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Microsystem Terms To Know

This document provides an overview of key terms and concepts related to auriculotherapy (ear acupuncture), including: 1. Anatomical landmarks of the external ear and their corresponding somatic areas. 2. Treatment skills and techniques used in auriculotherapy such as diagnosis, needling, and electrostimulation. 3. Important ear points organized by system (e.g. musculoskeletal, organ, nervous). 4. Additional microsystems like hand acupuncture, foot reflexology and scalp acupuncture that can be used alongside ear therapy.

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Microsystem Terms To Know

This document provides an overview of key terms and concepts related to auriculotherapy (ear acupuncture), including: 1. Anatomical landmarks of the external ear and their corresponding somatic areas. 2. Treatment skills and techniques used in auriculotherapy such as diagnosis, needling, and electrostimulation. 3. Important ear points organized by system (e.g. musculoskeletal, organ, nervous). 4. Additional microsystems like hand acupuncture, foot reflexology and scalp acupuncture that can be used alongside ear therapy.

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Microsystem Final Exam Terms To Know


Auricular - Somatic Correspondences
Remote Reflex Sites
Somatotopic Inversion
Ipsilateral or Contralateral Representation of Ear Points
Reactive Ear Reflex Points
Electrodermal Skin Resistance
Electrodermal Skin Conductance
Organo-Cutaneous Reflexes
Cutaneo-Organic Reflexes
Embryological Territories
Paul Nogier Discoveries
NADA Protocol
Acupuncture Microsystems & Macrosystems
Holographic Theory & Laser Beams
Neurophysiological Pathways
Endorphin Hormones
Opioids and Morphine
Opioid Antagonist Naloxone

Anatomy of the External Ear (Auricle)


Helix Root
Helix Arch
Helix Tail
Antihelix Body
Antihelix Tail
Inferior Crus of Antihelix
Superior Crus of Antihelix
Tragus
Antitragus
Intertragic Notch
Ear Lobe
Scaphoid Fossa
Triangular Fossa
Superior Concha
Inferior Concha
Concha Ridge
Posterior Lobe
Posterior Groove
Auricular Landmarks
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Auriculotherapy Treatment Skills


Auricular Diagnosis Procedures
Auriculotherapy Treatment Procedures
Auricular Acupressure
Auricular Acupuncture Needles
Auricular Electroacupuncture
Auricular Laser Stimulation

Master Points on the Auricle


Point Zero ( Ear Center )
Shen Men ( Spirit Gate )
Autonomic Point ( Sympathetic Point)
Thalamus Point ( Subcortex Point)
Master Endocrine Point
Tranquilizer Point
Master Cerebral Point
Musculoskeletal Points on the External Ear
Cervical Spine and Vertebrae on Antihelix Tail
Thoracic Spine and Vertebrae on Antihelix Body
Lumbo-Sacral Spine and Vertebrae on Antihelix Inferior Crus
Chinese Hip, Knee, Ankle, Foot inverted ear points on Antihelix Superior Crus
French Hip, Knee, Ankle, and Foot inverted ear points in Triangular Fossa
Shoulder, Elbow, Wrist, and Hand inverted ear points in Scaphoid Fossa
Occiput, Temples, and Forehead ear points on Antitragus
Face, TMJ, Jaw and Dental Analgesia points on Ear Lobe

Internal Organ Points on the Auricle


Digestive Organ Points
Mouth and Esophagus in Inferior Concha
Stomach on Concha Ridge
Small and Large Intestines in Superior Concha
Thoracic Organ Points on the Auricle
Chinese Heart point in Inferior Concha
Nogier Heart point on Antihelix Body
Lung 1, Lung 2, Bronchi, Pharynx Larynx in Inferior Concha
Diaphragm on Helix Root
Qi energy for Chinese Heart, Lung, Kidney, Liver, and Spleen ear points
Abdominal Organ Points on the Auricle
Liver on Concha Ridge
Chinese Spleen on Inferior Concha of Left ear
Gall Bladder on Superior Concha of Right ear
Pancreas on Superior Concha
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Urogenital Organ Points on the Auricle


