ARCB REFLEXOLOGIST
CERTIFICATION EXAM STUDY GUIDE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
LATEST UPDATE
1. Who is recognized as the ‘Mother of Reflexology’ for mapping the feet and developing the
Ingham Method?
A. Dr. William Fitzgerald
B. Eunice Ingham
C. Doreen Bayly
D. Dr. Joe Shelby Riley
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: Eunice Ingham separated reflexology from zone therapy and
mapped the feet to specific organs and systems in the 1930s.
2. Which anatomical structure represents the primary weight-bearing bone of the heel?
A. Talus
B. Cuboid
C. Navicular
D. Calcaneus
,Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: The calcaneus is the largest bone in the foot and forms the
foundation of the heel.
3. According to Zone Therapy, how many longitudinal zones are found in the human body?
A. 5
B. 8
C. 12
D. 10
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: Zone therapy, developed by Dr. William Fitzgerald, divides the
body into 10 longitudinal zones, five on each side.
4. Which of the following is considered an absolute contraindication for reflexology?
A. Pregnancy
B. Controlled Hypertension
C. Diabetes Mellitus
D. Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Answer: D
, Conceptual Explanation: DVT is a contraindication because pressure on the feet could
potentially dislodge a blood clot, leading to an embolism.
5. The reflex for the Pituitary Gland is located where on the foot?
A. The lateral side of the heel
B. The center of the large toe pad
C. Between the 2nd and 3rd metatarsal heads
D. Along the medial longitudinal arch
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: The pituitary gland reflex is located in the center of the
fingerprint area of the distal phalanx of the hallux (big toe).
6. Which horizontal landmark on the foot corresponds to the waistline or the lower border of
the ribs?
A. Waistline line
B. Pelvic line
C. Diaphragm line
D. Shoulder line
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: The waistline landmark is found at the base of the 5th
metatarsal and follows across the tarsal-metatarsal joints.
CERTIFICATION EXAM STUDY GUIDE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
LATEST UPDATE
1. Who is recognized as the ‘Mother of Reflexology’ for mapping the feet and developing the
Ingham Method?
A. Dr. William Fitzgerald
B. Eunice Ingham
C. Doreen Bayly
D. Dr. Joe Shelby Riley
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: Eunice Ingham separated reflexology from zone therapy and
mapped the feet to specific organs and systems in the 1930s.
2. Which anatomical structure represents the primary weight-bearing bone of the heel?
A. Talus
B. Cuboid
C. Navicular
D. Calcaneus
,Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: The calcaneus is the largest bone in the foot and forms the
foundation of the heel.
3. According to Zone Therapy, how many longitudinal zones are found in the human body?
A. 5
B. 8
C. 12
D. 10
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: Zone therapy, developed by Dr. William Fitzgerald, divides the
body into 10 longitudinal zones, five on each side.
4. Which of the following is considered an absolute contraindication for reflexology?
A. Pregnancy
B. Controlled Hypertension
C. Diabetes Mellitus
D. Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Answer: D
, Conceptual Explanation: DVT is a contraindication because pressure on the feet could
potentially dislodge a blood clot, leading to an embolism.
5. The reflex for the Pituitary Gland is located where on the foot?
A. The lateral side of the heel
B. The center of the large toe pad
C. Between the 2nd and 3rd metatarsal heads
D. Along the medial longitudinal arch
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: The pituitary gland reflex is located in the center of the
fingerprint area of the distal phalanx of the hallux (big toe).
6. Which horizontal landmark on the foot corresponds to the waistline or the lower border of
the ribs?
A. Waistline line
B. Pelvic line
C. Diaphragm line
D. Shoulder line
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: The waistline landmark is found at the base of the 5th
metatarsal and follows across the tarsal-metatarsal joints.
