Anatomical Points & Cupping Sites Flashcards

The Sunnah point 'Al-Kahil' is located at which anatomical landmark?

Answer: The base of the neck at the C7/T1 spinous process (nape)

Al-Kahil refers to the nape of the neck, corresponding to the C7-T1 area, and is one of the most important Sunnah cupping points.

The Sunnah cupping points 'Al-Akhda'ain' target which bilateral anatomical structure?

Answer: The jugular veins on both sides of the neck

Al-Akhda'ain refers to the two jugular vein regions on either side of the neck, used for head, face, and tooth complaints.

The Sunnah point 'Al-Yafukh' for cupping is located at which site on the skull?

Answer: The crown of the head (bregma/vertex area)

Al-Yafukh is the point at the crown (top) of the head, corresponding to GV-20, used for memory, migraines, and sinus conditions.

In Hijama practice, 'Al-Wariqain' refers to bilateral cupping points located where?

Answer: The upper back lateral to the spine near the scapulae (BL-13 area)

Al-Wariqain are the two upper back points flanking the spine near the scapulae, beneficial for respiratory and upper body conditions.

BL-40 (Weizhong), a commonly used wet cupping point, is located in which anatomical region?

Answer: The center of the popliteal fossa (behind the knee)

BL-40 (Weizhong) is located in the center of the popliteal fossa and is classically used for lower back pain, heat conditions, and skin disorders.

How many primary Sunnah (Prophetic) cupping points are traditionally recognized in classical Hijama texts?

Answer: 7

Classical Hijama scholarship identifies 7 primary Sunnah cupping points mentioned or practiced in Prophetic tradition.

The cupping site known as 'Al-Kâhil' corresponds most closely to which acupuncture point?

Answer: GV-14 (Dazhui)

Al-Kâhil at the C7-T1 junction aligns with GV-14 (Dazhui), the meeting point of all Yang meridians and a key immunostimulant point.