Quiz 2

Question 0

Pushing moves ___ and ____

Answer 0

qi and blood

Question 1

When pushing, the body is behind the action, pushing forward with _____ force and returning with _____ force

Answer 1

Strong; light

Question 2

Which layer of the body does pushing act on?

Answer 2

The tendinomuscular level; it warms and dredges channels

Question 3

Pushing can be used with: (3)

Answer 3

palms, forearm and thumb

Question 4

Where is pushing commonly used?

Answer 4

Back, legs, ilio-tibial band

Question 5

_____ is when you slowly sink into the tissue at the desired level

Answer 5

Pressing

Question 6

Pressing can be used with: (5)

Answer 6

palm, finger, thumb, knuckle, elbow

Question 7

Pressing can be used on:

Answer 7

acupoints, back, anywhere

Question 8

Pressing disperses ______, relaxes ______, and stimulates ______ points

Answer 8

stagnation; spasm; acupuncture

Question 9

This is like rolling dough with a rolling pin:

Answer 9

Rolling

Question 10

In pushing, hand is used like a _____, contact surface is the _____ of hand

Answer 10

cylinder; back

Question 11

In rolling, slightly extend the _____ finger’s _____ joint to increases surface area of back of hand

Answer 11

index; proximal

Question 12

In rolling, create wave that moves _____ and ____

Answer 12

forward and inward

Question 13

What level of the body does rolling act on?

Answer 13

Superficial muscles

Question 14

Rolling has 4 fx:

Answer 14

1. Moves qi and blood
2. Separates adhesions
3. Warms channels
4. Relieves spasms and pain

Question 15

Where is rolling commonly used?

Answer 15

Back, buttocks, thigh, shoulder

Question 16

This technique compresses the spine longitudinally and from lateral to medial

Answer 16

Compression

Question 17

Compressions accentuate the spine’s natural curve (T/F)

Answer 17

TRUE

Question 18

Compressions open and stimulate __ __ energy

Answer 18

du mai

Question 19

Compressions increase circulation of __, ___, __ around spinal column and unblocks _____

Answer 19

qi, blood, fluids, stagnation

Question 20

Compressions asses and slacken the _____ ____ ____

Answer 20

Anterior longitudinal ligament

Question 21

Decompressions, or ____ elongate the spine

Answer 21

tractions

Question 22

Traction opens ____ spaces, and stretch ____ ____ ligament and ____ ligaments

Answer 22

Posterior longitudinal ligament; supraspinous

Question 23

Decompressions allows energy to course through ___ and ___

Answer 23

Du and spine

Question 24

Traction, mobilization of sacrum frees up ___ ___

Answer 24

dan tian

Question 25

Lateral decompression opens joints at ___-_____ vertebrae

Answer 25

ribs- transverse

Question 26

In the thoracic region, lateral decompressions release ___ ____ muscles and ____ ligaments

Answer 26

Spinal erector muscles | Intertransverse ligaments

Question 27

In lumbar, lateral decompressions separate ___ ___ and ___ ___ from vertebrae

Answer 27

spinal erectors, quadratus lumborum

Question 28

Lateral decompressions allow qi and blood to flow, restore ___ and ____

Answer 28

flexibility and mobility

Question 29

The sacral ___ ___ points affect ____ organs and lower body

Answer 29

ba liao; sexual

Question 30

Lateral decompressions releases attachments to sides of sacrum and _____ ligament

Answer 30

sacrotuberal ligament

Question 31

______ to shake free restrictions encourage sections of spine and body to reintegrate

Answer 31

goldfish

Question 32

This technique is a rhythmic percussion with a loose fist

Answer 32

hammering

Question 33

What is the heaviest but least precise percussive technique?

Answer 33

Hammering

Question 34

What does hammering do?

Answer 34

Create vibration that moves outwards | Breaks stagnation, strongly moves qi and blood

Question 35

This technique is a rhythmic rubbing in a circular manner with even and moderate force

Answer 35

Round rubbing

Question 36

(T/F) Round rubbing can be done anywhere and affects skin, muscle and tendon

Answer 36

True

Question 37

Round rubbing can be used with

Answer 37

thumb, fingertip, palm

Question 38

Round rubbing is commonly used on: (4)

Answer 38

traps, forearm, small joints, abdomen

Question 39

This technique is when you draw your fingers across the fibers of the muscle or tendon

Answer 39

Plucking

Question 40

Where and how often is plucking performed?

