Acu 2 Liver Channel

Question 1

liver is on duty

Answer 1

1-3am

Question 2

the liver primary channel connects with which organs

Answer 2

genitals, stomach, liver, gallbladder, throat, nose, pharynx, eyes, brain, lungs, lips

Question 3

the liver treats

Answer 3

liver disease

Question 4

abnormality in the meridian

Answer 4

lower back pain, hernia, lower abdominal swelling, bloating, dry throat, dusty and pale facial complexion, chest oppression, epigastric distention, blurred vision, headache, dizziness, fever, hands and feet bramping, abdominal pain, vomiting, hiccups, urine retention, bed wetting

Question 5

where does the liver primary channel begin

Answer 5

on the lateral aspect of the dorsum of the big toe at LV 1

Question 6

describe the liver primary channel

Answer 6

from LV 1 it ascends the leg
connects with Sp 6 and crosses the spleen channel 8 cun above the medial malleolus
encirlces the genitals
crosses Ren 2-4
Connects with the lung and stomach
ascends to the eye and vertex at Du 20

Question 7

describe the liver luo connecting channel

Answer 7

from lv 5 it ascends the leg, connects with the gall bladder channel, and ascends to the genitals

Question 8

describe the liver sinew channel

Answer 8

ascends to the genitals

Question 9

the liver channel is paired with which channel according to six channel theory

Answer 9

pericardium

Question 10

the liver primary, luo, and sinew all go to the

Answer 10

genitals (the divergent goes to the pubic region

Question 11

the liver primary channel enters the lower

Answer 11

abdomen

Question 12

teh liver primary channel cures around the

Answer 12

stomach

Question 13

the liver primary channel spreads in the

Answer 13

lung

Question 14

the liver primary channel ascends just posterior to the

Answer 14

throat

Question 15

the liver primary channel links with the

Answer 15

eye system

Question 16

the liver primary channel ascends to the

Answer 16

vertex

Question 17

LV 1 functions

Answer 17

1. gynecology, urology, intestines, front genitals

2. stops menstrual bleeding, calms the spirit and sedates convulsiosn

Question 18

LV 2 functions

Answer 18

1. gynecology, urology, intestines, front genitals

2. five sense organs, purges fire and liver yang rising

Question 19

LV 3 functions

Answer 19

1. gynecology, urology, intestines, front genitals
2. subdue liver and extinguish wind, more for blood and yin deficiency and liver qi stagnation, stops pain, genitals, hypertension

Question 20

LV 4 functions

Answer 20

1. gynecology, urology, intestines, front genitals

2. benefits the lower jiao and genitals

Question 21

LV 5 functions

Answer 21

1. gynecology, urology, intestines, front genitals

2. regulate menstruation, stop leukorrhea, menses, bleeding

Question 22

LV 6 functions

Answer 22

1. gynecology, urology, intestines, front genitals

2. stops bleeding (xi cleft)

Question 23

LV 7 functions

Answer 23

1. gynecology, urology, intestines, front genitals

2. local point

Question 24

LV 8 functions

Answer 24

1. gynecology, urology, intestines, front genitals

2. nourish liver yin clear heat (deficiency and excess)

Question 25

LV 9 functions

Answer 25

1. gynecology, urology, intestines, front genitals | 2. front genitals

Question 26

LV 10 functions

Answer 26

1. gynecology, urology, intestines, front genitals | 2. somnolence, benefit lower jiao and weakness of limbs from dampness

Question 27

LV 11 functions

Answer 27

1. gynecology, urology, intestines, front genitals | 2. enhance fertility

Question 28

LV 12 functions

Answer 28

1. gynecology, urology, intestines, front genitals | 2. hernia, penis problems

Question 29

LV 13 functions

Answer 29

1. Intestines, internal organs | 2. harmonize stomach and benefit gallbladder, chronic issues

Question 30

LV 14 functions

Answer 30

1. Intestines, internal organs | 2. stomach and spleen, depression, rebellious qi, invigorates blood

Question 31

LV 1 location

Answer 31

on the dorsal aspect of the big toe, at the junction of lines drawn along the lateral border of the nail and the base of the nail, approximately 0.1 cun from the corner of the nail

Question 32

LV 1 angle and depth

Answer 32

Perpendicular or oblique 0.1-0.2 cun

Question 33

LV 2 location

Answer 33

On the dorsum of the foot, between the first and second toes, 0.5 cun proximal to the margin of the wb

Question 34

LV 2 angle and depth

Answer 34

0.5-1 cun obliquey towards the heel | perpendicular 0.5-0.8 cun

Question 35

LV 3 location

Answer 35

On the dorsum of the foot, in the hollow distal to the junction of the first and second metatarsal bones

Question 36

LV 3 angle and depth

Answer 36

in the direction of KD 1 | 0.5-1.5 cun

Question 37

LV 4 location

Answer 37

on the ankle, anterior to the prominence of the medial malleolus, in the significatn depression just medial to the tendon of tibialis anterior when the ankle is extended

Question 38

LV 4 angle and depth

Answer 38

Perpendicular 0.3-0.5 cun

Question 39

LV 5 location

Answer 39

5 cun above the prominence of the medial malleolus, immediately posterior to the medial crest of the tibia, in the depression between the medial crest of the tibia and the gastrocnemius muscle

Question 40

LV 5 angle and depth

Answer 40

Perpendicualr 0.5-1 cun | Oblique 1-2 cun

Question 41

LV 6 location

Answer 41

7 cun above the prominence of the medial malleolus, immediately posterior to the medial border of the tibia, in the depression between the medial border of the tibia and the gastrocnemius muscle

Question 42

LV 6 angle and depth

Answer 42

Perpendicular 0.5-1 cun | Oblique 1-2 cun

Question 43

LV 7 location

Answer 43

posterior and inferior to the medial condyle of the tibia, 1 cun posterior to SP 9

Question 44

LV 7 angle and depth

Answer 44

Perpendicular 1-2 cun

Question 45

LV 8 location

Answer 45

Just superior to the medial end of the popliteal crease, in the depression anterior to the tendons of semitendinosus and semimembranosus, about 1 cun to KD 10

Question 46

LV 8 angle and depth

Answer 46

Perpendicular 1-1.5 cun

Question 47

LV 9 location

Answer 47

Directly superior to the medial epicondyle of the femur, 4 cun superior to LV 8, in the cleft between vastus medialis and sartorius

Question 48

LV 9 angle and depth

Answer 48

Perpendicular or oblique 1-2 cun

Question 49

LV 10 location

Answer 49

3 cun inferior to ST30 on the anterior border of the adductor longus

Question 50

LV 10 angle and depth

Answer 50

Perpendicular or oblique 0.5-1.5 cun

Question 51

LV 11 location

Answer 51

2 cun inferior to ST30 on the anterior border of adductor longus

Question 52

LV 11 angle and depth

Answer 52

Perpendicular or oblique 0.5-1.5 cun

Question 53

LV 12 location

Answer 53

1 cun inferior and 2.5 cun lateral to Ren 2, in the crease of the groin, medial to the femoral vein

Question 54

LV 12 angle and depth

Answer 54

Oblique 0.5-0.8 cun

Question 55

LV 13 location

Answer 55

Directly anterior and inferior to the free end of the 11th rib

Question 56

LV 13 angle and depth

Answer 56

Transverse or oblique 0.5-1 cun

Question 57

LV 14 location

Answer 57

On the mamillary line, in the 6th intercostal space, 4 cun lateral to the midline

Question 58

LV 14 angle and depth

Answer 58

Oblique 0.5-1 cun