Musculoskeletal Anatomy and Physiology - 14 CE Hours
Ordering Options: 1. Course materials mailed to you. Exam is completed online. 2. Course materials mailed to you. Exam is completed on paper.
Cost:
$150.00 Cost includes all materials needed. If applicable, shipping is one flat rate of $10.00 (no matter how many courses you order). Materials are shipped via USPS Priority Mail.
As a massage practitioner, the periodic review of musculoskeletal anatomy and physiology is a must. The 14 CE hour Musculoskeletal Anatomy and Physiology home study course outlines more than 150 major muscles of the body, including their origin, insertion, action, and nerve activation. It also describes common problems and disorders associated with the muscle as well as stretches and strengthening exercises. This course includes information on anatomical direction, movements, planes of the body, contraction types, and group actions of muscles.
This Course Will Present:
Diagrams of over 150 major muscles of the body
The origin and insertion of the muscles
The action and nerve activation of over 150 muscles of the body
Physiology of the body, such as movements and anatomical directions
Strengthening and stretching exercises for each muscle group
Common disorders associated with many muscles of the body
You Will Receive:The Concise Book of Muscles, 4th Edition textbook by Chris Jarmey and John Sharkey, guide with instructions, exam of 72 questions, course evaluation, certificate of achievement upon completion, and unlimited phone support for any of your questions.
The Center for Massage Therapy Continuing Education, LLC is an Approved Provider through the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB); Approved Provider number 409296-00.
Our continuing education courses are also accepted by the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA), Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals (ABMP), and most state boards.
For more information on individual state requirements and approvals, please visit our Approvals page and click on your state.
Love the book. It's a clearly detailed and super definitive text on the skeletal muscles. The test is comprehensive and informative. - J S Kaufman
Excellent, excellent, excellent. Now I can renew my Montana State Massage Therapy license. Thanks so much, and keep up the good work! - Eric Mitchell, LMT
Wonderful refresher course of what I learned in school. - D. Yockey, LMT
I liked to good visuals along with the additional information that can be easily applied to massage such as common problems if the muscle is tight and exercises for stretching and strengthening the muscle. - Melissa Green, LMT
Received book in timely manner. - Catherine Dale, LMT
What three muscle groups comprise the transversospinalis?
A. Erector spinae, semispinalis and splenius capitis
B. Splenius capitis, splenius cervicis and rotatores
C. Semispinalis, multifidis and rotatores
D. Semispinalis, splenius capitis and splenius cervicis
All of the following are strengthening exercises for the muscles of the subscapularis EXCEPT:
A. Shoulder medial rotation with resistance band
B. Shoulder medial rotation with weights
C. Isometric shoulder medial rotation
D. Lateral rotation arm stretch
Continued wearing of heigh-heeled shoes may cause shortening of what muscle?
A. Popliteus
B. Soleus
C. Tibialis anterior
D. Plantaris
