3 arm yang channels (wk 1) LI/SJ/SI

Question 1

SI 1

Category

Answer 1

Jing well - metal

On the dorsal aspect of the little finer, at the junction of lines drawn along the ulnar border of the nail and the base of the nail, 0.1 cun from the corner of the nail

Question 2

SI 2

Category

Answer 2

Ying spring - water

On the ulnar border of the little finer, in a depression just distal to the metacarpo-phalangeal joint

Question 3

SI 3

Name
Category

Answer 3

SI 3 Houxi

Shu stream, wood, mother/tonification
Master point of the du mai

On the ulnar border of the hand, in the substantial depression proximal to the head of the fifth metacarpal bone

Question 4

SI 4

Category

Answer 4

Yuan source

On the ulnar border of the hand, in the depression between the base of the fifth metacarpal bone and the triquetral bone

Question 5

SI 5

Category

Answer 5

Jing river - fire

At the ulnar border of the wrist, in the depression between the head of the ulna and the triquetral bone

Question 6

SI 6

Category

Answer 6

Xi cleft

When the palm of the hand is placed on the chest, this point is located on the dorsal aspect of the head of the ulna, in a cleft level with and to the radial side of the high point of the styloid process of the ulna

Question 7

SI 7

Category

Answer 7

Luo

On the line connecting SI5 with SI 8, 5 cun proximal to SI5 in the groove between the anterior border of the ulna and the muscle belly of flexor carpi ulnaris

Question 8

SI 8

Category

Answer 8

He-sea, earth

In the depression between the tip of the olecranon process of the ulna and the tip of the medial epicondyle of the humerus

Question 9

SI 9

Answer 9

On the posterior aspect of the shoulder, 1 cun superior to the posterior axillary crease when the arm hands in the adducted position

Question 10

SI 10

Answer 10

Crossing point of the SI, yang linking vessel and yang motility vessel

On the poster aspect of the shoulder in the depression inferior to the scapular spine, directly superior to the posterior ancillary crease when the arm hangs in the adducted position

Question 11

SI 11

Answer 11

SI 11

On the scapula, in a tender depression one third of the distance from the midpoint of the inferior border of the scapular spine to the inferior angle of the scapula

Question 12

SI 12

Answer 12

In the center of the suprascapular fossa, directly above SI11, midway between LI16 and SI13

Question 13

SI 13

Answer 13

In the tender depression superior to the medial end of the scapular spine

Question 14

SI 14

Answer 14

3 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of T1

(the 3 cun is the medial border of the scapula)

Level with DU-13

Question 15

SI 15

Answer 15

2 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of C7

Question 16

SI 16

Category

Answer 16

WOH

On the posterior border of the SCM. level with the laryngeal prominence

Level w/ LI 18

Question 17

SI 17

Category

Answer 17

WOH

In the depression between the angle of the mandible and the anterior border of the SCM

Question 18

SI 18

Answer 18

Directly below the outer canthus, in the depression at the lower border of the zygomatic bone

Question 19

SI 19

Name,
Category
Actions/Indication

Answer 19

SI19 Tinggong

Exit point, crossing point of the SI, GB, and SJ

With the mouth open, this point is located in the depression between the middle of the tragus and the condyloid process of the mandible

Benefits the ear - tinnitus, deafness and otitis media

Calms the shen - mania and depression

Question 20

LI 1

Category

Answer 20

LI 1 Shang yang (shangyang)

Jing well- metal

On the dorsal aspect of the index finger, at the junction of lines drawn along the radial border of the nail and the base of the nail, approximately 0.1 cun from the corner of the nail

Question 21

LI 2

Category

Answer 21

LI2 second space (erjian)

Ying spring - water

On the radial border of the index finger, in a depression just distal to the metacarpo-phalangeal joint

Question 22

LI 3

Answer 22

Shu-stream - wood

On the radial side of the index finger, in the substantial depression proximal to the head of the second metacarpal bone

