ENERGETICS yr 2 final for comps Flashcards

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“four seams” are used to move pain our through the fingertips, you can prick them to bleed them, or can needle and retain them dispersing toward the fingertip, also treat gan syndrome, bi syndrome, and expels roundworms

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sifeng

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these extra points at the tips of the fingers are for coma, collapse, fever sunstroke, they open the portals, revive consciousness, drain heat and pacify the liver

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shixuan

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located 1.5 cun lateral to spinous process of 8th thoracic vertebae, this point is called the “pancreas point” and treats diabetes (wasting and thirting), vomit, dry throat, local pain, it clears heat and generates fluids

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weiguanxiasxhu

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“lumbar eyes” these 2 points are located 3.5 cun lateral to the spinous process of L4, they are they butt dimples and treat SCIATICS, lumbar pain, and strengthent the kidneys

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yaoyan

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.5-1 cun lateral to the depression BELOW and LATERAL tot he spinous proscesses of cervial, throacic and lumbar vertebrae, and are used to open the spine, regulate and harmonize the zangfu and benefit the back

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huatoujiaji

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“eight pathogens”

used for excess heat, local numbness, swelling and spasm, also for throat swelling and pain

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baxie

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located 3.5 cun lateral to lower border of L1, this xtra pt is for lumbar pain and HEPATOSPLENOMEGALY

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pigen

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this is the xtra pt for the GB, located 1-2 cun below GB 34 on the RIGHT leg only and is used to treat acute and chronic cholecystitis and cholelithasis

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dannangxue

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named “8 winds” these xtra pts are used for periphreal neuropathy, cleras heat and dissipates swellings, leg qi, redness/swelling on dorsum of foot, it RELEASES THE EXTERIOR, DISPELS WIND AND TRANSFORMS DAMP

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BAFENG

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midpoint between LI 15 and axillary crease, this pt is for frozen shoulder

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jian qian

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between the 2nd and 3rd fingers on back of hand, used to treat ACUTE NECK PAIN

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LUOZHEN

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located 4 cun proximal to Pc 7 on BOTH sides of the flexor carpi radialis, this pt treats HEMORRHOIDS

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erbai

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located at tip of olecranon, MOXA ONLY, transforms DAMP, dissipates swellings, could be used for scrofula, goiter, etc

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zhuojian

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13
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the BL begins at the ______, then ascends along head to vertex at Du 20, , a brnach from here descends to the _____ (body part) intersecting with GB channel. From the vertex it eneters the brain, and emerges at the back of the head at DU____. then descends to the nape of the neck at BL____, where the channel splits into 2 branches. The 1st branch descends along the spine 1.3 cun lateral to the midline to the ____ region. There it penetrates deep into the interior to connnect with the _____ and BL organs. a subbranch seperates at the lumbar and , goes down sacrum and butt, and descends to the ______ at the pt BL -40. a second barnch seperates at the nae of the neck and goes down back 3 cun from the midline to meet up w/ previous branch and then down thru gastroc and lateral malleolus-> lateral edge of the ____ toe

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inner canthus, ears, Du 17, BL-10, Lumbar, kidney, poplietal crease/behind the knee, pinky

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T or F, the BL is the hand taiyang

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F

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T or F, as a taiyang pathway the BL only deals w/ external wind, not internal wind

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F

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t or f the shu pts are transporting pts and used to enhance a prticular organ

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t

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T or F, the BL channel deals with chronic epf’s, often presenting with and underlying deficicncy

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T

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T or F, there are no pts on the bladder channel that deal w/ diuresis or movement of water

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F

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19
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T or F, the bladder meridian goes to the brain and ends there

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F

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20
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T or F, due to its length and the terrain of the body that is crossed, the BL channel has a great range of actions

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T

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T or F, the BL channel os only on the yang side of the body and has no influence on the sensory orifices

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F

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22
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T or F, the entry/exit, beginning/end points of the bladder channel are the same

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T

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23
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as the luo point, BL-____ invigorates the blood; and is also used for sinew issues

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BL-58

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T or F, BL-2 expels wind, soothes the liver, and is a local point for the eyes

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T

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25
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A majot pt on the BL channel for clearing hemrrhoids, this is also a major pt to promote defecation and urination. Its name, supporting the moutain, refers to its anatomical location and local indication for treating the lower leg muscles

