIA  
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2. What muscle is a main postural muscle   TRAPEZIUS  
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  palmaris longus  
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The p'>lmaris longus tendon can be seen running down the center of the wrist into the hand, when the wrist if flexed. 5.Which can a massage therapist use In their practice   Goniometer  
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6. Which of the following muscles does not flex the elbow joint   Anconeus  
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7. Which muscles make up the medial and lateral borders of the cubital Iossa   brachioradialis and pronator teres The cubltal Iossa is the triangular area on the anterior view of the elbow. Its superior boundary is an imaginary  
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8. Injury to the medial elbow would involve which nerve   ULNAR  
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l. The rhomboid muscles perform what action   retraction and downward rotation  
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2. At what joint does the axial skeleton articulate with the apperidicular skeleton   Sternoclavicular  
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10. Which would be the least effective muscle to address for plantar fasciitis   biceps femoris  
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11. Which muscle originates on the iliac crest, inserts into the IT band and performs flexion and abduction   TFL  
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12. Which muscle would be effected if the superficial peroneal·nerve were damaged   PERONEOUS LONGUS  
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13. Your client cannot fully extend is knee. Which muscle, if chronically contracted may be inhibiting his ability to extend the knee   5emimembranosis, The hamstring muscles flex the knee. If they are extremely tight, they may limit knee extension.  
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1. Which of the following are organs of the integumentary system   SKIN,HAIR ANO NAILS  
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3. Which muscle does not perform flexion   vastus lateralis Vastus laterals is a quadriceps muscle that performs  
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does it primarily affect   the vertebral column  
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12. Which of the following is not a gland of the endocrine system   Sebaceous  
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15. What muscle is involved in the compression of the brachial plexus   SCALENE  
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16. What muscles should be released in thoracic outlet syndrome   SCAELEN ANO PEC MINOR 17. Which tissue is avascular and lacks nerve endings  
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18. The posterior pituitary gland secretes what to regulate fluid and electrolytes   ADH, ADH is antidiuretic hormone.l151]1  
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19. Which stroke would be best to find subepidermal adhesions   SKIN ROLLING  
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20. What should never be in a massage therapist's advertisement   pictures of the undraped human form.unsubstantiated claims,a guarantee of treatment results.all are correct  
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4. Which type of fracture is found in the ankle   Pott's fracture is also called Oupuytren's fracture.  
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6. Which of the following may result in suspension or revocation of your NYS massage therapy license   being convicted of a felony  
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7. In treating kyphosis. which muscle or muscles should be relaxed and stretched   pectoralis major, With  
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8. Your client is experiencing pain, numbness and occasional tingling in their thigh and calf. Whith of the following would most likely be the cause of their symptoms   a chronically tightened piriformis, A tight piriformis may compress the sciatic nerve.  
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9. Which of the following may be a sign of a systemic disorder   pain and swelling in both ankles 10. Friction is the best technique for  
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11. Which of the following spinal areas has the least amount of movement   TS-T8, Because the ribs stabilize the  
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14. Which of the quadriceps muscles crosses two joints   RECTUS Fi  
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15. What would prevent extension of the cervical spine   used cervical vertebrae,tight SCM muscles,tight  
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1. What structure is located between the small and large intestine   ileocecal valve @lli!\ilj , @llll.illli  
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2. Your client complains of a muscle cramp in her gastrocnemius. Which would be best to reduce the cramp   a reciprocal inhibition stretching technique, A reciprocal inhibition technique would inhibit the cramped muscle and theoretically cause it to relax.  
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5. A patient gets cool lying on a massage table due which of the following effects of massage   Vasodilation Heat is lost from the b.ody due to vasodilation.  
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7. Which muscle is not part of the abdominal muscle group   Multifidi, The acronym "REIT" lists the muscles of the abdomen  
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1. Which of the following would you find in a client undergoing menopause   HOT FLASHES  
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2. What are the bones that make up the ox coxae   ilium, pubis, ischium, The os coxae, made up of the ilium, ischium and pubis, is also called the innominate bone.  
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3. How would you treat a patient with venostasis but without obstruction   [llvilllnil111st!llsisj DJ!!!  
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9. Which bone is not one of the three divisions of the sternum   olecranon process, The body, also called the  
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5. What gland is located directly in front of the ear   PAROTOID  
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6. Which of these muscles would be involved with compression of the brachia! plexus   SCALENE  
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7. Which structures carry impulses toward the brain   afferent nerves, Impulses are incoming and sensory. Efferent impulses are outgoing and motor.  
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8. A client has pain from the medial epkondyle to the proximal radius. What muscle is involved   PRONATOR TERES  
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9. Pain in the lateral clavicle would refer to what joint   Acromioclavicular  
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10. Where is the hormone epinephrine '/   t J  
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1. Paresthesia or numbness running into the fourth and fifth fingers involves what nerve   Ulnar  
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3. Which of the following may be legally stated in your advertising brochure   that massage therapy benefits health  
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5. What specialized nerve ending is designed to detect the amount of tension placed on a muscle   golgi tendon organ, The muscle spindles are located near the belly of the muscle and sense stretch. The golgi tendon organs are found in tendons and detect tension.  
