Anatomy, kinesiology, and massage technique fundamentals tested on the MBLEx licensing exam.
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- What is the primary function of ligaments?
- To connect bone to bone and provide joint stability
- Name the three layers of muscle connective tissue, from innermost to outermost.
- Endomysium, perimysium, epimysium
- What is the term for the fluid that surrounds joints and reduces friction?
- Synovial fluid
- In which plane of motion does flexion and extension occur?
- Sagittal plane
- What is the movement that brings a limb toward the midline of the body?
- Adduction
- Define supination of the forearm.
- Rotation of the forearm so the palm faces upward
- Which massage technique uses long, flowing strokes in the direction of blood return to the heart?
- Effleurage
- What is petrissage?
- A massage technique using kneading motions to compress, lift, and roll tissue
- What is tapotement in massage therapy?
- Percussion strokes using the hands in rapid, rhythmic patterns
- What does friction massage target?
- Deep layers of muscle tissue and connective tissue
- What is the primary effect of massage on the circulatory system?
- It increases blood flow to the massaged tissues
- How does massage affect muscle tension?
- It reduces muscle tension through relaxation and increased circulation
- What is the gate control theory of pain?
- A theory that non-painful stimuli can block pain signals from reaching the brain
- Which nerve system is activated by relaxing massage strokes?
- The parasympathetic nervous system
- What is a contraindication for massage?
- A condition that makes massage inadvisable or unsafe for a client