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1
What amount of time should be spent applying massage techniques to the abdominals?
A)10 minutes
B)1-2 minutes
C)3-4 minutes
D)5 minutes
2
In what direction should the abdominals be massaged?
A)From superior to inferior
B)From inferior to superior
C)Clockwise
D)Counterclockwise
3
Which modality generally finds a practitioner working on the floor on a dense mat?
A)Shiatsu
B)Swedish
C)Trigger Point Therapy
D)Reflexology
4
What is a thrombus?
A)Varicose vein
B)Blood clot
C)Swelling
D)Floating blood clot
5
What is an example of an anti-inflammatory medication?
A)Aspirin
B)Acetemetophin
C)Ibuprofen
D)Coumadin
6
What is the general term used to describe areas of the body where no pressure or no deep application of pressure is recommended because of underlying structures?
A)Popliteal Fossa
B)Femoral Triangle
C)Axilla
D)Areas of Endangerment
7
What is the term for the upper inner arm between the biceps and triceps?
A)Axilla
B)Medial Brachium
C)Cubital area of the elbow
D)Femoral Triangle
8
What is the art of observing with our eyes, touching with our hands and identifying with our eyes and hands called?
A)Contraindication
B)Indication
C)Thumb presses
D)Palpation
9
What is a contraindication called that involves only a certain area of the body?
A)Condition
B)Disease
C)Local contraindication
D)General contraindication
10
Which term refers to the midline of the body?
A)Medial
B)Lateral
C)Extremities
D)Anatomical position
11
What is the term used to describe a muscle bruise?
A)Strain
B)Spasm
C)Cramp
D)Contusion
12
What is the wasting away of muscle tissue called?
A)Hypertrophy
B)Muscle Atrophy
C)Strain
D)Contusion
13
What massage term is used to describe a technique consisting of light blows to the body?
A)Effleurage
B)Petrissage
C)Friction
D)Tapotement
14
What form of tapotement is performed with the ulnar side of the hand and loose fists?
A)Beating
B)Cupping
C)Slapping
D)Tapping
15
What massage technique is performed by picking up the skin and connective tissue between the fingers and thumbs and rolling the tissue over the thumbs?
A)Compression
B)Skin rolling
C)Rocking
D)Shaking





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