Acupuncture Exam Questions with Verified
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T'UI-NA
Spinal, Joint and soft tissue adjustments correct spinal structural misalignment
Premise of Acupuncture
There is a two way communication between the skin and all organ glands and tissue of the
body. By stimulating certain points on the skin the progress of a condition can not only be
arrested but even reversed, bringing the patient back to health and normal function.
Qi
Bi-polar electromagnetic energetically power flow. Vital force flows through the Universe
and flows through you.
Qi
The healing energy of the body
Flows through the body in pathways known as "meridians"
What you lose when you die
What are the 3 levels of acupuncture?
1. Pain control
2. Formula or Cookbook
3. Traditional or Classical
How many meridians are there?
12- 6 Yin and 6 Yang
How many meridians are associated with the hand?
,6- 3 Yin and 3 Yang
How many meridians are associated with the foot?
6- 3 Yin and 3 Yang
Name all the Yin meridians
1. Lung
2. Spleen
3. Heart
4. Kidney
5. Circulation Sex
6. Liver
Name all the Yang meridians
1. Large Intestine
2. Stomach
3. Small Intestine
4. Bladder
5. Triple Warmer
6. Gall Bladder
Conception Vessel
AKA Ren Mai
Unilateral pathway on the midline on the front of the body
Governing Vessel
, AKA Du Mai
Unilateral pathway on the midline on the back of the body
Midday-Midnight Law
AKA- Horary point, Circadian Clock, Clock Cycle
1. Most effective time to treat as energy comes into the meridian
2. Second treat the opposite side of the meridian
3. Teach the patient to treat self/child/spouse
How many types of acupuncture points are there?
12
Tonification Point
Stimulate this point to increase energy into the meridian (Sheng cycle- draws energy from
parent)
Sedation Point
Decreases energy flow into meridian (Sheng cycle- disperses energy to child)
Source Point
"Yuan" Organ point
Located at the wrist and ankles
Treats the organ associated with it's channel Amphoteric (will raise or lower the energy as
needed)
Ryodoraku test point
Alarm Point
Correct Answers
T'UI-NA
Spinal, Joint and soft tissue adjustments correct spinal structural misalignment
Premise of Acupuncture
There is a two way communication between the skin and all organ glands and tissue of the
body. By stimulating certain points on the skin the progress of a condition can not only be
arrested but even reversed, bringing the patient back to health and normal function.
Qi
Bi-polar electromagnetic energetically power flow. Vital force flows through the Universe
and flows through you.
Qi
The healing energy of the body
Flows through the body in pathways known as "meridians"
What you lose when you die
What are the 3 levels of acupuncture?
1. Pain control
2. Formula or Cookbook
3. Traditional or Classical
How many meridians are there?
12- 6 Yin and 6 Yang
How many meridians are associated with the hand?
,6- 3 Yin and 3 Yang
How many meridians are associated with the foot?
6- 3 Yin and 3 Yang
Name all the Yin meridians
1. Lung
2. Spleen
3. Heart
4. Kidney
5. Circulation Sex
6. Liver
Name all the Yang meridians
1. Large Intestine
2. Stomach
3. Small Intestine
4. Bladder
5. Triple Warmer
6. Gall Bladder
Conception Vessel
AKA Ren Mai
Unilateral pathway on the midline on the front of the body
Governing Vessel
, AKA Du Mai
Unilateral pathway on the midline on the back of the body
Midday-Midnight Law
AKA- Horary point, Circadian Clock, Clock Cycle
1. Most effective time to treat as energy comes into the meridian
2. Second treat the opposite side of the meridian
3. Teach the patient to treat self/child/spouse
How many types of acupuncture points are there?
12
Tonification Point
Stimulate this point to increase energy into the meridian (Sheng cycle- draws energy from
parent)
Sedation Point
Decreases energy flow into meridian (Sheng cycle- disperses energy to child)
Source Point
"Yuan" Organ point
Located at the wrist and ankles
Treats the organ associated with it's channel Amphoteric (will raise or lower the energy as
needed)
Ryodoraku test point
Alarm Point
