Anterior Trunk C & C

Question 1

LU 1 and 2

Answer 1

Puncture obliquely 0.5-0.8 inch towards lateral aspect of chest. To avoid injuring the lung, never puncture obliquely towards the medial aspect.

Question 2

ST 12

Answer 2

Avoid puncturing the artery. (Transverse cervical a.) Deep puncture is not advisable. (Puncture perpendicularly 0.3-0.5 inch.)

Question 3

ST 17

Answer 3

Acupuncture and Moxibustion on this point are contraindicated. This point serves only as a landmark for locating points on the chest and abdomen.

Question 4

KD 21

Answer 4

To avoid injuring the liver, deep insertion is not advisable. (Puncture perpendicularly 0.3-0.7 inch.)

-to remember you can starting drinking at 21 which damages your liver

Question 5

KD 22

Answer 5

To avoid injuring the heart, deep insertion is not advisable. (Puncture obliquely 0.3-0.5 inch.)

Question 6

P 1

Answer 6

Deep puncture is not advisable. (Puncture obliquely 0.2-0.4 inch.)

Question 7

Ren-2 thru Ren-13

Answer 7

Great care should be taken to puncture the points from Ren-2 to Ren- 13 of this meridian in pregnant women.

Question 8

Ren 8

Answer 8

Puncture is prohibited.

Question 9

Ren 22

Answer 9

First puncture perpendicularly 0.2 inch, and then insert the needle tip downward along the posterior aspect of the sternum 0.5 – 1.0 inch.