Study Charts
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Study Charts
* These study charts are essential rote
memorization, plus all other material studied
in the first year. This includes some additional
material from first and second year that
should be reviewed before graduation and
taking the NCCAOM Exams.
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Contents Study Charts – Year 1 Proficiency Exams .......................................................................................................................... 3
Acupuncture Points ....................................................................................................................................................... 3
Locating Acupoints – Proportional Measurement ...................................................................................................... 10
Needling Acupoints & Anatomical Cautions – Point Location .................................................................................... 12
Basic Theory – D&D ......................................................................................................................................................... 16
Five Element Correspondences ................................................................................................................................... 16
Tongue ......................................................................................................................................................................... 22
TCM Pathophysiology .................................................................................................................................................. 25
Pulse – Levels ............................................................................................................................................................... 35
Heart Patterns ............................................................................................................................................................. 43
Pericardium Patterns ................................................................................................................................................... 43
Liver Patterns............................................................................................................................................................... 44
Lung Patterns ............................................................................................................................................................... 45
Spleen Patterns ........................................................................................................................................................... 46
Kidney Patterns ........................................................................................................................................................... 46
Stomach Patterns ........................................................................................................................................................ 47
Small Intestine Patterns .............................................................................................................................................. 47
Large Intestine Patterns .............................................................................................................................................. 47
Gall Bladder Patterns ................................................................................................................................................... 48
Bladder Patterns .......................................................................................................................................................... 48
5 Element - 4 Needle Treatment ..................................................................................................................................... 54
Acu Point Theory - Other ................................................................................................................................................. 55
Acu Moxa Technique A-B – Study Questions .................................................................................................................. 56
Auricular Acupuncture .................................................................................................................................................... 65
Scalp Acupuncture ........................................................................................................................................................... 67
Acupuncture Musculoskeletal Anatomy ......................................................................................................................... 69
Digestion ........................................................................................................................................................................ 107
Endocrine Disturbances ................................................................................................................................................. 108
Biomedical & TCM Micellaneous – Other ..................................................................................................................... 111
CHM ............................................................................................................................................................................... 112
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Study Charts – Year 1 Proficiency Exams
* Students are responsible for material from both lecture and all assigned reading. These study charts are essential rote memorization, plus
all other material studied in the first year. This includes some additional material from first and second year that should be reviewed before
graduation and taking the NCCAOM Exams.
Acupuncture Points
5 Shu Points Yin Channels
Jing-Well (Wood) Ying-Spring (Fire) Shu-Stream (Earth) Jing-River (Metal) He-Sea (Water)
Lung
Spleen
Heart
Kidney
Pericardium
Liver
5 Shu Points Yang Channels
Jing-Well (Metal) Ying-Spring (Water) Shu-Stream (Wood) Jing-River (Fire) He-Sea (Earth) Lower He-Sea
Large Intestine
Stomach
Small Intestine
Bladder
Sanjiao
Gall Bladder
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Channel Points
Mother Point Child Point Horary Xi-Cleft Yuan-Source Luo-Connecting Back-Shu Front-Mu
Lung
Large Intestine
Stomach
Spleen
Heart Small Intestine
Bladder
Kidney
Pericardium
Sanjiao
Gall Bladder
Liver
Extraordinary Channel
Xi-Cleft Points
8 Hui-Meeting Points Extraordinary Channel
Confluent Points
12 Heavenly
Star Points
Four/Six
Command Points
Yang Motility Zang Conception Abdomen
Yin Motility Fu Governing Lumbar/back
Yang Linking Qi Penetrating Head/Nape
Yin Linking Blood Girdling Face/Mouth
Sinews Yin Motility Chest/Lateral Costal
Vessels Yang Motility Resuscitation
Bone Yin Lining
Marrow Yang Linking
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Chinese Clock
Qi & Blood
Time
13 Ghost
Points
12 Officials Window of
Heaven Points
Lung Controller of Drainage & Dregs
Large Intestine Controller of Transport & Transformation
Stomach Official of Separating the Pure from the Impure
Spleen Controller of Water
Heart Official of Balance & Harmony
Small Intestine Controller of Planning
Bladder Controller of Receiving Pure Qi
Kidney Official of Wise Judgment & Decision Making
Pericardium Official Who Protects the Heart
Sanjiao Controller of the Storage of Water
Gall Bladder Supreme Controller
Liver Controller of Rotting & Ripening
Proportion of Qi & Blood in the Regular Channels Group Luo Points 4 Seas
Proportion Channels 3 Arm Yang Nourishment
More Blood Than Qi 3 Leg Yang Blood
More Qi Than Blood 3 Arm Yin Qi
Abundant Qi & Blood 3 Leg Yin Marrow
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Exit – Entry Points
Channel Exit Entry
Lung
Large Intestine
Stomach
Spleen
Heart
Small Intestine
Bladder
Kidney
Pericardium
Sanjiao
Gall Bladder
Liver
Point Usage
Points Use
Jing-Well
Ying-Spring
Shu-Stream
He-Sea
Mother-Child
Xi-Cleft
Yuan-Source
Luo Connecting
Back-Shu
Front-Mu
Hui-Meeting
8 Confluent
12 Heavenly Star
4/6 Command
4 Seas
Window of Heaven
13 Ghost
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Channel Primary Channel Originates Pathways - Luo-Connecting, Divergent, Sinew Channel Channel Indications
Lung
Large Intestine
Stomach
Spleen
Heart
Small Intestine
Bladder
Kidney
Pericardium
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Sanjiao
Gall Bladder
Liver
Ren
Du
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Extraordinary Vessel Pathway Coalescent Points
Penetrating
Girdling
Yang Motility
Yin Motility
Yang Linking
Yin Linking
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Locating Acupoints – Proportional Measurement Part of the Body Measurement
Between ends of creases of interphalangeal joints of middle finger at widest point
Between proximal interphalangeal joint & tip of index finger
Width of interphalangeal joint of thumb
Width of 4 fingers held close together at level of dorsal skin crease of proximal interphalangeal joint of middle finger
Anterior to posterior hairline
Glabella to anterior hairline
Between angles of hairline
Between mastoid processes
Between posterior hairline & inferior border of spinous process of C7
Between medial borders of scapula
REN 22 to sternal-xiphoid junction
Sternocostal angle to umbilicus
Umbilicus to pubic symphysis
Upper edge of pubic bone to medial condyle of femur
Between nipples
Between midpoint of clavicles
Between tip of acromion process & midline of body
Between anterior axillary & cubital creases
Between cubital crease & wrist crease
Armpit to just below free ribs
Last rib to hip joint
Lateral prominence of greater trochanter to popliteal crease
Height of patella
Between gluteal fold & knee
Popliteal crease to medial malleolus
Medial condyle of tibia to medial malleolus
Tip of lateral malleolus to sole of foot
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Organs & Surface Anatomy
Anatomy Find Anatomical Location
Pleura & Pleural Cavity
Lung
Cardiac Outline
Liver
Spleen
Kidneys
Bladder
Counting ribs
Free end of 11th
rib
C7
L2
L3
L4
L5
Sacral Foramen
Inner Bladder Back-Shu Point Line
Sternocostal Angle
Spleen & Stomach Channel Points on Lower Abdomen
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Palmaris longus
Needling Acupoints & Anatomical Cautions – Point Location Acupoint Anatomical Caution Point Location
LU 1
LU 2
LU 7
LU 8
LU 9
LI 16
LI 17
LI 18
ST 2
ST 5
ST 9
ST 10
ST 11
ST 12
ST 13
ST 14
ST 15
ST 16
ST 18
ST 19
ST 20
ST 21
ST 22
ST 23
ST 24
ST 25
ST 26
ST 27
ST 28
ST 29
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ST 30
ST 41
ST 42
SP 11
SP 12
SP 13
SP 14
SP 15
SP 16
SP 17
SP 18
SP 19
SP 20
SP 21
HE 1
HE 7
SI 8
SI 12
SI 13
SI 14
SI 15
BL 11
BL 12
BL 13
BL 14
BL 15
BL 16
BL 17
BL 18
BL 19
BL 20
BL 21
BL 22
BL 23
BL 40
BL 41
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BL 42
BL 43
BL 44
BL 45
BL46
BL 47
BL 48
BL 49
BL 50
BL 51
BL 52
KID 11
KID 12
KID 13
KID 14
KID 15
KID 16
KID 17
KID 18
KID 19
KID 20
KID 21
KID 22
KID 23
KID 24
KID 25
KID 26
KID 27
P 1
P 3
P 6
P 7
SJ 15
GB 20
GB 21
GB 22
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GB 23
GB 24
GB 25
GB 26
LIV 12
LIV 13
LIV 14
REN 2
REN 3
REN 4
REN 5
REN 6
REN 7
REN 9
REN 10
REN 11
REN 12
REN 13
REN 14
REN 15
DU 3
DU 4
DU 5
DU 6
DU 7
DU 8
DU 9
DU 10
DU 11
DU 12
DU 13
DU 14
DU 15
DU 16
DU 21
DU 22
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Basic Theory – D&D
* Review all TCM transliterations and terminology.
