Week Four (Part One)

Question 1

Jian Qian
Shoulder Front

Location:

Answer 1

Midway between LI-15 and the anterior end of the axillary crease.

this point is NOT on the chest; it is on the shoulder, in the deltoid muscle. It is closer to the long head of the deltoid rather than the short head.

Question 2

Jian Qian
Shoulder Front

Function:

Answer 2

For pain of paralysis of the shoulder or arm.

Question 3

Shi Xuan
10 Fingertips

Location:

Answer 3

On the tips of the 10 fingers, 0.1 cun distal to the nails.

Question 4

Shi Xuan
10 Fingertips

Function:

Answer 4

Almost exclusive for emergencies such as fainting, summer stroke, heat stroke, epilepsy, etc.

These points very effectively sedate, open the orifices, and drain heat, fire, and toxins

Question 5

Si Feng
4 Fingers

Location:

Answer 5

Four points on the palmar aspect of each finger, but not the thumbs. Each point is at the midpoint of the transverse creases, of the proximal interphalangeal joints.

Question 6

Si Feng
4 Fingers

Function:

Answer 6

Used for severe malnutrition in children

Question 7

Zhong Kui
Middle Eminence

Location:

Answer 7

On the dorsal side of the middle finger, in the center of the proximal interphalangeal joint.

Question 8

Zhong Kui
Middle Eminence

Function:

Answer 8

For hiccups, nausea.
UB-2 is much better for hiccups; PC-6 is better for nausea.

This point is NOT needled- use moxa or acupressure

Question 9

Zhong Quan
Middle Spring

Location:

Answer 9

On the dorsum of the wrist crease, between LI-5 and SJ-4, in the depression on the radial side of the common extensor tendon.

Question 10

Zhong Quan
Middle Spring

Function:

Answer 10

Chest stuffiness with the feeling of chest pressure downward and sinking of the diaphragm, or acid regurgitation.

Question 11

Yao Tong Xue
Lumbar Pain Point

Location:

Answer 11

Two points on the dorsum of the hand, midway between the wrist crease and the MCP joint. One is between the 4th and 5th metacarpals, the other is between the 2nd and 3rd metacarpals.

Palpate to determine the MOST TENDER location.

Question 12

Yao Tong Xue
Lumbar Pain Point

Function:

Answer 12

For lower back pain, acute lumbar sprain, etc. any type whether severe or mild.

After needle insertion, patient walks and moves

Question 13

Luo Zhen
Stiff Neck

Location:

Answer 13

On the dorsum of the hand, about 0.5 cun posterior to the MCP joint between the 2nd and 3rd metacarpals.

Palpate to determine the MOST TENDER location.

Question 14

Luo Zhen
Stiff Neck

Function:

Answer 14

For any type of neck problem, whether acute or chronic, severe or mild.

After needle insertion, patient walks and moves.

Question 15

Er Bai
Two Whites

Location:

Answer 15

Two points on each forearm- locate with forearm in supination. 4 cun above the wrist crease on opposite sides of the flexor carpi radialis.

Question 16

Er Bai
Two Whites

Function:

Answer 16

For hemorrhoids, rectal prolapse, etc.

Question 17

Bi Zhong
Middle Forearm

Location:

Answer 17

Midway between the wrist crease and the elbow crease, and midway between the radius and the ulna- locate with anterior arm in supintation.

Question 18

Bi Zhong
Middle Forearm

Function:

Answer 18

Similar to PC-6: for cardiac pain, palpations, stuffy chest, hypochondriac pain, stomachache, nausea, vomiting, mental disorders, insomnia, irritability, pain below the elbow, etc.