Question 1
A client presents with anterior pelvic tilt. Which pair of muscles would a massage therapist most likely find to be tight and shortened?
Correct Answer:
Iliopsoas and rectus femoris
Question 2
Which of the following is the primary muscle responsible for the first 15-30 degrees of shoulder abduction?
Correct Answer:
Supraspinatus
Question 3
A client complains of pain and weakness when trying to turn a doorknob or use a screwdriver (supination of the forearm). Which muscle is most likely affected?
Correct Answer:
Biceps brachii
Question 4
During a postural assessment, you observe that a client's head is in a protracted, or 'forward head,' position. Which of the following muscles are likely to be elongated and weak?
Correct Answer:
Deep cervical flexors and rhomboids
Question 5
The movement of shaking your head 'no' primarily occurs in which plane of motion?
Correct Answer:
Transverse (Horizontal)
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Prepare with the NCBTMB (National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage) Exam practice quiz. This question bank includes 100 questions covering client, massage, therapist, muscle, and pain. Use it to review important concepts, identify knowledge gaps, and build confidence for the related exam, course, or assessment.

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NCBTMB (National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage) Exam

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