Acu 2 Liver Channel Flashcards

1
Q

liver is on duty

A

1-3am

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2
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the liver primary channel connects with which organs

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

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3
Q

the liver treats

A

liver disease

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4
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abnormality in the meridian

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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

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5
Q

where does the liver primary channel begin

A

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

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6
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describe the liver primary channel

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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
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7
Q

describe the liver luo connecting channel

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

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8
Q

describe the liver sinew channel

A

ascends to the genitals

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9
Q

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

A

pericardium

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10
Q

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

A

genitals (the divergent goes to the pubic region

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11
Q

the liver primary channel enters the lower

A

abdomen

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12
Q

teh liver primary channel cures around the

A

stomach

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13
Q

the liver primary channel spreads in the

A

lung

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14
Q

the liver primary channel ascends just posterior to the

A

throat

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15
Q

the liver primary channel links with the

A

eye system

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16
Q

the liver primary channel ascends to the

A

vertex

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17
Q

LV 1 functions

A
  1. gynecology, urology, intestines, front genitals

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

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18
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LV 2 functions

A
  1. gynecology, urology, intestines, front genitals

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

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19
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LV 3 functions

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  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
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20
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LV 4 functions

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  1. gynecology, urology, intestines, front genitals

2. benefits the lower jiao and genitals

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21
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LV 5 functions

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  1. gynecology, urology, intestines, front genitals

2. regulate menstruation, stop leukorrhea, menses, bleeding

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22
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LV 6 functions

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  1. gynecology, urology, intestines, front genitals

2. stops bleeding (xi cleft)

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23
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LV 7 functions

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  1. gynecology, urology, intestines, front genitals

2. local point

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24
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LV 8 functions

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  1. gynecology, urology, intestines, front genitals

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

25
Q

LV 9 functions

A
  1. gynecology, urology, intestines, front genitals

2. front genitals

26
Q

LV 10 functions

A
  1. gynecology, urology, intestines, front genitals

2. somnolence, benefit lower jiao and weakness of limbs from dampness

27
Q

LV 11 functions

A
  1. gynecology, urology, intestines, front genitals

2. enhance fertility

28
Q

LV 12 functions

A
  1. gynecology, urology, intestines, front genitals

2. hernia, penis problems

29
Q

LV 13 functions

A
  1. Intestines, internal organs

2. harmonize stomach and benefit gallbladder, chronic issues

30
Q

LV 14 functions

A
  1. Intestines, internal organs

2. stomach and spleen, depression, rebellious qi, invigorates blood

31
Q

LV 1 location

A

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

32
Q

LV 1 angle and depth

A

Perpendicular or oblique 0.1-0.2 cun

33
Q

LV 2 location

A

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

34
Q

LV 2 angle and depth

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0.5-1 cun obliquey towards the heel

perpendicular 0.5-0.8 cun

35
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LV 3 location

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

36
Q

LV 3 angle and depth

A

in the direction of KD 1

0.5-1.5 cun

37
Q

LV 4 location

A

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

38
Q

LV 4 angle and depth

A

Perpendicular 0.3-0.5 cun

39
Q

LV 5 location

A

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

40
Q

LV 5 angle and depth

A

Perpendicualr 0.5-1 cun

Oblique 1-2 cun

41
Q

LV 6 location

A

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

42
Q

LV 6 angle and depth

A

Perpendicular 0.5-1 cun

Oblique 1-2 cun

43
Q

LV 7 location

A

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

44
Q

LV 7 angle and depth

A

Perpendicular 1-2 cun

45
Q

LV 8 location

A

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

46
Q

LV 8 angle and depth

A

Perpendicular 1-1.5 cun

47
Q

LV 9 location

A

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

48
Q

LV 9 angle and depth

A

Perpendicular or oblique 1-2 cun

49
Q

LV 10 location

A

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

50
Q

LV 10 angle and depth

A

Perpendicular or oblique 0.5-1.5 cun

51
Q

LV 11 location

A

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

52
Q

LV 11 angle and depth

A

Perpendicular or oblique 0.5-1.5 cun

53
Q

LV 12 location

A

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

54
Q

LV 12 angle and depth

A

Oblique 0.5-0.8 cun

55
Q

LV 13 location

A

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

56
Q

LV 13 angle and depth

A

Transverse or oblique 0.5-1 cun

57
Q

LV 14 location

A

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

58
Q

LV 14 angle and depth

A

Oblique 0.5-1 cun