Question 23

LI 4

Pinyin
Category
Actions/Indications

Answer 23

LI 4 Hegu - joining valley

On the dorsum of the hand, between the first and second metacarpal bones, at the midpoint of the second metacarpal bone, near the radial border (in the highpoint of the first interosseous muscle)

Entry, yuan source, ruler of the face and mouth

** contraindicated during pregnancy
Expels wind and releases the exterior - exterior patterns

Regulates defensive qi and adjusts sweating- skin disorders

Regulates the throat, neck, face, eyes, nose, mouth and ears - goiter, lymphadenopathy, sore throat

Activates the channel and alleviates pain, nourishes the sinews - channel problems

Regulates the uterus and induces labor - gynecological disorders

Calm the shen - mental disorders

Question 24

LI 5

Answer 24

LI 5

Jing river - fire

On the radial side of the wrist, in the center of the hollow formed by the tendons of extensor pollicis longus and brevis (anatomical snuffbox)

Question 25

LI 6 Category

Answer 25

Luo connecting 3 cun proximal to LI 5 on the line connecting LI5 with LI 11

Question 26

LI 7 Category

Answer 26

Xi cleft 5 cun proximal to LI5 on the line connecting LI5 w/ LI11

Question 27

LI 8

Answer 27

On the radial side of the forearm, 4 cun distal to LI 11, on the line connecting LI5 with LI11

Question 28

LI 9

Answer 28

On the radial side of the forearm, 3 cun distal to LI 11 on the line connecting LI 5 with LI11

Question 29

LI 10

Answer 29

On the radial side of the forearm 2 cun distal to LI 11 on the line connecting LI 5 with LI11

Question 30

LI 11 Pinyin category Action/ Indication

Answer 30

LI11 quchi He sea, earth point, ghost point At the elbow, midway between LU 5 and the lateral epicondyle of the humerus (at the lateral end of the transverse cubital crease) Activates the channel and relieves pain - paralysis, pain, numbness, weakness of the elbow and arm Clears heat - fever, thirst, sweating Cools blood, expels wind, drains dampness- eczema, urticaria, erysipelas, skin itching Subdues rebellious qi to relieve vomiting and diarrhea - abdominal pain and distention, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, dysentery, dyspepsia

Question 31

LI 12

Answer 31

When the elbow is flexed, this point is located in the depression 1 cun proximal to and 1 cun lateral to LI11 (palpate) → thumb breath diagonal and will feel squishy

Question 32

LI 13

Answer 32

On the lateral side of the upper arm, 3 cun proximal to LI 11 on the line connecting LI 11 and LI15

Question 33

LI 14

Answer 33

Meeting point of LI, SI and BL On the lateral side of the arm on the deltoid tuberosity Deadman: On the lateral side of the upper arm in a visible and tender depression formed between the distal insertion of the deltoid muscle and the brachialis muscle, approximately 3/5ths of the distance along the line drawn from LI 11 to LI15

Question 34

LI 15 Actions/Indications

Answer 34

Crossing point of the LI and the yang qiao mai In the depression inferior to the acromion process between the anterior and middle fibers of the deltoid muscle Removes obstruction from channel and collateral to relieve pain - pain or paralysis and numbness of the arm, pain and stiffness of the neck Expels wind, clears heat, regulates qi and blood- urticaria Regulates qi and transforms phlegm - scrofula, goiter

Question 35

LI 16

Answer 35

On the upper aspect of the shoulder, in the depression medial to the acromion process and between the lateral extremity of the clavicle and the scapular spine Meeting point of the LI / yang motility vessel

Question 36

LI 17

Answer 36

On the lateral side of the neck, 1 cun inferior to LI18 on the posterior border of the SCM

Question 37

LI 18 Category

Answer 37

WOH On the lateral side of the neck, level with the tip of the laryngeal prominence, between the sternal and clavicular heads of the SCM

