Advanced Needle Tech

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Match the following acupuncture techniques to their descriptions:

Lifting = Move needle from deep level to superficial level Thrusting = Move needle from superficial level to deep level

What is the twirling or rotating technique?

  • Twist the handle of the needle using the thumb and index & middle fingers forward and backward alternatively (correct)
  • Rotate the needle in a continuous motion without stopping
  • Move the needle in a circular pattern without any finger movement
  • Press the needle down firmly while rotating it

Is slow insertion tonification or sedation?

Tonification

Is rapid insertion tonification or sedation?

<p>sedation</p> Signup and view all the answers

Is rapid withdrawal tonification or sedation?

<p>tonification</p> Signup and view all the answers

Is slow withdrawal tonification or sedation?

<p>sedation</p> Signup and view all the answers

you close the hole for tonification or sedation?

<p>tonification</p> Signup and view all the answers

You leave the hole open for tonification or sedation?

<p>sedation</p> Signup and view all the answers

You insert on exhale and withdraw on inhale for tonification or sedation?

<p>Tonification</p> Signup and view all the answers

You insert on inhale and withdraw on exhale for tonification or sedation?

<p>sedation</p> Signup and view all the answers

Hold the needle steady and rub fingernail against ridges

<p>Scraping (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Ran hand over the top of needles for a gentle wave

<p>Stroking (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

2 points for tonifying in deficient state?

<p>St 36 (A), Sp 6 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

2 points for sedating in excess state?

<p>Gb34 (B), Lv 3 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is plucking?

<p>tap needle with fingertip, up and down (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is shaking?

<p>hold needle at the base and gently vibrate (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is flying?

<p>pluck and spin together (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is jaku taku?

<p>lifting and thrusting while also inserting the needle (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is trembling?

<p>very rapid lifting and thrusting, no insertion (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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