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Massage Therapy and Anatomy Quiz

Total questions: 29

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Clients with fibromyalgia:

a)

Respond badly to hot, moist hydrotherapy applications

b)

Require vigorous stretching to reduce pain

c)

Benefit most from aggressive deep compression

d)

May experience flare-ups if techniques are too deep or muscles are overstretched

2.

A structure that requires caution in the femoral triangle is/are the:

a)

Popliteal artery

b)

Femoral condyles

c)

Sartorius tendon

d)

Inguinal lymph nodes

3.

The bottle holding the lubricant should be:

a)

Wiped with a disinfectant between clients

b)

Stored in a closed cabinet only

c)

Refilled after every client

d)

Wiped with an antiseptic between clients

4.

Data on standardized forms that must be quantified include:

a)

The contact information the client provides

b)

The practitioner’s license number

c)

The client’s preferred music

d)

The symptoms the client reports

5.

A recourse policy is:

a)

A policy outlining the practitioner’s right to full payment

b)

A policy about session length requirements

c)

A policy requiring gratuities

d)

A policy outlining the client’s right to a refund or discount if dissatisfied

6.

The ethical principle of “do no harm” would lead to all of the following EXCEPT:

a)

Avoiding overly aggressive techniques

b)

Modifying techniques based on client condition

c)

Referring out when appropriate

d)

Using a technique the client requested not be used because the practitioner believes it will help

7.

The deeper layer of the dermis that attaches the dermis to the adipose layer below is the:

a)

Stratum germinativum

b)

Papillary layer

c)

Stratum corneum

d)

Reticular region

8.

When fascia is in a gel state, it is more:

a)

Fluid

b)

Elastic

c)

Dry

d)

Viscous

9.

The peroneus (fibularis) longus inserts on the:

a)

Styloid process of the 5th metatarsal

b)

Calcaneus

c)

Cuboid only

d)

1st cuneiform and 1st metatarsal

10.

The connective tissue sac that encloses the heart is the:

a)

Myocardium

b)

Endocardium

c)

Epicardium

d)

Pericardium

11.

Efferent lymph vessels carry lymph:

a)

Toward the node

b)

Toward the feet

c)

Into the bloodstream directly

d)

Away from the node

12.

What organ is located posteriorly and inferiorly to the nasal cavity?

a)

Larynx

b)

Trachea

c)

Bronchi

d)

Pharynx

13.

A network of blood capillaries that diffuse plasma into Bowman’s capsule is the:

a)

Loop of Henle

b)

Collecting duct

c)

Renal pelvis

d)

Glomerulus

14.

Which scenario requires a doctor’s prescription for massage therapy?

a)

A client broke his femur 3 months ago and is in physical therapy

b)

A client has delayed-onset muscle soreness

c)

A client has chronic tension headaches

d)

A client in stage III breast cancer undergoing chemotherapy and radiation

15.

The main determining factor in evaluating a long-term treatment goal is:

a)

The frequency the client is willing to receive massage

b)

The length of each session

c)

The practitioner’s preference

d)

The physical condition the client desires

16.

The most superficial lateral abdominal muscle is the:

a)

Transversus abdominis

b)

Internal oblique

c)

Rectus abdominis

d)

External oblique

17.

The flat muscle that anchors the galea aponeurotica to the base of the cranium is the:

a)

Splenius capitis

b)

Temporalis

c)

Frontalis

d)

Occipitalis

18.

The bone that articulates with the 4th and 5th metatarsals is the:

a)

Navicular

b)

Talus

c)

Calcaneus

d)

Cuboid

19.

The primary purpose of antilipemic medications is to:

a)

Eliminate microorganisms causing infection

b)

Reduce inflammation

c)

Increase clotting factors

d)

Lower cholesterol, triglycerides, and phospholipids

20.

A high percentage of people who suffer from tension headaches also suffer from:

a)

Visual impairment

b)

Hearing loss

c)

Kidney disease

d)

Depression

21.

Practitioners must be cautious with excessive adipose deposits because:

a)

Tissue lacks circulation and is easily overstimulated

b)

Tissue is avascular and fragile

c)

It always indicates diabetes

d)

Tissue is highly vascular and may be prone to bruising

22.

If a pregnant client has back pain and light vaginal bleeding, massage:

a)

Requires a physician’s release

b)

Is fine if side-lying

c)

Is acceptable with light pressure

d)

Is contraindicated

23.

Massage delivered at a sporting event to athletes who are not your clients is:

a)

Pre-event massage

b)

Post-event massage

c)

Sports rehabilitation massage

d)

Promotional event massage

24.

Gentle passive range-of-motion techniques during end-of-life care are:

a)

Used predominantly in the preactive phase

b)

Recommended daily

c)

Helpful for strengthening

d)

Contraindicated as too aggressive

25.

Updating health history, assessing posture and ROM, discussing goals, and devising a plan demonstrates:

a)

Practitioner intention

b)

Intuitive touch

c)

Client education

d)

Clinical reasoning skills

26.

Techniques that stretch larger sections of fascia are called:

a)

Focused myofascial stretches

b)

Trigger point therapy

c)

Cross-fiber friction

d)

Gross myofascial stretches

27.

A primary use of vibration on the abdominal area is to:

a)

Stimulate toxin release

b)

Break adhesions

c)

Increase joint lubrication

d)

Stimulate peristalsis

28.

Places where fascial sheets converge at joints are called:

a)

Fascial bands

b)

Taut bands

c)

Retinacula

d)

Horizontal planes of fascia

29.

In Swedish massage, the technique originally referred to as “gymnastics” is:

a)

Petrissage

b)

Tapotement

c)

Friction

d)

Joint movement