Massage Envy MBLEX Practice Test 1
And Answers.
Which of the following terms is heat transferred from a higher temperature source to a
lower temperature source through direct contact? -
\conduction
A client's lower back pain returns within three hours of receiving a massage. What
organ may be the cause for the referred back pain? -
\Kidney
Regulating metabolism is the primary function of which of the following glands? -
\Thyroid
Inflammation of the small sack-like outpouchings in the sigmoid colon describes? -
\diverticulitis
What is the basic filtering unit of a kidney? -
\nephron
Which of the following is a function of the urinary system? -
\regulates blood Ph
What nerve is commonly compressed in carpal tunnel syndrome? -
\median
Which muscle assists in pumping blood to the heart? -
\soleus
Which condition is defined as an attack by the immune system on the synovial
membranes of various joints? -
\rheumatoid arthritis
What type of cyst is only located behind the knee? -
\Baker
The common cold is caused by what type of infection? -
\viral
Which receptor is most numerous in the fingertips and lips? -
\Meissner Corpuscle
Which type of synovial joint is the glenohumeral? -
, \ball and socket
Which of the following is an example of a synovial joint? -
\humeroulnar
Which muscle attaches to the posterior tibia and distal phalanges of toes 2 through 5? -
\flexor digitorum longus
An involuntary muscle contraction from excess sensory input is known as a -
\muscle spasm
A client has been diagnosed with bruxism. Which muscle should the practitioner
primarily treat? -
\masseter
What type of muscle is the rectus femoris? -
\bipennate
Which proprioceptors reflexively respond to slow tension by inhibiting muscle
contractions? -
\Golgi tendon organs
What role does the right quadriceps play during right knee flexion? -
\antagonist
Which of the following muscles has the longest tendon in the body? -
\plantaris
A client complains of weak ankles and pain on the lateral malleolus. She states she
turns her ankle inwards and sprains it often. Which muscles should the practitioner
primarily treat? -
\peroneus longus and brevis
What is the common attachment of the quadriceps muscle group? -
\tibial tuberosity
Which of the following symptoms is the primary concern when treating a client with
Lyme Disease? -
\joint inflammation
Which of the following is the most contagious condition? -
\ringworm
A client states she was diagnosed with Cushing Syndrome last week. What is the best
course of action for the practitioner to take? -
\Rhythmic effleurage entire body to decrease cortisol levels.
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