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Acupuncture Meridians Flashcards

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What is the associated point for Lungs? What is the spondylogenic for Lungs?

A

T4;C4

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What is the associated point for Gallbladder?

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T11

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What is the associated point for Adrenals? What is the spondylogenic for Adrenals?

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T5; C5

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What is the associated point for Heart? What is the spondylogenic for Heart?

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T6; C6

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What is the associated point for Governing Vessel?

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T7

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What is the associated point for Conception Vessel?

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T8

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What is the associated point for Liver?

A

T9/T10

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What is the associated point for Spleen?

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T12

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What is the associated point for Stomach?

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L1

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What is the associated point for Triple Heater?

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L2

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What is the associated point for Kidney?

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L3

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What is the associated point for Colon?

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L4/L5

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What is the associated point for Small Intestine?

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S1/SI

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13
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What is the associated point for Bladder?

A

S2

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14
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Chi moves in definite zones called…

A

meridians

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15
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What is imbalance in Chi?

A

Too much or too little

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16
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What is tui na?

A

a holistic healthcare system used in China which does not use puncture techniques

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17
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How do AK practitioners find meridians or points?

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Therapy localization

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18
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True/false: A subluxation can cause an active acupuncture point.

A

True. And an active acupuncture point can cause a subluxation!

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19
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How many basic meridians are there?

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14

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20
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Where do yin meridians begin or end?

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On the chest

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21
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Yin meridians are considered the _________ organs.

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Solid

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22
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Where do yang meridians begin and end?

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The face

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Yang meridians are considered the _________ organs.

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Hollow

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Where are most of the important acupuncture points (tonification points, sedation points, luo points, tsing points, etc.) located?

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Upper extremity: Between the elbows and the finger tips

Lower extremity: Between the knees and the toe tips

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Which type of condition (yin or yang) would be acute, hot, spiky fever, disc, or condition of sudden onset?

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Yang

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Which type of condition (yin or yang) would be chronic, slowly progressive, lingering, or causing decay

A

Yin

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27
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What are the three factors of “The Law of Sedation”?

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SSA: Stimulation, Sedation, and Anesthesia

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28
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How do AK practitioners use acupuncture to block pain?

A

The Law of Stimulation

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29
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What 3 basic things cause endorphin release?

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  1. ) chiropractic manipulation
  2. ) acupuncture
  3. ) laughter
    (other: prolonged aerobic exercise - “runner’s high”)
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30
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What physical factor determines the distance of 1 tsun?

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The PATIENT’S thumb. (Not the doctor’s)

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What physical factor determines the distance of 3 tsun?

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Width of the PATIENT’S hand. (Not the doctor’s)

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When the tsun is broken down into 10 equal parts, this is called a ____.

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Fen

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33
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What is the purpose of tsun and fen?

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Help locate points

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34
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True/false: The AK practitioner can TL acupuncture points for the patient.

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True. This is one of the rare times in which the practitioner can TL.

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35
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What two things form our pulse points?

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Coupled/paired meridians containing a yin and yang meridian

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36
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Which 2 organs form the “metal” element?

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Lung (Yin)/Large Intestine (Yang)

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37
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Where does the Lung meridian begin?

A

About an inch below the coracoid process

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38
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Where does the Lung meridian end?

A

LU11 (on the nail point of the thumb)

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What is the tonification point for Lung?

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LU 9 (radial side of the wrist “crease” - palmar side)

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What is the sedation point for Lung?

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LU 5 (radial side of the elbow “crease”)

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41
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What is the Luo point for Lung?

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LU 7 (2 tsun up the forearm from LU 9 tonification point)

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42
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What is the alarm point for the Lung?

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LU 1 (1 tsun below the clavical, medial to the apex of the coracoid process)

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What are the 4 muscle related to the Lung meridian?

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Serratus anterior, deltoid, coracobrachialis, and levator scapula (which is actually for parathyroid, but there is no parathyroid meridian)

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44
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What is the associated point of the Lung?

