2. Techniques of acupuncture and moxibustion b Acupuncture b Moxibustion b Cupping b Other acupuncture methods b Scalp acupuncture b Auricular acupuncture

3. Techniques of acupuncture b Filiform needle b Practice of needling b Preparation before acupuncture treatment b Manipulation of needling b Prevention and management of possible accidents b Precautions for needling

4. Structure of a filiform needle b Tip b Body b Root b Handle b End(Tail)

5. Specification of needles (1) Length of the filiform needle cun 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0 mm 15 25 40 50 65 75 90 100 115 125 (2) Caliber of the filiform needle No. 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 Diameter 0.45 0.42 0.38 0.34 0.32 0.30 0.28 0.26 0.23 0.22 (mm)

6. Practice of needling b How to hold a needle b Practice on a paper packet or a cotton ball b Practice on your own body b Practice on patient’s body