Massage Therapist Anatomy and Physiology Questions and Answers Flashcards
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Which bone articulates with the radius at the wrist to form the primary weight-bearing surface of the radiocarpal joint?
Answer: Scaphoid
The scaphoid bone is the primary carpal bone articulating with the distal radius at the radiocarpal joint.
What effect does activation of the parasympathetic nervous system have on the body during a relaxation massage?
Answer: Decreased heart rate and increased digestion
Parasympathetic activation produces a rest-and-digest response, slowing heart rate and enhancing digestive activity.
Which connective tissue layer directly surrounds individual muscle fibers?
Answer: Endomysium
The endomysium is the thin connective tissue sheath that surrounds each individual muscle fiber.
The thoracolumbar fascia is an important landmark for massage therapists because it serves as an attachment point for which of the following?
Answer: Latissimus dorsi and transversus abdominis
The thoracolumbar fascia provides attachment for the latissimus dorsi, transversus abdominis, and internal oblique muscles.
Which type of muscle contraction occurs when a therapist asks a client to hold their arm steady while the therapist applies downward pressure?
Answer: Isometric
An isometric contraction occurs when the muscle generates force without a change in muscle length.
What is the origin of the iliopsoas muscle?
Answer: Lumbar vertebrae and iliac fossa
The iliopsoas is composed of the psoas major (originating from lumbar vertebrae) and the iliacus (originating from the iliac fossa).