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BL 13 (T3/T4 between the TVPs)

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45
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What is the B/E point for the Lung?

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LI 20 (lateral margin of the nose, 1 fen away)

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What are the 24 hour clock times for Lung (including the yang times)

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Lung (yin) 3am - 5am (metal)

Bladder (yang) 3pm - 5pm (water)

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47
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What are the 4 emotions associated with Lung?

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Sadness, grief, intolerance, and detachment

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48
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Where does the Large Intestine meridian begin?

A

On the index finger

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49
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Where does the Large Intestine meridian end?

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LI 20 (lateral margin of the nose, 1 fen away)
This is also the Large Intestine B&E point
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50
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Where is the tonification point for the Large Intestine?

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LI 11 (radial aspect of the elbow “crease” on the dorsal side)

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What is the sedation point for the Large Intestine?

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LI 2 (radial side of index finger - distal to the base of the proximal phalynx)

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What is the luo point for Large Intestine?

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LI 6 (3 tsun up the forearm from the radial wrist “crease” - on the dorsal side)

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What is the alarm point for Large Intestine?

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ST 25 (1 and a half tsun lateral to the umbilicus)

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What is the associated point for Large Intestine?

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BL 25 (L4/L5 - between TVPs)

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What are the 3 muscles related to the Large Intestine meridian?

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TFL, hamstrings, quadratus lumborum

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What are the emotions associated with the Large Intestine meridian?

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Controlling, holding on, guilt

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57
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What are the 24 hour clock times for Large Intestine (including the yin times)

A

Large Intestine - Yang: 5am - 7am (metal)

Kidney - Yin: 5pm - 7pm (fire)

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58
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Which 2 organs form the “earth” element?

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Stomach/Spleen

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What is the B/E point for Stomach?

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ST 1 (on the infra-orbital ridge, directly below the center of the pupil of the eye)

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Where does the Stomach meridian end?

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Nail point of the second toe

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What is the tonification point for the Stomach?

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ST 41 (anterior/dorsal side of the talo-tibial junction)

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What is the sedation point for the Stomach?

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ST 45 (lateral nail point of the 2nd toe)

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What is the luo point for the Stomach?

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ST 40 (on the shin, 8 tsun up from the lateral malleous)

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What is the alarm point for the Stomach?

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CV 11 (halfway between the umbilicus and the xiphoid process)

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What is the associated point for Stomach?

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BL 21 (T12/L1 between TVPs)

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What are the muscles related to the Stomach meridian?

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PMC, biceps, SCM, TMJ muscles, neck flexors, and all the muscles below the elbow except for a few (flexor digit-minimi brevis, flexor pollicus longus, and brevis)

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What are the emotions related to the Stomach meridian?

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Obsessive worry, disgust, greed

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70
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Where does the Spleen meridian begin?

A

The medial nail point of the great toe

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Where does the Spleen meridian end?

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Mid-axillary on the 6th intercostal space

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Where is the tonification point for the Spleen?

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SP 2 (medial edge of the great toe, distal to the base of the proximal phalynx)

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What is the sedation point for the Spleen?

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SP 5 (at the hollow, anterior and inferior to the medial malleolus)

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What is the luo point for the Spleen?

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SP 4 (medial edge of the foot - proximal to the base of the 1st metatarsal)

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75
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What is the alarm point for the Spleen?

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LV 13 (at the tip of the 11th rib)

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What is the associated point for the Spleen?

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BL 20 (T11/T12 between TVPs)

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What muscles are related to the Spleen meridian?

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Middle and lower trapezius

There is no pancreas meridian, so also the pancreas-related muscles: Latissimus dorsi, triceps brachii, and anconeus

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78
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What are the emotions related to the Spleen meridian?

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Over thinking/worrying, anxiety about the future, inability to assimilate input

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79
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What is the Heart meridian B/E point?

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SI 19 (anterior to the tragus of the ear - ‘Listening Palace’)

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80
Q

Which 2 organs form the first half of the “fire” element?

