Massage Therapist Anatomy and Physiology Questions and Answers Flashcards
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Which muscle group is primarily responsible for lateral flexion of the vertebral column?
Answer: Quadratus lumborum
The quadratus lumborum is the primary muscle responsible for lateral flexion of the lumbar spine.
What type of joint is the glenohumeral joint?
Answer: Ball-and-socket
The glenohumeral (shoulder) joint is a ball-and-socket joint allowing movement in multiple planes.
Which cranial nerve innervates the sternocleidomastoid and trapezius muscles?
Answer: Accessory nerve (CN XI)
The spinal accessory nerve (CN XI) provides motor innervation to the sternocleidomastoid and trapezius muscles.
What is the primary function of synovial fluid within a joint capsule?
Answer: Reduce friction and nourish cartilage
Synovial fluid lubricates articular cartilage to reduce friction and delivers nutrients to avascular cartilage tissue.
Which structure passes through the carpal tunnel along with the flexor tendons?
Answer: Median nerve
The median nerve travels through the carpal tunnel and its compression causes carpal tunnel syndrome.
During deep tissue massage of the posterior thigh, which muscle group is being primarily addressed?
Answer: Hamstrings
The hamstrings (biceps femoris, semimembranosus, semitendinosus) occupy the posterior compartment of the thigh.