What is the key to joint health?

A) Strong muscles acting on the joint.

B)Strong Flexors

C) Strong extenders

D) Balanced muscles acting on the joint

D) Balanced muscles acting

on the joint

What is the generic name for a flat, broad tendon?

a) linea

b) albi

c) aponeurosis

d) transversus

C) Aponeurosis

Which joint in the upper body separates the axial from the appendicular skeleton?

a) Sternal-clavicular joint

b) Ilio-sacral joint

c) Acromion-Clavicular Joint

d) None of the above

A) Sternal-Clavicular Joint

What type of joint exists at the radial-ulnar joint?

a) Hinge

b) Pivot

c) Saddle

d) Synarthrotic

b) Pivot

How many chromosomes are in each sperm produced by a male?

a) 46

b)23

c)13

d)92

B) 23

The inner layer of the joint capsule of the synovial joints is the:

a) bursa

b) syndemosis

c) synovial membrane

d) fibrous capsule

C) Synovial Membrane

The nerve bundle which passes between the anterior and middle scalene muscles as it moves to the axilla is;

a) Cervical Plexus

b) Lumbosacral Plexuas

c) Brachial Plexus

d) Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

C) Brachial Plexus

Adipose tissue is composed of;

a) Mast cells

b)Chondrocytes

c) Osteocytes

d) Fat Cells

D) Fat Cells

The Rectus Femoris has its origin on the;

a) ASIS

b) AIIS

c) PSIS

d) PIIS

b) AIIS

An abductor of the hip joint is the;

a) Gluteus maximus

b) Pectineus

c) Gluteus Medius

d) Gracilis

C) Gluteus Medius

The branch of biology that involves the study of the functioning of the human body;

a) Cytology

b) Histology 

c) Anatomy

D) Physiology

D) Physiology

Which of the following is not considered a long bone?

a) phalanges

b) seventh cervical vertebrae

c) fibula

d) femur

b) seventh cervical vertebrae

Endochondral ossification involves the formation of bone from _______.

a) Blood

b) Cartilage

c) Bone

d) Connective Tissue Membranes

B) Cartilage

A funtion of neuroglia is to;

a) transmit signals to the cell body

b) carry signals to the cell body

c) conduct signals from one neuron to another

d) support and protect neurons

D) Support and Protect Neurons

The functional unit of the kidney is the;

a) Glomerulus

b) Henle's Hoop

c) Collecting Tubule

d) Nephron

D) Nephron

A 20 month-old child is formally (medically) called a(n);

a) baby

b) infant

c) toddler

d)neonate

B) Infant

The outer layer of the skin is called the;

a) epidermis

b) dermis

c) superficial fascia

d) keratin

A) Epidermis

The average temperature of the skin surface is;

a) 98.6

b) 92

c) 101

d) 94

B) 92

The attachment of myosin to cross-bridges on actin requires;

a) calcium

b) maximal stimulus

c) endomysium

d) potassium

A) Calcium

The neuroglia cells are important as;

a) sensory tissues

b) supporting tissues

c) irritable tissues

d) conducting tissues

B) Supporting Tissues

Which of the following tissues is not related to connective tissue?

a) blood

b) bone

c) cartilage

d) lymph

e) collagen

D) Lymph

Sudoriferous glands produce;

a) sebum

b) sweat

c) ear wax

d) milk

B) Sweat

What is the name of the structure between the small  and large intestine?

a) Pyloric Sphincter

b) Ileosecal Valve

c) Duacecal Valve

d) Cardiac Sphincter

B) Ileosecal Valve

What is smooth muscle;

a) non-striated

b) involuntary

c) visceral

d) all of the above

D) All of the Above

In humans, the large bone extending from the hip to the knee is called the;

a) tibia

b) fibula

c) patella

d) humerus

e) femur

E) Femur

____ is a fluid- fille dsac that alleviates friction in the joint area of the body;

a) Bursa

b) Diathrosis

C) Amphiarthrosis

D) Synarthrosis

A) Bursa

A cord or sheet of connective tissue by which two or more bones are bount together at a joint;

a) Linea Alba

B) Tendon

C) Ligament

D) Aponeurosis

C) Ligament

The Gluteus maximus has its origin on the;

a) Posterior Sacrum

b) Superior Gluteal Line on the Ilium

c) Both a and b)

D) None of the Above

C) Both A & B

Which Muscles are Adductors?

a) Pectoralis and Deltoid

b) Pectoralis and Latissimus dorsi

c) Deltoid and Latissimus Dorsi

d) Biceps and Deltoids

B) Pectoralis and Latissimus Dorsi

The primary products of protein metabolism are;

a) ATP molecules

b) Amino acids

c) Lipids

d) Carbon dioxide molecules

B) Amino Acids

The fight or flight response mechanism stimluates secretions from the;

a) Adrenal Medulla

b) Thymus

c) Pancreas

d) Growth Hormone

A) Adrenal Medulla

The gluteus medius and minimus have their insertion on the;

a) Posterior Ilium

b) Linea Aspera

c) Greater trochanter

d) Lesser trochanter

C) Greater Trochanter

The permeability of the wall of the distal convoluted collecting tubules of the kidenesy to water is regulated by;

a) the amount of water

b) the concentration of salts

c) vasopressin

d) the adrenals

e) the thymus

C) Vasopressin

(aka: Diuretic Hormone)

Which of the following is a bump at the proximal lateral leg?

