Acupuncture Techniques & Methods Flashcards
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Which scalp acupuncture zone is primarily targeted when treating motor dysfunction of the lower extremities?
Answer: Upper 1/5 of the motor area
In scalp acupuncture, the upper 1/5 of the motor area corresponds to the contralateral lower extremity, following the somatotopic organization of the motor cortex.
What is the recommended angle of needle insertion at ST-36 (Zusanli) according to standard acupuncture technique?
Answer: 90 degrees perpendicular
ST-36 is typically needled perpendicularly (90 degrees) to a depth of 1–2 cun, as the musculature at this location is thick and safe for straight insertion.
Which of the following best describes 'plum blossom needling' (梅花针, méi huā zhēn)?
Answer: A seven-tipped hammer used to tap the skin surface
Plum blossom needling uses a small hammer with multiple (typically 5 or 7) short needle tips to repeatedly tap the skin surface, stimulating superficial areas without deep insertion.
A patient experiences strong muscle spasm gripping the needle, making withdrawal difficult. This phenomenon is known as:
Answer: Stuck needle (zhi zhen)
Stuck needle (zhi zhen) occurs when muscle spasm or excessive needle rotation causes the tissue to grip the needle firmly, preventing normal withdrawal.
Which acupuncture microsystem involves needling points on the second metacarpal bone to treat disorders throughout the body?
Answer: Second metacarpal holographic acupuncture (Zhang's system)
Zhang's second metacarpal holographic acupuncture system maps the entire body along the second metacarpal bone, with specific zones corresponding to head, neck, chest, abdomen, and legs.
When performing intradermal needle (press needle) therapy, what is the maximum recommended retention time for a standard press needle in the ear?
Answer: 3–5 days
Auricular press needles are typically retained for 3–5 days, after which they should be replaced to prevent skin irritation or infection at the insertion site.
Which of the following Extraordinary Vessel (奇经八脉) opening points is located on the medial aspect of the forearm?
Answer: PC-6 (Neiguan)
PC-6 (Neiguan) is the opening point of the Yin Wei Mai and is located 2 cun proximal to the wrist crease on the medial (palmar) aspect of the forearm between the tendons.