Chopping movement performed with the edges of the hands along the ulnar border of the hand.

Chopping movement performed with the edges of the hands along the ulnar border of the hand.

• A. Hacking
• B. Tapping
• C. Raindrops
• D. Reflexology

Answer: (A)

The described movement is a chopping percussion technique that uses the edge of the hand along the ulnar border (the little-finger side). This specific edge-chop action is known as hacking. It delivers quick, forceful percussive strikes to stimulate the muscles and increase local circulation, producing a brisk, rhythmic effect that distinguishes it from gentler percussion. Tapping, by contrast, uses the fingertips or the flat of the hand for lighter, pointier contact. Raindrops refers to a broader aromatherapy/massage sequence focused on oil application and feathering strokes rather than a chop with the hand edge. Reflexology focuses on stimulating particular reflex points on the feet or hands rather than performing a broad chopping motion along the ulnar border.

The described movement is a chopping percussion technique that uses the edge of the hand along the ulnar border (the little-finger side). This specific edge-chop action is known as hacking. It delivers quick, forceful percussive strikes to stimulate the muscles and increase local circulation, producing a brisk, rhythmic effect that distinguishes it from gentler percussion.

Tapping, by contrast, uses the fingertips or the flat of the hand for lighter, pointier contact. Raindrops refers to a broader aromatherapy/massage sequence focused on oil application and feathering strokes rather than a chop with the hand edge. Reflexology focuses on stimulating particular reflex points on the feet or hands rather than performing a broad chopping motion along the ulnar border.