A

Heart/small intestine

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81
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Where does the Heart meridian begin?

A

Axilla

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82
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What is the tonification point for the Heart meridian?

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HT 9 (at the radial nail point of the 5th finger)

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83
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What is the sedation point for the Heart meridian?

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HT 7 (on the palmar, ulnar side of the wrist “crease”)

84
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What is an important point of consideration for the Heart meridian sedation point specifically?

A

Do NOT stimulate this point unless you are VERY sure of what you are doing!!! This point is called ‘Spirit Gate’ and can really hurt someone if not used correctly!

85
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What is the luo point for the Heart meridian?

A

HT 5 (1 tsun up the forearm from HT7)

86
Q

What is the alarm point for the Heart meridian?

A

CV 14 (1 tsun below tip of the xiphoid)

87
Q

What is the associated point for the Heart meridian?

A

BL 15 (T5/T6 between the TVPs)

88
Q

What is the one muscle associated with the Heart meridian?

A

Subscapularis

89
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What are the emotions associated with the Heart meridian?

A

Joy, anger, heartache, heartbreak, too much emotion

90
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What are the 24 hour clock times for Heart (including the yang times)

A

Heart - Yin: 11am - 1pm (fire)

Gallbladder - Yang: 11pm - 1am (wood)

91
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What is the B/E point of the Small Intestine?

A

SI 19 (Same as Heart, ‘Listening Palace’)

92
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Where does the Small Intestine meridian begin?

A

The ulnar nail point of the 5th finger

93
Q

Where does the Small Intestine meridian end?

A

right at the TMJ

94
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What is the tonification point for Small Intestine?

A

SI 3 (ulnar side, just distal to crease, dorsal side)

95
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What is the sedation point for the Small Intestine?

A

SI 8 (in the fossa between the olecranon and medial epicondyle of the humerus)

96
Q

What is the luo point for the Small Intestines?

A

SI 7 (posterior forearm, 5 tsun proximal to the wrist “crease” on medial border of the ulna)

97
Q

What is the alarm point for Small Intestines?

A

CV 4 (2 tsun above the superior border of the pubic symphysis)

98
Q

What is the associated point for the Small Intestines?

A

BL 27 (S1, level of 1st sacral foramen)

99
Q

What are the muscles associated with the Small Intestine meridian?

A

Quadriceps, abdominals, and flexor digiti minimi brevis

100
Q

What are the emotions associated with the Small Intestine meridian?

A

Insecurity, feeling divided, pulled in more than one direction, indecisiveness

101
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What are the 24 hour clock times for Small Intestines (including the yin times)

A

Sm. Intestines - Yang: 1pm - 3pm (fire)

Liver - Yin: 1am - 3am (wood)

102
Q

Which 2 organs form the “water” element?

A

Bladder/kidney

103
Q

The bladder meridian is the ________ meridian in the body.

A

Longest

104
Q

How many points does the bladder meridian have?

A

67

105
Q

Where is the B/E point for the Bladder?

A

BL 1 (medial orbit of the eye)

106
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Where does the Bladder meridian begin?

A

Medial canthus of the eye (‘Eyes Bright’)

107
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Where does the Bladder Meridian end?

A

Lateral nail point of the little toe

108
Q

What is the tonification point of the Bladder?

A

SI 3 (on lateral nail point of little toe)

109
Q

What is the sedation point for Bladder?

A

BL 65 (lateral foot, proximal to the 5th metatarsal head)

110
Q

What is the luo point for Bladder?

A

BL 58 (posterolateral leg, 8 tsun proximal to the lateral malleolus between gastrocnemius and soleus

111
Q

What is of important clinical relevance to BL 58?

A

It is used in ICV

112
Q

What is the alarm point for Bladder?

A

CV 3 (1 tsun below CV 4 above pubis)

113
Q

What are 4 key points along the Bladder meridian?

A

BL 1 (‘Eyes Bright’), BL 54, BL 57 (where the two heads of the gastrocnemius meet), and BL 60 (kunlun)

114
Q

Which muscles are associated with the Bladder?

