Heart Meridian

Question 1

Trace the Heart Meridian, count out the number of points and say if it is yin or yang.

Answer 1

9 points, Yin, Parasympathetic

Question 2

HT 3, location and needle depth, use?

Answer 2

Mid point between the medial epicondyle and bicipital aponeurosis on the transverse cubital crease

Perpendicular at a depth of 0.5 - 1 cun

Inflammation of pronator teres, medial collateral ligamentous strain, golfer’s elbow, arthritis of the elbow

Question 3

HT 7, location and needle depth, use?

Answer 3

On the wrist located between the ulnar styloid process and the pisiform bone, lateral to flexor carpi ulnaris tendon

Perpendicular at a depth of 0.25 - 0.5 cun

Parasympathetic switch for heart dysfunction, wrist OA or RA, ulnar collateral ligament sprain, flexor carpi ulnaris sprain