AP
The temporal bones are joined with the parietal bones at the ________ sutures.
squamous
The type of tissue consisting of cells embedded in an extracellular matrix is ________ tissue.
connective
A state of optimal physical, emotional, intellectual, spiritual, social, and vocational well-being is referred to as:
High-level wellness
Which of the following is an action of the iliocostalis?
laterally flex vetebral column to same side
Giving nutritional advice to clients:
Not in our scope of practice!
The specialized cellular compartments within the cytosol of the cell are collectively called ________.
organelles
In cell division, the term that refers to division of the cytoplasm is ________.
cytokinesis
According to the principle called stacking the joints, a massage therapist applying thumb pressure to a point would:
wrist/elbow/shoulder
ankle/knee/hip
Which of the following is an action of the splenius capitis?
rotate head and neck to same side
Establishing a connection or being rooted to the earth through the legs and feet is called:
Grounding
Which of the following is not a common physical effect of aging?
Increase in bone mass
The layer of the serous membrane that covers an organ is known as the ________ layer.
visceral
To lighten the impact of tapotement techniques, let the hands:
bounce off the skin
Which of the following is an action of the flexor carpi radialis?
abduct the wrist
The first step in bone healing involves the formation of a blood-filled swelling known as a(n) ________.
hematoma
An acid is a molecule that releases (donates) ________.
protons
The sebaceous and sweat glands associated with the skin are classified as ________ glands because they release secretions to the skin's surface via ducts.
exocrine
Principles, traits, or qualities considered worthwhile or desirable are known as:
values
Which of the following is an action of the gluteus minimus?
gluteus minimus
Blood cell formation is called ________.
hematopoiesis
Unsaturated fatty acid chains contain one or more ________ bonds between carbon atoms.
double
________, a type of cell junction, anchor adjacent cells together and prevent cells from being pulled apart.
desmosomes
In ancient civilizations, who provided personal care services, including massage, in the home?
slaves and servants
Which of the following is an action of the psoas major?
laterally rotate hip
Immovable joints are functionally classified as ________.
synarthroses