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CAM 3- Acupuncture Questions And
Answers With Verified Solutions Already
Passed!!!
Define terms related to Traditional Chinese Medicine:
Yin and Yang
Qi (Chi)
Meridian
Acupuncture - ANSWER✔✔Yin and Yang- Yin is negative, dark and cold; yang is
positive, bright
Qi (Chi)- Vital energy, life force
Flows thru meridians (pathways) in body


Meridian- pathway through which Qi flows


Acupuncture- means sharp puncture- insertion of thin needles through skin at
strategic points


Describe Yin & Yang - ANSWER✔✔All things in life have a yin and yang side
Illness = imbalance
Treatment = replenishing depleting yin or yang


Opposing but complementary phenomena that exists in a state of dynamic
equilibrium
Yang = positive terms (bright, warm)
Yin = negative (dark, cold)

, Meridian = - ANSWER✔✔Pathway thru which Qi flows - meridians made up of
channels + networks that permit the flow and distribution of these substances
throughout the body


There are 12 principle meridians: 6 yin + 6 yang* - correspond to major organs


TQ*


Traditional and western points of acupuncture - ANSWER✔✔Traditional = re-
balance flow of Qi (energy) flowing thru meridians throughout body
To restore yin & yang balance


Western = points to stimulate nerves, muscles + connective tissues
Boosts body's natural analgesia (endorphins or NTs)


Review Origin of acupuncture practices - ANSWER✔✔Foundation is from
traditional Chinese medicine


5 pillars of traditional Chinese medicine = - ANSWER✔✔Acupuncture
Moxibustion
Chinese herbal medicine
Tui na (massage)
Qi Gong


Describe basic roles of acupuncture - ANSWER✔✔Relieve discomfort or pain-
HA's, MSK pain, Fibromyalgia, dental pain

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