Five Element Correspondences Wood Fire Earth Metal Water
Seasons
Directions
Colors
Tastes
Climates
Stage of development
Numbers
Planets
Yin-Yang
Animals
Domestic Animals
Grains
Yin Organs
Yang Organs
Sense Organs
Tissues
Emotions
Sounds
Season Yin-Yang Balance Correspondence
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
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Vital Substances
Substance Function
Pre-Heaven Essence
Post-Heaven Essence
Kidney Essence
Yuan Qi (Original)
Zong Qi (Gathering)
Zhen Qi (True)
Ying Qi (Nutritive)
Wei Qi (Defensive)
Zhong Qi (Central)
Zheng Qi (Upright)
Blood
Jin Fluids
Ye Fluids
Shen (Mind)
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Zang Fu Functions
Heart
Liver
Lungs
Spleen
Kidneys
Pericardium
Stomach
Small Intestine
Large Intestine
Gall Bladder
Urinary Bladder
San Jiao
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Extraordinary Organs Functions
Uterus
Brain
Marrow
Blood Vessels
Gall Bladder
Emotions & Disease
Emotion Affects/Causes
Anger
Joy
Sadness
Worry
Pensiveness
Fear
Shock
6 Climatic Factors Seasons and Yin Organ associated with and manifestations
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6 Stages (Shang Han) Clinical Manifestations Channel Clinical Manifestations Organ
4 Levels (Wen Bing) Defensive Level Qi Level Nutritive & Qi/Blood Level
Fever
Thirst
Mental state
Sweating
Skin
Tongue body
Tongue coating
Pulse
Wind Cold – 6 Stages Wind Heat – 4 Levels
Pathology
Penetration route
Aversion to Cold
Shivers
Fever
Sore throat
Nasal
Body ache
Sweating
Thirst
Urine & Stool
Tongue
Pulse
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Latent Heat Clinical Manifestations
Miscellaneous Causes of Disease Effects - Manifestations
5 Element Body Types Appearance
Wood
Fire
Earth
Metal
Water
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Tongue Observation Indicates
Tongue-Body Color
Body Shape
Coating
Moisture
Tongue-Body Color
Observation Indicates
Pale
Red
Deep-red
Purple
Red Points
Blue
Sublingual Veins
Tongue-Body Shape
Observation Indicates
Thin
Swollen
Stiff
Flaccid
Long
Short
Cracked
Quivering
Deviated
Tooth-marked
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Tongue Coating Physiology
Clinical Significance
Tongue Coat
Presence or Absence of Coat
Coating With or Without Root
Coating Thickness
Coating Distribution
Coating Moisture
Coating Texture
Tongue Coating in External Diseases
Tongue Coating
Observation Indicates
Thick
Without root
Partial absence
Total absence
White
Yellow
Grey & Black
Tongue Moisture
Observation Indicates
Too wet
Dry
Sticky/Slippery
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Write the number on the appropriate area(s) on the diagram
1) Spleen/Stomach
2) Heart
3) Lung
4) Kidney
5) Liver/Gall Bladder
Pain Factors Empty Full Cold Heat
Pressure
Food
Type
Temperature
Bowel Movement
Posture
Onset
Vomiting
Rest/Movement
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TCM Causes of Pain
TCM Pathophysiology of Pain
Whole Body
Numbness
Joint Pain
Backache
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Nature of Pain Indicates
Soreness
Pain with Sensation of Heaviness
Distending Pain
Pain with Feeling of Fullness
Pain with Feeling of Emptiness
Pain with Feeling of Cold
Burning Pain
Colicky Pain
Spastic Pain
Pain with Distressing Feeling
Pain with Sensation of Stuffiness
Pushing Pain
Pulling Pain
Cutting Pain
Throbbing Pain
Boring Pain
Lurking Pain
Time of Pain Indicates
Daytime
Night
Intermittent
Continuous
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Interrogation
16 Questions - 10/12 Traditional Questions
Plus Maciocia’s Additions
Taste Indicates
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TCM Pathophysiology Related to Constipation
TCM Pathophysiology Related to Loose Stool/Diarrhea TCM Pathophysiology Related to Thirst/Drink
TCM Pathophysiology Related to Dizziness
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Thirst Indicates
Thirst
Dry mouth
Thirst with desire to drink cold fluids
Thirst with desire to drink in small sips
Thirst with no desire to drink
Thirst with desire to drink, immediately followed by vomiting fluids
Mild thirst with desire to sip fluids
Absence of thirst
Intense thirst with profuse urination
Cough Type of Cough
External Invasion of Wind Cold
External Invasion of Wind Heat
Invasion of Wind Dryness
Lung Heat
Lung Phlegm Heat
Damp Phlegm in Lung
Phlegm Fluids in Lung
Liver Fire Insulting Lungs
Lung Qi Deficiency
Lung Yin Deficiency
Lung Dryness
Mental-Spiritual Entities Pertains to Zang Fu
Ethereal Soul (Han)
Mind (Shen)
Intellect (Yi)
Corporeal Soul (Po)
Will-power (Zhi)
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TCM Pathophysiology Related to Tiredness Clinical Manifestations of Wind
Clinical Manifestations of External Wind Invasion
TCM Pathophysiology Related to Headaches
Clinical Manifestations of Internal Wind
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Chest & Abdomen
Symptom TCM Pathophysiology
Stabbing chest pain
Pain accompanied by cough with profuse yellow sputum
Feeling of oppression
Feeling of distension in hypochondrium
Stabbing pain in hypochondrium
Dull pain in epigastrium alleviated by eating
Dull pain in epigastrium
Severe pain in epigastrium aggravated by eating
Severe pain in epigastrium – Full patterns
Feeling of fullness in epigastrium
Very slight feeling of fullness in epigastrium
Feeling of distension in epigastrium
Lower abdominal pain
Abdominal pain relieved by bowel movements
Abdominal pain aggravated by bowel movements
Hypogastrium pain
Insomnia TCM Pathophysiology
Very restless sleep with feeling of heat, agitation, excessive dreaming
Not able to fall asleep or stay asleep, without other symptoms
Difficulty falling asleep
Waking up many times during the night
Insomnia with anxiety, dream-disturbed sleep, with Qi & Blood Deficiency symptoms
Difficult falling asleep, dizziness, blurred vision
Waking up frequently with excessive dreams, night sweating, palpitations
Dream-disturbed sleep
Restless sleep with excessive dreams
Waking up early and failing to fall asleep again
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Lethargy TCM Pathophysiology
Sleepiness after eating
Lethargy and body heaviness
Lethargy and body heaviness and dizziness
Extreme lethargy and lassitude with a feeling of cold
Lethargic stupor with Exterior Heat symptoms
Lethargic stupor, rattling in throat, slippery pulse, sticky tongue coat
Difficult falling asleep, dizziness, blurred vision
Sweating TCM Pathophysiology
Sweating only on head
Oily sweat on forehead
Sweating only on arms and legs
Sweating only on hands
Sweating whole body
Sweating on palms, soles, chest
Sweating in daytime
Sweating at night-time
Profuse cold sweat during a severe illness
Oily sweat on forehead, like pearls, not flowing
Oily sweat
Yellow sweat
Tinnitus - Deafness TCM Pathophysiology
Sudden onset tinnitus
Gradual onset tinnitus
Noise aggravated by pressing hands on ears
Noise alleviated by pressing hands on ears
Loud, high-pitched noise like a whistle
Low-pitched noise like rushing water
Sudden onset deafness
Gradual onset deafness
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Eyes TCM Pathophysiology
Eye pain like a needle, eye redness with a headache
Eye pain, swelling and redness
Feeling of pressure in the eye
Blurred vision and floaters
Photophobia
Dry eyes