a) Tibial Tuberosity

b) Glabella

c) Malleolus

d) Fibula Head

D) Fibula Head

Respiration is overseen and controlled by all of the following except;

a) Pleural membrane

b) Medullary Rhythmicity Center

c) Chemoreceptors

d) Baroreceptors

A) Pleural Membrane

The net movement of molecules or ions from an area of high concentration to one of lower concentration is;

a) Diffusion

b) Active transport

c) Phagocytosis

d) Osmosis

A) Diffusion

Knee and elbow joints are examples of bone articulations known as;

a) synarthroses

b)synchodroses

c)amphiarthroses

d)diathroses

e)synovioes

D) Diathroses

Hemostasis is;

a) forming of WBC's, RBV's and platelets

b) process of blod clotting

c) maintaining status quo

d) formation of hemoglobin

B) Process of Blood Clotting

How many named bones are there in the human body?

a) 190

b) 200

c) 206

d) 605

C) 206

The formation of red blood cells by the bone marrow is known as;

a) Hemolysis

b) Hematopoiesis

c) Hemoptysis

d) Hematuria

B) Hematopoiesis

Which is the broad, flat tendon that connects to skin, bone or muscle?

a) Sarcoplasm

b) Antagonist

c) Aponeurosis

d) Fascia

C) Aponeurosis

From fine to gross, what is the order of connective tissue that cover the muscles?

a) epimysium, endomysium, perimysium

b) endomysium, epimysium, perimysium

c) perimysium, epimysium, endomysium

d) endomysium, perimysium, epimysium

D) Endo, Peri, Epi

The spaces of dense, connective tissue between cranial bones in infants is called;

a) sutures

b) fontanels

c) endoskeleton

d) endosteum

B)Fontanels

The brain and spinal cord are claled the;

a) Central Nervous System

b) Visceral afferent System

c) Autonomic System

d) Peripheral nervous system

A) Centeral Nervous System

The most common way bones are formed in the body is through;

a) Intramembranous ossification

b) Endochondral ossification

c) Mineralization

d) Necrosis

B) Endochondral Ossification

Accupuncture, Shiatsu, Polarity and Reflexology are examples of;

a) energetic manipulation

b) behavioral barometer

c) reactive circuits

d) systemic massage

A) Energetic Manipulation

Which is the odd one?

a) Cecum

b) Ileum

C) Duodenum

D) Jujunum

A) Cecum

(the others are the three parts of the small intestine)

Paraffin treatment would be used for;

a) Rheumatoid Arthritis

b) Ulcers

c) Swelling

d) Wound Healing

A) Rheumatoid Arthritis

The rotator cuff is found at which joint in the body?

a) radioulnar joint

b) humeroulna joint

c) sternoclavicular joint

d) scapulohumeral joint

d) Scapulohumeral Joint

Which of the following is a bone of the axial skeleton?

a) Phalanges

b) Fibula

c) Scapula

d) Hyoid

D) Hyoid

the movement of water through a semipermeable membrane is;

a) Diffusion

b) Active transport

c) Filtration

d) Osmosis

D) Osmosis

Palpation of this bony landmark helps locate the ulnar nerve;

a) Xiphoid

b) Head of the humerus

c) Anterior margin of the tibia

d) Medial aspect of the humerus

D) Medial aspect of the humerus

All of the following are true of skeletal muscle except;

a) muscle fibers are long and thread-like

b) Each cell is multi-nucleated

c) it comprises the middle walls of arteries and veins

d) it is attached to bone

C)It comprises the middle walls of arteries and veins

What condition is present when there is an injury of the ulnar nerve at the elbow?

a) Inability to flex fingers fully

b) Spasticity

c) Flaccidity

d) Spasm

C) Flaccidity

The diffusion of CO2 from the tissue spaces to the blood is called;

a) External Respiration

b) Ventilation

c) Internal Respiration

d) Inspiratory Capacity

e) Respiratory Capacity

C) Internal Respiration

The word 'protein' can refer to;

a) Hormones

b) Enzymes

c)Antibodies

d) All of the Above

D) All of the Above

The strongest lateral hip rotator is;

a) Psoas

b) Biceps Femoris

c) Piriformis

d) Adductors

C) Piriformis

Which of the following minerals is stored inside bones for later use?

a) Phosphorous

b) Calcium

c) Magnesium

d) All of the Above

D) All of the Above

The proximal epiphyseal plate of a human humerus would be closest to which of the following?

a) The ulna

b) the insertion of the triceps brachii

c) the scapula

d) the insertion of the biceps brachii

e) the clavicle

C) The Scapula

A saddle joint is located in;

a) The radius and carpals

b) The carpometacarpal joint of the thumb

c) The occipital condyles and atlas

d) the metatarsophalanges joint

B) The carpometacarpal joint of the thumb

Litigation of the islets of Langerhans of the pancreas will deprive the circulatory system of;

a) Insulin

b) Trypsin

C) Serotonin

D) Bile

E) Pepsin

A) Insulin

The structure in the knee that divides the synovial joint into two seperate compartments is the;

a) Bursa

b) Joint fat

C) Tendon Sheath

d) Meniscus or articular disc

D) Meniscus or Articular Disc

Where is the perineum nerve located?

a) Brain

b) Reproductive Area

c) Thoracic area

d) Food

B) Reproductive Area

If the blood pressure of a human is 111/80;

a) the systolic pressure is 80

b) The diastolic pressure is 80

c) the pulse rate is 80 beats per minute

d) the blood pressure during contraction of the heart is 80

B) The diastolic pressure is 80

The largest and strongest tarasal bone is the;

a) Talus

b) Cuboid

c) Navicular

d)Calcaneus

D) Calcaneus

What is the name of the heel bone?

a) Talus

b) Cuboid

c) Calcaneus

d) None of the Above

D) Calcaneus

Which layer of skin is densly packed epithelial cells?

a) Dermis

b) Epidermis

c) Subcutaneous

d) All of the Above

B) Epidermis

Vascular connective tissue is;

a) Hyaline cartilage

b) Elastic tissue

c) Blood

d) Bone

C) Blood

What type of tissue is scar tissue?

a) Epithelial

b) Nervous

c) Connective

d) Muscle

C) Connective

What is the main detoxifying system in the body?

