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| Which part of the brain is associated with scalp acupuncture point location? |
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Definition
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| Which meridians circulate up to the head? |
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Definition
| DU, UB, GB, ST, LV, SJ, Yang Wei, Yang Qiao |
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| How many acupoints are on the hair-bearing area of the head? |
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Definition
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| How many acupoints are related to the treatment lines in scalp acupuncture? |
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Definition
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| Which points on the DU meridian are related to treatment lines in scalp acupuncture? |
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Definition
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| Which points on the UB meridian are related to treatment lines in scalp acupuncture? |
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Definition
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| Which points on the GB meridian are related to treatment areas in scalp acupuncture? |
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Definition
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| Which point on the SJ meridian is related to treatment lines in scalp acupuncture? |
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| Which point on the ST meridian is related to treatment lines in scalp acupuncture? |
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Definition
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Term
| Which extra point(s) is/are related to treatment lines in scalp acupuncture? |
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Definition
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Term
Into how many layers can the scalp be divided?
Name the layers |
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Definition
5
Skin, Connective Tissue, Aponeurosis, Loose Connective Tissue
Pericranium (periosteum) |
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| True or False: The skin layer of the scalp is rich in blood supply and therefore prone to bleeding and infection. |
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Definition
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| Into which layer of the scalp do we focus needle insertion? |
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Definition
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| Which layer of the scalp is known as the "dangerous area" because bleeding and infection are easily spread? |
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| Beneath which layer of the scalp can bleeding and infection not be spread? |
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Definition
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Term
| Name the arteries that supply the scalp. (2 main and 5 branches total) |
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Definition
External carotid artery: Occipital artery, posterior auricular artery, superficial temporal artery
Internal Carotid Artery: Supratrochlear artery, Supraorbital artery |
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Term
| Which main artery supplies the forehead? |
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Definition
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Term
| Which main artery supplies the parietal area and back of the scalp? |
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Definition
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Term
| Which nerves innervate the vertex and occiput? |
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Definition
| Greater occipital nerve and Third occipital nerve |
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Term
| Which nerve innervates the posterior auricular area? |
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Definition
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| Which nerves innervate the temporal region of the scalp? |
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Definition
| Auricular-temporal and zygomatic-temporal nerves |
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Term
| Which nerves innervate the front of the skull (towards the center)? |
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Definition
| Supraorbital nerve and supratrochlear nerve |
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Term
| Jiao's head acupuncture uses _______ for diagnoses and treatment. |
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Definition
| Western Medical Terminology |
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Term
| Jiao's head acupuncture uses _____ for the location of treatment areas. |
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Definition
| areas of the cerebral cortex |
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Term
| How many stimulation areas are in Jiao's head acupuncture? |
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Definition
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Term
| Which styles of scalp acupuncture rely on TCM theory and point location? |
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Definition
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Term
| How many zones are in Zhu's style of scalp acupuncture? |
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Definition
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Term
| How many treatment lines are there in International Standard Line scalp acupuncture? |
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Definition
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Term
| What are the two endpoints for the "anterior median line" in Jiao's scalp acupuncture? |
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Definition
| The glabella (midpoint between the eyebrows) and the lower border of the external occipital protuberance |
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Term
| What are the two endpoints of the supraciliary-occipital line in Jiao's scalp acupuncture? |
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Definition
| The tip of the external occipital protuberance and the midpoint of the upper border of the eyebrow |
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Term
| What form of measurement is used to locate Jiao's points? |
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Definition
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Term
| Which area corresponds to the anterior border of the precentral gyrus? |
