College of Massage Therapists of British Columbia (CMTBC) Practice Exam

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Which of the following is NOT one of the four T's of palpation?

  1. Tension

  2. Temperature

  3. Texture

  4. Tender

The correct answer is: Tension

The four T's of palpation are essential components for assessing tissue conditions during a massage therapy session. They include tension, temperature, texture, and tenderness. In this context, tension refers to the degree of tightness in the muscles or connective tissues, temperature indicates the warmth or coolness of the skin or underlying tissues, texture pertains to the surface characteristics of the tissues, such as smoothness or roughness, while tenderness evaluates the sensitivity or pain response of the tissue when pressure is applied. The option identified as not being one of the four T's of palpation is tension. However, tension is indeed one of the four T's. Therefore, this particular choice is not correct. The correct response would be to identify a term that does not belong in this group, which, if it were present, could highlight a misunderstanding of palpation techniques. Understanding the importance of each T helps practitioners effectively assess their clients and provide appropriate treatment based on their findings.