A) Spleen

B) Liver

C) Large Intestine

d) Thymus

B) Liver

Which of the following is not considered a fontanel?

a) posterior

b)anterior

c) squamous

d) Anterolateral

C) Squamous

Deep transvers friction;

A) breaks down fibrous adhesions

B) Broadens fibrous muscle tissue

C) Restores mobility

d) All of the Above

D) All of the Above

Hyaline, fibrous and elastic are types of;

a) Cartilage

b) Muscle

c) Bone

d) Chemicals

a) Cartilage

What is the myocardium?

a) Muscle of the blood vessels

b) Heart

c) Muscle of the heart

d) Second heart/ soleus

C) Muscle of the Heart

the shaft of a long bone is properly known as;

a) diaphysis

b) epiphysis

c) amphiarthrosis

d) diathesis

A) Diaphysis

Which of the following is part of the appendicular skeleton?

a) humerus

b) vertebrae

c) ribs

d) sternum

e) skull

A) Humerus

What is located in the pelvic basin behind the pubic bone?

a) Urinary bladder

b) Kidneys

c) Gall bladder

d) Liver

A) Urinary Bladder

The inflammatory response can occur to any tissue injury. The respionse has four signs; redness, swelling, pain and____?

a) stickiness

b) liquid

c) heat

d) mucous

C) Heat

Lymph is moved by;

a) diffusion

b) pressure from the heart

c) a special lymph pump

d) differing osmotic pressure in the capillaries

e) active transport

D) Differing osmotic pressure in the capillaries

The material or structure that allows for free movement in a joint is;

a) Bursa

b) Periosteum

c) Synovial fluid

d) Bone Marrow

C) Synovial Fluid

An area of the body where no lymph nodes are found is the;

a) Integument

b) Liver

c) Stomach

d) CNS (Central Nervous System)

D) CNS

Which bone is the olecronon process on?

a) Radius

b) Ulna

c) Humerus

d) A & C

B) Ulna

The neurotransmiter that primarily excites the skeletal muscles is;

a) dopamine

b) acetylcholine

c) cholecystoleinin

d) somatostatin

B) Acetylcholine

What are the white blood cells, aka;

a) Leukocytes

b) Chondracytes

c) Erythrocytes

d) Hemocytes

A) Leukocytes

The head, neck, trunk and spinal cord are considered to be;

a) appendicular

b) contralateral

c) axial

d) ventral

C) Axial

Glial cells are part of which of the following kinds of tissues?

a) Muscle

b) Nerve

c) Connective

d) Adipose

e) Epithelial

B) Nerve

The inner layer of the heart's wall is called the;

a) Pericardium

b) Epicardium

c) Endocardium

d) Endothelium

C) Endocardium

All of the following bones are classified by shape except;

a) flat

b) long

c) irregular

d) sutural

D) Sutural

The cerebellum funtions primarily as a center of;

a) Visual activity

b) Autonomic co-ordination

c) Motor Control

d) Associative Reasoning

C) Motor Control

Which is not normally reabsorbed by the kidney tubules?

a) Water

b) Glucose

c) Urea

d) Protein

C) Urea

The patella articulates with all of the bones except;

a) Femur

b) Talus

c) Tibia

d) Fibula

B) Talus

The reduction of stress following massage can be attributed to;

a) the reduction of parasympathetic activity

b) The reduction of sympathetic activity

c) the affect on noiceptive impulses

d) remobal of lactic acid build-up

B) the reduction of sympathetic activity

What is the liquid portion of blood?

a) White blood cells

b) Red blood cells

c) Platelets

d) Plasma

D) Plasma

This joint permits biaxial movements and exists only between the carpal and metacarpal bones of the thumb;

a) ellipsoidal

b) saddle

c) cliding

d) hinge

B) Saddle

 Slightly moveable joints connected by discs of cartilage are known as;

a) Synarthrotic

b) Diarthrotic

c) Bursae

d) Amphiarthrotic

D) Amphiarthrotic

Two muscular rings control movement of food into and out of the stomach they are called;

a) Enzymes

b) Sphincters

c) Fundic Glands

d) Rugae

B) Sphincters

An example of a pivotal joint is;

a) Between the radius and ulna

b) The interphalanges joints

c) Between the mandible and temporal bone

d) Between the tibia and fibula

A) Between the raius and ulna

Massage would be indicated for;

a) Impetigo

b) Thrombophlebitis

c) Lyme's disease

d) Post-acute bursitis

D) Post-acute bursitis

Which technique would you use to correct cramping in muscles?

a) Tapotement

b) Unassisted stretching

c) Reciprical Inhibition

d) Light Vibration

C) Reciprical Inhibition

The network of nerves formed by the ventral branch of the spinal nerve is a;

a) Papilla

b) Pliea

c) Plexus

d) Phallus

C) Plexus

The meninges functions are primarily;

a) Immunological

b) Supportive

c) Protective

d) But b and C

D) Both B and C

The sequential contraction of circular muscles as food moves through the esophagus is called;

a) Perispasmic contractions

b) Periprostatic contractions

c) Fibrillation

d) Peristalsis

D) Peristalsis

Your client has chronic low back pain. Where would you place a pillow for support while prone?