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BL-57

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26
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____ xi cleft pt of the BL, deals with acute urinary bladder pain, clears heat, it is the xi cleft pt of the bladder channel as well as the starting point of the yang wei mai

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BL-63

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27
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BL-____ named “kinlun” is the fire and jing river point and as its name implies it can be used for going through the transition of dying, and birth (induces labor), it rectifies the qi, and has a sedating action, it lowers the yang, and it is an asprin pt and soothes the sinews

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BL-60

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T or Fm the bladder shu points of the inner line can be treated with MOXA to tonify the yang of the individula organs

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T

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____ xi cleft pt for the YANG QIAO, it deals with seizures, epilapsy, and the ability to stand up in the world

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BL-59

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30
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T of F, the bladder meridian takes things out of the brain and can be used for chronic sinus issues

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T

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31
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T or F, The inner shu line is better to needle while the outter shu line is better to moxa

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F

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32
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the _____ (inner or outter) shu points serve as outlets for the contaminants/turbidity/phlegm that has been displaced to them through the experinces of life

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outter

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33
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T or F, the key role of the BL is to promote diuresis and eliminate turbidity

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T

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34
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T or F, the order of the shu points goes: metal, fire, wood, earth, water

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T

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35
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T or F, the BL channel deals with weakness of the external anatomy

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T

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36
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this BL pt is the command pt for the LOW BACK and can affect the spine. It also can affect the knees. These dynamics are particularly due to the channel pathway connecting these areas to the kideny region

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BL-40

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37
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BL-____ as the wood point, it is the _____ (child or mother) of water. It releives fire toxins and is useful for headaches or back pain

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BL-65, child

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37
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BL-____ from a five element perspective is the metal point and therefore the “tonification pt” for the channel

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Bl-67

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39
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located in the gluteal crease, this point soothes the sinews and can be used for constiaption

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BL-36

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40
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as a point on the OUTTER BL line, this pt spreads liver qi, eliminates liver qi stagnation and fortifies the spleen as well as harmonizes the stomach

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BL-47

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BL-____ as the earth point and also the ___ point (antique category), one of its functions is to bring yin abck to the stomach, supporting digestion; it can also clear damp heat in the lower jiao. These are only 2 of its many functions

A

BL-40, He Sea

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42
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BL shu pt for the S.I., it promotes the function of the S.I., resolves dampness and clears heat, eliminates stagnation by opening the waterways

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BL-27

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43
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This BL pt on the outter shu line tonifies the spleen, stimulates memory and concentration, and could help w/ someone who over thinks

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BL-49

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44
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this pt (not a liao pt) tonifies the kidneys, strengrthens the low abck, consolidates the essence and reinforces the will (zhi), BL-___

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BL-52

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45
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known as gao huang shu, it corresponds to the Pc shu, it tonifies the qi, nourishes the essence and tonifies the 5 taxations

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BL-43

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46
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due to its association with the shu, and as the spirit of the element, it stimulates the descendsing of lung qi, settles wheezing, and helps release greif

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BL-42

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47
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according to JY, this Ba Liao pt is the most tonifying of the 4 pts, it tonifies the lumbar/knees and nourishes the kidneys

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BL-31

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48
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all of these are true for BL 34 EXCEPT:

a. helps w/ diuresis
b. not a liao pt
c. most draining pt
d. helps w/ defecation issues

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b.

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49
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which of these is true for BL-28?

a. Important Liao pt
b. regulates the intestines
c. regulates the BL and resolves damp heat
d. stabilizes the essence

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c.

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50
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according to Jeffery, ths liao pt rectifies the qi, quickens the blood and is often used in gynecology it also treats yellow leukorrhea

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BL-32

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51
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this pt is the meeting place for taiyang, it treats stiffness and pain in the area. It courses the wind, and is a point that can be used to set biorhythms on the BL channel, similar to 4 gates

a. BL-45
b. BL-41
c. BL-55
d. BL 22

A

b.

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52
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the following are true for BL-39 EXCEPT:

a. it is the xi cleft pt for the blood and skin
b. lower h sea of SJ
c. beneifts the bladder
d. can be needled for knee issues

A

a.

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53
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thi pt soothes the sinews and as such could be called the aspri pt, it also clears heat and lowers yang, treats uterine blood stasis and is also the fire point

a. BL 60
b. BL 61
c. BL 66
d. BL-63

A

a.

