Term
| B/W ANTERIOR AND POSTERIOR HAIRLINE |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
| B/W GLABELLA AND ANTERIOR HAIRLINE |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
| B/W THE ANGLES OF HAILINE |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
| B/W POSTERIOR HAIRLINE AND LOWER BORDER OF C7 |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
| B/W THE MEDIAL BORDERS OF SCAPULA |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
| B/W MIDPOINT OF CLAVICLES |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
| B/W TIP OF ACROMION PROCESS AND MIDLINE OF BODY |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
| ANTERIOR AXILLARY AND CUBITAL CREASES |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
| B/W CUBITAL CREASE AND WRIST |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
| B/W THE STERNOCOSTAL ANGLE AND UMBILICUS |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
| B.W UMBILICUS AND PUBIC SYMPHYSIS |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
What is the distance between the lateral prominence of the
greater trochanter (approximately level with the inferior
border of the pubic symphysis) and the popliteal crease? |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
| What is the height of the patella? |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
| What is the distance between the gluteal fold and the knee? |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
What is the distance between the popliteal crease and the
lateral malleolus? |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
What is the distance between the popliteal crease and the
medial malleolus? |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
What is the distance between the ends of the creases of the
interphalangeal joints of the middle finger at their widest
point? |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
What is the distance between the proximal interphalangeal
joint and the tip of the index finger? |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
| What is the width of the interphalangeal joint of the thumb? |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
What is the width of the four fingers held close together at
the level of the dorsal skin crease of the proximal
interphalangeal joint of the middle finger? |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
What is the width of the index and middle fingers held close
together at the level of the dorsal skin crease of the proximal
interphalangeal joint of the middle finger? |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
| What does perpendicular denote? |
|
Definition
| this denotes a 90 degree angle to the skin surface |
|
|
Term
| What does oblique denote? |
|
Definition
| this denotes a 45 degree angle to the skin surface |
|
|
Term
| What does perpendicular-oblique denote? |
|
Definition
this denotes an angle of approximately 70 degrees to the
skin surface |
|
|
Term
| What does Transverse denote? |
|
Definition
This denotes an insertion parallel to the skin surface, through
the subcutaneous tissue, after the dermal layer has been
penetrated |
|
|
Term
| What does transverse-oblique denote? |
|
Definition
this denotes an angle of approximately 20 degrees to the
skin surface |
|
|
Term
In order to avoid the risk of pneumothorax, perpendicular or
deep oblique needling should not be used anywhere over
the: |
|
Definition
thoracic cavity, whether on the:
● chest
● back
● supraclavicular area |
|
|
Term
Pneumothorax should be considered a possibility if any of
the following symptoms occur: |
|
Definition
chest pain
chest tightness
cough
shortness of breath |
|
|
Term
| A substantial pneumothorax will also result in: |
|
Definition
tachycardia
hypotension
excessive sweating
impaired consciousness |
|
|
Term
| A substantial pneumothorax will also result in: |
|
Definition
tachycardia
hypotension
excessive sweating
impaired consciousness |
|
|
Term
| The parietal pleura covers the: |
|
Definition
inside of the thoracic cavity, including:
● the upper surface of the diaphragm
● the lateral surfaces of the mediastinum
○ that contains the heart and great vessels |
|
|
Term
| The pleura exists in how many layers? |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
| The visceral pleura covers: |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
| How far does the pleural cavity extend? |
|
Definition
From the:
● SUPRACLAVICULAR FOSSA superiorly,
● down to the 8TH RIB in the MID-CLAVICULAR
LINE,
● to the 10TH RIB in the MID-AXILLARY LINE,
and to the
● 12TH RIB at the LATERAL BORDER of the
ERECTOR SPINAE muscles. |
|
|
Term
| How far do the two pleural reflections (right and left) extendanteriorly? |
|
Definition
| more or less to the midline behind the sternum |
|
|
Term
| How far do the two pleural reflections (right and left) extendanteriorly? |
|
Definition
| more or less to the midline behind the sternum |
|
|
Term
| How far do the two posteriorly pleural reflections runvertically alongside the thoracic vertebral bodies? |
|
Definition
| From T1 extending down to T12. |
|
|
Term
| The lung organ itself extends from: |
|
Definition
the supraclavicular fossa to fill the pleural cavities as far as
the diaphragm |
|
|
Term
| In resting position, the lower border of the lung lies: |
|
Definition
two rib spaces above the pleural reflection anteriorly,
medially and laterally |
|
|
Term
| The cardiac outline extends from the: |
|
Definition
second to the sixth intercostal spaces, and from the right
parasternal area across almost to the left mamillary line |
|
|
Term
| The inferior surface of the heart rests on the: |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
| Particularly if the heart is enlarged, it is possible with deep needling to: |
|
Definition
damage the heart muscle using acupuncture points in the
epigastric area:
● Ren-14
● Ren-15
● K-21
● S-19 |
|
|
Term
| Where is the liver situated? |
|
Definition
Under the diaphragm, in the right subcostal area, and
extends ACROSS the midline in the EPIGASTRIC area |
|
|
Term
| Where does the liver emerge if it is enlarged? |
|
Definition
Below the costal margin on the right side, and also extends
more widely into the epigastric area |
|
|
Term
| Where does the spleen lie? |
|
Definition
Beneath the ninth, tenth, and eleventh ribs on the left side of
the abdominal cavity, deep to the postero-lateral aspect of
the ribcage. |
|
|
Term
| Where does the spleen extend if it is enlarged in EXTREMEcases? |
|
Definition
| As far as the right iliac fossa |
|
|
Term
| Where do the kidneys lie? |
|
Definition
On the posterior abdominal wall, deep to the paravertebral
muscles, between the 12th thoracic and the third lumbar
vertebrae.
● For this reason, B-24 should be needled obliquely
towards the spine rather than perpendicularly. |
|
|
Term
| Where does the bladder lie? |
|
Definition
Behind the pubic symphysis, and if full it will extend
upwards into the hypogastric area, possibly as far as REN-4.
● It is advisable to ask the patient to empty their
bladder prior to needling in this area. |
|
|
Term
| Penetration of blood vessels is likely to result in what kindof sensation? |
|
Definition
of sensation? sharp and painful sensations -- more so for arteries than
veins. |
|
|
Term
In the case of venous bleeding -- generally slower and
darker hemorrhage -- how long should pressure be applied? |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
In the case of arterial bleeding -- generally more rapid and
brighter-red hemorrhage in color -- how long should
pressure be applied? |
|
Definition
|
|
