Kinesiology & Muscles – MBLEx Exam Prep
Master kinesiology and muscle anatomy for the MBLEx Massage Therapy Exam with these 30 targeted flashcards. Covers muscle actions, joint movements, origins and insertions, and functional anatomy essential for passing the MBLEx. Ideal for massage therapy students who need to confidently identify muscles and their roles in the body.
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Question 1
What term describes the muscle that is primarily responsible for producing a specific movement?
Answer
The agonist (also called the prime mover) is the muscle primarily responsible for producing a specific movement.
Question 2
What is the role of an antagonist muscle during a movement?
Answer
The antagonist opposes or resists the action of the agonist, helping to control the speed and range of movement.
Question 3
What joint movement occurs when the angle between two bones decreases?
Answer
Flexion decreases the angle between two bones at a joint.
Question 4
What is the difference between supination and pronation of the forearm?
Answer
Supination rotates the forearm so the palm faces anteriorly (upward); pronation rotates the forearm so the palm faces posteriorly (downward).
Question 5
Which movement at the ankle brings the dorsum of the foot toward the shin?
Answer
Dorsiflexion brings the dorsum (top) of the foot toward the shin, decreasing the angle at the anterior ankle.
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