General Meridian principles Flashcards
Collaterals run longitudinally or transversely?
Transversely
Meridians run longitudinally or transversely?
Longitudinally
3 Functions of the meridians/collaterals?
1) transport Qi/blood, reg. the balance between yin/yang of the whole body
2) resist pathogens and reflecting signs and symptoms
3) transmitting needle sensations and regulating def/excess conditions
Chinese name for motility vessel?
yinqiao meridian
yangqiao meridian
Chinese name for linking vessels?
Yinwei
Yangwei
What is the function of the 8 extra meridians?
connect 12 regular meridians with the 12 divergent meridians
Name the 8 extra meridians
1) DU (governing vessel)
2) Ren (conception vessel)
3) Chong (penetrating vessel)
4) Dai (girdling/belt vessel)
5) Yinqiao (motility)
6) Yangqiao (motility)
7) Yinwei (linking)
8) Yangwei (linking)
Where are Yang meridians generally located?
lateral aspect of extremities
1) yangming- anteriorly
2) shaoyang- intermediately
3) taiyang- posteriorly
Where are the yin meridians generally located?
medial aspect of the extremities
1) Taiyin- interiorly
2) Jueyin- intermediately
3) Shaoyin- posterior
Where are the divergent meridians mainly located?
chest, abdomen, head
How many Divergent meridians are there?
12
What is the function of the Divergent meridians?
connect internally externally related meridians, strengthen their relation with zang-fu organs, and serve as extension of regular meridians
How many muscle regions are there?
12
How many meridians is there in total?
57
What is the function of the muscle regions?
bi-syndrome, contracture, stiffness, spasm, and muscular atrophy
How many cutaneous regions is there?
12
What is the function of the cutaneous regions?
the most superficial part of the body tissues, they bear the protective function of the organism
Explain the pathway that EPFs enter the body (starting with skin)
skin –> collaterals –> meridians –> Zang organs –> Fu organs
What is the order of flow of the 12 regular meridians?
LU –> LI –> ST –> SP –> HT –> SI –> UB –> KID –> PC –> SJ –> GB –> LIV.