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pg. 1 NYS Massage Boards Review Newest 2025 Actual Exam| Complete Questions and Correct Detailed Answers (Verified Answers) Already Graded A+|| New!!
what muscle does NOT cross 2 joints?gastric brachialis triceps biceps femoris - ANSWER - brachialis (only performs flexion at elbow)
functions of epithelial tissue - ANSWER - 1. secretion
- protect tissues that lie deeper to it from radiation, dissection, toxins,
- regulation and exchange of chemicals between underlying tissues and
physical trauma
a body cavity
where are WBCs formed/ produced and what is the production of WBCs called - ANSWER - red bone marrow; Leukopoiesis (a form of hematopoiesis)
a condition of a muscle shortening during a rested state - ANSWER - contracture (abnormal shortening of muscle tissue; resistant to passive stretching)
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pg. 2 best stroke for massaging intercostal muscles - ANSWER - friction
an increase in the production of insulin, results in.... - ANSWER - hypoglycemia
vitamin K is necessary for the synthesis of.... - ANSWER - Prothrombin (essential for blood clotting)
to whom do you report illegal massage practices to - ANSWER - office of professional discipline
deep stroking is best performed on....
HT Muscle spasm stroke victims flaccid paralysis - ANSWER - muscle spasm
the upper attachment for rectus femoris - ANSWER - AIIS (anterior inferior iliac spine)
what emotion does wood represent - ANSWER - anger (wood is spring= lots of rain and snow melts so ppl are "angry" about muddy unattractive lawns)
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pg. 3 friction is great to use when working on ..... - ANSWER - bony prominence, tendons or ligaments, and muscle attachment sites
with sub-deltoid bursitis which movement of the shoulder would be most painful?aBduction aDDuction flexion extension - ANSWER - aBduction
Venous blood from the digestive organs drains into... - ANSWER - liver (digestive organs--> hepatic portal vein--> liver for detoxification)
the name given to the muscle contraction that maintains the body's upright posture - ANSWER - tone/ tonus
triple warmer controls: - ANSWER - 1. skin temp
- elimination
- digestion
the main flexors of the hand for flexing the phalanges - ANSWER - flexor digitorum superficialis and flexor digitorum profundus
the main hand flexor for the distal phalanges (DIPs) - ANSWER - flexor digitorum profundus
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