MASSAGE & BODYWORK LICENSING EXAMINATION (MBLEx)
EXAM WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
COMPILATION, VERIFIED SOLUTIONS WITH DETAILED
EXPLANATIONS | 2026/2027 UPDATE |GRADED A+
Define the term: Extensibility -
CORRECT|ANSWER
A characteristic of muscle tissue where the muscle is able to be stretched or extended.
With diabetic clients, massage therapists should be aware that: -
CORRECT|ANSWER
Massage increases the use of glucose and insulin.
A straight line that passes vertically from the top of the body to the bottom of the body is a: -
CORRECT|ANSWER
Superior-inferior axis.
Define the term: Endocardium -
CORRECT|ANSWER
The inner lining of the heart.
Gastritis -
CORRECT|ANSWER
Inflammation of the lining of the stomach, caused by a variety of issues and often related to
infection from the bacteria Helicobacter pylori. The term is often used generally to describe
symptoms of burning and discomfort in the stomach.
Elastin -
CORRECT|ANSWER
A fibrous protein that coils and recoils like a spring and accounts for the elasticity of structures such
as the skin, blood vessels, heart, lungs, intestines, tendons, and ligaments is:
Inflammation of the gallbladder is called: -
,CORRECT|ANSWER
Cholecystitis
Define the term: Kidneys -
CORRECT|ANSWER
Two bean-shaped organs in the posterior abdominal cavity that produce urine and also have
endocrine functions.
Define the term: Coronoid process (mandible) -
CORRECT|ANSWER
A flattened triangular projection located anterior to the condyle of the mandible that serves as an
attachment site for the temporalis muscle.
What is the anatomical name for the knee joint? -
CORRECT|ANSWER
Tibiofemoral joint
Define the term: Right lateral deviation -
CORRECT|ANSWER
A movement at a joint in the frontal or transverse plane that brings a body part to the right.
Define the term: Norepinephrine -
CORRECT|ANSWER
The hormone and neurotransmitter secreted by the adrenal medulla that increases heart rate.
Who was Wilhelm Reich (1897-1957)? -
CORRECT|ANSWER
An Austrian psychoanalyst who studied with Sigmund Freud and is considered the founder of
psychotherapeutic body therapies, sometimes called body-mind therapy or somatic therapy. Reich
introduced the idea of "body armor" to explain what he called unreleased psychosexual energy that
produced physical blocks in muscles and organs. He is the author of a number of books, most notably
"Character Analysis" (1933).
,When addressing business accessibility make sure: -
CORRECT|ANSWER
Doorways, hallways, and room spaces should be wide enough to accommodate a wheelchair.
Question What term refers to concave, semicircular fibrocartilaginous discs on the tibial condyles? -
CORRECT|ANSWER
Menisci
A life-threatening condition in which the core temperature of the body falls below 96 degrees F, and
is characterized by pronounced shivering, numbness, and a feeling of cold throughout the body is: -
CORRECT|ANSWER
Hypothermia
Define the term: Interphalangeal joint (hand) -
CORRECT|ANSWER
A synovial hinge joint formed between the phalanges. Each finger has a proximal and distal
interphalangeal joint that allows flexion and extension. The thumb has only one interphalangeal
joint.
An isotope of the chemical element iodine that is radioactive and used in some treatments for
hyperthyroid conditions. A physician's release is required for anyone using radioactive iodine within
the last 12 weeks. -
CORRECT|ANSWER
Radioactive iodine
Define the term: Axon termi -
CORRECT|ANSWER
The distal termination of the branches of an axon.
When Sarah takes part in group discussions at clinic team meetings, she dominates the conversation
and has difficulty hearing the views of others. She exhibits an: -
CORRECT|ANSWER
Aggressive relating style
, A massage practitioner working with a chiropractor would want to master: -
CORRECT|ANSWER
Joint structure, function, and the muscles of the body.
Define the term: Osteoclasts -
CORRECT|ANSWER
A type of cell found in bone tissue that breaks down bone as part of bone matrix resorption.
An involuntary, low-grade, long-lasting contraction of skeletal muscle is best defined as a: -
CORRECT|ANSWER
Spasm
Because peripheral neuropathy can be a side effect of antiarrhythmic medications, this should be
avoided on the extremities without a physician's release: -
CORRECT|ANSWER
The use of hot hydrotherapy
Define the term: Agonist -
CORRECT|ANSWER
The muscle mainly responsible for creating a given movement through contraction; the prime
mover.
Define the term: Conflict resolution process -
CORRECT|ANSWER
The methods or processes involved in facilitating an equitable solution to disagreements, disputes,
or struggles between people.
