12 Main Meridians Flashcards
Lung Alarm Pt
LU-1 Lateral aspect of chest in 1st intercostal space, 6 cun lateral to the midline and 1 cun below the clavicle
Lung Associated Pt
BL-13 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the SP of the 3rd thoracic vertebra
Lung Entry Pt
LU-1 Lateral aspect of chest in 1st intercostal space, 6 cun lateral to midline and 1 cun below the clavicle
Lung Exit Pt
LU-7 On Radial side of forearm on the radius, 1.5 cun proximal to the transverse crease of the wrist. *Between the two tendons
Lung Tonification Pt
LU-9 On the radial side of the wrist crease, lateral to the radial artery
Lung Sedation Pt
LU-5 At the elbow crease, lateral to biceps tendon.
Lung Horary Pt
LU-8 On the radial side of the forearm on the border of the radius, 1.5 cun proximal to the transverse crease of the wrist between the two tendons. (Point where lung “splits” to join LI)
Lung Accumulation Pt
LU-6 On the radial aspect of the forearm, 7 cun proximal to the wrist joint crease, on the connection line between LU-5 and LU-9
Lung Source Pt
LU-9 On the radial side of the wrist crease, lateral to the radial artery
Lung Luo Point
LU-7 On the radial side of the forearm on the radius, 1.5 cun proximal to the transverse crease of the wrist. *Between the two tendons.
How many points on the Lung Meridian?
11
What Meridian is pictured?
Lung Meridian
Lung Meridian Time
3am-5am
Lung Meridian element
Metal
Large Intestine Alarm pt
ST-25 2 cun lateral to navel
Large Intestine Associated Pt
BL-25 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the SP of the 4th lumbar vertebra
Large Intestine Entry Pt
LI-4 At the highest pt of the adductor pollicis muscle with the thumb and index finger adducted
Large Intestine Exit Pt
LI-20 In the nasiolabial groove, at the level of the midpoint of the lateral border of ala nasi
Large Intestine Tonification Pt
LI-11 On the end of the lateral transverse elbow crease, when forearm is flexed at a right angle to the upper arm.
Large Intestine Sedation Pt
LI-2 and 3 LI-2 - on the radial side of the index finger, distal to the MCP joint, at the junction of the red and white skin. This point is located with the finger slightly flexed. LI-3 - On the radial side of the index finger, , in a depression proximal to the head of the 2nd metacarpal bone.
Large Intestine Horary Pt
LI-1 On the radial side of the index finger, 1/10 cun posterior to the corner of the nail (Akabane test pt)
Large Intestine Accumulation Pt
LI-7 On the radial and dorsal side of the forearm, on the line connecting the points LI-5 and LI-11; 5 cun proximal to the dorsal crease of the wrist from LI-5
Large Intestine Source Pt
LI-4 At the highest point of the adductor pollicis muscle with the thumb and index finger adducted
Large Intestine Luo Pt
LI-6 On the radial and dorsal side of the forearm, 3 cun proximal to the dorsal crease of the wrist, from LI-5
How many points on the Large Intestine Meridian
20
What Meridian is pictured?
Large Intestine Meridian
Large Intestine Meridian Time?
5am-7am
Large Intestine Meridian element
Metal
Stomach Meridian Alarm Pt
CV-12 On the midline, midway between the xiphoid process of the sternum and the navel, 4 cun above the navel.
Stomach Meridian Associated Pt
BL-21 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the 12th thoracic vertebra
Stomach Meridian Entry Point
ST-1 Directly below the middle of the eyeball, just above the lower border of the orbit
Stomach Meridian Exit Pt
ST-42 On the dorsum of the foot, between the 2nd and 3rd metatarsal bones, proximal to their base.
Stomach Meridian Tonification Pt
ST-41 In the middle of the two malleoli on the ankle joint. The point is located between the tendons of the extensor digitorum longus and the extensor hallicus longus.
Stomach Meridian Sedation Pt
ST-45 On the lateral side of the tip of the 2nd toe, 2mm proximal to the corner of the nail.
Stomach Meridian Horary Pt
ST-36 One fingerbreadth lateral to the lower border of the tuberosity of the tibia, 3 cun lateral below the knee joint.
Stomach Meridian Accumulation Pt
ST-34 2 cun above the laterosuperior border of the patella
Stomach Meridian Source Pt
ST-42 On the dorsum of the foot, between the 2nd and 3rd metatarsal bones, proximal to their base.
Stomach Meridian Luo Pt
ST-40 One finger breadth lateral to ST-38, 2 cun lateral to the border of the tibia, 5 cun below ST-36
How many points are on the Stomach Meridian?
45
What Meridian is pictured?
Stomach
Stomach Meridian Time
7am-9am
Stomach Meridian element
Earth
Spleen Meridian Alarm Pt
LV-13 On the free end of the 11th rib.
Spleen Meridian Associated Pt
BL-20 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the 11th thoracic vertebra
Spleen Meridian Entry Pt
SP-1 On the medial side of the great toe, 3mm proximal to the corner of the nail.
Spleen Meridian Exit Pt
SP-21 On the midaxillary line, in the 6th intercostal space.
Spleen Meridian Tonification Pt
SP-2 On the medial side of the great toe, distal to the 1st MTP joint, at the junction of the dorsum and the sole of the foot.
Spleen Meridian Sedation Pt
SP-5 At the point of intersection of the two lines drawn tangential to the anterior and inferior sides of the medial malleolus
Spleen Meridian Horary Pt
SP-3 On the medial side of the foot, proximal to the head of the 1st metatarsal bone
Spleen Meridian Accumulation Pt
SP-8 On the medial side of the leg, 3 cun below the medial condyle, on the posterior border of the tibia.
Spleen Meridian Source Pt
SP-3 On the medial side of the foot, proximal to the head of the 1st metatarsal bone.
Spleen Meridian Luo Pt
SP-4 On the medial side of the foot, in the depression distal to the base of the 1st metatarsal bone.
How many points are on the Spleen Meridian?
21
What Meridian is pictured?
Spleen
Spleen Meridian Time?
9am-11am
Spleen Meridian element?
Earth
Heart Meridian Alarm Pt
CV-14 On the midline, 6 cun above the navel.
Heart Meridian Associated Pt
BL-15 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the 5th thoracic vertebra
Heart Meridian Entry Pt
HT-1 In the middle of the axilla, medial to the axillary artery
Heart Meridian Exit Point
HT-9 On the radial side of the tip of the little finger, 2mm proximal to the corner of the nail
Heart Meridian Tonification Pt
HT-9 On the radial side of the tip of the little finger, 2mm proximal to the corner of the nail.
Heart Meridian Sedation Pt
HT-7 On the transverse crease of the wrist, radial to the tendon of the flexor carpi ulnaris
Heart Meridian Horary Pt
HT-8 On the palm between the 4th and 5th metacarpal bones. When the fist is clenched, the point is located between the tips of the ring and little finger
Heart Meridian Accumulation Pt
HT-6 0.5 cun proximal to HT-7
Heart Meridian Source Pt
HT-7 On the transverse crease of the wrist, radial to the tendon of the flexor carpi ulnaris.
Heart Meridian Luo Pt
HT-5 1 cun proximal to HT-7, radial to the tendon of the flexor carpi ulnaris
How many points on the Heart Meridian?
9