a) Under her feet

b) Under her knees

c) Under the abdomen

d) No Pillows

C) Under the abdomen

Relaxation of contracted muscles following massage can be best explained by;

a) Endorphin release

b) The mechanicle affects on muscle tone

c) The removal of toxins fro mmuscle tissues

d) The affect on nerve impulses involved in resetting muscle tone

D) The affect on nerve impulses involved in resetting muscle tone

Which receptors detect body positions and equilibrium

a) Proprioceptors

b) Mechanoreceptors

c) Photoreceptors

d) Visceroreceptors

A) Proprioceptors

Blood flowing to the lungs from the right side of the heart is;

a) Deoxygenated

b) High in CO2

c) Both a and b

d) None of the above

C) Both A and B

An inflammation of a vein is called;

a) Aneurysm

b) Thrombus

c) Phlebitis

d) Diverticulosis

C) Phlebitis

Equilibrium is maintained by receptors in the;

a) Cochlea

b) Utricle and saccule

c) Tympanic membrane

d) Middle ear cavity

B) Utricle and Saccule

What bone is the medial malleolas upon?

a) Tibia

b) Fibula

c) Femur

d) Talus

A) Tibia

The socket for the head of the femur is the;

a) Obturator foramen

b) Acetabulum

c) Ischial tuberosity

d) Great sciatic notch

B) Acetabulum

What percentage of blood is in the kidney at any time?

a) 5%

b) 10%

c) 20%

d) 50%

C) 20%

The Internal oblique muscle has its origin on the;

a) Anterior iliac crest

b) Lower eight ribs

c) Abdominal aponeurosis

d) Lower four ribs

A) Anterior Iliac Crest

Which technique is indicated for acute rheumatoid arthritis?

a) Eflleurage

b) Friction

c) Kneading

d) Tapotement

B) Friction

Another name for the throat is the;

a) Esophagus

b) Larynx

c) Nasal Cavity

d) Pharynx

E) Trachea

 D) Pharynx

What is the name for the common hallway?

a) Larynx

b) Pharynx

c) Trachea

d) Esophagus

B) Pharynx

Oxons tend to consist of;

a) single processes

b) multiple processes

c) several synapses

d) none of the above

A) Single Processes

The most common neurotransmitter of vertebrae neuromuscular synapses is;

a) epinephrine

b) acetylcholine

c)norepinephrine

d)seratonin

e) dopamine

B) Acetylcholine

What is the first branch/blood vessel of the aorta?

a) Coranary Artery

b) Coranary Vein

c) Corotid artery

d) coratid vein

A) Coranary Artery

The small bone in the ear that strikes against the oval window the vestibular canal, setting into motion the perilymph flouid in the vestible and tympanic canals of the cochlea is the;

a) Incus

b) Hammer

c) Malleus

d) Anvil

e) Stepes

E) Stepes

Which fibrocartilaginous structure allows for more surface contact of the femur on the tibia?

a) cruciates

b) labrum

c) patella

d) menisci

D) Menisci

What is the name for cartilage cells?

a) Osteocytes

b)Erthrocytes

c) Arthrocytes

d) Chondrocytes

D) Chondrocytes

The hormone responsible for the rate of the body's metabolism is;

a) PTH

b) GH

c) TH

d) ACTH

C) TH

DNA is packaged within;

a) Chromatins

b) Chromosomes

c) Ribosomes

d) Genes

 B) Chromosomes

Which of the following bones is developed through endochondrial ossification?

a) Femur

b) Temporal Bone

c) Mandible

d) Clavicle

A) Femur

The cytoplasmic projections of a neuron that carries impulses away from the body cell is called;

a) A myofibril

b) A dendrite

c) an axon

d) Schwann projections

C) An Axon

The tissue covering the surface of articulating bones is;

a) Hyaline cartilage

b) Areola

c) Vascular tissue

d) Fibrocartilage

A) Hyaline Cartilage

An immovable joint is;

a) Amphiarthrosis

b) Synarthrosis

c) Diathrosis

d) Synchondriosis

B) Synarthrosis

Where are chromosomes located?

a) Nucleus

b) Cytoplasmic

c) Golgi tendons

d) None of the above

A) Nucleus

What is the bony prominence palpable on the medial side of the elbow?

a) Medial condyle of the tibia

b) Olecranon process of the ulna

c) Medial epicondyle of the humerus

d) Greater tubercle of the humerus

C) Medial epicondyle of the humerus

A muscle contraction where the muscle fiber length is constant;

a) Isotonic

b) Isometric

c) Concentric

d) Eccentric

B) Isometric

Memory cells produced by B-lymphocytes help the organism respond more quickly to an infection the 2nd time by;

a) start a cell-mediated response

b) have created their own antigens from the first exposure to the infection

c) rapidly clone antibodies picked up during the first exposure to the infection

d)directly attack the invaders instead of producing antibodies

e) are not specific to particular antigens

C) Rapidly clone antibodies picked up during the first exposure to the infection

Your client has edema in the ankles.  What would you massage first?

a) ankle

b) upper thigh

c) lower leg

d) foot/toes

B) Upper thigh

Which joint in the lower body separates the axial from the appendicular skeleton?
a) Sternal-clavicular Joint

b) Ilio-sacral joint

c) Pelvis

d) None of the Above

 B) Ilio-Sacral Joint

(Sacro-Iliac Joint)

The most common type of cartilage in the body is;

a) Elastic

b) Hyaline

c) Ligament

d) Fibrocartilage

B) Hyaline

A fetus is usually considered viable;

A) By the second trimester

b) By the third trimester

c) Once Conceived

d) By the 20th week of gestation

B) By the third trimester

Tendons are composed of;

A) Elastic Tissue

b) Dense regular connective tissue

c) Areolar connective tissue

d) Fibrocartilage

B) Dense regular connective tissue

What are the bone re-absorbing cells?