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6. What muscle is deep to the gastrocnemius and is associated with strong plantarflexion of the foot   Soleus  
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8. How should a patient be positioned when treating excess mucus in the lungs. as found with cystic fibrosis and bronchioestasis   head lower than the torsoHaving the feet and torso higher than the head helps drain mucus while percussion is performed.  
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9. What happens during nerve depolarization   sodium ions rush in  
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10. When a patient has a gran ma! seizure during your massage, you should   allow them unrestrained  
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1. If you contract tibialis anterior and tibialis posterior together, what would be the action   inversion Since both muscles invert the foot, inversion would be the result if both muscles contracted together.  
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2. What blood vessel carries oxygenated blood to the liver   hepatic artery, Two blood vessels enter the liver; the hepatic artery carrying oxygen and the portalvein carrying deoxygenated blood from the digestive organs.  
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3. For a licensed massage therapist, which action is not considered professional misconduct   practicing  
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5. What is the origin of the rectus femoris muscle   'anterior inferior illiac spine  
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6. Which of the following is not part of the distal row of the carpals   triquetrum .  
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7. Where are erythrocytes formed   red bone marrow, Erythrocytes (red blood cells) are formed inside bone  
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into the fingers and possibly reduce the force and strength of the radial pulse   thoracic outlet syndrome  
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3. In reflexology, where would the large intestine be found   IN BOTH FEET '  
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4. The nerve impulse is sent to the cell body from which of the following   dendrite tJHil  
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11. What is the best stroke for directly working over the splne   SKIN ROLLING, Skin rolling can be done over the spine to lift and grasp the skin and subcutaneous tissue.  
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8. What muscle is used when the head is rotated to the left and tilted to the right   right SCM, The SCM muscle tilts the nead to the same (lpsilateral) side and rotates it to the opposite (contralateral) side.  
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10. Where should massage be applied to first when treating a patient with edema of the elbow joint   THE ARM  
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1. What other artery, besides the radial, enters the hand at the wrist   ULNAR  
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4. What muscle group is directly affected by patellar tendonitis   O'uadric.ps  
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5. !f you discover someone illegally practicing massage, who shml d you report thi'to   Office of Professional Discipline  
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6. Which is the most common type of vascular headache   Migraine  
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If friction is applied too deeply, what would be the response of the medulla   respirations would decrease,  
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What happens during the refractory period of nerve impulse transmlssion   NO IMPULSE, The refractory • period is the time during which no impulses can be conducted because the nerve needs to restore Its polarized state before it can propagate an impulse again.  
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Which of the following is an infectious skin disease   IMPETIGO i!&!§  
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With an acute lateral ankle strain, what structure is involved   peroneus longus, With a lateral ankle injury, the anterior talofibular ligament and peroneus longus muscles may be damaged. Since this question mentions a "sprain," the peroneus muscle would be the best answer.  
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Which of the following Is the most highly Individualized for each person   CONNECTIVE TISSUE  
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What muscle would be overstretched when a client has an anterior pelvic tilt and hyperlordosis   rectus abdominis '  
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8. Which strokes milk the muscle of accumulated waste products due to excessive exercise   Petrissage  
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11. If the client has sciatic nerve damage, what action would he have trouble with   PlANTAFLEXION OF THE FOOT  
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12 When bleeding occurs, which component hastens the repair of the vessel wall   Platelets  
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14. For which condition is the application of ice within the first 24 hours contraindicated   intercostal neuralgia 15. Which set of conditions would be contraindicated for massage  
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1. Which condition causes severe lightning-like pain in the face that comes in short bursts   Episodes may last for hours and then subside for weeks or months. Tic doloreux is also called trigeminal neuralgia.  
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lO. Massage Is said to stimulate what part of the nervous system   Parasympathetic  
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1. Which combination of massage techniques is best suited to relieve edema   effleurage and kneading  
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2. Which nerve supplies the hamstring muscle group   SCATICA  
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3. A carpenter comes to your office with pain at the coronoid process of his right ulna from hammering all day. What muscle is involved   Brachialis, The brachialis is an elbow flexor and inserts into the coronoid process of the ulna. If the pain was at the olecranon process, triceps brachia would be the involved muscle.  
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4. Which should you do If you witness someone collapse and no other bystanders are available to help   check  
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5. The pituitary is housed in what bony area   sella turcica,l!lli The sella turcica, an anatomical landmark of the sphenold bone, protects the pituitary gland.  
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6. With the client prone and the posterior aspect of the leg up, how should the foot be positioned   SUPPORTED  
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7. Which travels through the ventral root of the spinal cord   MOTOR NEURON  
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8. What is not an effect of contrast baths   marked decrease of blood flow locally and reflexively  
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,;. Which of the following muscles inserts under the chin   Platysma, The platysma muscle runs from the  
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1.What is produced as a result of anaerobic cellular respiration   lactic acid, When glucose is used to make energy (ATP), this is called anaerobic metabolism and lactic acid is produced.  
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2. Which of the following is not a result of exercise   increase in the number of muscle fibers  
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3. What is the best treatment for a person with a skin ulcer   effleurage working from the periphery inward  
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4. Which is the best stroke to increase circulation for flaccid paralysis   Effleurage  
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5. What is at the lateral end of the spine of the scapula   ACROMION  
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6. Which massage maneuver is used when tapping a large area of the body   PERCUSSION  
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7. What type of treatment is applied for a calf spasm   dorsiflexion with resistance, Having the patient dorsiflex will create reciprocal inhibition and may cause the gastrocnemius spasm to lessen.  