Men – Impotence - Pathophysiology Men – Lack of Libido - Pathophysiology
Men – Premature Ejaculation - Pathophysiology Men – Tiredness & Dizziness After Ejaculation - Pathophysiology
Women – Lack of Libido - Pathophysiology
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Women – Menstruation – Leucorrhea – Pregnancy - Childbirth TCM Pathophysiology
Periods always early
Periods always late
Periods irregular
Heavy blood loss
Scanty periods
Dark red or bright red blood
Pale blood
Purple or blackish blood
Fresh red blood
Congealed blood with clots
Watery blood
Turbid blood
Pain before period
Pain during period
Pain after period
Leucorrhea – white discharge
Leucorrhea – yellow discharge
Leucorrhea – greenish discharge
Leucorrhea – red & white discharge
Leucorrhea – yellow discharge with pus & blood
Watery leucorrhea
Thick leucorrhea
Infertility
Vomiting during pregnancy
Miscarriage before 3 months
Miscarriage after 3 months
Nausea & heavy bleeding after delivery
Sweating & fever after delivery
Postnatal depression
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Pulse – Levels Reflects
Superficial
Middle
Deep
Pulse Qualities Clinical Significance
Floating
Deep
Slow
Rapid
Empty
Full
Slippery
Choppy
Long
Short
Overflowing
Fine
Minute
Tight
Wiry
Slowed-down
Hollow
Leather
Firm
Soggy
Weak
Scattered
Hidden
Moving
Hasty
Knotted
Intermittent
Hurried
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Internal Wind Symptoms & Signs Qi Stagnation Symptoms & Signs Blood Stagnation Symptoms & Signs
Internal Dampness Symptoms & Signs Internal Cold Symptoms & Signs Phlegm Symptoms & Signs
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Heat Symptoms & Signs Fire Symptoms & Signs
Ascending/Descending Qi Pathology Symptoms
Spleen Qi Descending
Stomach Qi Ascending
Lung Qi Ascending
Heart Qi ascending
Liver Qi Ascending too much
Kidney Qi Ascending
Bladder Qi Ascending
Small Intestine Qi Ascending
Large Intestine Qi Ascending
Clinical Manifestations of Exterior Patterns
Cold Symptoms Heat Symptoms
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Full Heat – Empty Heat
Full Heat Empty Heat
Face
Thirst
Eyelid
Taste
Feeling of Heat
Fever
Mind
Bowels
Bleeding
Sleep
Skin eruptions
Pulse
Tongue
Treatment Method
Full Cold – Empty Cold
Full Cold Empty Cold
Face
Pain
Bowels
Pulse
Tongue
Onset
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True Cold/False Heat – True Heat/False Cold
True Cold/False Heat True Heat/False Cold
By observation
By hearing
By interrogation
By palpation
Collapse of Yin Symptoms Collapse of Yang Symptoms
Qi Deficiency Symptoms Qi Sinking Symptoms Qi Stagnation Symptoms Rebellious Qi Symptoms
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Blood Deficiency Symptoms Liver Blood Stasis Symptoms Heart Blood Stasis Symptoms Lung Blood Stasis Symptoms
Stomach Blood Stasis Symptoms Intestines Blood Stasis
Symptoms
Uterus Blood Stasis Symptoms Blood Heat Symptoms
Hemorrhage
Cause Color of Blood Quantity
Heat in Blood
Stasis of Blood
Qi Deficiency
Yin Deficiency
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Qi Stagnation Blood Stagnation
Pain/Distension
Location
Character
Abdominal Masses
Skin
Face
Tongue
Pulse
Deficiency of Body Fluids
Lung Symptoms Stomach Symptoms Kidney Symptoms Large Intestine Symptoms
Edema Common Location
Spleen Yang Deficiency
Kidney Yang Deficiency
Qi & Blood Deficiency
Dampness
Wind Water Invading Lungs
Qi Stagnation
Qi Deficiency & Blood Stasis
Pitting Edema TCM Pathophysiology
Pitting
Non-pitting
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Phlegm General Symptoms Non-Substantial Phlegm Symptoms
Under Skin
In Channels
Misting Heart
Gall Bladder or Kidneys
In Joints
Nature of Phlegm
Symptoms
Damp Phlegm
Phlegm Heat
Cold Phlegm
Wind Phlegm
Qi Phlegm
Phlegm Fluids
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Heart Patterns Symptoms & Signs
Heart Qi Deficiency
Heart Yang Deficiency
Heart Yang Collapse
Heart Blood Deficiency
Heart Yin Deficiency
Heart Fire Blazing
Phlegm Fire Harassing Heart
Phlegm Misting Mind
Heart Vessel Obstructed
Heart Blood Stasis
Pericardium Patterns Symptoms & Signs
Heat in Pericardium
Blood Deficiency of Pericardium
Pericardium Fire
Phlegm-Fire Harassing Pericardium
Qi Stagnation in Pericardium
Blood Stasis in Pericardium
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Liver Patterns Symptoms & Signs
Liver Qi Stagnation
Liver Qi Stagnation Turning Into Heat
Rebellious Liver Qi
Liver Blood Stasis
Liver Fire Blazing
Damp Heat in the Liver
Stagnation of Cold in Liver Channel
Liver Blood Deficiency
Liver Yin Deficiency
Liver Yang Rising
Liver Wind Agitating Within
Rebellious Liver Qi Invading Spleen
Rebellious Liver Qi Invading Stomach
Liver Fire Insulting Lungs
Heart & Liver Blood Deficiency
Causes of Liver Wind Symptoms & Signs
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Liver Yang Rising Generating Wind
Cause Symptoms & Signs
Lung Patterns Symptoms & Signs
Lung Qi Deficiency
Lung Yin Deficiency
Lung Dryness
Invasion of Lungs by Wind Cold
Invasion of Lungs by Wind Heat
Invasion of Lungs by Wind Water
Lung Heat
Damp Phlegm in Lungs
Cold Phlegm in Lungs
Phlegm Heat in Lungs
Dry Phlegm in Lungs
Phlegm Fluids Obstructing Lung
Lung & Heart Qi Deficiency
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Spleen Patterns Symptoms & Signs
Spleen Qi Deficiency
Spleen Yang Deficiency
Spleen Qi Sinking
Spleen Not Controlling Blood
Spleen Blood Deficiency
Cold Damp Invading Spleen
Damp Heat Invading Spleen
Spleen & Heart Blood Deficiency
Spleen & Lung Qi Deficiency
Spleen & Liver Blood Deficiency
Obstruction of Spleen By Damp With
Liver Qi Stagnation
Kidney Patterns Symptoms & Signs
Kidney Yang Deficiency
Kidney Yin Deficiency
Kidney Qi Not Firm
Kidneys Failing to Receive Qi
Kidney Essence Deficiency
Kidney Yang Deficiency Water
Overflowing
Kidney Yin Deficiency Empty Heat
Blazing
Kidney & Liver Yin Deficiency
Kidney & Heart Not Harmonized
Kidney & Lung Yin Deficiency
Kidney & Spleen Yang Deficiency
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Stomach Patterns Symptoms & Signs
Stomach Qi Deficiency
Stomach Deficient & Cold
Stomach Yin Deficiency
Stomach Qi Stagnation
Stomach Fire
Cold Invading Stomach
Stomach Qi Rebelling Upwards
Damp Heat in Stomach
Retention of Food in Stomach
Blood Stasis in Stomach
Stomach & Spleen Qi Deficiency
Small Intestine Patterns Symptoms & Signs
Full Heat in Small Intestine
Small Intestine Qi Pain
Small Intestine Qi Tied
Infestation of Worms in Small Intestine
Small Intestine Deficient & Cold
Large Intestine Patterns Symptoms & Signs
Damp Heat in Large Intestine
Heat in Large Intestine
Heat Obstructing Large Intestine
Cold Invading Large Intestine
Qi Stagnation in Large Intestine
Large Intestine Dry
Large Intestine Cold
Collapse of Large Intestine
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Gall Bladder Patterns Symptoms & Signs
Damp in Gall Bladder
Damp Heat in Gall Bladder
Gall Bladder Deficient
Damp Heat in Gall Bladder & Liver
Bladder Patterns Symptoms & Signs
Damp Heat in Bladder
Damp Cold in Bladder
Bladder Deficient & Cold
Summer Heat Clinical Manifestations Damp Clinical Manifestations Dryness Clinical Manifestations
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Damp Heat Clinical Manifestations
Full Fire Empty Fire
Face & Eyes
Feeling of heat
Thirst
Dry mouth
Bitter taste
Urine & Stool
Mind
Skin
Blood in …….