Question 38

LI 20

Answer 38

Question 39

LI 20 Pinyin Category Action/Indication

Answer 39

LI20 yingxiang Exit point, crossing point of the ST and LI In the naso-labial groove, at the level of the midpoint of the ala nasi Opens the nasal passages - nasal or sinus congestion, rhinorrhea, epistaxis Expels wind and heat- swelling, pain or itching of the face or lips, facial paralysis

Question 40

SJ1 Category Actions/ Indications

Answer 40

Entry Jing well, metal On the dorsal aspect of the ring finger, at the junction of lines drawn along the ulnar border of the nail and the base of the nail, approximately 0.1 cun from the corner of the nail Expels wind - fever, headache, sore throat, red eyes, tinnitus Liver wind up towards the face Clears upper jiao heat - high fever, dry mouth, heart pain, stiff, curled or painful tongue Connection to the PC Benefits the eyes, ears, and tongue - red eyes. Tinnitus, deafness, earache, or ear infection Opposite end the channel

Question 41

SJ2 Category Action/ Indications

Answer 41

Ying spring, water point Between the ring of the little fingers, 0.5 cun proximal to the margin of the web Clears heat, expels wind, benefits ears - headache, sore throat, dizziness, pain and redness of the eyes, deafness, tinnitus Good for swelling Activates the channel and relieves pain - pain, swelling of the arm, or motor impairment of the hand Regulates the shaoyang, treats malaria - alternating fever and chills (at regular intervals with malaria)

Question 42

SJ 3 Category Action/Indication

Answer 42

Shu stream, wood point On the dorsum of the hand, in the depression just proximal to the fourth and fifth metacarpophalangeal joints Clears heat and expels wind - headache, dizziness, pain and redness of the eyes, deafness, tinnitus, sore throat Benefits the eyes and ears - pain and redness of the eyes, deafness Activates the channel and collaterals and relieves pain - pain, swelling of the arm, or motor, impairment of the hand Not as good as SJ2 but still good for tx of opposite end of the channel Issues with grasping things and extending the fingers

Question 43

SJ 4 Category Actions/Indications

Answer 43

Yuan source On the dorsum of the wrist, at the level of the wrist point, in the depression between the tendons of extensor digitorum communis and extensor digiti minimi Regulates the shaoyang - (half exterior- half interior) and clears heat - alternating attacks of fever and chills due to shaoyang disease or malaria Relaxes the sinew, relieves pain - pain, swelling or weakness of the wrist Nourishes yin and body fluids - wasting and thirsting disorder (similar to diabetes). Dry mouth and sore throat

Question 44

SJ5 Pinyin Category Actions/Indications

Answer 44

SJ 5 Waiguan (outer gate) Luo connecting Mater point of yang wei mai 2 cun proximal to SJ4, in the depression between the radius and the ulna, on the radial border of the extensor digitorum communis tendons Expels wind and releases the exterior - common cold with chills, fever, headache, sweating, sore throat, scrofula, and mumps Benefits the head, ears and eyes, - headache (particularly unilateral temporal headaches) pain and redness of the eyes, earache, deafness, tinnitus Opens the yang wei mai - wind invasion with headache Clears heat - heat disorders of the head (swelling and pain of the cheek, nosebleed, toothache, ulceration of the mouth, cracked lips, ect.) shaoyang, heat with bitter taste in the mouth and hypochondriac pain

Question 45

SJ 6 Category Action/Indications

Answer 45

Jing river, fire 3 cun proximal to SJ4 in the depression between the radius and ulna, on the radial border of the extensor digitorum communis muscle Promotes the flow of qi and relieves pain - hypochondriac pain; also, pain of the hand, wrist, elbow shoulder, and back Promotes bowel movements - constipation due to any etiology Clears heat - fever, headache, deafness, tinnitus, readiness, swelling in pain of the eyes, swelling and pain of the throat, scrofula

