Scalp & Electro Acupuncture

Question 0

Paralysis of upper limb (opposite side)

Answer 0

2nd/3rd Fifths of Motor Area

(Upper Limb)

Question 1

Paralysis of the lower limb (opposite side)

Answer 1

Upper 1/5 of Motor Area

(Lower Limb and Trunk)

Question 2

Upper motor neuron paralysis of face (opposite side)

Answer 2

Lower 2/5 of Motor Area

(Facial) {Speech #1}

Question 3

Motor aphasia, dribbling saliva, impaired speech

Answer 3

Lower 2/5 of Motor Area

(Facial) {Speech #1}

Question 4

A line starting from a point 0.5cm posterior to midpoint of midline and stretching diagonally across the head to a point at the intersection of the zygomatic arch (superior margin) with the hairline at the temple

Answer 4

Motor Area

Question 5

A line parallel and 1.5cm posterior to the Motor Line

Answer 5

Sensory Area

Question 6

Low back pain (opposite side), numbness or paraesthesia in that area

Answer 6

upper 1/5 Sensory Area

(Lower Limbs & Trunk)

Question 7

Occipital Headache, stiff neck, vertigo

Answer 7

upper 1/5 Sensory Area

(Lower Limbs & Trunk)

Question 8

Pain, numbness or other paraesthesia of upper limb (opposite side)

Answer 8

2nd/3rd Fifths of Sensory Motor Area

(Upper Limbs)

Question 9

Migraine headache, Trigeminal Neuralgia, toothache (opposite side)

Answer 9

Lower 2/5 of Sensory Area

(Facial)

Question 10

arthritis of the temporomandibular joint

Answer 10

Lower 2/5 of Sensory Area

(Facial)

Question 11

Parallel with and 1.5cm to Chorea and tremor control area

Answer 11

Blood Vessel Dilation and Constriction

Question 12

superficial edema, hypertension

Answer 12

Blood Vessel Dilation and Constriction

Question 13

Horizontal line 1.5cm above and centered on the apex of the ear, 4cm in length

Answer 13

Vertigo & Hearing

Question 14

tinnitus, veritgo, diminished hearing, Meniere’s Syndrome

Answer 14

Vertigo & Hearing

Question 15

Overlaps vertigo & hearing area at midpoint and continues 3cm posteriorly

Answer 15

Speech #3

Question 16

receptive aphasia

Answer 16

Speech #3

Question 17

paralysis, pain, or numbness of lower limb

Answer 17

Leg Motor & Sensory

Question 18

acute lower back sprain, nocturnal urination, prolapsed uterus

Answer 18

Leg Motor & Sensory

Question 19

Parallel with the midline of head, 1cm beside midpoint (bilaterally), about 3cm in length

Answer 19

Leg Motor & Sensory

Question 20

Vertical line 2cm beside tuber parietal on back of head, 3cm in length

Answer 20

Speech #2

Question 21

Nominal aphasia (cant remember names)

Answer 21

Speech #2

Question 22

1cm lateral to external occipital protuberance, parallel to the midline of head, 4cm in length extending upward

Answer 22

Vision

Question 23

Cortical blindness

Answer 23

Vision

Question 24

3cm lateral to external occipital protuberance, parallel to midline of head, 4cm in length, extending downward

Answer 24

Balance

Question 25

Loss of balance due to cerebellar disorders

Answer 25

Balance

Question 26

CONTRALATERAL SIDE of the head is used when

Answer 26

disease is affecting ONE LIMB

Question 27

Stimulate sites on BOTH SIDES of the head when

Answer 27

Disease affecting limbs BILATERALLY

Question 28

in nature as hypertension, arteriosclerosis accompanied by numbness in the limbs, urticaria or illness that are difficult to distinguish one side from the other, should be treated on BOTH SIDES of the scalp when

Answer 28

Disease of internal organs, SYSTEMIC

Question 29

SMTV (Santa Monica TV) stands for {goes posteriorly -> anteriorly}

Answer 29

Sensory Motor chorea & Tremor blood Vessel dilation & constriction area

Question 30

What is the treatment time for electro acupuncture

Answer 30

10-20mins., as long as 4-5hours

Question 31

Regular Frequencies are BEST for treating

Answer 31

- pain and spasms | - drain excess

Question 32

Frequencies that Alternate quick and slow treats

Answer 32

- preferable for treating paralysis & numbness | - strengthen xu

Question 33

- needle that has been used for burning moxa - silver needles - patients with a history of a heart disease - electrical path crossing the heart ARE ALL

Answer 33

Contr-Indications for Elector-Acupuncture

Question 34

Once the 26-28 gauge (2.5-3inch) needle is inserted into the scalp the needle should be...

Answer 34

``` Rapidly twisted (200 times per minute is ideal) ->do NOT further raise or thrust... ie. no lifting or thrusting ```