Extraordinary Vessels

Question 1

Governing vessel governs…

Answer 1

Qi of Yang meridians

Question 2

Conception vessel governs…

Answer 2

Qi of Yin organs

Question 3

What does the Penetrating vessel do?

Answer 3

Acts as a reservoir of Qi and blood for the 12 meridians

Question 4

What does the Belt Vessel do?

Answer 4

Regulates all meridians

Question 5

What does the Yang Heel and Yin Heel do?

Answer 5

Yang Heel - is found on the lateral heel and runs along the UB channel.
Yin Heel - on the medial heel and runs along KD meridian

Regulates motor activity and movement of lower limbs

Question 6

What does the Yang Linking Vessel do?

Answer 6

On the outer aspect of the foot.

Dominates the exterior of the body and connects with the Yang channels

Question 7

What does the Yin Linking Vessel do?

Answer 7

On the medial aspect of leg.

Dominates the interior of the body and connects with the Yin channels

Question 8

Extraordinary vessels

Answer 8

• reservoir of energy
• link between pre and post heaven Qi
• circulate defensive Qi in thorax, abdomen, and back
• protects from external pathogens
• regulates the 7 and 8 year cycles

Question 9

Confluent pairs:
LU7 (CV) with…
and which area of the body are they located/run through?

Answer 9

KD6 (Yin Heel)
- nourishes yin
abdomen, chest, Lu, throat and face

Question 10

Confluent pairs:
SI3 (GV) with…
and which area of the body are they located/run through?

Answer 10

UB62 (Yang Heel)
- nourishes yang
back of leg, back, spine, neck, head, eyes and brain

Question 11

Confluent pairs:
SP4 (PV) with…
and which area of the body are they located/run through?

Answer 11

PC6 (Yin Linking)

inner aspect of leg, ab, chest, heart and ST

Question 12

Confluent pairs:
GB41 (Belt Vessel) with…
and which area of the body are they located/run through?

Answer 12

TW5 (Yang Linking)

outer aspect of legs, sides of body, shoulder and side of neck