Anatomy & Physiology Related to Hijama Flashcards
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Which layer of the skin contains the dense network of capillaries that become engorged during hijama cupping?
Answer: Dermis
The dermis houses an extensive capillary network that becomes engorged when negative pressure is applied during cupping.
The femoral triangle is a clinically important region for wet hijama. Which structure is NOT a boundary of the femoral triangle?
Answer: Rectus femoris muscle
The femoral triangle is bounded by the inguinal ligament superiorly, sartorius laterally, and adductor longus medially — the rectus femoris is not a boundary.
During wet hijama, which physiological mechanism is primarily responsible for the localized erythema observed after cup removal?
Answer: Reactive hyperemia from vasodilation
After the cup is removed, reactive hyperemia causes localized vasodilation and increased blood flow, producing visible erythema.
Which spinal nerve roots primarily supply sensory innervation to the upper back region between the scapulae, a common hijama site?
Answer: T2–T6
The interscapular region is primarily innervated by the dorsal rami of thoracic spinal nerves T2–T6.
What is the role of mast cells in the tissue response to wet hijama scarification?
Answer: They release histamine triggering local vasodilation and increased vascular permeability
Mast cell degranulation releases histamine, which causes vasodilation and increased vascular permeability as part of the early inflammatory response.
The posterior cervical triangle is bounded by the trapezius, sternocleidomastoid, and which structure inferiorly?
Answer: Clavicle
The posterior cervical triangle is bounded superolaterally by the trapezius, anteromedially by the sternocleidomastoid, and inferiorly by the middle third of the clavicle.
Which blood component, when evacuated during wet hijama, is thought by practitioners to contain metabolic waste products?
Answer: Stagnant or congested blood including red blood cells and interstitial fluid
Hijama theory holds that the evacuated blood contains stagnant red blood cells, plasma, and interstitial fluid that may carry metabolic byproducts.