A

Sacrospinalis (one of the longest muscles in the body), tibialis anterior, peroneus tertius/longus/brevis, and extensor hallicus longus and brevis

115
Q

The Bladder meridian is the only meridian which splits (at about T1), where does it reconnect?

A

BL 50 (the gluteal fold)

116
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What is the associated point for Bladder?

A

The points over the rib heads

117
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What are the emotions associated with the Bladder meridian?

A

Fright, anxiety, futility, impatient, restless

118
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What are the 24 hour clock times for Bladder (including the yin times)

A

Bladder - Yang: 1pm - 3pm (water)

Lungs - Yin: 1am - 3am (metal)

119
Q

What is the B/E point for Kidney?

A

BL 1 - ‘Eyes Bright’

120
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Where does the Kidney meridian begin?

A

Plantar surface of the foot

121
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Where does the kidney meridian end?

A

The chest at the junction of the first rib, clavicle, and sternum

122
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What is the tonification point for the Kidney?

A

KI 7 (3 tsun proximal and slightly posterior to the medial malleolus

123
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What is the sedation point for the Kidney?

A

KI 1 (plantar surface of the foot, between the 2nd and 3rd metatarsal at the crease made by toe flexion) (‘Bubbling Spring’)

124
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What is the luo point for the Kidney?

A 
KI 4 (posterior to the medial malleolus)
KI 5 (1 tsun distal to K4 on superior edge of calcaneus)
125
Q

What is the alarm point for Kidney?

A

GB 25 (tip of the 12th rib)

126
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What is the associated point for the Kidney?

A

BL 23 (L2/L3, between the TVPs)

127
Q

What are the muscle associated with the Kidney meridian?

A

Psoas, iliacus, upper trapezius (even though upper trap. is associated with eyes and the ear, it is on the Kidney meridian).

128
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What are the emotions associated with the Kidney meridian?

A

Fear, indecision, shame, fearful isolation

129
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What are the 24 hour clock times for Kidney (including the yang times)

A

Kidney - Yin: 5pm - 7pm (water)

Lg. Intestine - Yang: 5am - 7am (metal)

130
Q

What are the 2 organs that make up the second half of the “fire” element?

A

Circulation-sex and Triple Heater (or Triple Warmer or Burner )

131
Q

Where does the Circulation-Sex meridian begin?

A

Lateral to the nipple

132
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What is the B/E point for the Circulation-Sex meridian?

A

TW 23 (lateral edge of the eyebrow)

133
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Where does the Circulation-Sex meridian end?

A

Lateral nail point on the middle finger

134
Q

What is the tonification point for Circulation-Sex?

A

CX 9 (radial nail point of the middle finger)

135
Q

What is the sedation point for Circulation-Sex?

A

CX 7 (middle of wrist “crease” between the tendons of palmaris longus and flexor carpi radialis muscles)

136
Q

What is the luo point for Circulation-Sex?

A

CX 6 (2 tsun proximal from CX 7)

137
Q

What is the alarm point for Circulation-Sex?

A

CV 17 (2 tsun above the tip of the xiphoid)

138
Q

What is the associated point for Circulation-Sex?

A

BL 14 (T4/T5, between the TVPs)

139
Q

What are the muscle associated with the Circulation-Sex meridian?

A

Gonadal/adrenal muscles: sartorius, gracilis, gastrocnemius, soleus, tibialis posterior, gluteus minimus/medius/maximus, pirformis, adductors, and flexor hallucis longus/brevis

140
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What are the emotions associated with the Circulation-Sex meridian?

A

Hurt, extreme joy, jealousy, regret, bewildered by choices and demands, neglecting heart’s needs

141
Q

What are the 24 hour clock times for Circulation-Sex (including the yang times)

A

Circulation/Sex - Yin: 7pm - 9pm (fire)

Stomach - Yang: 7am - 9am (earth)

142
Q

Where does the Triple Heater meridian begin?

