Set: Cun Measurements and Needling Angles

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12 cunThe distance between the anterior and posterior hairlines.
3 cunThe distance between the glabella and the anterior hairline.
9 cunThe distance between the angles of the hairline.
9 cunThe distance between the mastoid processes.
3 cunThe distance between the posterior hairline and the inferior border of the spinus process of C7.
6 cunThe distance between the medial borders of the scapulae.
8 cunThe distance between the nipples.
8 cunThe distance between the midpoint of the clavicles.
8 cunThe distance between the tip of the acromion process and the midline of the body.
9 cunThe distance between the anterior axillary and cubital creases.
8 cunThe distance between the sternocostal angle and the umbilicus.
5 cunThe distance between the umbilicus and the pubic symphysis.
19 cunThe distance between the lateral prominence of the great trochanter (approx. level with the inferior border of the pubic symphysis) and the popliteal crease.
2 cunThe height of the patella.
14 cunThe distance between the gluteal fold and the knee.
16 cunThe distance between the popliteal crease and the lateral malleolus.
15 cunThe distance between the popliteal crease and the medial malleolus.
1 cunThe distance between the ends of the creases of the interphalangeal joints of the middle finger at their widest point.
2 cunThe distance between the proximal interphalangeal joint and the tip of the index finger.
1 cunThe width of the interphalangeal joint of the thumb.
3 cunThe width of the four fingers held close together at the level of the dorsal skin crease of the proximal interphalangeal joint of the middle finger.
1.5 cunThe width of the index and middle fingers at the level of the dorsal skin crease of the proximal interphalangeal joint of the middle finger.
PerpendicularNeedling angle that is 90 degrees to the surface of the skin.
ObliqueNeedling angle of 45 degrees to the surface of the skin.
Perpendicular-ObliqueNeedling angle of 70 degrees to the surface of the skin.
Transverse-ObliqueNeedling angle of 20 degrees to the surface of the skin.
TransverseNeedling angle that is parallel to the skin surface, through the subcutaneous tissue, after the dermal layer has been penetrated.

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Terms 27
Creator jpassin
Created March 11, 2009
Group Acupuncture
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  1. 15 cun The distance between the popliteal crease and the medial malleolus. - 3 misses
  2. 9 cun The distance between the mastoid processes. - 2 misses
  3. 14 cun The distance between the gluteal fold and the knee. - 2 misses
  4. Perpendicular-Oblique Needling angle of 70 degrees to the surface of the skin. - 1 miss
  5. 1 cun The distance between the ends of the creases of the interphalangeal joints of the middle finger at their widest point. - 1 miss