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8. If a person comes in saying that she sprained her ankle yesterday, what would you recommend for home care   elevate and ice every 30 minutes  
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9. What is the best stroke to soften scar tissue   FRICTION  
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10. for how long should a massage therapist wash their hands   20SECONDS., The CDC recommends hand­ washing for 20 seconds.  
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3. The long head of the triceps originates between these two muscles   TERES MAJOR AND MINOR  
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6. What is the best way to massage facial paralysis   FROM CHIN UPWARDS  
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7. Which of the following is not indicated as a form of treatment for an acute sprain or strain   fomentation '!A  
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I! Which of the following is not a form of tapotement   ROLLING  
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9. A client has limited shoulder =>bductlon. 1.Vhich muscle can restrict the action   PECTORAUS MAJOR  
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1. Which type of joint is found between the articulating surfaces of vertebrae   GLIDING, The facet joints that connect vertebrae are flat and are, therefore gliding joints.  
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4. Which is most beneficial for a patient with osteoporosis   weight-bearing exercise, Weight-bearing exercises are indicated to counteract or prevent osteoporosis. AROM and PROM represent active range of motion and passive range of motion exercise.  
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6. Which is the best stroke for chronic congestion   percussion with vibration  
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9. Which is not a compression technique   Tapotement  
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10. Which of the following is not an effect of massage   breaks up and reduces cellulite  
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12. Which part of the therapist's body is used the least when giving a massage   ELBOW 13.·Which is not a compression technique  
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14. With which condition will a patient have the bronchioles constricted with wheezing   ASTHMA  
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15. Which of the following conditions are contraindicated   abnormal lumps,acute inflammation,acute fever,  
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1. Which of the strokes given below should be used on a person with neuralgia that cannot tolerate effleurage   vibration and nerve tapping  
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2. Which is a contraindication for a hot. full immersion bath   cardiovascular disease, Heart disease and  
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5. Which of the following is not a form of tapotement   ROLLING  
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6. Which of the following does not describe effleurage   deep tissue work  
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7. Which type of cartilage is a precursor to endochondral bone   hyaline )!a.Jl  
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10, Which of the following would be least appropriate when treating myasthenia gravis   active exercise, Myasthenia gravis !!l.liEIJJ1.7f;JJ is characterized by significant muscle weakness. Active exercise would not be beneficial when the disease is active.  
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2. Peripheral neuropathy and decreased arterial circulation in the extremities is associated with which degenerative disease   Diabetes  
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3. What would be a negative complication of massaging a person with thrombophlebitis   creating an embolism  
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4. Which of the following muscles attaches to the acromion process of th scapula   DELTOID  
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S. With chronic swelling of the patella, what should be done   effleurage proximal to the knee  
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7. What best describes the technique of Rolling   structural integration  
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10. Which tissue is avascular   CARTILAGE  
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3. How is subdeltoid bursitis treated   with heat and exercise if it is subacute or chronic  
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6. A cluster headache belongs to which category   Vascular, Cluster headache, also known as histamine headache, is a form of neurovascular headache.  
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9. Which two components are responsible for the hardness and pliability of bone   mineralized salts and  
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2. Which of theses muscles receives innervation from a cranial nerve   Trapezius, Trapezius is innervated by cranial nerve XI, the spinal accessory nerve.  
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4. Which of the following muscles can extend and laterally rotate the humerus   DELTOI D  
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s. A march fracture is a hairline stress fracture of what bone   5th metatarsal ,A march fracture, also known as  
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6. Whkh of the following muscles can extend the elbow   triceps brachii  
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7. What nerve causes numbness to the face   Trigeminal, The trigeminal nerve supplies sensation to the face while the facial nerve controls movement of the facial muscles.  
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8. With chronic swelling of the patella, what should be done   effleurage proximal to the knee  
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9. Which of these muscles does not cross two joints   Brachioradialis .  
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l. Which of the following is a muscle of mastication   TEMPORALIS, The muscles of mastication (chewing} include the TMJ muscles  
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z. The cribrifo rm plate is a specialiied portion of which bone   ethmoid bone, Olfactory nerves pass through  
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3. Which of the following muscles is not found in the "anatomical snuff box" region   extensor digiti minimi, The a natomical snuffbox is a triangular deepening on the radial, dorsal aspect of the hand at the level of the carpal bones. specifically, the scaphoid and trapeiium bones forming the floor. The name originates from the use of th  
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4. I n pronation and supination, what joints are affected both proximally and distally   radioulnar  
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s. An agonist is working against. the antagonist. Which is the besr description for a synergist   works with the agonist to do the same action  
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6. A client is lying on the table complaining of pain in her right leg. You und rape it and discover that the leg is red, swollen and hot. What would be the best thing for you to do next   stop massage and refer to a specialist  
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7. If quadratus lumborum (QL) is tight bilaterally, which muscle would not be a ppropriate to stretch   rectus  
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8. What best describes the client's input on an intake form   SUBJECTIVE  
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9. You have a new client that is a sufferer of Type 1diabetes. What do you have to look out for   general integrity of the skin, Diabetics may have decreased sensation in the extremities due to poor circulation. Look for cuts or bruises on their skin in order to prevent them from worsening.  
