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Match the following acupuncture techniques to their descriptions:
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?
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?
Is slow insertion tonification or sedation?
Tonification
Is rapid insertion tonification or sedation?
Is rapid insertion tonification or sedation?
Is rapid withdrawal tonification or sedation?
Is rapid withdrawal tonification or sedation?
Is slow withdrawal tonification or sedation?
Is slow withdrawal tonification or sedation?
you close the hole for tonification or sedation?
you close the hole for tonification or sedation?
You leave the hole open for tonification or sedation?
You leave the hole open for tonification or sedation?
You insert on exhale and withdraw on inhale for tonification or sedation?
You insert on exhale and withdraw on inhale for tonification or sedation?
You insert on inhale and withdraw on exhale for tonification or sedation?
You insert on inhale and withdraw on exhale for tonification or sedation?
Hold the needle steady and rub fingernail against ridges
Hold the needle steady and rub fingernail against ridges
Ran hand over the top of needles for a gentle wave
Ran hand over the top of needles for a gentle wave
2 points for tonifying in deficient state?
2 points for tonifying in deficient state?
2 points for sedating in excess state?
2 points for sedating in excess state?
What is plucking?
What is plucking?
What is shaking?
What is shaking?
What is flying?
What is flying?
What is jaku taku?
What is jaku taku?
What is trembling?
What is trembling?
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Capital of France (example flashcard)
Capital of France (example flashcard)
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