Massage Therapist Kinesiology and Biomechanics Questions and Answers Flashcards
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What term describes the decrease in a joint angle, such as bending the elbow to bring the hand toward the shoulder?
Answer: Flexion
Flexion is the movement that decreases the angle between two body segments at a joint.
Which structure connects muscle to bone and transmits the force generated by muscle contraction?
Answer: Tendon
Tendons are dense connective tissue structures that attach muscle to bone and transfer contractile force to produce movement.
What is the center of gravity in the human body when standing in anatomical position?
Answer: Approximately at the level of the second sacral vertebra
In anatomical position, the center of gravity is located approximately at the second sacral vertebra, anterior to the sacrum.
Which type of joint movement occurs when the distal end of a limb traces a circular path while the proximal end remains relatively stable?
Answer: Circumduction
Circumduction is a conical movement combining flexion, extension, abduction, and adduction in sequence.
What biomechanical principle explains why a massage therapist should use body weight rather than arm strength to apply deep pressure?
Answer: Force generated through leverage and gravity requires less muscular effort
Using body weight leverages gravity and larger kinetic chains, reducing fatigue and strain on smaller muscles.
What is the term for the maximum range of motion available at a joint when moved by an external force without active muscle contraction?
Answer: Passive range of motion
Passive range of motion is the movement achieved at a joint by an external force while the client's muscles remain relaxed.