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10. Your client has asthma with congestion and upper back pain, what techniques would be most appropriate   friction and tapotement  
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11. Which best describes the direction of effleurage   centripetal (EJ1t.'0'1  
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12. If a person has a stroke, which of the following will likely occur   Hemiplegia  
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13. What stroke would be best to find sub-epidermal adhesions   ROLLING  
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14. Your client is sixty-four and on Coumadin. To avoid bruising what should you avoid   deep petrissage, coumadin is a blood-thinner which may interfere with clotting.  
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15. Which is the most easily palpated tissue   scar tissue  
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2. Which circular muscle leads from the stomach into the duodenum   pyloric sphincter lilllflf.H<.JH11., The  
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3. For which condition would having your client in a seated position be best   severe back pain. If a client is in too much pain to lie down, chair massage may be an option.  
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4. In an athlete with an Injured gracilis muscle, which would be the best exercise to strengthen it   squeeze a pillow between the knees, Any resisted abduction will strengthen the adductor muscles. Squeezing a pillow between the knees does abduct the hips/groin.  
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s. A client develops bruises while you are massaging them. What should you do   stop massage and refer to an  
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8. What would be the goal in treating a patient with a skin graft with finger kneading   loosen the graft  
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10. What do you do if a client has 3 large moles on their back   massage above and below and mention them to the client  
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l. What cells differentiate into plasma cells producing.antibodies   B-cell lymphqcytes  
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2. What tissues does friction primarily effect   deep tissue underlying superficial tissue  
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3. A first time client has diabetes mellitus. Which would you do   give full body  
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4. To evaluate the ROM of a j would you do   PROM, POM_is passive irufJful to evlu.ate range of range of moti  
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3. What would be a benefit of vibration applies to the abdomen   invigorate nerves  
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4. Which is true regarding the golgi complex   it sorts, packages and delivers proteins, Th e Golgi com plex or Golgi apparatus is responsible for manufacturing, warehousing and shipping certain cellular products, particularly those from the endoplasmic reticulum (ER). The Golgi complex modifies many  
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6. What carpal bone would be felt on the medial side of the wrist crease   pisiform liii!'  
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7. What are tl'e bumps on either side of the ankle called   Malleoli  
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8. What area contains the least amount of lymph nodes   CRANIAL  
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9. Which \issue is the most plentiful in the body   CONNECTIVE, Connective tissue also includes bone, blood and fat (adipose  
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10. You wake up in the morning with a sore throat. Your client has a low immunity level. What should you do   call the  
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13. What muscle performs medial rotation of the humerus   Subscapularis  
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14. What is the antagonist to serratus anterior   Rhomboids,Serratus anterior protracts the scapula and the rhomboids  
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Which is in the proximal row of carpals   scaphoid l!Hflli. be proximal row of carpals contains the sca phoid (navicull')  
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Which stroke is the best treatment for facial paralysis   stroking up from chin to cheekbones What should you avoid the first time you treat a client with fibromyalgia  
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What is the current protocol for the treatment of cancer   massage with caution  
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What is a myoma   a tumor of muscle tissue  
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16. If there is restricted shoulder abduction due tn a tight muscle, what muscle is tight   Latissimus 17. When is a person with HIV considered disabled  
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19. Which of the following are sensitive to deep pressure   Meissner corpuscle  
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20. What organ detoxifies   Jiver  
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1. Which disease is characteri>.ed by resting tremors and a mask-like face   Parkinson's  
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3. Which of the following valves separates the large and small intestines   lliocecal  
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6. A 25 year old female with tennis elbow comes to you. What else besides massage can help her   Cryotherapy  
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7. What structure prevents food from going down the trachea when eating   epiglottis !  
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8. If there is pain with active movement but not with passive movement, what does this probably indicate   muscle/tendon issue  
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9. Which tissue is vascular and has no nerve endings   Adipose  
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10. Which of the following attaches to the medial scapula   Rhomboid 11. The basic building blocks of proteins are  
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12. Which is not an inflammation-based illness   Osteoarthritis  
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16. What joint is a hinge joint   Knee  
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18. With active stretching, asking the patient to contract the antagonist muscle in order to effect a further stretch is an example of what principle   reciprocal inhibition  
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6. Which type of receptor measures the amount a muscle is stretched   muscle spindle  
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8. Which muscle Ehes to both the medial eplcondyle and the proximal radius   pronatorteres  
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9. Which glands produce hormones that effect calcium storage in the body   thyroid and parathyroid 10. What is the bumpy bone that you can feel at the back of the elbow  
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11. When standing. what has the greatest effect in causing the venous system to flow properly, considering the effects of gravity   valves  
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12. Which disease is characteri2ed by the loss of the elastic recoil of the lung tissue due to cigarette smoking   Emphysema 13.. Movement, maintaining posture, creating heat and maintaining organ volume are all functions of the  
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14. What passes through the intervertebral foramina of the thoracic vertebrae   spinal nerves  
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15. When you give rescue breaths, how much air should you blow into the victim   enough to make the chest rise gently  
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17. what actit·dpes th illary',nerv -e'rform   abductio"r( -iirY.,nere Su,ppl,les  
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18. Which carpal is palpated at the medial end of the wrist orease   Pisiform  
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a "core   acne vulgaris['aeknllMllllllgerisJ {}'ii'l11Hl!i  
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20. What should be avoided in a client with a migraine headache   Tapotement  
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4. Which muscle attaches to both the medial epicondyle and the proximal radius   pronatorteres  
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5. When pronating the forearm, what happens   the radial head pivots in the radial notch, During pronation and supination. the only bone that moves is the radius.  