Sweating
Tongue
Pulse
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Toxic Heat Clinical Manifestations
Identification of Patterns According to 3 Burners
Upper Burner Patterns Lower Burner Patterns Middle Burner Patterns
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Identification of Patterns According to 8 Extraordinary Vessels
Clinical Manifestations
Du Mai
Ren Mai
Chong Mai
Combined Ren & Chong Mai
Dai Mai
Yin Qiao Mai
Yang Qiao Mai
Yin Wei Mai
Yang Wei Mai
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5 Element - 4 Needle Treatment
Deficiency - Excess
Channel
Deficiency
Tonify Reduce
Excess
Tonify Reduce
LU
LI
ST
SP
HE
SI
BL
KID
P
SJ
GB
LIV
Cold - Hot
Channel
Cold
Tonify Reduce
Hot
Tonify Reduce
LU
LI
ST
SP
HE
SI
BL
KID
P
SJ
GB
LIV
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Acu Point Theory - Other This is more for NCCAOM Exams – See NCCAOM Study Guide
Review the following:
Richard Tan Point Prescriptions
Master Tung Acupuncture
Worsley Theory
Japanese Acupuncture
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Acu Moxa Technique A-B – Study Questions
1) Write a brief historical perspective about zhen jiu (acupuncture & moxibustion) in China and
around the world.
2) Name at least 3 ancient Chinese texts that are considered important contributions to
acupuncture & moxibustion (not CHM).
3) Name at least 3 ancient Chinese doctors that made important contributions to acupuncture &
moxibustion (not CHM).
4) State the general guidelines and clinic protocols for Clean Needle Technique. Describe correct
alcohol swabbing procedure.
5) List the 5 parts of a traditional Chinese acupuncture needle.
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6) List the Chinese gauge and Japanese # (diameter) of typical acupuncture needles, starting with
thinnest to thickest.
7) List the standard lengths of acupuncture needles used. List in inches and millimeter, starting
with the shortest to longest.
8) List and describe all the commonly used positions for needling a patient and when these
positions are used.
9) List and describe all the needle insertion techniques and when they are used.
10) List the angles of insertion for needles and when each is used.
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11) Discuss depth of needle insertion.
12) List all the techniques used to induce arrival of qi (“de qi”).
13) Discuss the use of reinforcing, reducing, and even methods of needle manipulation.
14) Describe the needle technique “Setting the mountain on Fire”.
15) Describe the needle technique “Penetrating-heaven coolness”.
16) List the needle technique methods for tonifying and reducing.
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Method Tonify Reduce
Needle Type & Warming
Needle Length & Thickness
Massage Point
Pinch Point
Exhale/Inhale
Quick/Slow Insertion
Needle sensation
Insertion Depth
Needle Manipulation
Needle Rotation
Needle Direction
Needle Retention
Opening/Closing Hole
Nine & Six
Five Elements
Source – Luo Points
12 Time Periods
17) Discuss frequency of treatment.
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18) Discuss general precautions to consider when using acupuncture.
19) List all the contraindicated acupoints for moxa and/or needles.
20) Discuss the following clinical complications with acupuncture and their management:
Forgotten needle –
Pain –
Stuck needle –
Bent needle –
Broken needle –
Hematoma –
Fainting –
Injury to anatomical structures/organs –
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21) Discuss bloodletting indications, methods, techniques, cautions/contraindications.
22) Discuss the functions, uses, and general considerations of using moxibustion.
23) List all the methods of applying moxa and when they are used.
24) List all the commonly used substances used as moxa heat transfer mediums and when they
are used.
25) List all the cautions/contraindications for moxa use, including forbidden points.
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26) Discuss “akabane”.
27) List all the various types of cups used for cupping
28) List common indications when cupping is used.
29) List the various types of cupping methods.
30) List the cautions/contraindications for cupping.
31) Discuss cutaneous acupuncture, including methods of applying, indications, and
cautions/contraindications.
32) Discuss gua sha, including techniques, most commonly used areas, indications, and
cautions/contraindications.
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33) Discuss infrared and TDP lamps, including indications and cautions/contraindications.
34) Discuss point injection therapy.
35) Discuss electroacupuncture & micro-current, including theory, general use and indications,
application, safety, discussion with patient, and cautions/contraindications.
36) Discuss TENS, Ryodo-Raku, and Ion Cords.
37) Discuss magnet therapy.
38) Discuss intradermal needles/pellets/seeds, including methods of applying, indications, and
cautions/contraindications.
39) Discuss auricular acupuncture, including methods of applying, indications, and
cautions/contraindications.
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40) Discuss scalp acupuncture, including location measurements, methods of applying,
indications, and cautions/contraindications.
41) Discuss acupuncture anesthesia/analgesia.
42) Discuss micro system acupuncture.
43) Discuss Japanese acupuncture.
44) Discuss 5 Element acupuncture.
