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What is the direction of needle insertion at the midpoint between the lateral commissure and the middle of the lower lip?
What is the direction of needle insertion at the midpoint between the lateral commissure and the middle of the lower lip?
- Toward the lateral commissure (correct)
- Perpendicular to the skin
- Oblique-inward
- Toward the middle of the lower lip
What is the depth of insertion at ST4?
What is the depth of insertion at ST4?
- 10-15mm
- 20-25mm
- 15-20mm
- 5-10mm (correct)
What is the thickness of the needle used at the midpoint between the lateral commissure and the middle of the lower lip?
What is the thickness of the needle used at the midpoint between the lateral commissure and the middle of the lower lip?
- 0.18mm (correct)
- 0.30mm
- 0.35mm
- 0.25mm
What is the direction of needle insertion at ST4?
What is the direction of needle insertion at ST4?
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How would you insert the needle at the midpoint between the lateral commissure and the middle of the lower lip?
How would you insert the needle at the midpoint between the lateral commissure and the middle of the lower lip?
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Study Notes
Acupuncture Points
- The acupuncture point is located at the midpoint between the lateral commissure (angle of mouth) and the middle of the lower lip.
- The needle is inserted towards the lateral commissure at a depth of 5-10mm.
- The needle gauge is 0.18mm and inserted at a transverse-oblique angle.
ST4 Acupuncture Point
- The ST4 point is inserted at an oblique-outward angle.
- The needle gauge is 0.18mm and inserted at a depth of 5-10mm.
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Learn the location and needling technique for Acupuncture point ST4, including the midpoint between the lateral commissure and middle of the lower lip.
