Auricular Acupuncture - Antehelix Crus (Superior And Inferior) Flashcards
What are the indications and location of the Ankle point?
On the medial, superior angle of superior crus antehelix (below Heel point) indicated in pain or functional hindrance of the ankle
What are the indications and location of the Toes point?
On the lateral, superior angle to superior crus of antehelix indicated in pain or functional hindrance of the toes
What are the indications and location of the Heel point?
On the medial, superior angle of superior crus of antehelix indicated in pain or functional hinderance of the heel
What are the indications and location of the Knee point?
On the superior crus of antehelix, level with superior border of inferior crus of antehelix indicated in pain or functional hinderance of the knee
What are the indications and location of the Knee Joint point?
On the superior crus of antehelix 1/3 the distance from the Ankle to Knee point indicated in pain or functional hinderance of the knee
What are the indications and location of the Hip Joint point?
On the superior crus of antehelix 1/3 the distance from the Knee to the Ankle point indicated in pain or functional hinderance of the hip
What are the indications and location of the Gatrocnemius point?
On the superior crus of antehelix, medial and inferior to the Knee Joint point indicated in pain or functional hinderance along the gastrocnemius
What are the indications and location of the Popliteal Fossa point?
On the superior crus of antehelix, medial to the Knee Point indicated I. Pain or functional hinderance in the popliteal fossa
What are the indications and location of the Sympathetic point?
At the intersection of the superior border of the inferior crus of the superior border of the inferior crus of the anti helix and the medial border of the helix indicated in the following: 1) used for numerous diseases related to disruption in autonomic (both sympathetic and parasympathetic) nervous system 2) Strong analgesic and relaxant effect upon internal organs (esp. For relieving pain associated with ulcers, stomach spasm, roundworm in bile duct, gall and urethral stones) 3) Dilates blood vessels 4) Useful in treating circulatory and ophthalmological diseases, and excessive sweating: important point of anesthesia
What are the indications and location of the Sciatic Nerve (Ischium) point?
Slightly medial to mid-point on superior margin of inferior crus of antehelix indicated in sciatica
What are the indications and location of the Buttocks point?
Slightly lateral to mid-point on superior margin of inferior crus of antehelix indicated in pain of hip and sacroiliac joints, atrophy of gluteal muscles
What are the indications and location of the Hot point?
On antehelix directly below Popliteal Fossa point indicated in low-grade fever
What are the indications and location of the Lower Abdomen point?
On the antehelix, lateral and inferior to Knee point indicated in pain of lower abdomen
What is the point and location indicated in pain or functional hinderance of the toes?
Toes point located on the lateral, superior angle to superior crus of antehelix
What is the point and location indicated in pain or functional hinderance of the ankle?
The Ankle point located on the medial, superior angle of the superior crus of the antehelix (below the Heel point)