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Auricular Acupuncture
Write the following numbers on the appropriate location on the diagram:
1) Helix 10) Tragus
2) Helix tubercle 11) Supratragic notch
3) Helix cauda 12) Antitragus
4) Helix crus 13) Intertragic notch
5) Antihelix 14) Helix notch
6) Superior antihelix crus 15) Ear lobe
7) Inferior antihelix crus 16) Concha
8) Triangular fossa 17) Cymba concha
9) Scapha 18) Cavum concha
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Auricular Acupuncture
Write the following numbers on the appropriate location on the diagram:
1) Liver Yang 14) External genital
2) Eye 15) Shenmen
3) Knee 16) Hip
4) Jaw 17) Neck
5) Ankle 18) Chest
6) Lung 19) Abdomen
7) Spleen 20) Nose
8) Wrist 21) Forehead
9) Lumbo-sacral vertebra 22) Liver
10) Hip 23) Kidney
11) Shoulder 24) Bladder
12) Thoracic vertebra 25) Heart
13) Cervical vertebra
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Scalp Acupuncture
Write the following numbers on the appropriate location on the diagrams:
1) Sensory Area 5) Motor Area
2) Chorea & Tremor Control Area 6) Speech #3 Area
3) Vertigo & Hearing Area 7) Speech #2 Area
4) Voluntary Movement Area 8) Blood Vessel & Constriction Area
Write the following numbers on the appropriate location on the diagrams:
1) Upper Point of Motor Area
2) Leg Motor Sensory Area
3) Upper Point of Sensory Area
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Scalp Acupuncture
Write the following numbers on the appropriate location on the diagrams:
1) Leg Motor Sensory Area
2) Balance Area
3) Speech #2 Area
4) Vision Area
Write the following numbers on the appropriate location on the diagrams:
1) Reproduction Area
2) Stomach Area
3) Thoracic Cavity Area
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Acupuncture Musculoskeletal Anatomy
Write the following numbers on the appropriate location on the diagrams:
1) Clavicle 10) Cervical Vertebra 19) Illium
2) Femur (2 places) 11) Phalanges 20) Fibula (2 places)
3) Radius 12) Carpals 21) Tibia
4) Xiphoid Process 13) Scapula 22) Sacrum (2 places)
5) Thoracic Vertebra 14) Lumbar Vertebra 23) Tarsals
6) Ulna 15) Humerous (2 places) 24) Metatarsals
7) Skull 16) Patella 25) Greater Trochanter
8) Metacarpals 17) Sternum 26) Ribs
9) Coccyx (2 places) 18) Coracoid Process 27) Calcaneous
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Acupuncture Musculoskeletal Anatomy
Write the following numbers on the appropriate location on the diagrams and give the origin and
insertion of muscles and function:
1) Lateral pterygoid upper head 4) Lateral pterygoid lower head
2) Medial pterygoid deep head 5) Medial pterygoid superficial head
3) Buccinator 6) Temporalis
What is the muscle shown in the diagram?
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Acupuncture Musculoskeletal Anatomy
Write the following numbers on the appropriate location on the diagrams and give the origin and
insertion of muscles and function:
1) Temporalis 3) Lateral pterygoid
2) Lateral ligament of temporo-mandibular joint 4) Inferior temporal line
1) Orbicularis oculi orbital part 9) Levator labii superioris
2) Procerus 10) Levator anguli oris
3) Orbicularis oris 11) Orbicularis oculi palpebral part
4) Zygomaticus major 12) Depressor anguli oris
5) Depressor labii inferioris 13) Frontal belly of occipitofrontalis
6) Transverse part of nasalis 14) Buccinator
7) Platysma 15) Levator labii superioris alaeque nasi
8) Zygomaticus minor
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Acupuncture Musculoskeletal Anatomy
Write the following numbers on the appropriate location on the diagrams and give the origin and
insertion of muscles and function:
1) Sternothyroid (2 places) 8) Sternocleidomastoid 15) Scalenus anterior
2) Styloglossus 9) Facial loop round digastric tendon 16) Scalenus posterior
3) Cricothyroid 10) Mylohyoid 17) Omohyoid
4) Transverse process of atlas 11) Stylohyoid 18) Trapezius
5) Levator glandulae thyroideae 12) Longus capitis 19) Scalenus medius
6) Splenus capitus 13) Levator scapulae
7) Hyoglossus 14) Digastric
1) Biceps 7) Costo-abdominal part of pectoralis major
2) Sternocostal part of pectoralis major 8) Brachialis (2 places) 13) Triceps (2 places)
3) Bicipital aponeurosis 9) Serratus anterior 14) Triceps medial head
4) Deltoid 10) Brachioradialis
5) Latisimus dorsi 11) Triceps long head)
6) Clavicular part of pectoralis major 12) Coracobrachialis
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Acupuncture Musculoskeletal Anatomy
Write the following numbers on the appropriate location on the diagrams and give the origin and
insertion of muscles and function:
1) Biceps 5) Brachialis 9) Pectoralis minor
2) Subclavius 6) Long head of biceps 10) Teres major
3) Coracobrachialis 7) Subscapularis 11) Short head of biceps
4) Serratus anterior 8) Latissimus dorsi
1) Trapezius 6) Teres minor 11) Infraspinatus
2) Splenius capitis 7) Serratus anterior 12) Semispinalis
3) Rhomboideus major 8) Serratus posterior inferior 13) Sternocleidomastoid
4) Supraspinatus 9) Rhomboideus minor 14) Teres major
5) Latissimus dorsi 10) Deltoid 15) Levator scapulae
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1) What are the elevators of the scapula?
2) What are the depressors of the scapula?
3) What are the protractors of the scapula?
4) What are the retractors of the scapula?
5) What are the retractors of the scapula?
6) What are the upward rotators of the scapula?
7) What are the downward rotators of the scapula?
8) What are the medial (internal) rotators of the humerous?
9) What are the lateral (external) rotators of the humerous?
10) What are the flexors of the humerous?
11) What are the extensors of the humerous?
12) What are the abductors of the humerous?
13) What are the adductors of the humerous?
14) What are the horizontal abductors of the humerous?
15) What are the horizontal adductors of the humerous?
16) What are the flexors of the elbow?
17) What are the extensors of the elbow?
18) What are the supinators of the forearm?
19) What are the pronators of the forearm?
20) What are the flexors of the wrist?
21) What are the extensors of the wrist?
22) What are the adductors of the wrist?
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23) What are the abductors of the wrist?
24) What are the abductors of the thumb?
25) What are the abductors of the digits?
26) What are the adductors of the thumb?
27) What are the adductors of the digits?
28) What are the extensors of the thumb?
29) What are the extensors of the digits?
30) What are the flexors of the thumb?
31) What are the flexors of the digits?
32) What is involved in thumb opposition?
33) What is involved in little finger opposition?
34) What are the flexors of the head?
35) What are the extensors of the head?
36) What are the major muscles involved in facial expressions?
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Acupuncture Musculoskeletal Anatomy
Label the bony landmarks.
1) 7)
2) 8)
3) 9)
4) 10)
5) 11)
6)
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Acupuncture Musculoskeletal Anatomy
Label the bony landmarks.
1) 6) 11)
2) 7) 12)
3) 8) 13)
4) 9) 14)
5) 10) 15)
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Acupuncture Musculoskeletal Anatomy
Label the bony landmarks.
1) 7)
2) 8)
3) 9)
4) 10)
5) 11)
6) 12)
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Acupuncture Musculoskeletal Anatomy
Label the bony landmarks.