A

Ulnar nail point of the ring finger

143
Q

Where does Triple Heater meridian end? (B&E point)

A

TW 23 (lateral to the eyebrow)

144
Q

What is the tonification point for Triple Heater?

A

TH 3 (dorsal surface of the hand, ulnar side of the 4th metacarpal head)

145
Q

What is the sedation point for Triple Heater?

A

TH 10 (1 tsun proximal to the olecranon process)

146
Q

What is the luo point for Triple Heater?

A

TH 5 (2 tsun proximal to posterior wrist “crease” between the radius and ulna

147
Q

What is the alarm point for Triple Heater?

A

CV 5 (3 tsun above superior border of pubic symphysis

148
Q

What is the associated point for Triple Heater?

A

BL 22 (L1/L2, between the TVPs)

149
Q

What are the muscle related to the Triple Heater meridian?

A

Thyroid and thymus related muscles: infraspinatus, teres minor
(Sometimes sartorius and gracilis)

150
Q

What is a visible sign of a Triple Heater problem? What is the condition associated with this sign?

A

Loss of the lateral 1/3 of the eyebrow; long-term hypothyroidism

151
Q

What are the emotions associated with the Triple Heater meridian?

A

Hopelessness, depression, despair (fight, flight, or freeze)

152
Q

What are the 24 hour clock times for Triple Heater (including the yin times)

A

Triple Heater - Yang: 9pm - 11pm (fire)

Spleen - Yin: 9am - 11am (earth)

153
Q

What are the two organs that make up the “wood” element?

A

Gallbladder and Liver

154
Q

Where does the Gallbladder meridian begin?

A

Lateral canthus of the eye

155
Q

What is the B/E point for the Gallbladder?

A

GB 1 (Lateral orbit)

156
Q

Where does the Gallbladder meridian end?

A

It zig-zags down the side of the body and ends at the lateral nail point of the 4th toe

157
Q

What is the tonification point for Gallbladder?

A

GB 43 (where skin joins the 4th and 5th toes)

158
Q

What is the sedation point for Gallbladder?

A

GB 38 (4 tsun proximal to the lateral malleolus on the anterior border of the fibula)

159
Q

What is the luo point for Gallbladder?

A

GB 37 (5 tsun proximal to lateral malleolus on anterior border of fibula)

160
Q

What is the alarm point for Gallbladder?

A

GB 24 (2 tsun below LV14, directly below the nipple)

161
Q

What is the associated point for Gallbladder?

A

BL 19 (T10/T11, between the TVPs)

162
Q

What is the muscle related to the Gallbladder meridian?

A

Popliteus

163
Q

What are the emotions related to the Gallbladder meridian?

A

Rage, wrath, judgemental-ness

164
Q

What are the 24 hour clock times for Gallbladder (including the yin times)

A

Gallbladder - Yang: 11pm - 1am (wood)

Heart - Yin: 11am - 1pm (fire)

165
Q

Where does the Liver meridian begin?

A

Lateral nail point of the great toe

166
Q

What is the B/E point for Liver?

A

GB 1 (Lateral orbit)

167
Q

Where does the Liver meridian end?

A

Runs up the inside of the leg and ends on the thoracic cage at the 7th intercostal space

168
Q

What is the tonification point for the Liver?

A

LV 8 (at the medial meniscus)

169
Q

What is the sedation point for the Liver?

A

LV 2 (where skin joins the 1st and 2nd toes)

170
Q

What is the luo point for the Liver?

A

LV 5 (5 tsun above the tip of the medial malleolus)

171
Q

What is the alarm point for the Liver?

A

LV 14 (upper edge of the 8th rib, directly inferior to the nipple)

172
Q

What is the associated point for the Liver?

A

BL 18 (T9/T10, between the TVPs)

173
Q

What are the muscles associated with the Liver?

A

Rhomboid major and minor and PMS

174
Q

What are the emotions associated with the Liver?

