14.
Neuron
Constitutes the anatomical, physiological, genetic, and
functional unit of the nervous system
Nerve
15.
Nervous Tissue
Group of neurons formed together to perform
functions mainly as a Communications System from the
Brain to the target organs (and vice versa)
Nerve
16.
Functions
Allows a person to experience sensations such as:
Sight
Smell
Touch
Taste
Hearing
Movement of both voluntary and involuntary muscles
Nerve
17.
Blood Vessel
a tubular structure carrying blood through the tissues
and organs; a vein, artery, or capillary.
Blood Vessels
18.
Artery
any of the muscular-walled tubes forming part of the
circulation system by which blood (mainly that which
has been oxygenated) is conveyed from the heart to all
parts of the body
“A for Away from the
heart”
Blood Vessels
19.
Vein
any of the tubes forming part of the blood circulation
system of the body, carrying in most cases oxygen-
depleted blood toward the heart
“V for Vack to the heart”
Blood Vessels
25.
Prevention of Arterial Puncture
Investigate for bleeding problems and regular intake
of anticoagulants (aspirin, clopidogrel, etc)
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26.
Prevention of Arterial Puncture
Always refer to Anatomy textbooks if you are not
familiar with the points
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31.
Symptoms of Traumatic Aneurysm
Progressively growing, pulsating tender lump
What to do??? Refer to a physician
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32.
Prevention of traumatic aneurysm
Look and feel for arteries before needling
Press point using your thumb, using the nail to shield
the vessels
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33.
Prevention of traumatic aneurysm
Refer to anatomy books if you are not familiar with
the area
In removing needles near arteries, press the area using
a cotton ball for 30-60 seconds
For patients with bleeding disorders, choose fewer
points and reduce depth in needling
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34.
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Hemothorax
Presence of blood in
the pleural space
source of blood:
chest wall, lung
parenchyma, heart, or
great vessels
35.
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Hemothorax -
Presentation
Most common
symptoms:
chest pain and
dyspnea
Most common sign:
Tachypnea
If with substantial blood
loss: hypotension and
tachycardia
41.
Function
Structural support
Permits movement and locomotion
Protects vital organs
Provides an environment for blood production
Etc.
Bone
44.
Composed of 50-70% minerals, 20-40% organic
matrix, 5-10% water, <3% lipids
VERY HARD!
Devoid of Nerves
Bone
45.
TCM Principles
Kidney: Dominating the bone
Stores essence which produces marrow found in bone
and spine. This nourishes the bone
Bone
46.
A fibrous tissue that connects bones to other bones
and serves to support internal organs
A.k.a articular ligament, articular larua, fibrous
ligament, or true ligament
Ligament
47.
Have a vascular overlying layer called “epiligament”
which also has a lot of sensory and proprioceptive
nerves
Functions
Lifting loads
Load relax
Joint Proprioception
Ligament
48.
Specialized connective tissue that connects muscles
to bones
Relatively inelastic
Has cells and neurovascular supply
Tendon
53.
Cartilage
No nerves
No blood Vessels
No direct source of repair
Cartilage
54.
A sheet or band of fibrous connective tissue
enveloping, separating, or binding together muscles,
organs, and other soft structures of the body.
Fascia
55.
Group of soft tissue fibers that contain protein
filaments that produces contraction that changes the
shape and length of the cell
Muscle
65.
TCM Principles
Heart: Dominating the blood and vessels, manifesting
on the face
Heart Qi – reflected in changes in both pulse and
complexion
Lung: Dispersing
Pores are the gates of Qi
Skin
Acupuncture injury can occur to arteries, veins or capillaries. Because arterial blood is under higher pressure, blood loss will be more significant than in
the case of punctures to the other vessels. That is why our discussion here will focus on arteries.
The obvious sign of a puncture is bleeding, which may spurt or seep from the wound, or collect under the skin as a bruise or hematoma.
If patients have bleeding problems or are taking anticoagulants regularly, avoid treating any points that are close to larger blood vessels
When treating patients who take anticoagulants, even when using only the safest points, it is recommended that a cotton ball is used to press on each point for a few seconds just after withdrawing each needle.
Detailed knowledge of anatomy is crucial when treating points over medium- or large-sized blood vessels. It is a good idea to consult textbooks before placing needles, until you have enough clinical experience to be completely familiar with the surface projections of major vessels
If the needle is pulsing, it should be backed off, whether or not de qi has been reached. If I have not sensed de qi, I will leave the needle there while
I work on the other treatment points. Then I return to this point, and gently rotate the needle to obtain de qi. It is important to remember that de qi is not
necessarily achieved by more depth.
Severe complications of arterial puncture include traumatic aneurysm, hemathorax or hemorrhagic peritonitis, depending on the site of the wound.
An aneurysm is a bulge in the wall of an artery. The bulge generally occurs in a weak spot in the arterial wall.
Traumatic aneurysm. A traumatic aneurysm, shown on the left, is also called a false aneurysm. It is caused by an injury, including that from an acupuncture needle.