1) 7)
2) 8)
3) 9)
4) 10)
5) 11)
6)
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Acupuncture Musculoskeletal Anatomy
Write the following numbers on the appropriate location on the diagrams and give the origin and
insertion of muscles and function:
1) Teres minor 8) Humerus
2) Supraspinatus 9) Greater tuberosity
3) Latissimus dorsi 10) Deltoid
4) Spine of scapula 11) Triangular space
5) Long head of triceps 12) Lateral head of triceps
6) Quadrangular space 13) Teres major
7) Infraspinatus 14) Olecranon
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Acupuncture Musculoskeletal Anatomy
Write the following numbers on the appropriate location on the diagrams and give the origin and
insertion of muscles and function:
1) Abductor pollicis longus 13) Flexor carpi radialis (cut tendon)
2) First dorsal interosseous 14) Flexor digitorium profundus
3) Brachio radialis 15) Flexor pollicis brevis
4) Flexor pollicis longus 16) Flexor digiti minimi brevis
5) Abductor pollicis brevis 17) Extensor carpi radialis brevis
6) Flexor carpi ulnaris 18) Pronator quadratus
7) Extensor carpi radialis longus 19) Lumbricals
8) Adductor policis oblique part 20) Flexor retinaculum
9) Abductor digiti minimi 21) Deep transverse mtatcarpal ligaments
10) Adductor pollicis transverse part 22) Supinator
11) Opponens digiti minimi 23) Flexor digitorum superficialis tendon
12) Brachioradialis tendon
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Acupuncture Musculoskeletal Anatomy
Write the following numbers on the appropriate location on the diagrams and give the origin and
insertion of muscles and function:
1) Olecranon 12) Extensores carpi radialis longus et brevis
2) Extensor digiti minimi (2 places) 13) First dorsal interosseus
3) Intertendinous connexions 14) Extensor carpi ulnaris (2 places)
4) Brachialis 15) Ulna
5) Extensor carpi minimi 16) Abductor digiti minimi
6) Extensor digitorum 17) Fascia from triceps covering anconeus
7) Extensor carpi radialis longus 18) Abductor pollicis longus
8) Extensor indicis 19) Extensor carpi radialis brevis
9) Triceps 20) Extensor pollicis brevis
10) Brachioradialis 21) Radius
11) Flexor carpi ulnaris
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Acupuncture Musculoskeletal Anatomy
Write the following numbers on the appropriate location on the diagrams and give the origin and
insertion of muscles and function:
1) Medial intermuscular septum of arm 12) Flexor carpi ulnaris
2) Pisiform 13) Brachioradialis
3) Flexor digitorum superficialis, radial head 14) Flexor retinaculum
4) Pronator teres 15) Tendon to ring finger
5) Palmaris longus 16) First dorsal interosseous
6) Flexor pollicis longus 17) Flexor pollicis brevis
7) Palmaris brevis 18) Flexor carpi radialis
8) Flexor digitorum superficialis 19) Deep transverse metacarpal ligaments
9) Adductor pollicis brevis 20) Palmar aponeurosis central portion
10) Adductor pollicis, transverse head 21) Second lumbrical
11) Bicipital aponeurosis 22) Fibrous flexor sheath
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Acupuncture Musculoskeletal Anatomy
Write the following numbers on the appropriate location on the diagrams and give the origin and
insertion of muscles and function:
1) Abductor pollicis longus 13) Flexor digitorum superficialis
2) Flexor pollicis longus 14) Pronator quadratus
3) Palmaris longus 15) First lumbrical
4) Brachioradialis 16) Flexor carpi ulnaris
5) Interossei (2 places) 17) Flexor retinaculum
6) Adductor pollicis 18) Abductor digiti minimi
7) Pisiform bone 19) Second lumbrical
8) Abductor pollics brevis 20) Flexor carpi radialis
9) Opponens digiti minimi 21) Cruciform fibers in digital heath (2 places)
10) Slip to abductor pollicis brevis 22) Fourth lumbrical
11) Flexor digiti minimi brevis 23) Flexor pollicis brevis
12) Third lumbrical 24) Opponens pollicis
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Acupuncture Musculoskeletal Anatomy
Write the following numbers on the appropriate location on the diagrams and give the origin and
insertion of muscles and function:
1) Longissimus cervicis 13) Rectus capitis posterior major
2) Lateral intertransverse muscle 14) Quadratus lumborum
3) Semispinalis capitis 15) Ligamentum nuchae
4) Rectus capitis posterior minor 16) Longissimus cervicis
5) Ligamentum capitis 17) Illiocostalis thoracic
6) Inferior oblique 18) Levatores costarum breves
7) Spinalis thoracis 19) Erector spinae
8) Illiocostalis lumborum 20) Superior oblique
9) Quadratus lumborum 21) Longissimus thoracis
10) External intercostal 22) Multifidus
11) Illiocostalis cervicis 23) Transversus, origin from thoracolumbar fascia
12) Semispinalis cervicis
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Acupuncture Musculoskeletal Anatomy
Write the following numbers on the appropriate location on the diagrams and give the origin and
insertion of muscles and function:
Name all the anatomical structures in the diagram?
Name all the anatomical structures in the diagram?
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Acupuncture Musculoskeletal Anatomy
1) What are the lateral (external) rotators of the hip?
2) What are the medial (internal) rotators of the hip?
3) What are extensors of the hip?
4) What are the flexors of the hip?
5) What are the abductors of the hip?
6) What are the adductors of the hip?
7) What is the lateral (external) rotator of the knee?
8) What is the medial (internal) rotators of the knee?
9) What are the extensors of the knee?
10) What are the flexors of the knee?
11) What are the dorsiflexors of the ankle?
12) What are the plantarflexors of the ankle?
13) What are the invertors of the foot?
14) What are the evertors of the foot?
15) What are the flexors of the vertebral column?
16) What are the extensors of the vertebral column?
17) What are the muscles involved in breathing and moving the abdominal wall?
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Acupuncture Musculoskeletal Anatomy
Write the following numbers on the appropriate location on the diagrams and give the origin and
insertion of muscles and function:
1) Tensor fasciae latae 8) Pectineus
2) Vastus lateralus 9) Psoas major
3) Ligamentum patellae 10) Vastus medialis
4) Adductor longus 11) Illiotibial tract
5) Sartorius 12) Tendon of sartorius
6) Adductor magnus 13) Illiacus
7) Gracillis 14) Rectus femoris
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Acupuncture Musculoskeletal Anatomy
Write the following numbers on the appropriate location on the diagrams and give the origin and
insertion of muscles and function:
1) Gremellus inferior 10) Gemellius superior
2) Gracilis 11) Adductor magnus
3) Gluteus minimus 12) Semitendonosus
4) Piriformis 13) Gluteus maximus
5) Biceps femoris, long head 14) Quadratus femoris
6) Biceps femoris, short head 15) Vastus lateralis
7) Popliteus 16) Gluteus medius
8) Semimembranosus 17) Obturator internus tendon
9) Sacrotuberous ligament
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Acupuncture Musculoskeletal Anatomy
Write the following numbers on the appropriate location on the diagrams and give the origin and
insertion of muscles and function:
1) Tibia 10) Semimenbranosus
2) Gracillis 11) Vastus medialis
3) Gastrocnemius medial head 12) Semitendinosus
4) Extensor retinacula 13) Tibialis anterior
5) Abductor hallucis 14) Soleus
6) Tendo calcaneus 15) Calcaneus