The muscle that flexes the first digit of the foot is the: -
CORRECT|ANSWER
Flexor hallucis longus
EXAM WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
COMPILATION, VERIFIED SOLUTIONS WITH DETAILED
EXPLANATIONS | 2026/2027 UPDATE |GRADED A+
Define the term: Extensibility -
CORRECT|ANSWER
A characteristic of muscle tissue where the muscle is able to be stretched or extended.
With diabetic clients, massage therapists should be aware that: -
CORRECT|ANSWER
Massage increases the use of glucose and insulin.
A straight line that passes vertically from the top of the body to the bottom of the body is a: -
CORRECT|ANSWER
Superior-inferior axis.
Define the term: Endocardium -
CORRECT|ANSWER
The inner lining of the heart.
Gastritis -
CORRECT|ANSWER
Inflammation of the lining of the stomach, caused by a variety of issues and often related to
infection from the bacteria Helicobacter pylori. The term is often used generally to describe
symptoms of burning and discomfort in the stomach.
Elastin -
CORRECT|ANSWER
A fibrous protein that coils and recoils like a spring and accounts for the elasticity of structures such
as the skin, blood vessels, heart, lungs, intestines, tendons, and ligaments is:
Inflammation of the gallbladder is called: -
,CORRECT|ANSWER
Cholecystitis
Define the term: Kidneys -
CORRECT|ANSWER
Two bean-shaped organs in the posterior abdominal cavity that produce urine and also have
endocrine functions.
Define the term: Coronoid process (mandible) -
CORRECT|ANSWER
A flattened triangular projection located anterior to the condyle of the mandible that serves as an
attachment site for the temporalis muscle.
What is the anatomical name for the knee joint? -
CORRECT|ANSWER
Tibiofemoral joint
Define the term: Right lateral deviation -
CORRECT|ANSWER
A movement at a joint in the frontal or transverse plane that brings a body part to the right.
Define the term: Norepinephrine -
CORRECT|ANSWER
The hormone and neurotransmitter secreted by the adrenal medulla that increases heart rate.
Who was Wilhelm Reich (1897-1957)? -
CORRECT|ANSWER
An Austrian psychoanalyst who studied with Sigmund Freud and is considered the founder of
psychotherapeutic body therapies, sometimes called body-mind therapy or somatic therapy. Reich
introduced the idea of "body armor" to explain what he called unreleased psychosexual energy that
produced physical blocks in muscles and organs. He is the author of a number of books, most notably
"Character Analysis" (1933).
,When addressing business accessibility make sure: -
CORRECT|ANSWER
Doorways, hallways, and room spaces should be wide enough to accommodate a wheelchair.
Question What term refers to concave, semicircular fibrocartilaginous discs on the tibial condyles? -
CORRECT|ANSWER
Menisci
A life-threatening condition in which the core temperature of the body falls below 96 degrees F, and
is characterized by pronounced shivering, numbness, and a feeling of cold throughout the body is: -
CORRECT|ANSWER
Hypothermia
Define the term: Interphalangeal joint (hand) -
CORRECT|ANSWER
A synovial hinge joint formed between the phalanges. Each finger has a proximal and distal
interphalangeal joint that allows flexion and extension. The thumb has only one interphalangeal
joint.
An isotope of the chemical element iodine that is radioactive and used in some treatments for
hyperthyroid conditions. A physician's release is required for anyone using radioactive iodine within
the last 12 weeks. -
CORRECT|ANSWER
Radioactive iodine
Define the term: Axon termi -
CORRECT|ANSWER
The distal termination of the branches of an axon.
When Sarah takes part in group discussions at clinic team meetings, she dominates the conversation
and has difficulty hearing the views of others. She exhibits an: -
CORRECT|ANSWER
Aggressive relating style
, A massage practitioner working with a chiropractor would want to master: -
CORRECT|ANSWER
Joint structure, function, and the muscles of the body.
Define the term: Osteoclasts -
CORRECT|ANSWER
A type of cell found in bone tissue that breaks down bone as part of bone matrix resorption.
An involuntary, low-grade, long-lasting contraction of skeletal muscle is best defined as a: -
CORRECT|ANSWER
Spasm
Because peripheral neuropathy can be a side effect of antiarrhythmic medications, this should be
avoided on the extremities without a physician's release: -
CORRECT|ANSWER
The use of hot hydrotherapy
Define the term: Agonist -
CORRECT|ANSWER
The muscle mainly responsible for creating a given movement through contraction; the prime
mover.
Define the term: Conflict resolution process -
CORRECT|ANSWER
The methods or processes involved in facilitating an equitable solution to disagreements, disputes,
or struggles between people.
The muscle that flexes the first digit of the foot is the: -
CORRECT|ANSWER
Flexor hallucis longus
