Meridian Topography and Acupuncture Points I

Chair Summary

Duration Semestrial

ECTS Conclusion 5

Scientific Area Acupuntura

Teaching Language Portuguese

Learning mode Presencial

Chair type Obrigatoria

Chair code 4241

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Métodos de ensino

The teaching methodology will be essentially theoretical and theoretical-practical using laboratory practices. The teacher explains the theoretical concepts - class T-, demonstrates the location of meridians and acupuncture points in students - class TP - and then supervises and assists students in the application of knowledge - class PL. Students must practice in groups of two. The assessment will be developed using 4 frequencies: 1 practical test, using continuous assessment (40%) and 3 frequencies (20%+20%+20%).

Objetivos de Unidade Curricular

- Identify and anatomically locate the paths of the 12 main meridians;

- Identify and anatomically locate the paths of the governor vessels and the vessel of conception;

- Identify and locate anatomically the main points of the studied meridians;

- Know the names in Mandarin, the therapeutic indications and the functions of the meridians and of the studied points;

- Know the functions and location of dorsal Shu points, alarm points, master points, opening points, source points, connection points;

- Know the underlying theory, the functions and the location of the ancient shu points;

- Explain the origin and the therapeutic interpretation associated to the names of the points;

- Demonstrate reasoning and decision making according to the studied theories;

- Identify conjugations of points according to functions and therapeutic indications.

Estagios

Nao

Programa

1. Introduction to the study of the main energetic structures: measures to locate acupuncture points;

2. The main channels of lung, large intestine, stomach, spleen, heart, small intestine, bladder, kidney, pericardium, tripel burner, gallbladder and liver: Main points; The channel path; Function and location of points and Main indications;

3. Du mai and Ren mai: Points; The channel path; Function and location of points and Main indications;

4. The old shu points

5. Point categories: alarm (mu); master (Hui); opening; source (yuan); connection (luo).

Métodos de Avaliação

Continuous Evaluation

1st Test + 2nd Test + 3rd Test: 60.0%

Pratical Assessment: 40.0%

Exam Evaluation

Theorical Exam: 100.0%

Itens Bibliograficos

Deadman P., Al-Khafaji (2001). England: A Manual Of Acupuncture. Journal Of Chinese Medicine Publications.
Solinas H., Mainville L., Auteroche B. (2000). Atlas De Acupunctura Chinesa: Meridianos E Colaterais. Brasil: Andrei Editora.
Focks, C. (2007). Atlas De Acupuntura. São Paulo: Manole.
Lima, P (2019). Porto Alegre: Manual De Acupuntura – Direto Ao Ponto. Brasil: Zen Editora.
Maciocia, G. (1996). Os Fundamentos Da Medicina Chinesa. São Paulo: Roca.
Martins, Ednéa; Garcia, Ernesto (2003) São Paulo. Pontos De Acupunctura: Guia Ilustrado De Referência. Brasil: Editora Roca Ltda.

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