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Definition
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Term
Name the area:
The upper end lies on the anterior-posterior median line 0.5 cm behind its midpoint. The lower end lies at the intersection of the supraciliary-occipital line and anterior border of the temple. |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the upper 1/5 of the motor area used to treat? |
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Definition
| paralysis of the lower extremity of the opposite side (contralateral) |
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Term
| What is the middle 2/5 of the motor area used to treat? |
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Definition
| paralysis of the upper extremity of the opposite side (contralateral) |
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Term
| What is the lower 2/5 of the motor area used to treat? |
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Definition
| facial paralysis, motor aphasia, dripping saliva, disease of mouth and phonation disturbances. (Ipsilateral, or bilateral if unsure) |
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Term
| Which speech area is included in the motor area? |
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Definition
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Term
| Which types of aphasia can be treated in the motor area? |
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Definition
Motor aphasia (aka expressive aphasia or Broca's aphasia)
Combination aphasia (motor and sensory) |
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Term
| Which type of aphasia is known as Broken Speech, where the patient understands but cannot articulate appropriately |
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Definition
| Motor aphasia (Broca's aphasia) |
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Term
| Which type of aphasia is characterised by fluent and rapid speech, no comprehension of spoken or written languages. |
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Definition
| Sensory aphasia (Wernicke's aphasia) |
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Term
| Which type of aphasia is characterised by an inability to name objects, even vary ordinary ones; is caused by lesion of the angular gyrus |
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Definition
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Term
| Which area corresponds to the anterior border of the postcentral gyrus? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the location of the sensory area? |
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Definition
| Parallel to and 1.5 cm posterior to the motor area |
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Term
| What is the upper 1/5 of the sensory area used to treat? |
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Definition
| opposite side low back pain, leg pain, numbness, abnormal sensation or feelings, occipital headaches, stiff neck, neck pain, and tinnitus |
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Term
| Which area treats occipital headaches, stiff neck, neck pain, and tinnitus? |
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Definition
Upper 1/5 sensory area
**Watch this because you'd think it was the lower 2/5. Could be a trick question on the test. |
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Term
| What is the middle 2/5 of the sensory area used to treat? |
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Definition
opposite side upper extremity pain, numbness, and abnormal sensation of upper limb.
According to lecture, this also includes the neck and shoulders |
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Term
| What is the lower 2/5 of the sensory area used to treat? |
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Definition
| numbness and pain of the ipsilateral side of the head and face |
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Term
| True or False: You can use the sensory area to treat itching. |
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Definition
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Term
| True or False: You would use the upper 2/5 of the sensory area to treat trigeminal neuralgia |
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Definition
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Term
| Which area corresponds to the external pyramidal bundle of the brain? |
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Definition
| Chorea and tremor controlling area |
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Term
| Which area is located parallel to and 1.5 cm anterior to the motor area (ending at the hairline)? |
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Definition
| Chorea and tremor controlling area |
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Term
| The chorea and tremor controlling area starts ___ anterior to the midpoint of the scalp. |
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Definition
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Term
| Which area is used to treat involuntary movement and tremors of the opposite side extremity? |
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Definition
| Chorea and tremor controlling area |
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Term
| Which area is located parallel to and 3 cm anterior to the motor area (and ends at the hairline)? |
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Definition
| Vascular dilation and constriction area |
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Term
| The vascular dilation and constriction area is ___ anterior to the midpoint of the scalp and ___ anterior to the chorea and tremor controlling area. |
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Definition
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Term
| Which area treats primary (essential) hypertension and cortical edema? |
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Definition
| Vascular dilation and constriction area |
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Term
| Which area corresponds to the upper border of the superior temporal gyrus? |
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Definition
| Vertigo and hearing area (dizziness and auditory) |
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Term
| Which area is a horizontal line 4 cm in length and with its midpoint 1.5 cm directly above the tip of the auricle? |
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Definition
| Vertigo and hearing (dizziness and auditory) |
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Term