a) Osteoclasts

b) Osteoblasts

c) Osteocytes

d) Chondrocytes

A) Osteoclasts

A band of connective tissue that wraps around tendons is called;

a) Retinaculum

b) Aponeurosis

c) Fascia

d) Myocardium

A) Retinaculum

What is the most abundant type of tissue?

a) Connective

b) Epitheliel

c) Muscle

d) Nervous

A) Connective

A ball-and-socket joint is also considered a;

a) Pivot Joint

b) Biaxial Joint

c) Gliding Joint

d) Multiaxial Joint

D) Multiaxial Joint

Deep compression strokes result in;

a) Increased circulation and hyperemia

b) Reduction of lactic acid

c) Stimulation

d) Tone muscles

A) Increased circulation and hyperemia

The primary goal of post-even sport massage is to;

a) Calm nervous Tension

b) Stimulate Circulation

c) Re-establish Circulation

d) Warm Tissue

C) Re-establish Circulation

What is mitochondria?

a) Cell division of the reporoductive cells

b) Cell division of cells except reproductive

c) Location of ATP removal

d) The Power Plant

D) The Power Plant

What is the lumen?

a) Aka for small intestine

b) Aka for large intestine

c) Center space of alamentary canal

d) The tube before entering the stomach

C) Center Space of Alamentary Canal

Which is the fibrous band between the tibia and fibula?

a) Ligamentum Nuclei

b) Aponeurosis

c) Interosseus Membrane

d) Peroneal Membrane

C) Interosseus Membrane

Which supplies the lower limbs?

a) Dorsal Primary Rami

b) Sciatic Nerve

c) Lumbosacral Plexus

d) Femoral Nerve

C) Lumbosacral Plexus

What is a lumen?

a) The esophagus

b) Lymph Bessels

c) Tube blood flows through

d) None of the Above

C) Tube blood flows through

Which muscle is closest to the Sciatic Nerve?

a) Gracilis

b) Piriformis

c) Gluteus Medius

d) Pectineus

B) Piriformis

When massaging a sprained wrist, massage should start;

a) Distal to the wrist

b) Proximal to the wrist

c) Over the wrist

d) None of the Above

B) Proximal to the wrist

A freely moving joint is;

a) Amphiarthrosis

b) Synarthrosis

c) Diathrosis

d) Synchondrosis

C) Diathrosis

In treating a client with kyphosis, which muscles should the LMT try to stretch and relax? 

a) Pectoralis

b) Rhomboids

c) Erector Spinae

d) Trapezius

A) Pectoralis

The part of the brain that contains the thalamus, pituitary gland and optic chiasm is the;

a) Diencephalon

b) Cerebrum

c) Cerebellum

d) Myelencephalon

A) Diencephalon

The largest lymphatic vessle in the body is the;

a) Righ Lymphatic Duct

b) Spleen

c) Thoracic Duct

d) Chyle Cistern

C) Thoracic Duct

In blood pressure, the readings when the ventricles are at rest is called;

a) Product labels

b) Diastolic

c) Systolic

d) Atria

B) Diastolic

What bone connects the tibia and fibula and the foot?

a) Calcaneus

b) Talus

c) Cuboid

d) A and B

B) Talus

Hemopoiesis is;

a) Maintaining status quo

b) Being healthy

c) Forming of WBCs, RBCs and Platelets

d) Forming of Plasma

Rolfing is best described as;

a) Energy Technique

b) Relaxation Technique

c) Deep connectice tissue massage

d) Re-education technique through body movement

Fibromyalgia would best be treated by;

a) Light vibration

b) Myofascial release

c) Trigger point

d) Percussion

B) Myofascial Release

This joint permits biaxial movements and exists only between the carpal and metacarpal bones of the thumb.

A) Ellipsoidal

b) Saddle

c) Gliding

d) Hinge

B) Saddle

When applying friction, the therapist should;

a) Balance her weight evenly, lock knees.

b) Shift weight from one foot to the other.

c) Ignore jump signs from the client.

d) Apply pressure from the thumbs, not the body.

B) Shift weight from one foot to the other.

You ask your client to laterally rotate their arm.  Where will the palms of their hands be?

A) Facing up

B) Facing down

C) Facing the body

d) Facing away from the body

A) Facing Up

The term Mentastics and hook-up are terms used in;

a) Rolfing

b) Hellerwork

c) Trager

d) Trigger Point

C) Trager

Your client complains of low back pain. They are supine.  Where would you place the pillows?

a) Under the Knees

b) Under the abdoment

c) Under the arms

d) No pillows

A) Under the Knees

Range of Motion is best described as;

a) Joint movement assessments

b) Palpation of the affected area

c) Myofascial release

d) Stretching

A) Joint movement assessment

The membrane surrounding the axon (nerve fiber) is the;

a) Sarcolemma

b) Neurilemma

c) Perineunum

d) Epineunum

B) Neurilemma

A solution having a greater concentration of water than exists in the cells is said to be;

a) Hypertonic

b) Hypotonic

c)Isotonic

d) Hetertonic

B) Hypotonic

Which structure of the sacrum is most like the vertebral spinous processes?

a) Sacral canal

b) Sacral tuberosity

c) Sacral cornu

d) Median sacral crest

D) Median Sacral Crest

Which of the following best describes the major function(s) of the spinal cord?

