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Massage & Bodywork Licensing Examination Questions 81–85 (page: 18)

Updated On: 9-Feb-2026

Which of the following muscles would contribute to wrist adduction?

  1. Extensor carpi radialis
  2. Extensor carpi ulnaris
  3. Flexor diqitorum profundus
  4. Extensor pollcis brevis

Answer(s): B

Explanation:

The extensor carpi ulnaris acts to both extend and adduct the wrist.



A client walks into your office with a slight limp. He states he is experiencing pain in his right hip. He also claims to not know the origin of his discomfort.
What is the best option to assess the relative discomfort that a client is experiencing?

  1. subjective pain scale
  2. objective pain scale
  3. passive range of motion testing
  4. active range of motion testing

Answer(s): A

Explanation:

A subjective pain scale is a useful assessment protocol to determine the relative discomfort that a client is currently experiencing. Often a scale between 1-5 or 1-10 is used with 1 being the lowest amount of discomfort and either 5 or 10 being an unbearable and extreme pain. Most often, a therapist wants to remain under 4 or 8 respectively for an effective yet comfortable treatment.



Boundaries are an integral aspect of the massage profession.
Which of the following is a core value of boundaries?

  1. Establishing integrity
  2. Demanding respect
  3. Gaining acknowledgment from our peers
  4. Expecting loyalty from clients

Answer(s): A

Explanation:

Having concise and clear boundaries is the best way to eliminate confusion and gain trust from a client, and in doing so the massage therapist establishes integrity.



What is another name for the alimentary canal?

  1. Ear canal
  2. Digestive tract
  3. Hepatic portal vein
  4. Nasal cavity

Answer(s): B

Explanation:

The alimentary canal is the passageway from the mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine and ends at the anus. This canal is also the digestive tract.



Which of the four quad muscles is the largest in size?

  1. Rectus femoris
  2. Vastus lateralis
  3. Vastus intermedius
  4. Vast medialis

Answer(s): B

Explanation:

The vastus lateralis is the largest quadriceps muscle with its origin starting superiorly to the intertrochanteric line and inserting into the lateral border of the patella.



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