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6. Which gland is the "master gland   pituitary 1!¢.Bll  
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&. Which of the following is a predisposing factor of disease   nutrition/diet  
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,. If you had damage to the obturator nerve, which motion would you have trouble performing   Adduction, The obturator nerve supplies the adductors of the hip joint.  
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9. Facial paralysis is due to a lesion in which cranial nerve   Facial  
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10. Which of the following fractures occurs when a bone protrudes through open skin   compound fracture  
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11. A woman experiences pain while on a treadmill with an 8 degree incline. Which muscle is affected   gluteusmaximus, The gluteus maximus is a powerful extensor of the hip joint. A treadmill set at an 8 degree incline is like climbing a hill, and the gluteus maximus will be needed.  
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12. If the adrenal cortex is producing too much cortisol because of hypersecretion of adrenocorticotropic hormone {ACTH), which of the following conditions will develop   Cushing's disease  
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13. What is the medical name for surgical removal of the uterus   hysterectomy 71!.'Wl!ll\. (  
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14. w;_;,"vi ci.e"ro11ow1ng w·;I most likely develop if a person lies in bed without shifting or moving and experiences prolonged pressure over bony prominences   decubitus ulcers Wltti  
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15. Peripheral neuropathy and decreased arterial circulation in the extremities is associated with which degenerative disease   Diabetes  
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16. Which of the following conditions is characterized by pain in the chest that radiates down the left arm   angina pectoris  
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breast milk   passive, naturally acquired immunity  
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3. A staggering gait, slurred speech and poor coordination are associated with which part of the brain   Cerebellum  
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4. What is a good treatment for a woman with a history of lymphedema   manual lymph drainage  
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6. If a person complains of lightning-like pain into the pinky after hitting their inner elbow, which nerve is irritated   Ulnar, The nerve that supplies the medial forearm Is the ulnar nerve. It is sometimes referred to as the "funny bone," which isn1t a nerve at alt What nerve!  
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7. Which of the following terms is used to describe a condition that is intense, has a sudden onset, and is of short duration   Acute  
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10. Which of the following muscles might need to be considered in assessment of chondromalacia patella   rectusfemoris,Chondromalacia is often due to weakness of the vastusmedialis muscle. Of the choices given, rectus femoris. another quadriceps muscle, is the best choice.  
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12. Warts tit are benign neoplasms that are due to infection by which contagious organism   Virus  
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16. Which muscle is most responsible for impingement of the brachia! plexus   upper trapezius  
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18. A patient is experiencing numbness at the wrist. Other than carpal tunnel syndrome, what other structure might be Involved   brachia! plexus  
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19. f-lypertonicity of which muscle can put excess pressure on the sciatic nerve resulting in pain or numbness radiating down the posterior thigh and leg   Piriformis  
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1. Warts are benign neoplasms that are due to infection by which contagious organism   Virus  
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3. A client with a medical history of diabetesis sweating and talking Incoherently. What would you encourage them to drink   Orange juice  
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10. Which disease is characterized by resting tremors and a mask-like face   Parkinson's  
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11. What is a type of medication widely used to decrease pain and reduce inflammation   NSAIDS are non-steroidal anti­ inflammatory drugs.  
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17. How many pairs of nerves are in the sacral plexus   5,The sacral plexus is formed by the lumbosacral trunk (L4 and LS), the a nterior division of Sl, and portions of the 52 and 53 nerves.  
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21. Which is part of the central nervous system   Cerebellum, The brain and spinal cord make up the central nervous system. The cerebellum is part of the brain.  
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3. How many pairs of spinal nerves are in the body   3lpairs  
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S. Where does the cerebrospinal ti!i'i!fllli\l fluid originate   choroid plexus M  
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10. During the repolarization phase of an action potential. which of the following is the primary activity   potassium ions are flowing out of the cell, Potassium ions have the greatest effect on the charge of the neuron.  
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12. Which of the meninges is in contact with the brain and spinal cord   Pia mater,Thepia mater is the innermost layer of the meninges and is in contact with the brain and spinal cord.  
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14. How many pairs of cranial nerves are in the body   12  
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19. During the depolarization phase of an action potential, which of the following situations exists   the inside of the membrane is becoming more positive with respect to the outside, .The inside of a nerve cell has a charge of·70mV when resting. When depolarization occurs, sodium rushes into the cell and make it more positive.  