A

Anger, rage against self, guilt, unhappiness

175
Q

What are the 24 hour clock times for Liver (including the yang times)

A

Liver - Yin: 1am - 3am (wood)

Sm. Intestine - Yang: 1pm - 3pm (fire)

176
Q

What are the 24 hour clock times for Spleen (including the yang times)

A

Spleen - Yin: 9am - 11am (earth)

Triple Heater - Yang: 9pm - 11pm (fire)

177
Q

What are the 24 hour clock times for Stomach (including the yin times)

A

Stomach - Yang: 7am - 9am (earth)

Circulation/Sex - Yin: 7pm - 9pm (fire)

178
Q

Where does Conception Vessel meridian begin?

A

In the perineum
Females: posterior aspect of vagina
Males: between the anus and scrotum

179
Q

Where does the Conception Vessel meridian end?

A

It travels up the mid-line and ends at CV 24 (midline, below bottom lip {‘Water Ditch’})

180
Q

What is the associated point for Conception Vessel?

A

BL 16 (T7/T8, between the TVPs)

181
Q

What is the alarm point for Conception Vessel?

A

CV 24 (‘Water Ditch’)

182
Q

What is the luo point for Conception Vessel?

A

CV 15 (inferior tip of the xiphoid)

183
Q

What are the muscles associated with the Conception Vessel meridian?

A

Supraspinatus and diaphragm

184
Q

What are the emotions associated with the Conception Vessel meridian?

A

Feeling vulnerable

185
Q

Where does Governing Vessel meridian begin?

A

Tip of the coccyx

186
Q

Where does Governing Vessel meridian end?

A

Inside of the lip at the frenulum

187
Q

What is the associated point for Governing Vessel?

A

BL17 (T6/T7, between TVPs)

188
Q

What is the alarm point for Governing Vessel? What is a key point for this point specifically? (think emergency)

A

GV26 (inferior to the nose in the philtrum); it is an emergency point for fainting and shock

189
Q

What is the alarm point for Governing Vessel?

A

GV1 (tip of the coccyx)

190
Q

What is the muscle associated with the Governing Vessel meridian?

A

Teres Major

191
Q

What are the emotions associated with the Governing Vessel meridian?

A

Lacking courage to move forward; no backbone

192
Q

How do you tell if a muscle is hypertonic?

A

Tap that muscle’s sedation point and it should weaken momentarily; a hypotonic muscle will test weak in the clear.

193
Q

T/F: There is no difference between diagnostic and treatment protocol

A

FALSE: There is a difference

194
Q

What I the diagnostic protocol PMA?

A

Therapy localize PULSE POINTS, test the MUSCLES related to the pulse points via the meridians, see if the muscle strengthens to its own ALARM POINT

195
Q

Where are pulse points found?

A

Radial artery just proximal to the wrist

196
Q

Each pulse point is associated with 2 meridians, which one is superficial and which is deep?

A 
Superficial = Yang
Deep = Yin
197
Q

T/F: You can use a medium pressure to test the pulse point and then test the corresponding muscles to determine the correct meridian system

A

True

198
Q

From distal to proximal on the LEFT wrist what are the pulse points and their associated meridians?

A

CV/GV
Fire: HT/SI
Wood: LV/GB
Water: KI/BL

199
Q

From distal to proximal on the RIGHT wrist what are the pulse points and their associated meridians?

A

CV/GV
Metal: LU/LI
Earth: SP/ST
Fire: CX/TH (TW)

200
Q

If more than one pulse point TLs, where should the doctor check?

A

Occiput and/or diaphragm

201
Q

If no pulse point TLs, where should the doctor check?

A

Atlas

202
Q

Once a weak muscle is found associated to a pulse point, where do you check next?

A

The alarm point that strengthens the weak muscle

203
Q

If the weak muscle is strengthened with the alarm point, where do we go next?

A

Acupuncture treatment protocol

204
Q

If the weak muscle is NOT strengthened by holding the alarm point, where do you go?

A

24 Hour Clock

205
Q

What percentage of the time will a weak muscle respond to its alarm point?

A

80-85%

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