ARCB CERTIFICATION FINAL EXAM
COMPREHENSIVE STUDY GUIDE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
LATEST UPDATE
1. Who is recognized as the ‘Mother of Modern Reflexology’ for mapping the reflexes on the
feet as they relate to the entire body?
A. Dr. William Fitzgerald
B. Eunice Ingham
C. Dr. Joe Shelby Riley
D. Doreen Bayly
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: Eunice Ingham was a physiotherapist who developed the
Ingham Method and separated reflexology from zone therapy by mapping the specific
reflex points.
2. How many longitudinal zones are identified in the original theory of Zone Therapy?
A. 5
B. 10
C. 12
,D. 7
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: Zone Therapy divides the body into 10 longitudinal zones, five
on each side of the body, ending in the fingers and toes.
3. Which bone is the largest in the human foot and forms the heel?
A. Calcaneus
B. Navicular
C. Cuboid
D. Talus
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: The calcaneus is the largest tarsal bone and serves as the
attachment point for the Achilles tendon.
4. The ‘Diaphragm Line’ on the foot is anatomically located at which point?
A. At the base of the metatarsals
B. Immediately distal to the metatarsal heads
C. Along the calcaneal border
D. Just below the proximal phalanges
Answer: B
, Conceptual Explanation: The diaphragm line is a horizontal landmark located just below
the balls of the feet (metatarsal heads).
5. In reflexology theory, which gland is considered the ‘Master Gland’ and where is its reflex
located?
A. Thyroid; located at the base of the first metatarsal
B. Pituitary; located in the center of the distal phalanx of the hallux
C. Adrenal; located medially on the plantar surface
D. Pineal; located on the lateral side of the fifth digit
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: The pituitary gland reflex is found in the center of the big toe
(hallux) print.
6. Which of the following conditions is considered a total contraindication for a reflexology
session?
A. Controlled Hypertension
B. Osteoarthritis
C. Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
D. Type 2 Diabetes
Answer: C
COMPREHENSIVE STUDY GUIDE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
LATEST UPDATE
1. Who is recognized as the ‘Mother of Modern Reflexology’ for mapping the reflexes on the
feet as they relate to the entire body?
A. Dr. William Fitzgerald
B. Eunice Ingham
C. Dr. Joe Shelby Riley
D. Doreen Bayly
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: Eunice Ingham was a physiotherapist who developed the
Ingham Method and separated reflexology from zone therapy by mapping the specific
reflex points.
2. How many longitudinal zones are identified in the original theory of Zone Therapy?
A. 5
B. 10
C. 12
,D. 7
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: Zone Therapy divides the body into 10 longitudinal zones, five
on each side of the body, ending in the fingers and toes.
3. Which bone is the largest in the human foot and forms the heel?
A. Calcaneus
B. Navicular
C. Cuboid
D. Talus
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: The calcaneus is the largest tarsal bone and serves as the
attachment point for the Achilles tendon.
4. The ‘Diaphragm Line’ on the foot is anatomically located at which point?
A. At the base of the metatarsals
B. Immediately distal to the metatarsal heads
C. Along the calcaneal border
D. Just below the proximal phalanges
Answer: B
, Conceptual Explanation: The diaphragm line is a horizontal landmark located just below
the balls of the feet (metatarsal heads).
5. In reflexology theory, which gland is considered the ‘Master Gland’ and where is its reflex
located?
A. Thyroid; located at the base of the first metatarsal
B. Pituitary; located in the center of the distal phalanx of the hallux
C. Adrenal; located medially on the plantar surface
D. Pineal; located on the lateral side of the fifth digit
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: The pituitary gland reflex is found in the center of the big toe
(hallux) print.
6. Which of the following conditions is considered a total contraindication for a reflexology
session?
A. Controlled Hypertension
B. Osteoarthritis
C. Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
D. Type 2 Diabetes
Answer: C
