NCCAOM Certification Exam

Question 1

A practitioner needs to locate ST36 (Zusanli). Which of the following descriptions provides the most accurate location for this point?

3 cun inferior to ST35, one finger-breadth lateral to the anterior crest of the tibia. On the dorsum of the hand, between the 1st and 2nd metacarpal bones. 2 cun proximal to the transverse wrist crease, between the tendons of palmaris longus and flexor carpi radialis. In the depression anterior and inferior to the head of the fibula.

Correct Answer:

3 cun inferior to ST35, one finger-breadth lateral to the anterior crest of the tibia.

Question 2

To locate LU7 (Lieque), a common technique involves crossing the thumbs and index fingers of both hands ('tiger's mouth'). When the index finger of one hand is placed on the styloid process of the radius of the other, where does the point lie?

In the depression directly under the tip of the index finger. At the midpoint of the second metacarpal bone. 1 cun distal to the wrist crease. On the ulnar side of the wrist.

Correct Answer:

In the depression directly under the tip of the index finger.

Question 3

A patient presents with nausea and anxiety. The practitioner decides to needle PC6 (Neiguan). What is the correct location of this point?

3 cun superior to the medial malleolus, posterior to the tibia. On the dorsum of the hand, at the highest point of the muscle when the thumb and index finger are adducted. 2 cun proximal to the transverse wrist crease, between the two central tendons. On the lateral lower leg, in the depression anterior and inferior to the head of the fibula.

Correct Answer:

2 cun proximal to the transverse wrist crease, between the two central tendons.

Question 4

Which of the following points is located 3 cun superior to the prominence of the medial malleolus, on the posterior border of the tibia?

ST36 (Zusanli) LI4 (Hegu) GB34 (Yanglingquan) SP6 (Sanyinjiao)

Correct Answer:

SP6 (Sanyinjiao)

Question 5

A patient has been diagnosed with Liver Qi Stagnation manifesting as irritability and pain in the hypochondriac region. The practitioner chooses to needle GB34 (Yanglingquan), the He-Sea point of the Gallbladder channel and the Influential Point of the sinews. Where is this point located?

On the lateral aspect of the lower leg, in the depression anterior and inferior to the head of the fibula. 3 cun inferior to the patella and one finger-breadth from the tibial crest. 1.5 cun proximal to the wrist crease, above the radial styloid process. On the medial leg, 3 cun above the medial malleolus.

Correct Answer:

On the lateral aspect of the lower leg, in the depression anterior and inferior to the head of the fibula.

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