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54
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what does the term “soothe the sinews mean”?

A

to bring qi and blood to that area to create lubrication and ease in movement

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55
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the kidney channel begins ____ and ends _____

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begins little toe, and ends at root of the tongue

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56
Q

the kidney primary channel connects with what primary meridians?

A

K, BL, Lu, Heart, Liver

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57
Q

T or F, kidney channel is most vulnerable to External cold, just as the lung chanenl is especially vulnerable to internal cold

A

F

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58
Q

T or F, the kidneys regulate the ren ancd ching and treat diseases related to these symptoms

A

T

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59
Q

T or F, darkness around the mouth can signify a kidney disease

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F

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60
Q

T or F, you can look at the area where the kidney terminates to diagnostically determine the status of the kidneys

A

T

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61
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T or F, the kidney shu points were added later in history and reflect the same alignment, as far as elemental order, as the back shu

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T

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62
Q

T or F, the kidneys are about our essence, about our comfort with who we are, a comfort in carrying out the ancestral code

A

T

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63
Q

T or F, the kidney channel goes through the throat and terminates at the root of the tongue

A

T

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64
Q

T or F, in the K meridian we can see damage to the thick fluids

A

T

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65
Q

symptoms involving: individual unable to support tailbione, weakness in upright posture, frigid/cold limbs, empty heat signs (loss of yang), unregulates ren and chong indicate a pathology of _____

A

kidneys

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66
Q

T or F, kidney channel goes to the tip of the coccyx and then threads through the spine, connecting with the Du channel

A

T

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67
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K-____ is level with ren 8, and relates to digestion, it dispels an accumulation of food and/or blood

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K-16

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68
Q

K-_____:this is the fire point of the K SHU, you can combine it with K-22 to increase heart kidney communication:

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K-25

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69
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thi pt tonifies and invigorates the K yang, thus helping with frequwnt urination, benefits the essence and helps low back and knees, it is also the shu stream point of Kidney channel

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K-3

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70
Q

this is the opening point of the yin qiao mai, it rules the inside of the leg. It is also an important point for kidney yin, K-___

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K-6

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71
Q

this is the He Sea pt of the K channel, it clears damp heat from the lower jiao and strengthens the knees

A

K-10

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72
Q

this is the happy baby pt, it is used often in pregnancy to clear the karma in a new fetus

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K-9

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73
Q

this is the lowest point on the body, it is known as bubbling sping and it clears deficienct heat damaging the blood and essence and tonifies kidney yin

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K-1

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74
Q

this K pt, “recover the flow” is the jing river pt and as such it regulates the waterways

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K-7

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75
Q

this K pt is level w/ St-30/qi chong and deals with urogenital and gynecological issues

A

K-11

76
Q

the entry pt of the Pc channel is ___ and the exit pr is ____

A

entry pt = Pc-1 & exit pt = Pc-8

77
Q

this k shu pt is known as the master pt of the shu opints, it regulates the heart and chest

A

K-27

78
Q

the pericardium channel begins in the ____, connecting with the Pericardium and descending through the diaphragm and abdomen, thus passing through the 3 jiaos. One branch emerges at Pc 1 and follow the ______(anterior/posterior) medial aspect of the upper arm between the _____ & ______ channels to the elbow at Pc-____, down to the palm at Pc-____, to the tip of the middle finger at Pc-9

A

chest, anterior, heart and lung, Pc-3, Pc-8,

79
Q

Pc-____ is the command point for the chest and costal region and is harmonizing to the stomach

A

Pc-6

80
Q

Pc-____ is an important Pc point to clear heat in ALL levels: qi, ying, blood

A

Pc-3

81
Q

the pericardium begins____ and ends_____

A

chest, Pc-9

82
Q

Pc-___ is the xi-cleft point of the Pc channel, it invigorates blood to break up stagnation causing pain

A

Pc-4

83
Q

as the earth pt on the Pc channel, Pc-____ strongly calms thr spirit, it is a ghost point, it opens the chest and cools the blood

A

Pc-7

84
Q

As the horari point, Pc-___ Strongly clears heat, treats wind, seizures and calms shen

A

Pc-8

85
Q

this point if one of the formost points for phlegm, it is on the Pc channel and is an honorary ghost point for this reason. It transforms phlegm from the upper jiao, primarily the Ht, and as the jing river point can treat diseases manifestign in the patient’s voice, cough, and dyspnea