The illustration on the right is a ‘true’ aneurysm, the bulging that results from a weakness in the vessel’s wall
When an acupuncture needle injures an artery or one of its branches it causes internal bleeding; the surrounding tissue, including blood platelets and fibrin, collects in a mass around the wound. As arterial blood continues to flow into the bulge, the mass grows and its wall thickens. The pulsing pressure of arterial blood in this mass will be palpable, and can be heard through a stethoscope
The whole process can take several weeks, or even up to a year to develop before ischemic and pressure symptoms cause the patient to see a physician
Any aneurysm can be ruptured or become infected. These factors further complicate accurate diagnosis and treatment
This injury can be prevented by looking and feeling for arteries before insert-ing needles. When you see that a blood vessel is near the desired acupoint, press the end of the thumb of your other hand into the patient’s skin, gently pushing away and protecting the vessel. The thumbnail becomes a shield, as well as a guide for the needle as it is inserted.
Peritonitis is defined as inflammation of the serosal membrane that lines the abdominal cavity and the organs contained therein.
Peritonitis is defined as inflammation of the serosal membrane that lines the abdominal cavity and the organs contained therein.
4 types
Long bones - clavicles, humeri, radii, ulnae, metacarpals, femurs, tibiae, fibulae, metatarsals, and phalanges
Short bones - carpal and tarsal bones, patellae, and sesamoid bones
Flat bones - skull, mandible, scapulae, sternum, and ribs
Irregular bones - vertebrae, sacrum, coccyx, and hyoid bone
Functions of bones:
provide structural support for the rest of the body
permit movement and locomotion by providing levers for the muscles
protect vital internal organs and structures
provide the environment for hematopoiesis within the marrow spaces
provide maintenance of mineral homeostasis and acid-base balance
serve as a reservoir of growth factors and cytokines
Devoid of Nerves – hence no pain when punctured
Epiligament – vascular hence has the propensity to bleed when injured
Functions:
1. Light load, relatively compliant. As load gets heavier, it becomes stiff; Hence it helps prevent injury
2. Load Relax - loads/stresses decrease within the ligament if they are pulled to constant deformations
3. Joint Proprioception – referred to as the conscious perception of limb position in space
They are relatively inelastic and have a tensile strength similar to stainless steel
They are living structures possessing cells and neurovascular supply
Liver nourishes the tendons
No nerves – Pain free
No blood vessels – no bruising, viable after death, no source of repair
Skeletal Muscle – Voluntary muscles anchored by tendons to bones and is used to effect skeletal movement such as locomotion and in maintaining posture
Cardiac Muscle – involuntary muscle and is found only in the heart
Smooth Muscle - involuntary muscle" is found within the walls of organs and structures such as the esophagus, stomach, intestines, bronchi, uterus, urethra, bladder, blood vessels, and the arrector pili in the skin (in which it controls erection of body hair)
The dispersing/distributing function of the lung that defensive Qi and blody fluid are distributed to the whole body to warm and moisten the muscles, skin, and hair
Pain on removal of a needle at the end of the treatment is normally the result of one of two factors: either the patient is nervous or cold, which has
contracted their muscles, or the rotation of the needle in one direction during the treatment has caused muscle fibers to twine around and grip the needle. Yanking it straight out will mean severe discomfort for the patient. If the needle has been turned clockwise during treatment, first rotate it slightly
in the opposite direction before removing it. Secondly, use the tips of the fingers to tap the muscles surrounding the point to relax the muscles and allow
the needle to be more easily withdrawn
The skin is one of the largest organs in the body, having a surface area of 1.8m and making up about 16% of the bodyweight
It has many functions, the most important of which is as a barrier to protect the body from noxious external factors and to keep the internal systems intact
3 layers:
1. Epidermis
The dispersing/distributing function of the lung that defensive Qi and blody fluid are distributed to the whole body to warm and moisten the muscles, skin, and hair
Hairs are found over the entire surface of the skin, with the exception of the skin of the palms, soles, glans penis, and vulval introitus.
Lanugo – fine and long, formed in the fetus at 20 weeks gestation, normally shed before birth, but may be seen in premature babies
Vellus – short, fine, light colored, cover most of the body surfaces
Terminal – longer, thicker, darker, found on the scalp, eyebrows, eyelashes, pubic, axillary, and beard
In most mammals, hair or fur plays an essential role in survival, especially in the conservation of heat; this is not the case in humans. Scalp hair in humans does function as a protection against the cancer-inducing effects of ultraviolet radiation; it also protects against minor injury.
It’s main function in human society is as an organ of sexual attraction, and therein lies its importance to the cosmetics industry.
The nail is a phylogenetic remnant of the mammalian claw and consists of a plate of hardened and densely packed keratin
It protects the finger tip and facilitates grasping and tactile sensitivity in the finger pulp
Nails become soft, thin, withered, deformed, or chipped when liver blood is deficient
When a needle goes into a hair follicle (Fig. 9.7), it can be very painful; the tissue is very tight so trying to push it deeper just makes the pain worse. Withdraw the needle immediately, discard and replace with a new needle, being careful to avoid the follicle
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Please describe the anatomical position/movement:
kid’s Left upper extremity
Kid’s right upper extremity
Kid’s right lower extremity
Please describe the anatomical position/movement:
Right upper extremity
Left lower extremity
Please describe the anatomical position/movement:
Manny’s right upper extremity
Please describe the anatomical position/movement:
Left upper extremity
Trunk
Left lower extremity