HT Flashcards
What point is in the depression at the centre of the axilla?
HT 1
What point has these functions?
Promotes the movement of qi and alleviates pain in the Heart, chest and lateral costal region.
Regulates the flow of qi through the whole arm.
HT1
Where is HT 2 located?
3 cun proximal to the medial end of the transverse cubital crease
What is the Sea and Water point of the HT meridian?
HT 3
What point is midway between Quze P-3 and the medial epicondyle of the humerus, at the medial end of the transverse cubital crease when the elbow is fully flexed?
HT 3
What point has these functions?
Treats disorders of the hand and arm
Transforms phlegm which disturbs the spirit
HT 3
HT 4 is what type of point?
River and Metal
Where is HT 4 located?
On the radial side of tendon of flexor carpi ulnaris, 1.5 cun proximal to HT 7
What are the functions of HT 4?
Calms the spirit
Benefits the voice
Relaxes the muscles and sinews
What is the Luo-Connecting point of the HT meridian?
HT 5
Which point is found on the radial side of the tendon of flexor carpi ulnaris, 1 cun proximal to HT 7?
HT 5
Why is HT 5 so important?
Has a strong action on the emotional aspect of the spirit
Regulates the rhythm of the heart
The luo-channel ascends to the tongue and eye
The luo-channel connects with the Small Intestine channel
What is the Cleft point of the HT meridian?
HT 6
On the radial side of the tendon of flexor carpi ulnaris, 0.5 cun proximal to HT 7…what point is this?
HT 6
What point has these functions?
Important point for night sweating and steaming bone
Treats blood stasis in the Heart and chest
Regulates the Heart and spirit
HT 6