A

Pc-5

86
Q

this point deals with the yi, it tonifies the spleen, transforms damp, resolves GB/Lv damp heat and lowers rebellious stoamch qi, it is at the same level as the back shu of the spleen

A

BL-49

87
Q

this is the ying spinrg/fire point on the Pc channel and also clears heat from the ying and blood, it is also a ghost point, and exit point

A

Pc-8

88
Q

this point is a window of sky point that opens the chest, diffuses qi to help us let go of difficulties in our lives, clears heat, removes phlegm, and dissipates nodules, even tho it is a W.O.S pt it is on the chest

A

Pc-1

89
Q

BL-34 is:

a. a pt that treats genital pain and itching
b. gao huang shu
c. Lower He Sea of the Sj
d. LI back shu

A

a.

90
Q

BL-51 and BL-52have a maximum depth of 1 cun with an oblique angle. What is the underlying anatomy that is the cause of caution?

a. lungs
b. diaphragm
c. intestines
d. kidneys

A

d.

91
Q

the Ba Liao have the collective function of:

a. regulating the lower burner and menses
b. promoting urination and defecation
c. tonifying the K and stabilizing the essence
d. strengthening the lower back and knees
e. all of the above

A

e.

92
Q

which collective indications would you expect for the B liao pts?

a. genital, reproductive and menstrual issues
b. incontinence and constipation issues
c. general muscle aches and pains
d. irritable bowel issues
e. only a & b
f. all of the above

A

e.

93
Q

an indispensable point for sciatic pain in the buttocks, particularly if it radiates down the leg. Treats all types of hemorrhoids. Is located on the buttocks, not the leg

a. BL-42
b. BL-54
c. BL-57
d. BL-37

A

b. BL-54

94
Q

K-13/Qi fue, door of infants:

a. important pt to moxa after ea. trimester to clear fetal toxins
b. tonifies K essence and regulates ren and chong
c. is useful to treat abdominal masses, mentrual disorders or struggles w/ conception
d. B and C only
e. A, B and C all are true

A

d.

95
Q

this pt treats meningitis, encephalitis and glaucoma. Clears heat at the oppositte end of the channel:

a. BL-63
b. BL-1
c. BL-67
d. BL-66

A

c. BL-67

96
Q

this is a kidney point that is extremely useful for treating dampness and edema, especially in the ankle, leg, and lower burner. As the mother/tonification pt in 5 elements, it relates also to lung/kidney communication

a. K-7
b. K-3
c. K-6
d. K-2

A

a. K-7

97
Q

which of the following is NOT true for K-23, K-24, K-25?

a. they all reflect interpretation between the spirit and jing
b. they can be used to treat depression and help a person let go
c. they are all front shu points
d. collectively they invigorate the yang thus helping the low back and knees

A

d.

98
Q

this K pt moistens he lungs, helps the kidneys grasp the lung qi (asthma), treats heel pain, plus problems of a dry mouth/throat as well as connects to the bladder channel (its a Luo pt)

A

K 4

99
Q

this WOS pt can move stagnant qi from the liver and heart. Gives a patient a stronger connection to life and reorients them to heavenly love, and treats the chest and costal region

A

Pc-1

100
Q

although it is the kidney’s sedation pt it is used to nourish the K yin and essence as well as open the throat, subdue the wind and subdue fire downwards

a. k-2
b. k-3
c. k-4
d. k-1

A

d.

101
Q

a patient comes in w/ concern about palpitations, she is a high acheiver and has a wiry pulse, she sighs many times and seems impatient. To move her liver qi and calm her spirit, you choose this Luo point:

a. BL-58
b. Pc-6
c. Pc-4
d. K-5

A

b.

102
Q

as the horari pt on the Pc channel, this pt strongly clears heat, treats wind, and seizures and calms the shen

a. pc-3
b. pc-2
c. pc-8
d. pc-5

A

c.

103
Q

BL-39/wei yang

a. opens the water passages
b. benefits the bladder
c. is lower he sea of the SJ
d. A,B,andC are all true

A

d.

104
Q

BL-64, Pc-7 and K-3 are all

a. shu stream pts
b. source pts
c. tonification pts
d. earth pts

A

b.