What is the location of the area that treats:
*ipsilateral dizziness, auditory vertigo
*ipsilateral tinnitus, diminished hearing, cortical hearing impairment and auditory hallucinations |
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Definition
A horizontal line 4 cm in length and with its midpoint 1.5 cm directly above the tip of the auricle
Vertigo and hearing area (dizziness and auditory area) |
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Term
| Which area corresponds to the angular gyrus? |
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Definition
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Term
| Which area treats nominative aphasia? |
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Definition
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Term
| Which area is a line 3 cm in length and parallel to the anterio-posterior medial nine; downward from the point 2 cm below the parietal tuber? |
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Definition
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Term
| Which area treats Wernicke's (Sensory) aphasia? |
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Definition
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Term
| Which area is a horizontal line which goes 3 cm backward/posterior from the midpoint of the dizziness and auditory area? |
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Definition
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Term
| Which area overlaps Speech 3 area? |
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Definition
| Dizziness and Auditory (Vertigo and Hearing) area |
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Term
| What landmark is used for the starting point of the speech 3 area? |
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Definition
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Term
| Which area corresponds to the supramarginal gyrus? |
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Definition
| Application (voluntary movement) area |
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Term
| Location: Three lines, 3 cm in length each, drawn from the parietal tubercle. The middle line goes toward the center of mastoid process. The second line is to the front of middle line and the third posterior to the middle line. Together they make a 40-degree angle with the middle line. |
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Definition
| Application (voluntary movement) area |
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Term
Which area do you use if the patient is unable to execute a voluntary motor (fine motor) movement despite being able to demonstrate normal muscle functions?
What is the name of the syndrome described above? |
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Definition
Application (Voluntary movement) area
Aprexia (syn. parectropia) |
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Term
| Which area is a parallel line of 3 cm in length on the vertex, 1 cm parallel to the anterior-posterior median line and from the midpoint goes backwards/posterior 3 cm? |
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Definition
| Motor and sensory area of foot |
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Term
Which area treats:
* Contralateral lumbago, leg pain, numbness and paralysis
* Nocturnal urination of child; increased frequency of urination, cortical dysuria, cortical urinary incontinence, paralysis, nocturnal enuresis
* Increased thirst, diuresis due to diabetes mellitus; impotence, emission and prolapsed uterus, prolapsed anus
* contact dermatitis and neurodermatitis
* Frequent micturition, difficult urination and incontinence of urination |
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Definition
| Motor and sensory area of the foot |
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Term
| Which two areas would you combine to treat impotence, emission, prolapsed uterus, and prolapsed anus? |
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Definition
| Motor/Sensory area of foot and Reproduction area |
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Term
| Which two areas do you combine to treat allergic (irritable) colitis or diarrhea? |
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Definition
| Motor/Sensory area of foot and Intestine area |
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Term
| Which areas do you combine to treat oliguria due to rheumatic heart diseases? |
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Definition
| Motor sensory area of foot and Thoracic cavity area |
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Term
| Which areas do you combine to treat hyperplasia syndrome of cervical and lumbar vertebrae? |
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Definition
| Motor/Sensory area of foot and Sensory area upper 2/5 |
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Term
| Which area corresponds to the occipital lobe, lateral area of the brain? |
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Definition
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Term
| Which area is a parallel line of 4 cm in length 1 cm parallel to the anterio-posterior median line. This line is located lateral to external occipital protuberance and upward from the level of the external occipital protuberance. |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the location of the area that treats cataracts and cortical impairment of vision? |
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Definition
| Vision (optic) area: a parallel line of 4 cm in length 1 cm parallel to the anterio-posterior median line. This line is located lateral to external occipital protuberance and upward from the level of the external occipital protuberance. |
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Term
| Which area corresponds to the hemisphere of the cerebellum? |
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Definition
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Term
| Which area is a vertical line of 4 cm in length and 3.5 cm beside anterio-posterior median line or 3 cm lateral to the external occipital protuberance, running downward from the level of the external occipital tuberosity? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the location of the area used to treat imbalance caused by the injury of the cerebellum? |
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Definition
Balance area:
A vertical line of 4 cm in length and 3.5 cm beside anterio-posterior median line or 3 cm lateral to the external occipital protuberance, running downward from the level of the external occipital tuberosity |
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Term
