Questions: Acupuncture literally means: - bone puncture - a type of massage - a type of therapeutic touch therapy - needle puncture

Acupuncture literally means: - bone puncture - a type of massage - a type of therapeutic touch therapy - needle puncture
Transcript text: Acupuncture literally means: - bone puncture - a type of massage - a type of therapeutic touch therapy - needle puncture
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The answer is the last one: needle puncture.

Explanation for each option:

  • Bone puncture: This is incorrect. Acupuncture does not involve puncturing bones; it involves inserting needles into the skin.
  • A type of massage: This is incorrect. Acupuncture is not a form of massage; it involves the use of needles.
  • A type of therapeutic touch therapy: This is incorrect. While acupuncture is a form of therapy, it specifically involves needles, not just touch.
  • Needle puncture: This is correct. The term "acupuncture" is derived from the Latin words "acus" meaning needle and "punctura" meaning puncture, referring to the practice of inserting needles into the body.

In summary, acupuncture literally means needle puncture.

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