105
Q

Liao pts of the body include all of the following EXCEPT:

a. BL-31-34
b. Sj-10
c. Sj-21
d. BL-57

A

d.

106
Q

K 2 ahs the following energetics except:

a. clears deficient heat
b. has digestive reationship w. sp-8, thus singaling it to bring K yang upwards
c. if u use it w/ the shu stream pt it can treat the zang
d. as the earth pt it can help w/ loose stools

A

d.

107
Q

K-9 has the following indications EXCEPT:

a. happy baby pt
b. deals w/ fetal toxins and fire toxins
c. can be combined w/ ren 14 for cursing a lot
d. useful for genital pain and itch

A

d.

108
Q

this pt is important for expelling wind and brightening the eyes. It is also a distal pt for low back pain and spasms

a. bl-3
b. bl-2
c. bl10

A

b.

109
Q

dispels wind-damp, alleviates pain and benefits the shoulder locally

a. Sj 10
b. Sj 16
c. Sj14
d. Sj2

A

c.

110
Q

the extra pt erjian has all of the following indications except:

a. febrile diseases
b. difficult urination
c. hypertension
d. high blood pressure

A

b.

111
Q

the san jiao channel begins at teh ring finger, travels between the 4th and 5th metacarpal bones up the dorsum of hand, up the ____(posterior or anterior) aspect of the forearm between the ____&____ (2 bones of forearm), travels up arm to the shoulder to connect with Du-____, and intersects supraclavicular fossa at St-____, where it then disperse on the chest at ren-_____connecting w/ the Pc and linking with the 3 jiaos
another branch goes along posterior or neck to ear to cheek bone to inferior aspect of eye

A

posterior, radius and ulna, Du-14, St-12, Ren-17

112
Q

fire pt on the SJ channel, it regulates qi and clears heat in the 3 jiaos, and is helpful in moving stools

A

SJ6

113
Q

this SJ pt disperses upper jiao heat, benefits the ears and is the water pt

a. SJ 1
b. Sj 3
c. SJ 2
d. SJ4

A

c.

114
Q

known as “ear gat” this Sj pt is useful for tinnitus due to yin deficiency

A

SJ 21

115
Q

a great local SJ pt for shoulder pain, stiff neck, and chest opression.Good for rotator cuff pain and immobility

a. sj 13
b. sj 18
c. sj 15
d. sj 9

A

c.

116
Q

treats epilepsy, seizures, dispels wind-heat and treats acute pain of the skin and flesh due to its point category

a. sj 8
b. sj 7
c. Sj 5
d. Sj 1

A

b.

117
Q

mother pt on SJ channel is

a. SJ 3
b. SJ 5
c. SJ 9
d. SJ 10

A

a.

118
Q

in the san jiao, the metabolism of pure fluids to nourish the jiao’s tends to move (think about how it affects shu pts)

a. upward
b. downward
c. side to side
d. surrounding

A

a.

119
Q

a pateint in her 20’s complains that every time she goes to home to visit her family she becomes “an emotional wreck” because she takes on all of her family’s issues. A helpful point to strngthen for her, in order to fortify her external “gate” could be

a. SJ 6
b. SJ 5
c. SJ 9
d. SJ 17

A

b. SJ 5

120
Q

a WOS pt on the Sj channel that can be used for treating the sensory orifices as well as goiters

a. SJ 16
b. SJ 15
c. SJ 13
d. none of the above

A

a.

121
Q

all of the follwing are true for SJ 2 EXCEPT:

a. it can be bled for canker sores as it clears heat
b. it is beneficial to the ears
c. tonifies and nourishes the fluids, and brings clear fluids to face
d. it is realted to source qi and as such can also Tonify the yang qi

A

d.

122
Q

points that could affect the eyes are all of the following EXCEPT:

a. SJ 1
b. SJ 23
c. SJ 15
d. yu yao

A

c.

123
Q

san jiao 4 can be used for:

a. pain in the wrist
b. source pt
c. chronic infections
d. all of the above

A

d.