A) Acts as a messenger to the brain

B) Filters sensory impulses

C) Directs simple actions independent of brain

D) Both A and B

E) Both A and C

E) Both A and C

Massage of paralyzed limbs is beneficial because;

a) It helps reduce the flaccidness

b) It helps restore nerve activity to the limb

c) It improves circulation to the limb

d) All of the Above

C) It improves circulation to the limb

The 'energy' molecule of the body is;

A) Adenosine Triphosphate

B) Adenosine Monophosphate

C) Accetocholine

D) Adrenoline

A) Adenosine Triphosphate

The layer of epidermis in which mitosis takes place is the stratum;

a) Corneum

b) Lucidum

c) Granulosum

d) Basale

D) Basale

A synapse between neurons is best described as the;

a) Transmission of a physical change

b) Transmission of a chemical change

c) Transmission of a chemical and physical change

d) Transmission of an electrical impulse

B) Transmission of a chemcial change

The coranoid process is located on the;

a) Radius

b) Ulna

c) Scapula

d) Clavicle

B) Ulna

The ingestion of solid particles by a cell is;

A) Diffusion

b) Active transport

c) Phagocytosis

d)Osmosis

C) Phagocytosis

Which of the following is not a nerve of the brachial plexus?

a) Axillary

b) Radial

c) Ulnar

d)Supraclavicular

D) Supraclavicular

Nerve cells that carry impulses from the CNS to respond to perceived changes in the internal and external environment are called;

a) Motor Neurons

b) Neuroglia

c) Sensory Neurons

d) Neurotransmitters

B) Neuroglia

What is the result of hyperpituitism post-puberty?

a) Giantism

b)Cretinism

c)Acromegaly

d)Graves Disease

C) Acromegaly

One gram of fat equals ____ calories?

a) four

b) seven

c) nine

d)twelve

B)Nine

An organic bimolecular that is central to living systems is;

a) K+

b) Zn+

c) H2O

d) Ca

C) H2O

Lupus is characterized by all of the following except;

a) A 'butterfly rash on the face.

b) Skin rashes and plaques caused by exposure to sunligh

c) Kidney problems due to poor filtration

d) Pneumocytis Pneumonia

d) Pneumocytis Pneumonia

Which following cell type is found in the connective tissue;

a) Fibroblast

b)Condroblast

c) Oseteoblast

d)Hemocytoblast

C) Osteoblast

If a person has paralysis/unable to dorsiflex, what structure could be involved?

a) Femerol Nerve

b) Common peroneal nerve

c) Sciatic nerve

d) ANS

B) Common Peroneal Nerve

The facts about osteoporosis are;

a) 50% of all women will have a fracture caused by osteoporosis in their lifetime

b) Osteoporosis is responsible for 1.5 milliont fractures annually

c) Osteoporosis can strike at any age

d) All of the Above

A)50% of all women will have a fracture caused by osteoporosis in their lifetime

Calcitonin is produced by the;

a) Thyroid gland

b) Pituitary gland

c) Adrenal gland

d) Parathyroid

A) Thyroid Gland

What is Kaposi's Sarcoma?

a) A cancer of the lungs

b) A cancer of the cells that line certain blood vessels

c) A cancer of the skin

d) A cancer of glands

B) A Cancer of the cells that line certain blood vessels

Which meridian is lateral to the midsaggital line of the posterior cervical vertebrae?

a) Governing Vessel

b) Triple Warmer

c) Stomach

d) Bladder

D) Bladder

Which is an example of a concentric contraction?

a) Biceps curl

b) Isometric Exercise

c) Eccentric exercise

d) Holding a dumbbell at one's side

A) Biceps Curl

In which area is massage most often used for spinal cord injury at T12?

a) Chest

b) Neck

c) Legs

d) Trunk

C) Legs

Sciatic nerve damage diminsihes ability to;

a) Flex the hip

b) Flex the knee

c) Adduct the hip

d) Abduct the hip

B) Flex the Knee

The occipital condyles articulate with;

a) 2nd Vertebrae

b) Axis

c) Atlas

d) Temporal bone

C) Atlas

Which of the following is a nerve of the brachial plexus?

A) Axillary

b) Femoral

c) Phrenic

d) Pudendal

A) Axillary

Clear interstitail fluid tissue is called;

a) Lymphocytes

b) Lymph

c) Plasma

d) Fibrin

B) Lymph

What type of gland is the pancreas?

a) Exocrine

b) Endocrine

c) Largest

d) A. and B.

D) A and B

The stomach meridian is located between which muscles?

a) Rectus femoris and Vastus medialis

b) Rectus femoris and Semitendinosus

c) Rectus femoris and Vastus lateralis

d) Semitendinosus and Semimembranosus

C) Rectus Femoris and Vastus Lateralis

Which spinal nerve area does not form a plexus?

a) Cervical

b) Lumbar

c) Sacral

d) Thoracic

D) Thoracic

The most extensive fascia in the body is;

a) Superficial

b) Deep

c) Subserous

d)None is more extensive than the other

B) Deep

The best treatment for shin splints is;

a) Rest

b) Massage as a preventative measure

c) Proper athletic shoes

d) All of the above

A) Rest

The proximal attachment of a muscle is also known as the;

a) origin

b) insertion

c) direct attachment

d) indirect attachment

A) Origin

During a muscle contraction, the CA+2 that is releaseds combines with;

a) Troponin

b) Actomyosin

c) Tropomyosin

d) Fibrinogen

e) None of the Above

A) Troponin

What is the 'protective energy' of the Lunge Meridian in oriental medicine?

a) Natural Chi

b) Wei Chi

c) Zong Chi

d) Zhen Chi

B) Wei Chi

A blood clot that has recently formed in a varicose vein and is still stationary is known as;

A)Emobolus

B) Thrombus

C) Emoblism

D) Infarction

B) Thrombus

21 year old female client who is extremely thin with dry brittle hair.  You suspect she's anorexic. What next?

a) Get more information before proceeding with massage

b) Call her physician

c) Disregard as not life threatening

d) Tell her to start eating

B) Call her Physician

The Femoral Triangle is an endangerment site due to certain anatomical structures in this area.  Which is incorrect?

a) Sartorius, add. longus and Inguindal Ligament

b) Femoral nerve, artery and vein.

c) great Saphenous vein an dlympth nodes

d) Basilic Vein

D) Basilic Vein

Which meridians are innervated when massaging the mdial aspect of the thigh?

a) KI< LIV< SP

b) GB< ST< SP

c) LIV< ST< KI

d) GB< LIV< KI

A) KI< LIV< SP

Manipulation of the occipital regions of the neck primarily affects;

a) HT and LB meridians

b) CO and KI Meridians

c) BL and GB Meridians

d) ST and SP Meridians

C) BL and GB Meridians

Which of the following is the viseral layer of the serous peridcardium?