Chinese Kidney on Superior Concha
Bladder on Superior Concha
Chinese Uterus in Triangular Fossa
External Genitals on Helix Root
Neuro-Endocrine Glands on the Auricle
Chinese Adrenal Gland on Tragus
Mammary Glands on Antihelix Body and Concha Wall
Thyroid Gland on side of Antihelix Tail
Pineal Gland on Tragus at Intertragic Notch
Pituitary Gland on Concha Wall below Intertragic Notch
Sensory Somatic Nerves on Anterior Surface of the Auricle
Motor Nerves Represented on Posterior Ear of the Auricle
Sciatic Nerve on Antihelix Inferior Crus
Auditory Nerve on Subtragus
Trigeminal Nerve on Lobe
Vagus Nerve in Inferior Concha
Central Nervous System
Spinal Cord on Helix Tail
Chinese Brain on Concha Wall
Hypothalamus on Inferior Concha
Hippocampus on ear Lobe below Antitragus
Cingulate Gyrus on Intertragic Notch
Amygdala on Ear Lobe next to Intertragic Notch
Occipital Cortex, Temporal Cortex, and Parietal Cortex on ear Lobe
Frontal Cortex on Ear Lobe, same as Master Cerebral Point
Chinese and European Functional Points
Asthma Point on Antitragus Apex
Antihistamine, Constipation, and Hepatitis Points on Triangular Fossa
Hypertension Points on Triangular Fossa and Tragus
Lumbago Point on Antihelix Body
Muscle Relaxation Point on Inferior Concha
Appetite Control (Hunger Point) on Tragus
Anti-Inflammatory Helix Points
Anti-Aggressivity or Irritability Point on Lobe near Intertragic Notch
Anti-Depressant Point on Lobe below Antitragus
Auricular Treatment Protocols
NADA Protocol
Auricular Treatments for Addictions
Back Pain Auricular Treatments
Headaches, Neck Tension, Torticollis, and TMJ Disorder Treatments
Nausea and Vomiting Treatments
Asthma and Allergies Treatments
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Foot Reflexology
Five Zones from Head down to Feet, oriented along Midline Zone 1, 2nd Digit Zone 2,
3rd Digit Zone 3, 4th Digit Zone 4, and 5th Digit Zone 5
Midline of Head and Body meets Zone1 from Right Foot and Zone1 from Left Foot
Right Foot more related to right side of the body, Left Foot more related to life side of body,
Big Toe found in Zone 1 corresponds to midline body areas such as Nose, Mouth,
Pituitary Gland, Occiput, Cervical, Thoracic, and Lumbo-Sacral Vertebrae.
Little Toe in Zone 5 corresponds to more Lateral Body Regions, such as Arm, Elbow, Hip,
Knee, Foot.
Instep of Foot corresponds to Occiput, Cervical, Thoracic, and Lumbo-Sacral Vertebrae.
Lateral, outer side of Foot corresponds to Arm, Elbow, Hip and Knee
Ball of Foot corresponds to the Neck and Thyroid Gland
Arch of Foot corresponds to the Kidney, Stomach, Small Intestines, and Liver
Heel of Foot corresponds to Genitals and Sex Glands
Chinese Hand Acupuncture
Thumb of 1st Digit represents the Occiput, Cervical, Thoracic, and Lumbo-Sacral Vertebrae
Brain and Pituitary Gland representation is found at the tips of all 5 Fingers
Index Finger of 2nd Digit on the Finger represents the Hand, Wrist, Arm
Index Finger of 2nd Digit on the Palm represents the Lungs, Kidneys, Intestines
Middle Finger of 3rd Digit on the Palm represents the Heart, Liver, Stomach, and Intestines
Ring Finger of 4th Digit represents the Foot, Ankle, Knee, Leg, Spleen and Gall Bladder
Little Finger of 5th Digit represents the Shoulder, Arm, and Leg
Koryo Hand Therapy
Thumb of 1st Digit represents the Contralateral Hand, Wrist, Arm
Index Finger of 2nd Digit on the Finger represents the Contralateral Hand, Wrist, Arm,
Index Finger of 2nd Digit on the Palm represents the Lungs, Kidneys, Intestines
Middle Finger of 3rd Digit represents the Occiput, Cervical, Thoracic, and
Lumbo-Sacral Vertebrae
Palm region of the 3rd Digit represents the Heart, Liver, Stomach, and Bladder
Ring Finger of 4th Digit represents the Ipsilateral Hand, Wrist, Arm, Shoulder
Little Finger of 5th Digit represents the Ipsilateral Foot, Ankle, Knee, Leg
Scalp Acupuncture
Commonly combined with Ear Acupuncture for the Treatment of Neurological Conditions
Assess Pain Level and Range of Motion of Physical Body before and after treatment
Assess Tenderness of Scalp Points before treatment of the point by Needle, Laser or Massage
Somatotopic Inversion Line from Midline of Top of Skull to Temples anterior to the Auricle
Skull Line corresponds to Somatotopic Cerebral Cortex below the Scalp
Skull Line divided into 2 / 5ths above Auricle, 1 / 5ths at Top of Skull, and 2 / 5ths in between
Yamamoto New Scalp Acupuncture (YNSA)
YNSA Scalp Points are found in Hairline on Forehead and Temples,
YNSA Scalp Points occur as specific points on Forehead above Nose and Eyebrows
Homunculus facing Forehead are Yin Points, whereas Homunculus facing Occiput are Yang
YNSA Scalp Points distinguished as letters A, B, C, D, E, F, G for points on midline or
Hairline, on points Lateral to midline, above Lateral Side of Eyebrow, Medial Side of
Eyebrow, above Nose, above Pupils of Eye, Temples anterior to Auricle.

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