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21. Accidentally hitting your "funny bone," would affect which nerve   Ulnar  
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1. What nerve is affected by pressure into the axilla from hanging the arm over a chair or from pressure when using crutches   Radial  
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2. Which happens with stimulation of the sympathetic nervous system   pupils dilate  
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4. Which part of the brain regulates temperature and thirst   hypothalamus .lift!!l  
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5. Damage to which cranial nerve would result in drooping of the outer lip   Facial  
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6. Paraplegic paralysis affects what area of the body   lower torso mi 'f  
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7. Which part of the brain is the relay station for all sensations except smell   thalamus .liHN  
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10. Which proprioceptor, when stimulated by tension, causes a lengthening of it's associated muscle   golgi tendon organ  
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12. Injury to the medial elbow would affect which nerve   Ulnar  
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17. What does median nerve damage result in   inability to flex fingers  
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18. Where does the cerebrospinal fluid circulate   subrachnoid spaces 11.lJ lilt"Ffi'g suba rachnoid 19. The part of the brain controlling the "vital functions" is the  
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20. What causes sweating   sympatheic nerve impulses  
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21. Which lobe of the brain contains the optic center   occipital  
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23. Which is part of the autonomic nervous system   sympathetic ganglion  
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2. What nerve supplies the hamstrings   Sciatic  
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3. What type of neurons conduct impulses from the central nervous system to visceral effectors   autonomic motor  
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4. Where do all nerves which supply the lower leg derive from   lumbosacral plexus  
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19. Which of the following is not true regarding cerebrospinal fluid   it acts as a neurotransmitter in the brain  
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W1iich is tr1e regarding the local effect of cold therapy   Vasoconstriction  
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Which o! the following would give long-term benefits to a client with osteoporosis   active exercise Which r;nuscles can be found at the vertebral border of the scapula  
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;t, '-'Yat are the bony prominences found when palpating down the center of the spine   spinous processes  
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s. Which muscles are innervated by the axillary nerve   deltoid and teres minor  
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6. With act've stretching, asking the patient to contract the antagonist muscle to effect a further stretch is an example of what principle   reciprocal inhibition  
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8. What would active resisted exercise be indicated for   muscle strengthening  
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3. If the hamstring muscles are contracted, what action can you not perform   extenstion  
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10. Your client has pain with resisted abduction of the shoulder. Which muscle may be injured   , supraspinatus 11, Which gland shrinks in size as we age  
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12. During the session, your whiplash client experiences sharp shooting pain bilaterally in their arms. What should you do   refer the client back to the physician  
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13. Which is considered a form of massage therapy by NY state   rolfing  
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14. What is the insertion for the peroneus longus muscle   1st cuneiform and 1st metatarsal 15. U  
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16. Where are nephrons located   kidney  
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17. Which nerve is affected with carpal tunnel syndrome   median  
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18. Which of the following signifies a temporary deficiency of blood to a cell ortissue   ,ischemia !illlfn,'ta  
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19. Which bone is part of the appendicular skeleton   Humerus, The appendicular skeleton consists of the extremity bones and the pectoral (scapula and 'clavicle) and pelvic girdles.  
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3. Which of the following would be treated with the most c;;ution   acute rheumatoid arthritis  
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4. The brachia! plexus is directly affected by which of the following pathologies   thoracic outlet syndrome • !.c  
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S. What accounts for a client feeling cool during a massage   massage increases vasodilatation - 'l  
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6. Which kind of bones are found in the phalanges of the feet   Long bone,Any bone with the length greater then its width ,  
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find   spasm in the pterygoid muscles  
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9. Where is the center of motor control located   The cerebellum controls posture, balance and muscular coordination.  
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17. After the stomach, where does the digested food move   Duodenum  
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18. How is massage beneficial to a client with hemophilia Jin!it   decreases stress and promotes relaxation 19. Where does blood go after it leaves the digestive organs  
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20. Achilles tendonitis would directly affect which of the following muscles   Gastrocnemius  
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1. Which part of the vertebral column is most flexible   CERVICAL  
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2. What is the process by which white blood cells are manufactured   Leukopoeisis  
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3. What is the upper attachment of rectus femoris   anterior inferior iliac crest  
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4. What is an abnormal shortening of a muscle called   CONTRACTURE  
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5. What vertebrae are most affected from excess kyphosis   Thoracic  
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6. Which muscles would you address to assess the patella tendon   vastusmedialis and lateralis  
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7. Where is the flexor pollicisbrevis muscle located   HAND  
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8. An eighty year old man is referred for massage. He has a severe kyphosis, lower back pain and uses hearing aids in both ears. What other medical condition would he most likely be suffering from   osteoporosis '\!I' Jlll  
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9. Which is not a sign of dehydration   increased saliva flow  
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12. What substance initiates the sliding filament mechanism   CALCIUM  
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13. What nerve innervates tibialisposterior   TIBIA The muscles of the calf region are innervated by the'tibial nerve, 14. What are pain receptors called  
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15. What type of material are the intervertebral discs made of   fibrocartilage fibrocartilage !f $X'lil'  
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13. What muscle runs mainly under the chin   digastric =ll!!IDL ""'F ljjjli'\i ltf'l;'I  
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20. What landmark is found on the posterior femur   lineaaspera, The lineaaspera is the "rough line" on the posteri6r surface o  
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1. In the lymphatic system, the thoracic duct empties its contents at what location of the venous nervous system   leftsubclavian vein The thoracic duct drains the entire left side of the body as well as the right lower extremity and  
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11. In a client with a fractured scaphoid bone, where is the injury located   proximal row of carpals 12. Where should one massage when treating Dupytren's contracture  
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13. If a client presents with an anterior pelvic tilt, what muscle is overly tight   psoas  
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14. If the client experiences pain on resisted flexion of the knee, what muscle may be torn   Semimembranosis  
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I j 2. The deltoid muscle is innervated by which nerve   axillary,The deltoid and teres minor muscles are innervated by the axillzrv nerve.  