A) Myocardium

b) Epicardium

c) Endocardium

d) Gap Juntion

B) Epicardium

The ____ Chakra is the gateway to the higher self.  It represents communication, self-expression, creativity, expansion and excitement.  connect physical and spirital.

a) Throat

b) Crown

c) Heart

D) Third Eye

A) Throat

Numbness or lack of feeling occurs;

a) When there are pinched ascending tracts

b) When there are pinched descending tracts

c) When both of the above occur

d)  None of the above

a) When there are pinched ascending tracts

The ligamentum nuchae connects to the _____ bone, which also has superior and inferior nuchal lines. 

a) occipital

b) sphenoid

c) Ethmoid

d) Parietal

A) Occipital

What is hypoparathyroidism, aka;

a) Cretinism

b) Tetany

c) Myxedema

d) Giantism

B) Tetany

which aims most specifically to passively stretch muscle?

a) Effleurage

b) Friction

c) Petrissage

d) Tapotement

A) Effleurage

Client has tight, shortened leg muscles from cycling. Its his primary form of exercise. What would you recommend?

a) Meditation

b) Weight Training

c) Aerobics

d) Yoga

C) Aerobics

the jaw opening is caused by movement of the TMJ and is described as which type of movement?

a) Depression

b) Inversion

c) Eversion

d) Retraction

B) Inversion

Which muscle is palpabale inferior to the spine of the scapula?

a)Infraspinatus

b)Supraspinatus

c) Subscapularis

d) Teres Minor

A) Infraspinatus

What is the average resting ventilation rate for an adult?

a) 1-10 breaths per minute

b)12-18 bpm

c) 30-60 bpm

d) 60-120 bpm

B) 12-18bpm

Which chamber of the heart recieves oxygen rich blood from the pulmonary veins?

a) Left Ventricle

b) Right Ventricle

c) Left Atrium

d) Right Atrium

A) Left Atrium

What is the volume of air inspired or expired during normal breath called?

a)Residual Volume

b) Tidal Volume

c) Total Lung Capacity

d)  Vital Capacity

B) Tidal Volume

Which knee flexor attaches to the fibula?

a) Semitendinosis

b) Gastrocnemius

c) Biceps Femoris

d)Plantaris

C) Biceps Femoris

The popliteal fossa is an endangerment site for which structure?

a)Femoral Artery

b) Basilic Vein

c)Tibial Nerve

d) Obturater Nerve

C) Tibial Nerve

the fungal infection of the skin which is characterized by whitish or fawn colored irregular patches is known as;

a) Tinea Pedis

b) Tinea Versicolor

c) Tinea Curis

d) Leprosy

B) Tinea Versicolor

A vascular tissue with very little intercelluarl matrix specializing in absorption, secretion and protection;

a) Nervous

b) Epithelial

c) connective

d) Areolar

B) Epithelial

Which of the following meridians has beginning points on the fingers?

a) heart

b) triple heater

c) governing

d) spleen

B) Triple Heater

When massaging medial to the Sartorius, which structure could be endangered?

a) Carotid artery

b) Brachial plexus

c) Peronieal nerve

d) Femoral Nerve

D) Femoral Nerve

Cranial Nerve 8 is responsible for the sense of;

a) Sight

b) Touch

c) Hearing

d) Taste

C) Hearing

The only safe blood transfusion is;

a) A-O

b) B-AB

c) AB-B

d) B-A

B) B-AB

What is accute coryza?

a) A fatal inflammatory disease

b) A lower respiratory disease

c) The most common bacterial disease

d) The most common viral disease

D) The most common viral disease (common cold)

Your client complains of bloating nad pain in his abdomen and low back which is in a wrestling belt districution, which organ most associated with...

a) kidney

b) gall bladder

c) pancreas

d) liver

C) Pancreas

Which zone of the epiphyseal plate is directly attached to the epiphysis?

a) Proliferating cartilage

b) Calcified Cartilage

c) Hypertonic Cartilage

d) Resting Cartilage

A) Proliferating

Going clockwise on the five lement wheel, which element is adjacent to the five element?

a) Earth

b) Metal

c) Wood

d) Water

A) Earth

How long is the male ureter?

a) 5-6 inches

b)  6-8 inches

c) 8-10 inches

d) 10-12 inches

D) 10-12 Inches

A necessary property for a muscle to perform work is;

a) Extensibility

b) Contractility

c) Elasticity

d) All of the Above

B) Contractility

What is chucking also known as?

a) Linear Friction

b) Transverse Friction

c) Circular Friction

d) None of the Above

A) Linear Friction

At what angle are muscles most effective?

a) 0 degrees

b) 45 degrees

c) 90 degrees

d) 180 degrees

C) 90 degrees

Which of the rotator cuff muscles rotate the arm laterally and is innervated by the suprascaula nerve?

