FSMTB MBLEX Online Practice Questions and Exam Preparation

FSMTB MBLEX Online Questions & Answers

• Question 181:

  Which muscle attaches to the zygomatic arch?

  A. Masseter
  B. Temporalis
  C. Piriformis
  D. Illiacus
  A. Masseter

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  Explanation/Reference:

  The masseter is a dense muscle with a superficial head and a deep head both of which originate from the zygomatic arch of the temporal bone.

• Question 182:

  What is another term for the bicipital groove?

  A. Tuberosity
  B. Intertubercular
  C. Epicondyle
  D. Fossa
  B. Intertubercular

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  Explanation/Reference:

  The deep groove between the greater and lesser tubercules of the humerus is the home of the bicipital tendon which lies in the intertubercular groove, also known as the bicipital groove.

• Question 183:

  Choose the correct definition of the anatomical term “condyle”.

  A. A shallow cavity or slight depression
  B. The superior region of a long bone
  C. A projection or protuberance
  D. A rounded articular process
  D. A rounded articular process

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  Explanation/Reference:

  The anatomical term “condyle” refers to a rounded articular process as in the medial or lateral condyles of the femur which articulate with the condyles of the tibia.

• Question 184:

  A regular client has recently complained of pain in the arches of their feet. Which of the following healthcare providers should you refer your client to?

  A. Physical Therapist
  B. Chiropractor
  C. Orthopedist
  D. Podiatrist
  D. Podiatrist

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  Explanation/Reference:

  A Podiatrist is a doctor devoted to the study, diagnosis and treatment of disorders that affect the foot, ankle and lower leg. Practitioners of podiatry may focus on varying specialties within the field including primary care, orthopedics, biomechanics, pediatrics, geriatrics, sports medicine and surgery. Having an understanding of the different branches of medical providers will increase your effectiveness with your clients and allow for a better network of practitioners.

• Question 185:

  How many lobes are in each hemisphere of the cerebral cortex?

  A. 2
  B. 3
  C. 4
  D. 5
  C. 4

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  Explanation/Reference:

  The cerebral cortex is divided into two halves or hemispheres. Each hemisphere consists of four lobes: the frontal lobe, parietal lobe, occipital lobe and temporal lobe. The lobes relate not to brain function but rather to the bones that underlie the cerebral cortex. The borders of these lobes are dictated by sutures in the skull with the exception between the frontal and parietal lobes which follow a deep fold in the brain called the central sulcus and this is just behind the frontal and parietal sutures.

• Question 186:

  _____________ are the smallest blood vessels.

  A. Arteries
  B. Venules
  C. Capillaries
  D. Arterioles
  C. Capillaries

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  Explanation/Reference:

  Capillaries are the smallest blood vessels with endothelial linings that are only one cell thick. This allows for the transfer of water, oxygen, carbon dioxide, nutrients and waste between the blood and surrounding tissues.

• Question 187:

  How many arches are in a normal human foot?

  B. 2
  C. 3
  D. 4
  C. 3

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  Explanation/Reference:

  There are three arches in a normal human foot. These are the medial longitudinal arch, the lateral longitudinal arch and the transverse arch.

• Question 188:

  Throughout the years, a massage therapist can learn a multitude of disciplines which can be used during treatments. A massage therapist who works with pregnant mothers, athletes and repetitive stress injuries is best described as using _______________.

  A. massage fundamentals
  B. integrated approaches
  C. structural integration
  D. applied kinesiology
  B. integrated approaches

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  Explanation/Reference:

  A massage therapist who can use utilize a broad range of skills to treat various unrelated conditions is known to employ integrated approaches.

• Question 189:

  Which is an example of a triangular muscle?

  A. Frontalis
  B. Deltoid
  C. Soleus
  D. Masseter
  B. Deltoid

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  Explanation/Reference:

  It is important to know what the names of muscles refer to when remembering their locations. In this case, deltoid means triangular and, thus, the deltoid muscle is a triangular muscle.

• Question 190:

  What do the terms systole and diastole refer to?

  A. Kidney process
  B. Breathing cycle
  C. Heart beat
  D. Immune function
  C. Heart beat

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  Explanation/Reference:

  Systole and diastole refer to the contraction (systole) and relaxation (diastole) phase of a heart beat.