Hawaii Board State Exam- Massage Questions & Answers

What is the basic unit of structure? - ANSWERScell what supervises cell activity? - ANSWERSnucleus what is the chemical action that converts food to energy? - ANSWERSmetabolism what membrane encases the lungs? - ANSWERSpleura cavity the common iliac artery supplies blood to where? - ANSWERSAbdominal walls adipose tissue is also called? - ANSWERSsaid areola tissue but this is WRONG. adipose tissue is fat cells in a mesh work of areolar tissues. Areola is a connective tissue made up largely of interlacing fibers. So, answer: Fat cells what artery supplies blood to the forearm, wrist and thumb? - ANSWERSradial what is the common physiological effect of massage? - ANSWERSincreased blood flow what is the term for "body in balance"? - ANSWERShomeostasis name the condition of tight muscles constricting blood. - ANSWERSischemic which artery terminates by forming the radial and ulna arteries? - ANSWERSbrachial where are the kidneys located? - ANSWERSabove the waistline what is the procedure to cleanse regenerated tissue - ANSWERSlymph drainage name the fluid that surrounds the brain? - ANSWERScerebrospinal fluid what is a motor unit? - ANSWERSneuron & all the muscle fibers it controls main action of the gluteus medius - ANSWERSabduct thigh name the movement of the jaw parallel to the ground - ANSWERSprotraction what is the MAIN artery - ANSWERSaorta name the bone that supports the tounge - ANSWERShyoid name the agonist/antagonist for flexion and extension in the elbox - ANSWERSbicep. tricep. what is the junction between nerves called - ANSWERSsynapse what is a small elevated pimple above the skin called - ANSWERSpustule the muscle that is involved in the bi-lateral flexion of the trunk - ANSWERSexternal obliques muscle has tone if it does what - ANSWERSfirm and responds to stimuli the simplest form of nerve activity - ANSWERSreflex connects bone to bone - ANSWERSligament connects bone to muscle - ANSWERStendon inactivity - ANSWERSatrophy the skull is an example of what type of joint - ANSWERSsynarthrotic joint deepest layer of true skin - ANSWERSdermis what does the flexor digiti minimi do what does the flexor digiti minimi do - ANSWERSbends pinky which muscle assists in rotating the head and neck - ANSWERSsplenius capitis what is the location of the peronius longus and brevis - ANSWERSdistal leg muscle found in the outter ear - ANSWERSelastic cartilage what bone serves as an attachment to the ribs - ANSWERSsternum function of the skeletal system - ANSWERSprotect, support, and serve as attachment sites which nerve controls the heart,lungs, and digestion - ANSWERSpheumogastric origin of hamstrings - ANSWERSischial tuberosity small discolored spot on skin - ANSWERSmacule the bones of the skull, thorax, and vertebrae make up the skeleton. - ANSWERSaxial What is the movement of dorsiflexion of the foot - ANSWERSup and back example of pivot joint - ANSWERSneck approx space for massage - ANSWERS10x12 massage license expires - ANSWERSjune 30 of every uneven year disciplinary actions - ANSWERSfined no less than 100-1000$$ sponsoring therapist - ANSWERStherapist is licensed for at least 3 years direct supervision - ANSWERStherapist must be present during training. maximum ratio of apprentices to therapists - ANSWERS10 to 1 massage therapist must notify board of changes - ANSWERSwithin 48 hours apprentices must complete how many hours of hands on - ANSWERSno less than 420 hours board of massage has memebers - ANSWERS5 members of the board are approved by the - ANSWERSgovernor toilet facilities must be established - ANSWERS200ft away BOARD - ANSWERSholds the power to revoke or suspend a license petrissage - ANSWERSconsists of manipulations that press and roll the muscle under the hand. most movement - ANSWERSprime mover skeletal muscles normally work in - ANSWERSgroups thyroid gland produces the hormone - ANSWERSthyroxin deltoid - ANSWERSin the shoulder the cervical vertebrae supports the - ANSWERShead and neck basic unit structures of bones - ANSWERSosteons the line that divides the body into left and right halves - ANSWERSmid-sagital the line that divides the body into front and back - ANSWERSfrontal or coronal the line that divides the body into upper and lower halves - ANSWERStransverse palms facing forward, feet pointing forward, standing up straight, shoulder-width apart, hand by side - ANSWERSanatomical position tissue that acts as protection against heat loss and stores energy in the form of fat molecules is - ANSWERSadipose tissue the tibia, fibula, calcaneus and navicular all connect with the.. - ANSWERStalus the appendicular skeleton consists of - ANSWERSshoulders, upper and lower extremities the primary goal in post event sports massage is - ANSWERSto remove toxins from tissue client trips and falls at your front door and breaks a leg - ANSWERSliability insurance covers it myocardium - ANSWERSheart muscle SCM - ANSWERScontracts on the side of the neck that is opposite to the direction of its contra lateral bladder - ANSWERSpelvic cavity master gland - ANSWERSpituitary muscle loses bulk and withers - ANSWERSatrophy the muscle that flexes your little finger - ANSWERSflexor digiti minimi adrenal glands are located - ANSWERSabove kidneys stroke used to soften adhesions or knots - ANSWERSfriction nerve impingement syndromes occur primarily in - ANSWERSplexus areas impingement in cervical area symptoms - ANSWERSheadaches, neck pain, breathing difficulties inhibition of homeostasis is not - ANSWERSa general benefit of massage methods to work on impingement syndromes are - ANSWERSrapid deep compressions