a) Supraspinatus

b) Infraspinatus

c) Subscapularis

d) Teres Minor

B) Infraspinatus

In polarity theory, how many major body currents exist?

a) two

b) four

c) five

d) ten

C) Five

What is characterized by low blood pressure and the development of stress (hypoadrenalism)

a) Cushings

b) Addisons

c) Tetany

d) Myxedema

B) Addisons

Medial rotation of the arm is accomplished by the_____?

a) Supraspinatus

b) Infraspinatus

c) Subscapularis

d) Infraspinatus

C) Subscapularis

Serous membrane covering the surface of organs found in the body cavities;

a) Parietal

b) Mucous

c) Synovial

d) Visceral

D) Visceral

Proprioceptor, which when stimulated by tension causes a lengthening of its associated muscle;

a) Muscle Spindle Cells

b) Nocieptor

c) St. John Cell

d) Golgi Tendon Organ

D) Golgi Tendon Organ

What is myxedema?

a) a deficiency of thyroid hormones in adults

b) A deficiency of thyroid hormones in children

c) A deficiency of thyroid hormones in a fetus

d) A deficiency of thyroid and pituitary hormones

A) A deficiency  of thyroid hormones in adults.

What is characterized by pain, fatigue and stiffness in the connective tissues of the muscles, tendons and ligaments?

a) COPD

b) Fibromyalgia

c) Grade 3 Sprain

d) Spondylosis

B) Fibromyalgia

Glands that secrete their product into the interstitial fluid, which flows into the blood are;

a) Exocrine Glands

b) Endocrine Glands

c) Interocrine Glands

d) Both A and B

B) Endocrine Glands

What is an injury called when a bone is displaced within a joint?

a) closed fracture

b) Open fracture

c) Subluxation

d) Dislocation

D) Dislocation

Which type of muscle contraction would give less soreness the next day after a workout?

a) Isotonic

b) Isometric

c) Concentric

d) Eccentric

C) Concentric

What is cholecystitis?

a) Gallstones

b) Kidney Stones

c) Shingles

d) An Inflamed Lipoma

A) Gallstones

Dextral Means;

a)Left

b) Right

c) Both

d) None of the Above

B) Right

Which muscle does the axillary nerve innervate?

a) Deltoid

b) Brachial

c) Pectoralis Major

d) None of the Above

A) Deltoid

Which treatment would you use prior to massage with your patient who has fibromyalgia?

a) Cold packs

b) Hydrocollator

c) Neutral Bath

d) Contrast hot/cold

B) Hydrocollator

The inner layer of the skin is called;

a) Dermis

b) Epidermis

c) Collagen

d) Stratum Corneum

A) Dermis

Where is the medial malleolus?

a) Calcaneus

b) Talus

c)Fibula

d) Tibia

D) Tibia

A signal travels through a nerve in the following order;

a) Dendrite, cell body, axon

b) Dendrite, axon, cell body

c) Cell body, axon, dendrites

d) Axon, cell body, dendrite

e) Axon, dendrite, cell body.

A) Dendrite, cell body, axon

The thin barrier at Bowman's capsule allows for filtration of;

a) Whole blood

b) Ammonia

c) Plasma

d) Oxygen

e) Urine

C) Plasma

During the human menstrual cycle, peak levels of estrogen and luteinizing hormone are associated with;

a) The flow phase

b) the early part of the follicular phase

c) the latter part of the follicular phase

d) the early part of the luteal phase

e) the latter part of the luteal phase

C) The latter part of the follicular phase.

The iliopsoas hikes up the hip because of its insertion on the;

a) Femur

b) Greater Trochanter

c) Lesser Trochanter

d) Iliac Crest

C) Lesser Trochanter

Name the bone that does not articulate with the humerus;

a) Clavicle

b) Radius

c) Scapula

d) Shoulder Blade

e) Ulna

A) Clavicle

Which of these bones is not part of the pelvic girdle? 

a) Ilium

b) Lumbar Vertebrae

c) Sacrum

d) Ischium

B) Lumbar Vertebrae

What does not occur immediately after fertilization?

A) A sperm enters the outer membrane of the egg.

B) Cytoplasmic substances in the fertilized egg become rearranged.

c) The genetic material of the sperm and egg combine

d) Cleavage occurs

e) None of the Above

E) None of the Above

The coracoclavicular ligament is part of what joint?

a) glenohumeral

b) temporomandiubular

c) sternoclavicular

d) acromioclavicular

D) Acromioclavicular

The structure of the humerus that articulates with the head of the radius is;

a) Deltoid tuberosity

b) Olecranon Fossa

c) Trochlea

d) Capitulum

D) Capitulum

The terminal strucutre of the cytoplasmic projection of the neuron cannot be a(n);

a) Nodes of ranier

b) End organ

c) Effector

d) Receptor

A) Nodes of Ranier

Which of the following structures articulates with the ulna;

a) Greater tubercle

b) Lesser tubercle

c) Trochlea

d) Styloid process of the radius

C) Trochlea

What is the name of the sesamoid bone in the hand?

a) Patella

b) Hamate

c) Lunate

d) Scaphoid

C) Lunate

The superior vena cava enters the heart by way of;

a) The Left Ventricle

b) the Left Atrium

c) Right Ventricle

d) Right Atrium

D) Right Atrium

Which of the following is present in the synaptic vesicles?

a) Action potential

b) Neurotransmitters

c) Na+

d) Synaptic Inhibitors

e) K+

B) Neurotransmitters

What valves close to get the 'Lub' sound?

a) Pulmonary semi-lunar valve

b) Both semi-lunar valves

c) Tricuspid Valve

d) Tricuspid and Bicuspid Valves

D) Tricuspid and Bicuspid Valves