124
Q

this SJ wood point is also a shu stream pt on a fire channel, it clears heat, benefots the eyes and ears and expels wind. It can also treat diseases of the hands and fingers and overuse of the hands. Ot also regaultes liver qi

A

SJ 3

125
Q

SJ-___ for sudden tics and spasms, choose this WOS pt on the SJ channel. It can also be used for clearing heat pathogens such as strept throat

A

Sj 16

126
Q

SJ-___ for problems with ears such as tinnitus, deafness, vertigo, a dischrge and damp itching inside of the ears, you could reach behind your earlobe and stimulate this point. It will also treat your TMJ and tooth decay

A

SJ 17

127
Q

SJ-___ for tics and spasms of the eyebrow or eyelid, choose local and exit pt of the SJ

A

SJ 23

128
Q

metal pt on the SJ channel, this pt is good for treating heat at the wei and qi level of the body, dissipates wind, effects constitution and acquired essence defect such as auto-immune diseases, pestillent qi, radiation…it treats and contains the pathogen

A

SJ-1\

129
Q

this SJ pt is the meeting of 3 arm yang meridians (SI, LI, SJ), it is good for neck, shoulder pain and u can moxa this pt to summon yang upward

A

SJ-8

130
Q

SJ-___ some would use this Luo pt to clear wind heat from a common cold. It opens the yang wei mai and subdues liver yang. Like many pts on its channel it treats wind affecting the eyes and ears

A

Sj-5

131
Q

T or F, as thr last of the yang channels, pathology goes into the brain from the GB channel, and stays there

A

F

132
Q

T or F, Gb channel is important in the production of qi and blood

A

F

133
Q

this pt is 1 pt proximal to the He Sea pt on the Sj channel and therefore trreats BLOOD issues, in this case, stagnation, also good for cold-Bi syndrome, fright, palpitations and agitation due to uncertainty…its name is “clear cold abyss”

A

SJ-11

134
Q

T or F, from a 5 element perspective, the wood element is about engendering the qi

A

T

135
Q

the source point on the SJ channel used to treat latent pathogens and strengthen source qi, so it simultaneously nourishes and moves

A

Sj-4

136
Q

T or F, in choosing th GB channel for treatment you may see in the patient a lack of a strong immune system as well as the presence of a strong pathogenic factor

A

T

137
Q

T or F, the Gb points along thr occipital region deal ONLY with interior wind

A

F

138
Q

T or F, you would NOT want to use moxa on the Gb points on the abdomen

A

F

139
Q

T or F, in the shaoyang stage, you see simultanoues presentation of hot and cold symptoms ; and the Gb can be used to treat then

A

F…alternating hot and cold symptoms, not simultaneous

140
Q

T or F, in the sequence, the GB illustrates a loss of latency and a decline in yin/essence/jing

A

T

141
Q

T or F, along with the liver channel, the GB channel also wraps around the genitalia

A

T

142
Q

T or F, the GB can be used to assist the draining of damp heat as well as damp cold

A

T

143
Q

T or F, if u want to regulate the waterways, there are NO points along the Gb channel that can help you with this. You would want to choose another channel to do this

A

F

144
Q

GB-____ is the water point on the wood meridian, and as such it deals with dampness and swellings

A

GB-43

145
Q

GB-____ transforms phlegm, benefits the chest and breast, and spreads liver qi and opens the dai mai

A

GB-41

146
Q

This is an important point to dissipate wind, both internal and external:

a. GB 10
b. GB 12
c. GB 15
d. GB 17

A

b. GB12

147
Q

GB-___ clears heat and opens all of the portals, especially the eyes. Works with intense and acute headaches to bring the qi down

A

GB-44

149
Q

Gb-___ is a very useful point for eye problems. As the Luo point it regulates and tonifies the liver, especailly the yin and blood. It’s name bright light refers to its point dynamics

A

GB-37

150
Q

GB-____ promotes the movement of Lv/GB qi, transforms damp, deals with hot phlegm, and tonifies the mental aspect of the GB. Due to doctrine of signatures it treats the wrist

A

GB-40

150
Q

GB-____ as the influential point of the sinews, it can be used for any sinew and muscle joint disorder. It also is the earth point and spreads liver qi

A

GB-34

151
Q
a very important local point for migraines, and one sided headaches:
a. GB 1
b, GB 3
c. GB 22
d. GB 8
A

d. GB 8

152
Q

master point to open the jing wells on the fingers, it has a strong descending action, so it can help induce labor. Also useful for shoulder and low back pain

a. GB 20
b. GB 3
c. GB 21
d. GB 25

A

c. GB21

153
Q

front mu point of the kidneys, it helps to regulate the waterways, and tonifies the kidneys