Answer 40

Primarily on tendons; a few times a session

Question 41

Plucking _____ is relaxing and invigorating; Plucking ____ can make sore, swollen sensation

Answer 41

light; heavy

Question 42

What is a contraindication for plucking?

Answer 42

On traps, people with a history of pneumothorax or those at risk such as elderly, young, thin males

Question 43

What technique is like squeezing water out of a towel with hands and fingers?

Answer 43

Grasping

Question 44

Grasping lifts and separates _____ from each other and from ____

Answer 44

muscles, bones

Question 45

In grasping, squeeze _______ so that qi and blood are moved in a particular direction

Answer 45

sequentially

Question 46

Grasping is commonly used on: (4)

Answer 46

Neck, traps, limbs, thigh

Question 47

What is a contraindication for grasping?

Answer 47

On traps with people who have or are at risk of pneumorhorax

Question 48

The technique of lifting holding, twisting and releasing tissue is called

Answer 48

Kneading

Question 49

Where can kneading be used? (4)

Answer 49

Muscles of neck, back, shoulders, limbs

Question 50

Fx of kneading?

Answer 50

Disperses stagnation, moves qi and blood, relaxes spasm, break adhesions

Question 51

C/I of kneading?

Answer 51

Traps of people with pneumothorax

Question 52

This technique hand is used like a pincer to lift an then release muscles

Answer 52

Pinching

Question 53

In pinching, avoid using your:

Answer 53

fingertips

Question 54

(T/F) In pinching, you want to quickly lift and release muscle

Answer 54

True

Question 55

In pulsing when you lift, qi and blood enter _____ space; when release, they _____ forward

Answer 55

empty, pulse

Question 56

Where is pinching used?

Answer 56

Limbs

Question 57

Pinching lifts and separates ___ from each other and from ___

Answer 57

muscles; bone

Question 58

C/I of pinching?

Answer 58

Pinching on traps of pneumothorax

Question 59

This technique is when you push with rotation to dig deeper

Answer 59

Digging

Question 60

In digging you want to avoid:

Answer 60

Any sudden force

Question 61

Digging utilizes a consistent _____ spiraling

Answer 61

downward

Question 62

You can use digging on:

Answer 62

acupoints, on or around sacrum, around joints

Question 63

This technique is when you softly rub skin with surface of thumbs (thumbpads)

Answer 63

Wiping

Question 64

Use wiping with ____, ___ and ____ pressure

Answer 64

light, even and smooth

Question 65

What does wiping work on? What does it move?

Answer 65

Acts on level of skin and muscle; moves Wei qi

Question 66

Where can you use wiping?

Answer 66

Head, face, hands, feet, forearms

Question 67

This technique is when you press down on tissues, slowly pull or drag forward to disperse or dredge the channels

Answer 67

Dredging

Question 68

Dredging strongly moves __ and __

Answer 68

qi and blood

Question 69

What level does dredging act on?

Answer 69

Muscles, but can go to bone level

Question 70

Use dredging with:

Answer 70

Palm thumbs, fingertips

Question 71

Where can you use dredging?

Answer 71

Thick muscles of back, arms, legs

Question 72

The affected tissue is squeezed between two palms or thumbs and forefingers in this technique

Answer 72

Squeezing!

Question 73

FX of squeezing

Answer 73

Realigns muscles, bones, tendons and relaxes spasms

Question 74

Where is squeezing used?

Answer 74

Calf, wrist, shoulder, forearm

Question 75

This creates a wavelike effect on the whole body

Answer 75

Goldfish

Question 76

Goldfish is pushing_____ on one part of the body to create a

Answer 76

rhythmically; wave

Question 77

What is fx of goldfish?

Answer 77

Relaxes tendons and muscles, realigns tissues, disinhibits joints, relaxes pt

Question 78

Goldfish is commonly done on

Answer 78

ankles, ribs, spine, sacrum

Question 79

This technique uses to palms simultaneously to rub and roll the held body part while moving up and down

Answer 79

Foulage/ rub-roll

Question 80

In foulage/ rub-roll, the amplitude is ___ and somewhat rapid; the limb should ____ freely and smoothly

Answer 80

even; rotate

Question 81

Foulage creates a _____ of qi and blood that rotates back and forth around a

Answer 81

wave; central axis

Question 82

FX of foulage

Answer 82

relaxes muscle and tendon, disinhibits joints

Question 83

Where is foulage done?

Answer 83

Limba and ribs