Question 46

SJ 7 Category Actions/Indications

Answer 46

Xi cleft 3 cun proximal to SJ4, level with and on the ulnar side of SJ6 and the ulnar border of the extensor digitorum communis muscle Clers heat - headache, deafness, tinnitus Activates the channel and collaterals and relieves pain - pain of the arm

Question 47

SJ8 Category

Answer 47

Group luo pain of three arm yang 4 cun proximal to SJ4, in the depression between the radius and the ulna, on the radial border of the extensor digitorum communis muscle

Question 48

SJ 9

Answer 48

In the depression between the radius and ulna, on a line drawn 7 cun proximal to SJ4

Question 49

SJ 10 Category Actions/ Indications

Answer 49

He-sea, earth With the elbow flexed, this point is located in the depression 1 cun proximal to the olecranon Fall into a depression right above the bone Clears heat -alternating chills and fever,, urticaria, sore throat Benefits the ears- deafness, tinnitus, headache Benefits the ears as part of the channel pathway - transforms phlegm Promotes the flow of qi and transforms phlegm -scrofula Calms the shen - epilepsy, madness, depression - when you have heat affecting the shen Activates the channel and relieves pain - pain or numbness of the arms, shoulders, upper back or neck Can also be used as an opening point for the shoulder/ arm

Question 50

SJ 11

Answer 50

With the elbow flexed, this point is located 1 cun proximal to SJ10

Question 51

SJ 12

Answer 51

O the upper arm, on a line drawn between SJ10 and SJ14, halfway between SJ11 and SJ13

Question 52

SJ 13

Answer 52

On the upper arm, where the line drawn between SJ10 and SJ14 meets the posterior border of the deltoid muscle, approximately ⅔ of the distance between these two points Shwoop point

Question 53

SJ 14

Answer 53

In the depression just inferior to the acromion process and between the posterior and middle fibers of the deltoid Activates the channel and relieves pain - pain, weakness and numbness of the arm and shoulder Used for local disorders - tendonitis, bursitis,

Question 54

SJ 15

Answer 54

In the suprascapular fossa, in the depression midway between GB21 and SI13 near the superior angle of the scapula

Question 55

SJ 17 Pinyin Actions/ Indications

Answer 55

SJ17 Yifeng (wind screen) Behind the earlobe, in a depression between the ramus of the mandible and the mastoid process ½ dot peeking out from behind the ear lobe Palpating deeply may get you to C1 Benefits the ears - deafness, tinnitus, readiness, swelling or pain or the ears Eliminates wind - facial paralysis (windstroke, bell’s palsy) trismus Activates the channel and relieves pain - facial pain, headache Clears heat - scrofula, mumps Tx of heat and swelling, jaw clenching

Question 56

SJ 16 Category

Answer 56

WOH On the posterior border of the sternocleidomastoid muscle, level with the angle of the mandible Benefits the head and sense organs - deafness, tinnitus, headache, sore throat, blurred vision Promotes the flow of qi and transforms phlegm - scrofula, swelling of the lymph nodes Promote the flow of qi, transform waterways, benefits head/sense organs. Likely a shen component, feeling stuck, swollen, agitated, tx phlegm

Question 57

SJ 18

Answer 57

Posterior to the ear, in a small depression on the mastoid bone, one third of the distance along a curved line drawn from SJ17 to SJ20 following the line of the rim of the ears

Question 58

SJ 19

Answer 58

Posterior to the ear, in a small depression two thirds of the distance along a curved line drawn from SJ17 - SJ20 following the line of the rim of the ear

Question 59

SJ 20

Answer 59

On the side of the head, directly level with the apex of the ear when the ear is folded forwards

Question 60

SJ 21

Answer 60

In the depression anterior to the supratragic notch (and slightly superior to the condyloid process of the mandible)

Question 61

SJ 22

Answer 61

Approximately 0.5 cun anterior to the upper border of the root of the ear, in a depression on the posterior border of the hairline of the temple Nice depression (wont be dotted in class)

