MBLEx Comprehensive Client Assessment Questions With
Expert Solutions 2025/2026
Who is given credit for the invention of Swedish Massage?
a. Galen of Rome
b. Yellow Emperor
c. Per Henrik Ling
d. Buddha - correct answer Per Henrik Ling
Which muscle has its insertion at a groove on the clavicle?
a. pectoralis major
b. pectoralis minor
c. sternocleidomastoid
d. subclavius - correct answer subclavius
What body system is in charge of maintaining homeostasis, reproduction and
metabolism?
a. nervous
b. endocrine
c. circulatory
d. lymphatic - correct answer endocrine
A slighly movable joint is known as:
a. Amphiarthrotic
b. Diarthrotic
c. Synarthrotic
,d. synovial - correct answer Amphiarthrotic
Adhesive capsulitis is another another name for which pathology?
a. Pes Planus
b. TMJD
c. Degenerative Disc Disease
d. Frozen shoulder - correct answer Frozen shoulder
If your client has a moderate anterior pelvic tilt what three muscles would be
shortened?
a. Iliacus, psoas major, and rectus femoris
b. biceps femoris, gluteus maximus and semitendinosus
c. biceps femoris, sartorius and gluteus medius
d. adductor magnus, gluteus maximus and gluteus medius - correct answer
Iliacus, psoas major, and rectus femoris
Which muscle is also commonly called the "boxer's muscle"
a. Serratus anterior
b. trapezius
c. triceps brachii
d. biceps brachii - correct answer Serratus anterior
The cranial sutures are structurally fibrous with defined movement, what is
their functional classification?
a. synarthrotic
b. amphiarthroic
c. Cartilaginous
,d. Diarthrotic - correct answer synarthrotic
Postural dysfunctions have two classifications, what are they?
a. Functional and dysfunctional
b. Dysfunctional and structural
c. Structural and functional
d. Structural and connected - correct answer Structural and functional
Lymphatic drainage technique reduces:
a. lymph flow
b. capillary flow
c. node refill
d. edema and pain - correct answer edema and pain
Situated between the posterior scalenes and the splenius capitus is what
muscle?
a. middle scalenes
b. levator scapula
c. ESGs
d. Trapezius - correct answer levator scapula
When treating clients who are pregnant or have cardiovascular concerns, it is
important to know:
a. if they have had surgery
b. What they do for work
c. The client's blood pressure
d. None of the above - correct answer The client's blood pressure
, Linda is an IT manager who has been noticing that her team complaints about
body pain have been increasing. They have upgraded all the workstations
ergomonically, hoping that would take care of the issues.She wants to know if
there is a type of massage that could help. Linda would also like her team to
be educated on proper posture and alignment in repetitive movements. What
modality can you refer her to?
a. Aston-Patterning
b. Aromatherapy
c. Equine Massage
d. Attunement Therapy - correct answer Aston-Patterning
The resistance of a relaxed muscle to passively stretch or elongate is
described as:
a. Muscle approximation
b. muscle tone
c. muscle strength
d. muscle weakness - correct answer muscle tone
An example of a long bone would be?
a. the sternum
b. the humerus
c. a rib
d. cranium - correct answer the humerus
If you were to start at the anterior flap of the upper trapezius and move
anteriorly, what order would you palpate the following muscles?
a. Trapezius, posterior scalene, levator scapula, middle and anterior scalenes.
Expert Solutions 2025/2026
Who is given credit for the invention of Swedish Massage?
a. Galen of Rome
b. Yellow Emperor
c. Per Henrik Ling
d. Buddha - correct answer Per Henrik Ling
Which muscle has its insertion at a groove on the clavicle?
a. pectoralis major
b. pectoralis minor
c. sternocleidomastoid
d. subclavius - correct answer subclavius
What body system is in charge of maintaining homeostasis, reproduction and
metabolism?
a. nervous
b. endocrine
c. circulatory
d. lymphatic - correct answer endocrine
A slighly movable joint is known as:
a. Amphiarthrotic
b. Diarthrotic
c. Synarthrotic
,d. synovial - correct answer Amphiarthrotic
Adhesive capsulitis is another another name for which pathology?
a. Pes Planus
b. TMJD
c. Degenerative Disc Disease
d. Frozen shoulder - correct answer Frozen shoulder
If your client has a moderate anterior pelvic tilt what three muscles would be
shortened?
a. Iliacus, psoas major, and rectus femoris
b. biceps femoris, gluteus maximus and semitendinosus
c. biceps femoris, sartorius and gluteus medius
d. adductor magnus, gluteus maximus and gluteus medius - correct answer
Iliacus, psoas major, and rectus femoris
Which muscle is also commonly called the "boxer's muscle"
a. Serratus anterior
b. trapezius
c. triceps brachii
d. biceps brachii - correct answer Serratus anterior
The cranial sutures are structurally fibrous with defined movement, what is
their functional classification?
a. synarthrotic
b. amphiarthroic
c. Cartilaginous
,d. Diarthrotic - correct answer synarthrotic
Postural dysfunctions have two classifications, what are they?
a. Functional and dysfunctional
b. Dysfunctional and structural
c. Structural and functional
d. Structural and connected - correct answer Structural and functional
Lymphatic drainage technique reduces:
a. lymph flow
b. capillary flow
c. node refill
d. edema and pain - correct answer edema and pain
Situated between the posterior scalenes and the splenius capitus is what
muscle?
a. middle scalenes
b. levator scapula
c. ESGs
d. Trapezius - correct answer levator scapula
When treating clients who are pregnant or have cardiovascular concerns, it is
important to know:
a. if they have had surgery
b. What they do for work
c. The client's blood pressure
d. None of the above - correct answer The client's blood pressure
, Linda is an IT manager who has been noticing that her team complaints about
body pain have been increasing. They have upgraded all the workstations
ergomonically, hoping that would take care of the issues.She wants to know if
there is a type of massage that could help. Linda would also like her team to
be educated on proper posture and alignment in repetitive movements. What
modality can you refer her to?
a. Aston-Patterning
b. Aromatherapy
c. Equine Massage
d. Attunement Therapy - correct answer Aston-Patterning
The resistance of a relaxed muscle to passively stretch or elongate is
described as:
a. Muscle approximation
b. muscle tone
c. muscle strength
d. muscle weakness - correct answer muscle tone
An example of a long bone would be?
a. the sternum
b. the humerus
c. a rib
d. cranium - correct answer the humerus
If you were to start at the anterior flap of the upper trapezius and move
anteriorly, what order would you palpate the following muscles?
a. Trapezius, posterior scalene, levator scapula, middle and anterior scalenes.