7) Flexor digitorum longus 16) Flexor retinaculum
8) Sartorious 17) Pes anserinus
9) Tibialis posterior 18) Flexor hallucis longus
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Acupuncture Musculoskeletal Anatomy
Write the following numbers on the appropriate location on the diagrams and give the origin and
insertion of muscles and function:
1) Tibialis anterior (2 places) 10) Extensor hallucis longus (2 places)
2) Lower extensor retinaculum 11) Lateral malleolus
3) Gastrocnemius 12) Soleus
4) Upper extensor retinaculum 13) Extensor digitorum brevis
5) Medial malleolus 14) Peroneus longus
6) Insertion of sartorius 15) Patellar ligament (quadriceps tendon)
7) Extensor digitorum longus (2 places)
8) Extensor hallucus brevis
9) Peroneus tertius
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Acupuncture Musculoskeletal Anatomy
Write the following numbers on the appropriate location on the diagrams and give the origin and
insertion of muscles and function:
1) Gracilis 8) Gastrocnemius lateral head
2) Flexor digitorum longus 9) Peroneus brevis
3) Plantaris 10) Semimembranosus
4) Semitendonosus 11) Calcaneus
5) Soleus 12) Camcanean tendon
6) Peroneus longus 13) Gastrocnemius medial head
7) Biceps femoris
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Acupuncture Musculoskeletal Anatomy
Write the following numbers on the appropriate location on the diagrams and give the origin and
insertion of muscles and function:
1) Sheath of rectus, anterior layer 7) Spermatic cord
2) Serratus anterior 8) Pectoralis major
3) External oblique 9) Lumbar triangle
4) Linea semilunaris 10) Latissimus dorsi
5) Inguinal ligament 11) Crest of illium
6) Linea alba 12) Tendinous intersections
1) Digitations of seratus anterior 4) Obliquus internus
2) Latissimus dorsi 5) Intercostalis internus of 10th
intercostal space
3) Rectus abdominuis
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Acupuncture Musculoskeletal Anatomy
Write the following numbers on the appropriate location on the diagrams and give the origin and
insertion of muscles and function:
1) Transversus perini superficialis 7) Corpus spongiosum penis
2) Sacrotuberous ligament 8) Levator ani
3) Obturator internus 9) Pitiformis
4) Bulbospongiosus 10) Coccyx
5) Coccygeus 11) Sacrotuberous ligament
6) Superficial fascia, membranous layer 12) Ischiocavernosus
1) Clitoris 6) Sphincter ani externus
2) Urethra 7) Ischiocavernosus
3) Bulbospongiosus 8) Gluteus maximus
4) Levator ani 9) Vagina
5) Anus 10) Transversus paerini superficialis
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Write the following numbers on the appropriate location on the diagrams:
1) anus 11) hepatic flexure 21) region of pyloric sphincter
2) ascending colon 12) jejunum 22) sigmoid colon
3) cecum 13) larynx 23) splenic flexure
4) common bile duct 14) liver 24) stomach
5) cystic duct 15) pancreas 25) submaxillary gland
6) descending colon 16) parotid gland & duct 26) sublingual gland
7) duodenum 17) pharynx 27) trachea
8) esophagus 18) rectum 28) transverse colon
9) gall bladder 19) region of cardiac sphincter 29) vermiform appendix
10) hepatic duct 20) region of ileocecal valve
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From the previous diagram, match the appropriate number to the anatomy:
1-2) NA Adductor muscles of thigh
3) Femur
4) Illiacus muscle
5) Larynx
6-11) NA Maxilla
12) Mesenteric artery, superior
13) Nasal turbinates
14-20) NA Intercostal artery, vein, nerve
21) Aorta
22) Illiac artery, vein
23) NA Pituitary gland
24) Corpus callosum
25) Eustachian tube opening
26) Quadratus lumborum muscle
27) Renal artery, vein
28-29) NA Adrenal (suprarenal) gland
30) Parietal bone
31-32) NA Sacral nerve plexus
33) Medulla oblongata
34) Cerebrum
35-37) NA Carpal bones
38) Flexor digitorum sublimis muscle
39) Occipital bone
40-41) NA Pubic bone
42) Clavicle
43) Rectum
44) Metacarpal bones
45-48) NA Costae (ribs)
49) Sacrum
50) Cerebellum
51) Urinary Bladder
53) Radius
55) Celiac artery
56) Pons
57-59) NA Cervical nerves
60) Brachialis muscle
61-64) NA Frontal bone
65) Epiglottis
66-67) NA Deltoid muscle
68) Diaphragm
69) Illium
70) Femoral artery, vein, nerve
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71) NA Esophagus
72) Flexor carpi radialis muscle
73) Frontal sinus
74-76) Coracobrachialis muscle
77) Humerus
78) NA Scapula
79) Intercostal muscles, external, internal
80-82) NA Gluteus medius muscle
83) Mesenteric artery, inferior
84) NA Palmaris longus muscle
85) Psoas muscle
86) Tongue
87) Kidney
88) Mandible
89) Sciatic nerve
90-91) NA Triceps brachii muscle
92) Ulna
93-94) NA Vastus lateralis muscle
95) Spinal cord
96) Vastus intermedius musclw
97-102) NA Uvulva
103) Subscapularis muscle
104) NA Trapezius muscle
105) Sphenoid sinus
106-110) NA Vastus medialis muscle
111) Vena cava
112) Ureter
113) NA
114)
115) NA
116)
117-120) NA
121)
122)
123)
124)
125-126) NA
127)
128)
129-130) NA
131)
132)
133-135) NA
136)
137)
138-147) NA
100
148)
149) NA
150 A)
150 B)
150 C)
151-156) NA
157)
158) NA
159)
160) NA
161)
162)
163-164) NA
165)
166)
167)
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Muscle Contracting Part of Body Moved Type of Movement Antagonistic Muscle
Pectoralis major
Pectoralis minor
Biceps
Triceps
Quadriceps
Latissimus dorsi
Trapezius
Abdominal wall
muscles
Sternocleidomastoid
Hamstrings
Sartorius
Gastrocnemius
Tibialis anterior
Iliopsoas
Gluteal group
Adductors
Buccinator
Platysma
Epicranius
Corrugator supercilii
Pterygoids
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Acupuncture Musculoskeletal Anatomy
Label the following body movements in applicable places on the diagram.
Abduction Retraction Protraction Flexion Inversion
Adduction Pronation Supination Extension Eversion
Dosiflexion Plantar flexion Rotation
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Acupuncture Musculoskeletal Anatomy
Write the following numbers associated with arteries on the appropriate location on the diagrams:
1) Brachiocephalic 14) External illiac 27) Right common carotid
2) Popliteal 15) Left subclavian 28) Arcuatre
3) Right coronary 16) Digital 29) Pulmonary
4) Left common carotid 17) Internal Carotid 30) Common illiac
5) Internal illiac 18) Anterior tibial 31) Renal
6) Splenic 19) Aorta 32) Deep femoral
7) Radial 20) Inferior mesenteric 33) Occipital
8) External carotid 21) Vertebral 34) Celiac
9) Left coronary 22) Brachial 35) Dorsal pedis
10) Posterior tibial 23) Axillary 36 A) Palmar arches deep
11) Superior mesenteric 24) Peroneal 36 B) Palmar arches superficial
12) Ulnar 25) Femoral
13) Arch of aorta 26) Dorsal metatarsal
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Write the following numbers associated with veins on the appropriate location on the diagrams:
1) Superior vena cava 12) Great saphenous 23) External illiac
2) Common illiac 13) Phrenic 24) Left internal mammary
3) Subclavian 14) Inferior vena cava 25) Small saphenous
4) Popliteal 15) Radial 26) Posterior tibial
5) Internal illiac 16) Brachial 27) Basilic
6) Axillary 17) Anterior tibial 28) Basilic
7) Internal jugular 18) Middle sacral 29) Right brachiocephalic
8) Hepatic 19) Femoral 30) Renal
9) Spermatic 20) Cephalic 31) Ulnar
10) Suprarenal 21) External jugular 32) Lumbar
11) Superficial temporal 22) Facial
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What are the 12 cranial nerves?