Question 62

SJ 23 Category Actions/Indications

Answer 62

SJ23 Exit At the lateral end of the eyebrow in the fronto-zygomatic suture of the supraorbital ridge Should feel a slight notch, that may be at a slight angle Eliminates wind and relieves pain - headache, dizziness, toothache Benefits the eye - redness of the eyes, blurred vision Calms the shen and relaxes spasm - epilepsy, facial paralysis Internal wind rising (use in conjunction w/ LR points) Eliminate heat, clear wind, tx spasm,

Question 63

SMALL INTESTINE CHANNEL INFO YIN/YANG PAIR ENTERY/ EXIT POINTS CLOCK TIME ZANG FU INTERNAL PATHWAY

Answer 63

HEART SI 1, SI 19 1-3PM HT, SI, ST

Question 64

WHAT ARE THE FUNCTIONS OF THE SI

Answer 64

it distributes qi to the face and head, it connects/ assists functioning of the ears and eyes it distributes and regulates qi along the channel it distributes qi to the surface and strengthens the defensive function of the body it regulates (ye) body fluids it regulates the function of the inestines and promotes the absorption of fluid and nutrients it regulates qi in the lower jiao

Question 65

SI CHANNEL PATHO

Answer 65

pain and stiffness along the channel pathway - pain, swelling, hot or cold sensations along channel exterior syndromes - aversion to cold, fever, sweating or absence of sweat, general aching, headache heat syndromes - febrile diseases, fever, night sweating, yellow urination

Question 66

SI ORGAN DISORDERS

Answer 66

disorders of the body fluids - yellow urination, retention of urine, edema disorders of digestion- diarrhea, constipation, stomach pain, abdominal pain and distention disorders of the lower jiao - distending pain in the lower abdomen

Question 67

LARGE INTESTINE CHANNEL INFO yin yang pair time entry, exit zang fu of internal pathway

Answer 67

lung 5-7am LI4, LI20 LI, LU

Question 68

LARGE INTESTINE FUNCTION

Answer 68

distributes qi to the face and head, assists in function of LU and LI regulates body fluid - jin ye circulates qi to arm, shoulder and neck maintains normal function of LI clears heat from the blood and channels tonifies qi and blood letting go

Question 69

LARGE INTESTINE ORGAN PATHO

Answer 69

LARGE INTESTINE - abdominal pain, umbilical pain, borborygmus, flatulence, diarrhea, constipation LUNG- cough, asthma, sputum, chest pain, fatigue, SOMACH- epigastric pain, vomiting, belching BODY FLUIDS-- excess - diarrhea, runny nose, facial edema, sweating deficiency- dry mouth and throat, thirst, dry stool, lack of sweating

Question 70

LARGE INTESTINE CHANNEL PATHOLOGY

Answer 70

pain, stiffness, swelling, hot or cold sensations along the channel exterior syndrome- fever, chills, nasal obstruction, yangming headache disorders of head and face and sensory organs - sinusitis, epistaxis, swelling and pain of throat, toothache, pain and redness of eyes, neck swelling, facial paralysis skin disorders- swelling, rashes, itching, discoloration, discharge and skin pain

Question 71

SAN JIAO INFO YIN/YANG PAIR TIME ENTRY/EXIT ZANGFU INTERNAL PATHWAY

Answer 71

pericardium 9-11pm SJ1, SJ23 san jiao, pericardium

Question 72

FUNCTION OF SANJIAO

Answer 72

regulates the transporting qi throughout the entire body distributes qi to the head, face and regulates the qi on the sides of the body regulates body fluid circulation regulates lympatic and endocrine systems regualtes function of UJ, MJ and LJ

Question 73

San Jiao equivalences

Answer 73

lyphatic system endocrine system body cavities huang- deep and superficial fascia mesentery omentum and stroma spaces between the skin and muscles