15 collaterals

Question 1

Composed of:

Answer 1

12 regular channels
Du collateral
Ren collateral
Major collateral of the Spleen (Spleen as 2, 1 major 1 regular)

Question 2

Function of 15 collaterals

Answer 2

1. Strengthen the association of the Yin-Yang and externally-internally related channels on body surface
2. Ren collateral connects with Qi of the channel on ABDOMEN
3. Du channel connects with Qi of the channel on the BACK
4. Major collateral of the Spleen links the pathways of Qi of the channel on the SIDE of the body

Question 3

Distribution

Answer 3

Distributed superficially over the 4 limbs and in the Anterior, Posterior, Lateral aspects of the body

Question 4

Function of Meridians and Collaterals

Answer 4

1. Transport Qi and Blood, nourish and moisten the body
2. Regulate Yin and Yang to treat disorders
3. Resist pathogens and reflect sign & symptoms
4. Transmit needle sensation, regulate deficiency and excess conditions

Question 5

12 divergent channels

Function

Answer 5

1. Govern the inside of the body, supplementing pathways regular do not reach
2. Connect internal-external meridians, strengthen their relation with Zang-Fu organs
3. No points, too deep

Question 6

12 divergent channels

Derive from:

Answer 6

regular meridians in the 4 limbs

Question 7

12 Divergent channels

Enter:

Answer 7

thoracic and abdominal cavities

- The Yin & Yang Divergent meridians run parallel inside body

Question 8

12 divergent channels

Emerge from:

Answer 8

The Neck

- The Yin Divergent Meridians connect the Yang divergent and then join the 12 regular meridians