Location of
Cranial nerve Number Functional class cells of origin Chief function
Spinal Nerve Distribution (Plexuses) Function
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
Endocrine Glands Function
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
6)
7)
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Digestion
Place each of the following terms Place each of the following terms in
the appropriate space under column in the appropriate space under
headed Food Digested column headed Resulting Product
bile-emulsified fats amino acids
emulsified fats bile-emulsified fats
lactose casein
maltose fatty acids
milk protein (caseinogens) glycerol
protein glucose (dextrose)
protein (including casein) maltose
proteoses, peptones,peptids proteoses, peptones,peptids
starches fructose
sucrose galactose
unemulsified fats
Digestive juices & their enzymes Food Digested Resulting Product
Saliva – ptyalin/amylase
Saliva – maltase
Gastric juice - rennin
Gastric juice – pepsin/protease
Gastric juice – lipase
Bile – No enzymes
Pancreatic juice – trypsin/protease
Pancreatic juice – steapsin/lipase
Pancreatic juice –
amylopsin/amylase
Pancreatic juice – maltase
Intestinal juice – erepsin/protease
Intestinal juice – sucrose/invertase
Intestinal juice – lactase
Intestinal juice -maltase
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Endocrine Disturbances
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Match the following using each number only one time:
Genetics 1) Nearly all of the energy needed for life processes
Golgi apparatus originates from this
Gene 2) Science of genes, heredity, and the variation of organisms
Metabolism 3) Studies the distribution and abundance of living organisms
Cell Biology 4) Fundamental unit of life
Biology 5) Unit of heredity
Energy 6) Ability of an open system to regulate its internal environment
Sun to maintain stable conditions by means of multiple
Lysosomes dynamic equilibrium adjustments controlled by
Cytokinesis interrelated regulation mechanisms
Photosynthesis 7) Protein found in animal tissue and the major serum protein
Aneurysm 8) Increased amount of fat in the blood
Adenoma 9) Process and package macromolecules, such as proteins and
FSH lipids, after their synthesis and before they make their
Hyperlipemia way to their destination
Idiopathic 10) Thickening and loss of elasticity of the walls of the arteries
Ketone 11) Abnormally increased activity or motor function
Luteinizing hormone 12) Dark pigment of the skin, hair, eye, and certain tumors
Orchitis 13) Pain in a muscle
Cell 14) Compound that is a normal end product of lipid metabolism
Pons 15) The innermost of the 3 meninges covering the brain and
Ptosis spinal cord
Spondylitis 16) Set of chemical reactions that happen in living organisms to
Enzyme maintain life
Epithelium 17) Survival of a living organism depends on the continuous
Fibroblast input of this
Osteoporosis 18) Area of skin innervated by the Cutaneous branches from a
Eosinophils single spinal nerve
Homeostasis 19) Substance that is capable of inducing antibody formation and
Synapse of reacting specifically with the antibodies so induced
Dermatome 20) White blood cell
William Harvey 21) Occurring without known cause
Myalgia 22) Spherical organelles that contain enzymes (acid hydrolases)
Genus that break up food so it is easier to digest; are found in
TSH animal cells; and digest excess or worn-out organelles,
Lymph Nodes food particles, and engulfed viruses or bacteria
DNA 23) Largest gland in body
Cushings Syndrome 24) Help the body deal with stressful situations;
SA Node 25) A sac or pouch of fluid situated in places in tissues where
HDL friction would otherwise occur, especially about joints
Chondritis 26) Prolapse of an organ or part
Albumin 27) Associated with hyposecretion of thyroid hormone
Phagocytosis 28) Gonadotropic hormone produced by the anterior pituitary
Cellular Respiration gland
Oxytocin 29) Inflammation of a testicle
Liver 30) Inflammation of the cartilage
Glucocorticoids 31) Shoulder & Hip
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Pia matter 32) Process that coverts carbon dioxide into organic compounds,
Bursa especially sugars, using the energy from sunlight
Histology 33) Set of the metabolic reactions and processes that take place in
Arteriorsclerosis organisms' cells to convert biochemical energy from
Antigen nutrients into adenosine triphosphate (ATP), and then
Akylosis release waste products
Ecology 34) Studies the structural and physiological properties of cells,
Melanin including their behaviors, interactions, and environment
Hyperkinesia 35) Sac formed by a localized dilation of an artery, vein, or of the Ball
& Socket Joint heart
Leukocyte 36) Most abundant cell type in connective tissue
Vitamin D 37) Site at which neurons communicate
Frontal Plane 38) Part of the CNS that lies between the medulla oblongata and
the mesencephalon and ventral to the cerebellum
39) Nucleic acid that contains genetic instructions used in
development and functioning of all known living
organisms and some viruses
40) Study of life and living organisms, including their structure,
function, growth, origin, evolution, distribution, and taxonomy
41) Process in which the cytoplasm of a single eukaryotic cell is
divided to form two daughter cells
42) Study of minute structure, composition, and function of
tissues
43) Hormone secreted by the anterior lobe of the hypophysis that
stimulates development of the corpus luteum
44) The engulfing of microorganisms, other cells, and foreign
particles by phagocytes
45) Sheet of cells that covers the body surface or lines a body
cavity
46) Low bone mass and a deterioration of the microscopic
architecture of the bony skeleton
47) Catalyst molecule made of protein
48) A stiff condition
49) A type of granulocyte that play a role in ending allergic
reactions and in parasitic infections
50) Stimulates contractions of uterine muscle
51) First to describe correctly systemic circulation and properties
of blood being pumped around the body by the heart
52) First word in the species binomial
53) Secreted by the anterior pituitary
54) Inflammation of a vertebra
55) Pacemaker of the heart
56) Lipoprotein; high serum level aids in prevention of
atherosclerosis
57) Tumor of a gland
58) Cleanse lymph of pathogens
59) Needed for uptake of calcium from food in intestine
60) Divides the body into anterior and posterior portions
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Biomedical & TCM Micellaneous – Other This is more for NCCAOM Exams – See NCCAOM Exam Study Guide –
Review while going through program
Informed Consent
State Regulations & Laws
Lab work (not average reference ranges) & Physical Exam
Orthopedic Evaluation
Neurological Exam
Digital Imaging
Mental health – Abuse
Pharmaceuticals – Dietary Supplements
Referral
Six Stages Theory & Treatment Planning
Four Levels Theory & Treatment Planning
Root & Branch Theory & Treatment
Abdominal/Palpation Diagnosis
Point Selection – distal/local/adjacent; based on TCM muscular channel theory;
points along corresponding channels to affected Cutaneous regions;
Front-Mu & Back-Shu their combinations;
Luo-Connecting & Yuan-Source their combinations
Crossing Points
Four Needle Technique – points, how it affects imbalances
Cold Therapy
Treatment Strategy
Assessing effectiveness of treatment
Practice Risk Management
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CHM
Match the following using each number only one time:
Zhang Zhong Jing 1) Primary herb to treat Exterior Excess Wind Cold
Xin Yi Hua 2) Treat common cold in the summer
Ge Gen 3) Relieve stuffy chest
Descending Herbs 4) Primary herb to treat Liver Qi Stagnation
Jue Ming Zi 5) Cook shorter time
Sheng Di Huang 6) Strongest herb to Clear Heat in Qi Level
Bitter Herbs 7) Most common dose for individual herbs
San/Fen/Mo 8) Clear Heat & Damp, especially Liver & Gall Bladder
Ku Shen 9) Primary herb to treat a surface condition in a patient with a
Ju Hua Deficient constitution
Huang Qin 10) Clear the eyes, moisten intestines
Zhi Mu 11) Stop itching
Sheng Ma 12) Clear Heat, Cool Blood, Nourish Liver & Kidney Yin
Niu Bang Zi 13) Treat eye problems & Calm Liver Yang
Li Shi Zhen 14) Authored Shang Han Lun & Jing Gui Yao Luo
Dan Dou Chi 15) Release muscles, especially neck & upper back
Shi Gao 16) Powder
Long Dan Cao 17) Treat sore throat
Xiang Ru 18) Can damage digestion
Chai Hu 19) Primary herb for treating sinus problems
Ma Huang 20) Authored Ben Cao Gang Mu
Gui Zhi 21) Treat both Excess & Deficient Heat
Mu Dan Pi 22) Clear Heat & Damp, especially Upper Burner
3-9 g 23) Treat cough
Diaphoretic Herbs 24) Cool Blood, Move Blood
25) Raise Qi
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CHM This is more for NCCAOM Exams – See NCCAOM Exam Study Guide –
Review while going through program
Herbal Safety – Side Effects – Herb-Drug Interaction
Maintaining herbal dispensary - Managing herbal inventory
Maintaining patient records, including herbs
Evaluation of quality of herbs – Identifying products containing endangered species
Maintaining herbal dispensary supplies & environment
Monitor stored herbs for contamination & expiration dates
Storage of herbal products
Maintain records for discarded products
Differences between Western vs. Chinese herbs
Advise patients of potential side-effects, precautions, interactions with foods, supplements,
medications
TCM dietary therapy
External herbal applications
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