Massage and Bodywork Licensing Examination Kinesiology 5 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which bony landmark serves as the insertion point for the gluteus maximus?
- Lesser trochanter of the femur
- Iliotibial band and gluteal tuberosity (Correct answer)
- Anterior superior iliac spine
- Ischial tuberosity
Correct answer: Iliotibial band and gluteal tuberosity
The gluteus maximus inserts into the iliotibial band and the gluteal tuberosity (linea aspera) of the femur.
Question 2: What is the function of the quadratus lumborum muscle?
- Flexes and rotates the lumbar spine
- Laterally flexes the lumbar spine and elevates the pelvis (Correct answer)
- Extends and rotates the thoracic spine
- Plantarflexes the foot
Correct answer: Laterally flexes the lumbar spine and elevates the pelvis
The quadratus lumborum laterally flexes the lumbar spine and elevates the ipsilateral ilium (hikes the hip).
Question 3: The 'close-packed' position of a joint refers to the position in which:
- The joint capsule is most lax and movement is greatest
- The joint surfaces have maximum contact and ligaments are taut (Correct answer)
- Muscle activation is at its lowest level
- The synovial fluid production is highest
Correct answer: The joint surfaces have maximum contact and ligaments are taut
In the close-packed position, joint surfaces are in maximum congruence, ligaments are taut, and the joint is most stable.
Question 4: Which muscle group is primarily responsible for controlling knee flexion eccentrically when descending stairs?
- Hamstrings
- Quadriceps femoris (Correct answer)
- Gastrocnemius
- Hip flexors
Correct answer: Quadriceps femoris
The quadriceps femoris contracts eccentrically to control knee flexion and lower the body during stair descent.
Question 5: The medial longitudinal arch of the foot is primarily supported by which structure?
- Peroneus longus tendon
- Plantar fascia and tibialis posterior (Correct answer)
- Extensor digitorum longus
- Peroneus brevis tendon
Correct answer: Plantar fascia and tibialis posterior
The medial longitudinal arch is primarily supported passively by the plantar fascia and actively by the tibialis posterior.
Question 6: A client presents with weakness in elbow flexion and forearm supination following a cervical injury. Which nerve root is most likely affected?
- C5
- C6 (Correct answer)
- C7
- C8
Correct answer: C6
C6 innervates the biceps brachii, making it the primary nerve root for elbow flexion and forearm supination.
Question 7: Which of the following describes the role of Golgi tendon organs (GTOs) in muscle function?
- They detect changes in muscle length and initiate a stretch reflex
- They sense tension within tendons and inhibit muscle contraction when tension is excessive (Correct answer)
- They monitor joint position and send signals to maintain balance
- They stimulate muscle contraction in response to low oxygen levels
Correct answer: They sense tension within tendons and inhibit muscle contraction when tension is excessive
GTOs are mechanoreceptors in tendons that detect excessive tension and trigger autogenic inhibition to protect the muscle-tendon unit.
Massage and Bodywork Licensing Examination Kinesiology 5
Which bony landmark serves as the insertion point for the gluteus maximus?