Acupuncture - Heart

Question 1

Ht 1

Answer 1

In the centre of the axilla on the medial side of the axillary artery. PP 0.5-1.0 inch.

N: Ulnar nerve and median nerve

C: Axillary artery and pneumothorax risk w/ lung medially

I: Palpitations

A: Calms the mind

Question 2

Ht 3

Answer 2

With elbow flexed, point is at medial end of transverse cubital crease in depression anterior to the medial epicondyle of the humerus. PP 0.3-0.5 inch.

N: Medial antebrachial cutaneous nerve.

C: Basilic vein

I: Anxiety

A: Calms the mind

Question 3

Ht 5

Answer 3

On the radial side of the flexor carpi ulnaris tendon, 1 cun proximal to the transverse crease of the wrist when supinated. PP 0.3-0.5 inch or obliquely 0.5-1.0 inch.

N: Ulnar nerve

C: Ulnar artery

I: Palpitations

A: Calms the mind

Question 4

Ht 7 - Source point of Heart

Answer 4

On transverse crease of wrist, in the articular region between the pisiform bone and the ulna in the depression on the radial side of the flexor carpi ulnaris tendon. PP 0.3-0.5 inch or obliquely 0.5-0.7 inch.

N: Ulnar nerve

C: Ulnar artery

I: Palpitations

A: Calms the mind

Question 5

Ht 9 - Well point

Answer 5

On radial side of little finger about 0.1 cun posterior to the corner of the nail bed. PP 0.1 inch or PO 0.1-0.2 inch proximally or prick to cause bleeding.

N: Branches of ulnar nerve

C: None

I: Palpitations

A: Calms the mind

Question 6

Which Ht points are indicated for palpitations and which one is not?

Answer 6

Palpitations - Ht 1, 5, 7, 9

Anxiety - Ht 3

Question 7

What action is shared by Ht 1, 3, 5, 7 and 9?

Answer 7

All these points calm the mind

Question 8

Which Ht points require caution with ulnar nerve?

Answer 8

Ht 5

Ht 7

Question 9

Which vein is cautioned with Ht 3?

Answer 9

Basilic vein