Abmp examp 9

Which muscle refers to the lateral hamstring that originates on the middle linea aspera and joins the long head near the knee joint?

biceps femoris short head

In this type of exam, applicants perform massage in front of a panel to demonstrate competency in technique, sanitation, communication, and professionalism:

practical

Where is deep vein thrombosis most commonly found?

leg or thigh

The transitional zone between the muscle's surrounding fascia and the tendon is known as the:

musculotendinous junction

Tinea corporis, tinea capitis, and tinea pedis are forms of:

ringworm

Which of the following is an example of a cartilaginous joint?

Intervertebral joint

One consideration related to the use of lubricants is:

Type of technique to be applied

A technique where direct downward pressure is placed on the tender nodule that forms a trigger point for 8-12 seconds or longer is called:

Static compression

Sudoriferous glands produce:

sweat

A business structure in which the individual is personally liable is a:

sole proprietorship

When should all secondary relationships be avoided?

If the therapeutic relationship came first

When you apply pressure with your thumbs, palms, or fists:

Minimize the angle of your wrists to reduce the potential for injury

If a client received a C-section within the previous eight weeks, massage:

Requires a physician's release

In the anterior view, shoulder elevation is determined by observing and palpating the:

clavicles

A code of ethics states a professional organization's ethical:

Principles

Massage encourages the coordination or synchronization of the body's rhythms. This reflexive effect is known as:

Entrainment

A calculation of body composition involving the ratio of fat to lean body mass is:

body mass index

The amount of resistance the tissue exhibits in response to a load is called:

tissue stress

Ingredients practitioners will want to avoid when they purchase a massage lubricant include:

Petroleum, dyes, and synthetic fragrance

A nerve ending activated by tissue damage that conveys pain signals is a:

nociceptor

The enlargement at the distal end of the fibula is the:

lateral malleolus

On a 0-10 scale, 3 represents:

mild plus L+

The most abundant cells in connective tissue are:

fibroblasts

What is the anatomical name for the hip joint?

Coxofemoral joint

The fair answer or solution to a problem, dispute, or struggle between people is referred to as:

conflict resolution

Where in the joint is hyaline cartilage found?

On the articular surfaces of bone ends

Pathological processes or genetic abnormalities related to posture indicate:

A structural postural dysfunction

"Empty end feel" is another term for:

abnormal end feel

The volume of air per minute that moves in and out of the lungs is the:

ventilation

When Jenny leaves the massage clinic to move on to a new career opportunity, her client becomes very upset. She insists that she can't recover from her sports injury without Jenny. This is an example of:

projection

If you feel a strong pulse while doing abdominal work, change the position of your hands to avoid disrupting circulation because you may be placing too much pressure on the:

Abdominal aorta or inferior vena cava

What is the letter of introduction accompanying a resume?

cover letter

During general observations of the client, a therapist might gather information about:

The level of sympathetic dominance

Your client is a marathon runner who experiences frequent bouts of bilateral low-back pain. The tissue quality of his hamstrings is dense and hypertonic, and the client can only tolerate light pressure. Which of the following would be an effective method to release the hypertonicity without applying direct pressure to the hamstrings?

Reciprocal inhibition

What is a cell that engulfs cell debris and foreign matter?

macrophage

Which of the four abdominal muscles have fibers that run straight up and down?

rectus abdominis

What type of boundary is ideal for the professional practitioner-client relationship?

semipermeable

Shaking, jostling, or rocking a muscle is a form of:

vibration

When the same peripheral nerve is compressed in more than one location it is referred to as:

Double crush syndrome

These veins are common sites of varicosities and require caution when working in the lower extremities:

great and small saphenous veins

In order to be eligible for liability insurance coverage, most insurance providers expect practitioners to:

Complete honest and accurate documentation for each session

Which term best describes the thin membrane inside the joint capsule?

Synovial membrane

Which term best describes a posterior movement of the upper extremity in the sagittal plane?

extension

The deterioration of cartilage under the patella is known as:

chondromalacia

The joint between the first cervical vertebra and the second cervical vertebra is called the:

atlanto-axial joint

When more than one relationship with a client is present, this is known as:

dual relationship

Which term best describes the nerve ending that senses tension in a muscle?

Golgi tendon organ

Tapotement or rapid compression techniques are contraindicated for clients taking:

Chronic obstructive pulmonary medications

What is the common origin of wrist flexor muscles?

medial epicondyle of humerus

A practitioner's palpation skills rely on his or her responsiveness developed predominantly in:

Mechanoreceptors that reside in the skin

Functional impairments related to mental, behavioral, or emotional patterns are called:

Mental health disabilities

Petrissage strokes during end-of-life care are:

Contraindicated as too aggressive

Exercising in water reduces the stress on joints and other body areas due to:

buoyancy

The clavicles, sternocleidomastoid muscles, and the trapezius muscles define the:

Posterior triangle endangerment areas

The severity of a strain injury is based upon:

Different grades