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Shiatsu Massage Prep

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According to Eastern medicine, what is the name of the energy that flows along the meridians? Chi
In TCM, which meridian is the least associated with elimination? Stomach
"Tends to float" is a phrase that describe the nature of Yin energy False
In Eastern medicine, what direction does yang energy flow? Superior to inferior
In shiatsu, what complementary yet opposite forces that affect energy? Yin and yang
How many yins and yangs do we have? 6 of each
According to Eastern medicine,which organs are associated with the Earth? Stomach and spleen
Shiatsu induces sleep False
What is your geographical center? Tanden and Hara
What does the relationship of yin and yang represent? Dynamic balance
What is the yang organ of the earth element? Stomach
What is the name in Japanese for the points on the meridians where energy gathers? Tsubo
Which meridian is used to treat many skin disorders? Large intestine
Which modality combines Chinese Acupuncture, Japanese Acupressure, Taoist philosophy, Qigong, and Eriksonian psychotherapy? Jin Shin Do
Where are the yin meridians located? Anterior part of the body
What is the anatomical position in Eastern medicine? Hands up above the head, palms forward
What is the Yin-Wood organ in Eastern medicine? Liver
What is the term in Eastern medicine for the center for energy in the body? Hara
According to Eastern medicine, what is the main statement with regard to yin and yang? Create harmony and health
In TCM, what is the name given to inherited, or original qi? Jing essence
When moving from medial to posterior lateral aspect of the wrist, what 3 meridians do you encounter? Small intestine, triple warmer, and large intestine
Which 2 channels begin on the big toe? Liver and spleen
An organ is considered much more in terms of a structure than function when it comes to the body and disease in Eastern medicine False
Which meridian is located lateral to the mid sagittal line of the cervical vertebrae? Bladder
Where does the kidney meridian originate? Plantar surface of foot beneath the little toe
Where are the first and last points of the large intestine meridian located? Hand and face
Where is tanden located? 2 inches below navel
Earth created what? Metal
When you manipulate the sacral area, which meridian will be affected Bladder
When considering Western Medicine anatomical position, which meridian does manipulation of the medial aspect of the arm and forearm affect? Heart
Where is the conception vessel located? Anterior midsagittal plane
According to Eastern medicine, which channel plays a major role in digestion? Spleen
Which meridian has a point on the ulnar side of the ring finger? Triple warmer
Which meridian controls the vascular system? Pericardium
In TCM, what is the number and location of the meridians? 12 meridians flowing superficially
What relationship is the energetic flow of the conception vessel It corresponds to yin
When applying pressure on the lung meridian, where is energy released? Biceps
Proponents of Shiatsu claim they can do anything for a duodenal ulcer True
What meridians will you find in the medial aspect of the lower extremities? Spleen, liver, kidney, NOT stomach
Yin- shade Yang- sunlight True
The kidney meridian tracks from the inside out False
What element rules circulation? Fire
When massaging the dorsal surface of the foot, in which meridians is energy released? Liver and stomach
What are the 3 Fu organs Stomach, triple burner, and urinary bladder
Where are the beginning and ending acupuncture points of the lung meridian located? First intercoastal space in the lateral chest and the radial border of the thumbnail
Between which muscles does the stomach meridian flow? Rectus femoris and the vastus lateralis
According to the 5 element theory, what controls fire? Metal
What meridians flow through the abdomen? Kidney, spleen, stomach
In which direction do yin meridians flow? Inferior to Superior
What meridians are located on the medial aspect of the leg? Kidney, liver, spleen
What emotion does wood represent? Anger
Which energy channel can be massage on the thenar eminence of the hand? Lung
When manipulation of the occipital region of the neck takes place, which meridians are being affected Bladder and gallbladder
At what time and where does the basic pattern of the flow of energy start through the main channel? 3:00 AM in the lung
How many yang meridians terminate on the plantar surface of the foot? 0
Which meridians travel through the anterior part of the arm? Lung and heart
What are the yang organs considered to be? Hollow
Which is the earliest known text for acupuncture? Nei Ching
By whom was acupuncture introduced to the West in the 17th Century Jesuit missionaries
How does the energy flow in a yin meridian? Upwards
How do you describe a cun? A proportional anatomical unit of measurement
Using cun as a measure what is the width of your thumb at its widest part? 1 cun
What is the measurement of a cun? The width of the client's thumb
What is the acu point Wei Zhong listed numerically as? BL40
What is the acu point Nei Guan listed numerically as? P6
What is the acu point Hegu listed numerically as? LI4
Where is extraordinary point M HN 3 Yin Tang located? Face
How many extraordinary vessels are there? 8
What color is metal? White
What is the time that energy flows through the stomach meridian? 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
What type of imbalance does a fear of intimacy suggest? Fire
Where does shiatsu massage originate? Japan
What is the function of the small intestine meridian? Assimilation
Which meridian can give rise to migraine headaches and sensitivity to the wind? Gallbladder
What is the name for original prenatal energy? Yang shen
Which yin organ is yuan chi stored in aka root of life? Kidney
What is the name for conception vessel and aka Ren Mai, Sea of yin
Which of the extraordinary meridians are the only tow with their own acupuncture points? Governing and conception vessels
Which meridian governs reproduction in TCM? Kidney
If someone is experiencing abdominal cramps and suffers bouts of irritable bowl syndrome, what meridian is imbalanced or stressed? Conception vessel
Created by: BlaneW
 

 



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