| Which area is a 2 cm vertical line which goes upward from the level of anterior hairline, running parallel with the anterio-posterior median line and directly above the center of the pupil? |
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Definition
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Term
| Which area treats pain from acute and chronic gastritis, discomfort or pain in the abdomen, acid reflux, GERD, pain due to ulcers of stomach and duodenum, nausea, and vomiting? |
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Definition
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Term
| Which area is a 2 cm line extending downward/anterior from the stomach area and parallel with the anterio-posterior median line? |
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Definition
| Liver and Gallbladder area |
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Term
| True or False: According to Jiao's theory of scalp acupuncture, you can combine the lower 2/5 of the sensory area with the liver and gallbladder area to treat headaches due to Liver Yang rising. |
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Definition
False
Jiao's acupuncture uses western diagnosis, not TCM. |
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Term
| Which area is indicated for pain in the upper right quadrant of the abdomen, cirrhosis, hepatitis, and cholecystitis? |
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Definition
| Liver and Gallbladder area |
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Term
| Which area is a 4 cm vertical line right between the anterior-posterior median line and the stomach area, 2 cm above/anterior and 2 cm below/posterir to the anterior hairline? |
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Definition
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Term
| What are the main organs treated by the thoracic cavity area? |
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Definition
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Term
| Which area is indicated for allergic asthma, bronchitis, angina pectoris, chest pain, rheumatic heart disease, and paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia? |
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Definition
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Term
| Which area is located by drawing a 2 cm vertical line upward from the frontal corner (angle of the forehead) in parallel with the anterior-posterior median line, lateral to the stomach area and at a distance equal to that between stomach area and thoracic area |
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Definition
| Reproduction/Urogenital area |
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Term
| Which area treats functional uterine bleeding, extreme thirst, polyuria, increased intake of water due to diabetes mellitus, impotence, enuresis, and uterine prolapse? |
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Definition
| Reproduction/Urogenital area |
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Term
| Which area is a 2 cm vertical line extending further downward from the reproductive area? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the location of the area used to treat pain in the lower abdomen, IBS, constipation, diarrhea, etc. |
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Definition
A 2 cm vertical line extending further downward from the reproductive area
(Intestine area) |
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Term
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Definition
A - Vessel dilation and constriction area
B - Chorea and tremor control area
C - Motor area
D - Sensory area
E - Voluntary movement area (Application area)
F - Speech 2 area
G - Vertigo and hearing area
H - Speech 3 area |
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Term
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Definition
A - Speech 2
B - Vision area
C - Balance area |
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Term
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Definition
A - Upper point of motor area
B - Leg motor/sensory area
C - Upper point of sensory area |
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Term
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Definition
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Term
| Which line is 1 cun long from DU 24 (Shenting) straight and downward along the meridian? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the location of DU 24? |
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Definition
| On the head, 0.5 cun directly above the midpoint of the anterior hairline. |
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Term
| Which line is used to treat epilepsy, mental disorder, and diseases of the nose? |
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Definition
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Term
| Which 3 lines treat the three jiao? |
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Definition
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Term
| Which line is 1 cun long from UB 3 (Meichong) straight and downward along the meridian, close to the inner canthus? |
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Definition
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Term
| Which line treats bronchitis, bronchi-ashtma, angina pectoris, and insomnia? |
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Definition
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Term
True or False:
Use MS 2 to treat insomnia. |
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Definition
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Term
| Which point is located on the head, directly above the medial end of the eyebrow, 0.5 cun above the anterior hairline, on the line connecting BU 24 and UB 4 |
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Definition
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Term
| What are the main organs treated by MS 2? |
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Definition
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Term
| Which line is 1 cun long from GB 15, straight and downward along the meridian? |
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Definition
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Term
| What are the main organs treated by MS 3? |
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Definition
| Stomach, Spleen, Liver, Gallbladder |
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Term
| Which line treats acute and chronic gastritis, peptic ulcer, liver and gallbladder diseases, GERD, IBS, and morning sickness? |
