MBLEx PRACTICE UPDATED ACTUAL
Questions and CORRECT Answers
cell - CORRECT ANSWER- The basic unit of structure and function in living things
patella - CORRECT ANSWER- kneecap
evaluation - CORRECT ANSWER- examines the outcome of the session in regard to the
effectiveness of the selected procedure for the condition
verification - CORRECT ANSWER- the process by which the therapist receives
authorization from the insurance adjuster that the massage services are covered on the client's
policy
sauna heat - CORRECT ANSWER- dry heat source
nervous system - CORRECT ANSWER- Consists of the central nervous system and the
peripheral nervous system
internal respiration - CORRECT ANSWER- Exchange of gases between cells of the body
and the blood
hematoma - CORRECT ANSWER- bleeding under the epidermis and sometimes deep with
the body tissues
progesterone and estrogen - CORRECT ANSWER- female hormones produced in the
ovaries of the female reproductive system
Capsular pattern - CORRECT ANSWER- proportional limitation of any joint that is
controlled by muscular contractions
, Johann Georg Mezger - CORRECT ANSWER- the term massage, as well as the common
names for the strokes (effleurage, petrissage, tapotement) and frictions is attributed to this Dutch
man
autoimmune disease - CORRECT ANSWER- causes the body to make antibodies and T-
cells directed against its own cells
saline bath - CORRECT ANSWER- 3-5 lbs of common salt added to a tub of water
Galen - CORRECT ANSWER- Greek surgeon of the Roman Empire, he described heart
valves and studied arteries and veins.
Celsus - CORRECT ANSWER- wrote an encyclopedia of Arabic, Roman, and Greek
medical practices that esteemed the use of exercise, diet, and massage in the treatment of disease
and the preservation of health.
Muscle Energy Technique - CORRECT ANSWER- Manually applied stretching techniques
that utilize principles of neurophysiology to relax overactive muscles and/or stretch chronically
shortened muscles
postural assessment - CORRECT ANSWER- - can be noted in observation
- check for malalignments and asymmetries
- poor posture -> poor mechanics -> possible injury
Histology - CORRECT ANSWER- study of tissues
The size of a grape. - CORRECT ANSWER- thymus gland
the size of a pea - CORRECT ANSWER- pituitary gland
Questions and CORRECT Answers
cell - CORRECT ANSWER- The basic unit of structure and function in living things
patella - CORRECT ANSWER- kneecap
evaluation - CORRECT ANSWER- examines the outcome of the session in regard to the
effectiveness of the selected procedure for the condition
verification - CORRECT ANSWER- the process by which the therapist receives
authorization from the insurance adjuster that the massage services are covered on the client's
policy
sauna heat - CORRECT ANSWER- dry heat source
nervous system - CORRECT ANSWER- Consists of the central nervous system and the
peripheral nervous system
internal respiration - CORRECT ANSWER- Exchange of gases between cells of the body
and the blood
hematoma - CORRECT ANSWER- bleeding under the epidermis and sometimes deep with
the body tissues
progesterone and estrogen - CORRECT ANSWER- female hormones produced in the
ovaries of the female reproductive system
Capsular pattern - CORRECT ANSWER- proportional limitation of any joint that is
controlled by muscular contractions
, Johann Georg Mezger - CORRECT ANSWER- the term massage, as well as the common
names for the strokes (effleurage, petrissage, tapotement) and frictions is attributed to this Dutch
man
autoimmune disease - CORRECT ANSWER- causes the body to make antibodies and T-
cells directed against its own cells
saline bath - CORRECT ANSWER- 3-5 lbs of common salt added to a tub of water
Galen - CORRECT ANSWER- Greek surgeon of the Roman Empire, he described heart
valves and studied arteries and veins.
Celsus - CORRECT ANSWER- wrote an encyclopedia of Arabic, Roman, and Greek
medical practices that esteemed the use of exercise, diet, and massage in the treatment of disease
and the preservation of health.
Muscle Energy Technique - CORRECT ANSWER- Manually applied stretching techniques
that utilize principles of neurophysiology to relax overactive muscles and/or stretch chronically
shortened muscles
postural assessment - CORRECT ANSWER- - can be noted in observation
- check for malalignments and asymmetries
- poor posture -> poor mechanics -> possible injury
Histology - CORRECT ANSWER- study of tissues
The size of a grape. - CORRECT ANSWER- thymus gland
the size of a pea - CORRECT ANSWER- pituitary gland
