The strongest bone in the body
The Femur
This is the longest muscle in your body
The sartorius muscle
what are the main strokes in massage therapy
The five main strokes of massage therapy are effleurage, petrissage, tapotement, friction, and vibration
The rectus abdominis muscle primarily
flexes the trunk
what two parts of the vertebral column has a lordotic curve
cervical and lumbar
This is your jaw bone
mandible
what is the strongest muscle in the body
masseter muscle
The main benefit of massage therapy is
The main benefit of massage therapy is to reduce stress and improve relaxation by relieving muscle tension, improving circulation, and promoting a sense of well-being
The biceps brachii primarily
flexes the elbow joint and supinates the forearm
this bone is in the shape on a butterfly and located in the skull
sphenoid bone.
what are the three parts of the sternum
manibrium, body, zyphoid process
tis is the most superficial muscle of the quads
rectus femoris
Where does the bolster go when your client is supine
under the knees
this muscle performs plantar flexion (pointing the toes down) at the ankle and flexion at the knee, contributing to actions like walking, running, and jumping
The gastrocnemius muscle
this is a part of the scapula thatt connects to the clavicals
The acromion of the scapula connects to the clavicle at the acromioclavicular joint.
This bone is your cheek bones
zygomatic
what muscle lies directly across the sciatic nerve
The piriformis
what is the first thing you do when your client arrives for their treamtment?
what is the kissing muscle?
orbicularis oris muscle
this is the part of the ilium where the femur connects to form the hip joint.
The acetabulum
this is also known as your shin bone
tibia
this muscle elevates the scapula
levator scapula
this is a type of neuromuscular therapy that a client will typically feel a referral pain
trigger point therapy
This muscle closes the eye.
The orbicularis oculi
how many metatarsals are there
There are five metatarsal bones in each foot