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Definition
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Term
| Which point is located on the head, directly above the pupil and 0.5 cun above the anterior hairline, at the midpoint of the line connecting DU 24 and ST 8? |
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Definition
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Term
| Which line is 1 cun long from the point 0.75 cun medial to ST 8, straight and downward lateral to the MS 3? |
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Definition
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Term
| Which line treats functional uterine bleeding, impotence, enuresis, prolapse of uterus, and urine frequency? |
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Definition
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Term
| Which point is located on the lateral side of the head, 0.5 cun above the anterior hairline at the corner of the forehead, and 4.5 cun lateral to the midline of the head? |
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Definition
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Term
| Which line goes from DU 20 to DU 21, along the midline of the head? |
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Definition
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Term
| Which line treats leg and foot diseases, nocturnal enuresis, polyuria from cortex, anal prolapse, nocturnal urination of child, hypertension, and vertex headache? |
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Definition
MS 5
Note: use MS 4 for nocturnal urination of adults |
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Term
| Which point is located on the head, 5 cun directly above the midpoint of the anterior hairline? |
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Definition
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Term
| Which point is located on the head, 3.5 cun directly above the midpoint of the anterior hairline? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the length of MS 5? |
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Definition
| 1.5 cun - the distance between DU 20 and DU 21 |
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Term
| Which line is located from qianshengchong (one cun anterior to DU 20) to GB 6? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the upper 1/5 of MS 6 used to treat? |
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Definition
| Opposite side paralysis of thel ower extremety |
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Term
| What is the middle 2/5 of MS6 used to treat? |
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Definition
| Opposite side paralysis of upper extremity |
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Term
| What is the lower 2/5 of MS 6 used to treat? |
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Definition
| center facial nerve paralysis, motor aphasia, diseases of the mouth and cerebral arterial sclerosis |
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Term
| Which point is located on the head, in the hair above the temple, at the junction of the upper three and lower one-fourth of the curve connecting ST 8 and GB 7? |
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Definition
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Term
| Which area of Jiao's scalp acupuncture corresponds to MS 6? |
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Definition
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Term
| Which area in Jiao's scalp acupuncture corresponds to MS 7? |
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Definition
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Term
| Which line extends from DU 20 go GB 7? |
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Definition
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Term
| Which point is located on the head, at the crossing point of the vertical posterior border of the pre-auricular hairline and horizontal line through the ear apex? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the upper 1/5 of MS 7 used to treat? |
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Definition
| opposite side abnormal sensation of lower extremity |
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Term
| What is the middle 2/5 of MS 7 used to treat? |
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Definition
| Opposite side abnormal sensation of upper extremity |
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Term
| What is the lower 2/5 of MS 7 used to treat? |
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Definition
| abnormal sensation of head and face (ipsilateral) |
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Term
| Which line is located 1.5 cun lateral to the middle line of the vertex, 1.5 cun long from UB 6 along the meridian? |
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Definition
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Term
| Which line is used to treat lumbar, leg diseases such as neuritis, paralysis, numbness, pain, etc.? |
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Definition
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Term
| Which line is 2.25 cun lateral to the middle line of vertex, 1.5 cun long from GB 17? |
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Definition
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Term
| Which point is located on the head, 2.5 cun directly above the midpoint of the anterior hairline and 1.5 cun lateral to the midline? |
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Definition
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Term
| Which point is located on the head, 2.5 cun above the anterior hairline and 2.25 cun lateral to the midline of the head? |
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Definition
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Term
| Which line is used to treat shoulder, arm, and hand diseases such as paralysis, numbness, and pain? |
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Definition
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Term
| Which line is from GB 4 to GB 6, within the hair line from the corner of the forehead to the hairline anterior to the ear? |
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Definition
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Term
| Which line treats peripheral facial nerve numbness, migrain, and motor aphasia? |
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Definition
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Term
| Which point is located on the head, in the hair above the temple, at the junction of the upper fourth and lower three fourths of the curved line connecting ST 8 and GB 7? |
