MBLEx Massage & Bodywork Licensing Examination — Practice
Kinesiology: practice questions
Our MBLEx bank has 48 questions on this topic. Here are 5 of them with answers; the full mock exam draws from every topic, like the real one.
Question 1
Where do the hamstrings originate?
- Greater trochanter
- Anterior superior iliac spine
- Ischial tuberosity
- Pubic tubercle
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C. Ischial tuberosity — Biceps femoris (long head), semitendinosus and semimembranosus arise from the ischial tuberosity.
Question 2
Which muscle fibers are built for endurance and resist fatigue?
- Cardiac muscle fibers
- Smooth muscle fibers
- Fast-twitch (type IIx) fibers
- Slow-twitch (type I) fibers
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D. Slow-twitch (type I) fibers — Slow oxidative fibers have many mitochondria and myoglobin and resist fatigue.
Question 3
Which muscle elevates the scapula and attaches to its superior angle?
- Serratus anterior
- Lower trapezius
- Teres major
- Levator scapulae
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D. Levator scapulae — Levator scapulae runs from the upper cervical transverse processes to the superior angle.
Question 4
Gastrocnemius and soleus insert on the calcaneus by way of the
- Calcaneal (Achilles) tendon
- Patellar ligament
- Plantar fascia and aponeurosis
- Iliotibial band
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A. Calcaneal (Achilles) tendon — Both plantarflex the ankle through the calcaneal tendon.
Question 5
What is the purpose of passive range of motion during a session?
- Measure the client's heart rate
- Test reflexes
- Strengthen the client's muscles
- Assess joint motion without the client's muscles working
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D. Assess joint motion without the client's muscles working — With muscles relaxed, passive ROM shows end-feel and joint restrictions.