A

GB 25

154
Q

Very important point for sciatica and piriformis syndrome, it benefits the hip joint and leg, it can take strong stimulation, and also has a very descending action

a. GB 24
b. GB 30
c. GB 34
d. Gb 40

A

b. Gb 30

155
Q

an important dai mai point which deals with lower jiao issues, including gynecological issues of damp heat in the uterus, and uterine bleeding

a. GB 26
b. GB 29
c. GB 24
d. GB 22

A

a. Gb 26

156
Q

important pt for wind ehat painful obstruction sundrome, it also helps with wind-heat in the blood, and thus SKIN RASHES. It invigorates the blood to dispel wind heat

a. GB 31
b. Gb 33
c. GB 36
d. GB 42

A

a. GB 31

157
Q

this point eliminaets wind and quiets the spirit. It is one of the possible confluent points for the arm yang sinews:

a. GB 3
b. GB 2
c. GB 9
d. GB 13

A

d. GB 13

158
Q

this point benefits the GB and spreads the liver qi, deals with lasteral costal pain, and is the front mu of the GB:

a. Gb24
b. Gb23
c. Gb22
d. Gb25

A

a. Gb 24

159
Q

treats all eye disorders:

a. GB 2
b. GB 1
c. GB 3
d. GB 6

A

b. GB 1

160
Q

the liver channel connects with the following zang fu: (there are 4)

A

liver, Gb, Lu, ST

161
Q

T or F, liver has points that ward off wind in an attack of exterior wind cold

A

F

162
Q

T or F, the liver channel impacts the diaphragm, middle burner, and lower burner

A

T

163
Q

T or F, there are points along the liver channel that harmonize the emotions

A

T

164
Q

T or F, the liver channel has points involved in the seperation of pure and turbid

A

F

165
Q

T of F, the liver cahnnel has points that invigorate the blood and break up blood masses

A

T

166
Q

T or F, the liver channel has points the relax the sinews

A

T

167
Q

T or F, the liver channel can subdue and anchor the yang

A

T

168
Q

T or F, the liver is involved with the curious organs and draws pathology OUT of the brain

A

F

169
Q

T or F, there are a number of shu points along the Liver trajectory

A

F

170
Q

Lv-____ nourishes liver blood and spreads liver qi…used with LI 4 for 4 gates

A

Liver 3

171
Q

Liver-____ promotes the smooth flow of liver qi; sets our biological clock, harmonizes the liver and lung and relaxes the chest

A

Lv-14

172
Q

Liv-____ is the water point on the liver meridian, so it enhances our ability to flow in life, it also clears heat, invigorates the blood and relaxes the sinews

A

Liver-8

173
Q

LIv-____ is the number one point to clear liver fire and descend liver yang. It is the sedation point

A

Liv-2

174
Q

liver-___ is the xi cleft point and is used to drain damp and releive pain along the channel whether it be in the pelvis, chest, or breast

A

Liv-6

175
Q

T or F, the 8 xtra consists of a sequence; how we go from pre natal to post natal; from level of jing to level of qi and blood

A

T

176
Q

T or F, the there was an ancestral chong which gave birth to the yin adn yang, the ren and du

A

T

177
Q

Liver______ is used for many gynecological issues, as one of its trajectories goes to the genitals

A

Liver 5

178
Q

Liver-____ is the front mu point of the spleen as well as the influential point of the yin organs and as such it benefits the spleen and stomach and harmonizes the liver and spleen

A

Liver-13

179
Q

T or F, the Du channel is related to the issue of bonding, involves the circular muscles around the eyes and mouth

A

F

180
Q

T or F, a ren mai issue could be someone who cannot fully connect with others, or feel happy in life

A

T

181
Q

T or F, the Du channel is the channel that allows us to understand actions and movement as well as sensory motor activity

A

T

182
Q

T or F, the ren and du can be considered statements of dependency and independency

A

T

183
Q

T or F, the dai mai can deal with things that the body cannott deal with at a post natal level

A

T

184
Q

T or F, the Dai can ONLY address excess conditions, where draining is important in the belt

A

F

185
Q

the opening point of the Dai is ____

A

GB 41

186
Q

list the points on the Dai channel __, ___, ____, _____

A

Gb 26, 27, 28, Liver 13

187
Q

the opening point of the Du is ____ and the ren is _____

A

SI 3, Lu 7