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Definition
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Term
| Which line goes from GB 8 to GB 7, on the temple, directly superior from the apex of the ear? |
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Definition
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Term
| Which line treats migraine headache, deafness, tinnitus and vertigo? |
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Definition
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Term
| Which three lines can treat migraines? |
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Definition
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Term
| Which point is located on the head, directly above the apex of the ear, 1.5 cun above the hairline, directly above SJ 20? |
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Definition
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Term
| Which line goes from DU 18 to DU 17, the middle vertical line from the external occipital protubercle? |
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Definition
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Term
| Which line treats external eye problems like conjunctivitis? |
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Definition
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Term
| Which point is located on the head, 2.5 cun directly above the midpoint of the posterior hairline, in the depression on the upper border of the external occipital protuberance? |
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Definition
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Term
| Which point is located on the head, 4 cun directly above the midpoint of the posterior hairline? |
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Definition
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Term
| Which two lines can treat eye problems? |
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Definition
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Term
| Which line is 0.5 cun lateral and parallel to the upper middle line of the occiput? |
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Definition
MS 13
This is bilateral, 0.5 cun parallel to MS 12 |
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Term
| Which line treats vision problems such as cortical disturbances, cataract and nearsightedness? |
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Definition
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Term
| Which line is 2 cun long from UB 9 straight downward, inferior to the external occipital protubercle, 1 cun lateral to the external occipital protubercle vertical line from UB 9 to UB 10? |
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Definition
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Term
| Which line treats imbalance from diseases of cerebellum, and occipital headaches? |
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Definition
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Term
| Which lines pertain to the DU meridian? |
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Definition
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Term
| Which meridians are crossed by MS 6 and 7? |
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Definition
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Term
| Which meridians cross the DU? |
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Definition
Ren, LI, ST, SI, UB, GB, SJ, Yang Wei, LV
(Ren, hand yang ming, foot yang ming, hand tai yang, foot tai yang, hand shao yang, foot shao yang, yang wei, foot jue yin) |
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Term
| Which lines pertain to the UB meridian? |
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Definition
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Term
| Which meridians cross the UB meridian? |
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Definition
| foot shao yang (GB), DU, hand tai yang (SI), hand shao yang (SJ), foot yang ming (ST), foot shao yin (KI), yang qiao, yin qiao |
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Term
| Which lines pertain to the GB meridian? |
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Definition
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Term
| Which meridians cross the GB meridian? |
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Definition
| foot yang ming (ST), hand shao yang (SJ), foot jue yin (LV), hand tai yang (SI), foot tai yin (SP), hand jue yin (PC), DU, yang wei |
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Term
| Which line relates to the ST meridian? |
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Definition
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Term
| Which meridians cross the ST meridian? |
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Definition
| hand yang ming (LI), foot tai yang (UB), DU, foot shao yang (GB), Ren, Chong, yang wei, yang qiao |
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Term
| Jiao's thoracic area is similar to standard line ___ |
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Definition
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Term
| Jiao's ST,LV,GB area is similar to standard line ___ |
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Definition
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Term
| Jiao's reproduction area is similar to standard line ___ |
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Definition
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Term
| Jiao's motor area is similar to standard line ___ |
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Definition
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Term
| Jiao's Sensory area is similar to standard line ___ |
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Definition
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Term
| Jiao's foot motor sensory area is similar to standard line ___ and ___ |
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Definition
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Term
| Jiao's vertigo hearing area is similar to standard line ___ |
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Definition
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Term
| Jiao's vision area is similar to standard line ___ & ___ |
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Definition
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Term
| Jiao's balance area is similar to standard line ___ |
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Definition
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