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Texas Massage Therapy Licensing ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT VERIFIED SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE THIS
YEAR – JUST RELEASED
Brief Exam Coverage – Texas Massage Therapy Licensing Exam
This exam covers:
• Anatomy & Physiology (muscles, bones, nerves, circulation, special senses)
• Kinesiology (joint movements, planes, muscle actions)
• Pathology (contraindications, infectious diseases, skin conditions)
• Massage Techniques & Modalities (Swedish, deep tissue, trigger point, myofascial,
hydrotherapy)
• Client Assessment & Treatment Planning (SOAP notes, ROM, posture)
• Ethics, Boundaries, & Professional Standards (informed consent, draping, dual
relationships)
• Texas Massage Therapy Law (TDLR rules, scope of practice, reporting, CE requirements,
license renewal, sexual misconduct)
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Texas Massage Therapy Licensing Exam – 200 Questions
Section A – Anatomy & Physiology (35 questions)
1. Which muscle is primarily responsible for shoulder abduction from 0 to 15 degrees?
• A) Pectoralis major
• B) Deltoid (middle fibers)
• C) Supraspinatus
• D) Trapezius (upper)
Answer: C
*Rationale: The supraspinatus initiates abduction (0-15°); the deltoid continues
beyond.*
2. The largest bone in the human body is the:
• A) Tibia
• B) Femur
• C) Humerus
• D) Pelvis
Answer: B
Rationale: The femur is the longest and strongest bone.
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3. Which nerve is most commonly associated with carpal tunnel syndrome?
• A) Ulnar nerve
• B) Radial nerve
• C) Median nerve
• D) Musculocutaneous nerve
Answer: C
Rationale: The median nerve passes through the carpal tunnel; compression causes
symptoms.
4. The primary action of the gastrocnemius is:
• A) Knee flexion and ankle plantarflexion
• B) Ankle dorsiflexion
• C) Hip extension
• D) Toe flexion
Answer: A
Rationale: Gastrocnemius crosses both knee and ankle; plantarflexes ankle and flexes
knee.
5. Which plane divides the body into left and right halves?
• A) Frontal (coronal)
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• B) Transverse
• C) Sagittal
• D) Oblique
Answer: C
Rationale: Sagittal plane divides into left and right; midsagittal goes through midline.
6. The heart chamber that pumps oxygenated blood to the body is the:
• A) Right atrium
• B) Right ventricle
• C) Left atrium
• D) Left ventricle
Answer: D
Rationale: Left ventricle pumps into the aorta for systemic circulation.
7. Which of the following is a function of the lymphatic system?
• A) Transport oxygen
• B) Remove interstitial fluid and fight infection
• C) Produce red blood cells
Texas Massage Therapy Licensing ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT VERIFIED SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE THIS
YEAR – JUST RELEASED
Brief Exam Coverage – Texas Massage Therapy Licensing Exam
This exam covers:
• Anatomy & Physiology (muscles, bones, nerves, circulation, special senses)
• Kinesiology (joint movements, planes, muscle actions)
• Pathology (contraindications, infectious diseases, skin conditions)
• Massage Techniques & Modalities (Swedish, deep tissue, trigger point, myofascial,
hydrotherapy)
• Client Assessment & Treatment Planning (SOAP notes, ROM, posture)
• Ethics, Boundaries, & Professional Standards (informed consent, draping, dual
relationships)
• Texas Massage Therapy Law (TDLR rules, scope of practice, reporting, CE requirements,
license renewal, sexual misconduct)
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Texas Massage Therapy Licensing Exam – 200 Questions
Section A – Anatomy & Physiology (35 questions)
1. Which muscle is primarily responsible for shoulder abduction from 0 to 15 degrees?
• A) Pectoralis major
• B) Deltoid (middle fibers)
• C) Supraspinatus
• D) Trapezius (upper)
Answer: C
*Rationale: The supraspinatus initiates abduction (0-15°); the deltoid continues
beyond.*
2. The largest bone in the human body is the:
• A) Tibia
• B) Femur
• C) Humerus
• D) Pelvis
Answer: B
Rationale: The femur is the longest and strongest bone.
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3. Which nerve is most commonly associated with carpal tunnel syndrome?
• A) Ulnar nerve
• B) Radial nerve
• C) Median nerve
• D) Musculocutaneous nerve
Answer: C
Rationale: The median nerve passes through the carpal tunnel; compression causes
symptoms.
4. The primary action of the gastrocnemius is:
• A) Knee flexion and ankle plantarflexion
• B) Ankle dorsiflexion
• C) Hip extension
• D) Toe flexion
Answer: A
Rationale: Gastrocnemius crosses both knee and ankle; plantarflexes ankle and flexes
knee.
5. Which plane divides the body into left and right halves?
• A) Frontal (coronal)
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• B) Transverse
• C) Sagittal
• D) Oblique
Answer: C
Rationale: Sagittal plane divides into left and right; midsagittal goes through midline.
6. The heart chamber that pumps oxygenated blood to the body is the:
• A) Right atrium
• B) Right ventricle
• C) Left atrium
• D) Left ventricle
Answer: D
Rationale: Left ventricle pumps into the aorta for systemic circulation.
7. Which of the following is a function of the lymphatic system?
• A) Transport oxygen
• B) Remove interstitial fluid and fight infection
• C) Produce red blood cells