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1. What nerve can be irritated by excess friction applied to the posterior knee region   TIBIAL  
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4. To evaluate the active range of motion of a joint, what would you have the client do   perform the motion  
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15. Which of the following are the receptors for light touch   Meissner's corpuscles, For the most part, light touch is detected '  
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16. Which muscle is not an adductor   biceps brachii  
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6. Which of the following muscles are flexors   psoas, rectus femoris, rectus abdominus  
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_63...W;; musclei thelngest musr;!e inthe body   Sartorius  
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64. When slowly sitting down in a chair. how are muscles being worked   quadriceps, eccentrically  
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65. What is the largest muscle in the body   gluteus maxirnus  
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66. Which muscle is not a part of the shoulder girdle group   Brachioradialis  
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67. Which muscle is also known as the "hip hiker   quadratus lumborum  
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68. The tibialis anterior performs what action(s)   inversion and dorsiflexion The tibialis anterior muscle is best stretched by  
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69. Which muscle is used when whistling   Buccinators  
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Which muscle is contracted when you open your eyes (elevate the upper eyelid)   levator palpebrae superiorls  
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  Sa.Which of the following tests could be used to assess for the strength of the hamstrir.gs  
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76. Which muscle is attached to (inserts on) the corners of the mouth   Risorius  
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78. The adductor longus originates on which bone   anterior pubic bone  
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What kind of contraction results in tension without any movement   isometric  
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83. Which muscle depresses the ribs   internal intercostals  
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86. The word   ancillary  
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93. The stomach meridian is located between which pair of muscles   rectus femoris and vastus lateralis  
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94. Where does the kidney meridian originate   plantar surface of the foot  
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%. Which meridian has a point on the medial big toe   spleen  
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97. Where does the superficial aspect of the lung meridian begin   Pee major  
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98. What are tsubos   Acupoints  
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102. To treat a client with low back pain and swelling in the lower leg, which channel would you treat   Bladder and kidney  
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105. The gall bladder meridian is found on what plane   Carnal  
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106. Applying pressure on the lung meridian releases energy in which muscle   Soleus 107.Which meridian is lateral to the midsagittal line of the cervical vertebrae  
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110. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, which of the following considered a Yin (Zang) organ   Heart  
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111. Massage on which part of the body would most likely affect the kidney meridian   posterior to medial malleolus  
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.112. Which meridian rules circulation   Pericardium 113. Yin meridians are considered  
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114. If a client complains of dry eyes and blurry vision, what meridian is out of baiance   Liver  
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115. Which meridian is least associated with elimination   stomach  
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116. Which meridian has a point on the ulnar side of the ring finger   Triple warmer 117. How many yin meridians end on the bottom of the foot  
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118. Which meridian is on the most medial aspect of the chest   Kidney  
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119. First and last points of which meridian are on the hand and face   gall bladder  
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120. Where are the first and last points on the bladder meridian located   Head and foot  
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121. Whichword best describes yin energy   Contraction  
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123. Heavy tapotement is done on which type of muscles   Striated Sl eletal muscle is striated muscle.  
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1   4. The primary effect of increasing venous drainage is to  
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129,. What can cause rickets flil{ll!(pj in children   lack of Vitamin D  
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Athlete   s foot is called tinea pedis.  
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151. Which skin condition is contagious   i mpetigo Jlt.j§jjij  
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158.Which of the following is contagious and is a contraindication for massage   scabies 11f flt ; 11f !M  
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160. In which burn classification are the skin and subcutaneous tissues destroyed   Third  
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161. Which extensor inserts into the 3rd metacarpal bone of the hand   extensor carpi radialis brevis 162. Which extensor muscle inserts into 4 phalanges  
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163. Which muscle adducts, medially rotates and extends the shoulder joint   Teres major  
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Which of the following muscles does not medially (internally) rotate the shoulder joint   pectoralis minor The pectoralis minor does not,aach to the umerus, and therefore, cannot rotate it.  
