HFRG Nerve Pressure Points and Nerve Motor Points Exam Questions & Answers

HFRG Nerve Pressure Points and
Nerve Motor Points3

Mandibular Angle Pressure Point - ANSWERS-location: behind the base of the ear lobe (between
the mastoid and the mandible)

method of application: touch pressure

direction of travel: in and toward tip of nose.

method of application: pain compliance.



Hypoglossal Nerve - ANSWERS-location: in the notch of the jaw bone (about 1 inch forward of
the "R" angle of the Mandible and 1 inch under the jaw)

method of application: touch pressure

direction of travel: top and center of head.

primary control principles: distraction technique, pain compliance, and balance displacement.



Infra Orbital Nerve Pressure Point - ANSWERS-location: base of the nose

method of application: touch pressure

direction of travel: 45-degree angle towards top center of head.

primary control principles: pain compliance and balance displacement.



Suprascapular Nerve Motor Point - ANSWERS-location: where trapezius connect to sides of
neck.

method of application: strike

direction of travel: towards floor, thumb always up.

primary control principles: motor dysfunction and stunning.