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164. Which condition is present in a right hemiplegic with an inverted foot   Spasticity  
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165. Which condition presents when thenfis an injury of the ulnar nerve at the elbow   Flaccidity 166. In alcoholic neuritis, the deficiency of what vitamin plays a key role  
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1.n alcoholic neuritis, the deficiency of which vitamin seems to play an important role   thiamine !tBl  
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167. Parkinson's disease characteristically has what symptoms   fine tremors and muscular rigidity  
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168. If the client experiences pain on resisted flexion of the knee, what muscle may be involved   Semimembranosus  
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which system   autonomic  
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173. What stroke would be most effective when working on the brachioradialis muscle's insertion at the styloid process   Friction  
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175. Which is an example of a fungal infection   athlete's foot  
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the main flexors of the phalanges are flexor digitorum superficial is and flexor digitorum profundus. 177. With sub-deltoid bursitis, which movement of the shoulder would be the most painful   Abduction 178. Achilles tendonitis involves which of the following muscles  
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The gastrocnemius, soleus' and plantaris all merge into the achilles tendon. 179. Which muscle adducts the femur at the hip joint   quadratus femoris  
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180. Tightness and shortening of which muscle could cause an anterior pelvic tilt   psoas 181.What is an exaggerated lumbar curve called  
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A hyperlordosis almost always coexists with an anterior pelvic tilt. 182. Which is not a form of tapoteme t   Rolling  
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183. Lymph from which body region does not drain through inguinal nodes   Lumbar area  
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,The lumbar area is above the inguinal nodes, therefore it does not drain into it. l 184. Which connective tissue tumor is malignant   Sarcoma  
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' 185. Which muscle adducts, medially rotates and extends the shoulder joint   Teres major  
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·\ 186. Which nerve fibers are affected in trigeminal nerve neuralgia   motor fibers to the TMJ muscles and sensory fibers to  
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187. Wh•t emotion does wood represent   Anger  
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llss. Blood cells are produced in what tissue   Cancellous fl'&11l'  
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i9o.What is the upper attachment of rectus femoris   anterior inferior iliac spine  
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What is the origin of the rectus femoris muscle   the AllS  
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191. To whom do you report the illegal massage practice   Office of Professional Discipline  
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192. What is name given to the muscle contraction that maintains the body's normal posture   tonus  
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194. Wh t Is the best stroke for massaging the intercostal muscles   Friction  
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195. Which muscle does not cross two joints   Brachlalis  
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196. What Is the primary function of epithelial tissue   Secretion  
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197. Which of the following is needed for muscle contraction   Glucose  
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202. What area of the brain does Parkinson's disease effect   basal ga nglia  
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203. What is the process by which white blood cells are formed   leukopoiesis 8.rfnl  
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204. Which is not a type of connective tissue   squamous epithelium llZ.1  
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205. Which is not a complication that arises during administration of basic life support   cervical subluxation  
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207. A relaxing effect on a muscle can be achieved with the application of which temperature   Heat  
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208. For which condition is massage specifically contraindicated   peripheral neuritis J\!J E!ll  
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209. Which carpal bone is found in the proximal row   lunate ll£ JI  
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212. Your client Is unable to turn their head to the right. What muscle could be stuck in contraction preventing this rotation   left splenius cervicus  
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213. How should subdeltoid bursitis be treated   if subacute or chronic, witti heat and exercise  
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214. What nerve Is affected with Bell's palsy   Facial  
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215.'Whlch massage technique is indicated for acute rheumatoid arthritis   none, it is contraindicated  
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218. What Is the effect of massage for chronic tenosynovitis   frees tissue adhesions  
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219. Which of the following can be palpated at the lateral edge of the popliteal crease   biceps femoris  
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222.Which technique is beneficial .when treating chronic swelling due to a dislocated knee   effleurage  
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223.Which is the best position for a patient with bronchiectasis   lying prone with feet elevated and 'head lowered  
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224.What Is the approach to help relieve chronic swelling of the patella   effleurage proximal to the knee  
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225.Which muscle is not affected in a back spasm   latissimus dorsi  
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228. n what situation is chest percussion contralndlcated   generalized osteoporosis  
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229. What type of movement is primarily used in tapotement   striking 230.  
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Which statement is true·rega_rqlng the areas treated with medical massage   treat the affected and adjacent areas 231.Which of the following is the most common neurotransmitter  
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233. Which of the'following carries oxygenated blood   pulmonary vein 233a  
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234. In addition to massage, which is helpful In inereasing lymph flow   Exercise  
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235. Which combination of massage strokes is best suited to treat edema   effleurage and kneading  
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236. When treating chronic rheumatoid arthritis, which is true   friction around joints should never be painful 237.Massage is c  
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242. With first aid for choking, what do you have the victim do   Cough  
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243 Wat ;hould you assess for when working with a client who has diabetes   skin integrity ' ;_44. Which ; not found in the dermis  
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247. Which are bones or landmarks of the skull   ethmold, sphenoid and mastoid process 248,What Is the average amount of blood in an adult  
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56. At which joint does the axial skeleton articulates with the upper appendicular skeleton   Sternoclavicular  
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258. What is the correct order of urine flow   kidney, ureter, bladder, urethra  
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259. On wnat bone is the lateral malleolus found   Fibula  
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260. What is tile position of the chin with a tight right SCM muscle   Chin to the left  
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262. Which muscle faterally and medially rotates, abducts and flexes   gluteus medius  
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263. Which gland is found in the sella turclca i;t¥.l(   Pituitary  
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264. Which structure is found in the Inner ear   Cochlea, vestibule ,semici rcular canals, all are correct  
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265. The appendix is located in which a bdominal region   Lower right  
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7. When massaging a client with Bell's palsy, what area of the body should be massaged with caution   anterior to the ea;, The pa rotid gla nds are located anterior to the ear and may be injured with deep massage.  
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18. In treating constipation with massage, where do you begin   Large instestine  
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