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Kidney Flashcards

1
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KI-1 Chinese and English names and cautions.

Which of the 6 divisions

A

Yong Quan - Bubbling Spring

Cautions:
Do not overuse the point
Use with caution throughout pregnancy
Forbidden in pregnancy from the 9th month

Division: Foot Shao Yin

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KI-1 Location

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In a depression appearing on the sole when the foot is in plantar flexion, approximately at the junction of the anterior and middle third of the sole (as measured from the base of the second toe to the back of the heel), between the second and third metatarsal.

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KI-1 Functions

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Point of entry 
Jing Well Point
Wood Point therefore Sedation Point
Tonifies Yin
Sends Yin Qi up and draws Yang Qi down.
Point of Departure of the Kidney Tendino Muscular meridian.
Receives Qi from the BL
Has an influence on the Kidney Divergent Meridian.
Root of Shao Yin

Other functions:
Place where Chong Mai has a connection with earth.

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KI-2 Chinese and English names and cautions.

Which of the 6 divisions

A

Ran Gu - Blazing Valley

Cautions:
Use with caution throughout pregnancy
Forbidden in pregnancy from the 9th month

Division: Foot Shao Yin

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KI-2 Location

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On the medial border of the foot, in a depression distal and inferior to the navicular tuberosity, where the skin changes texture. (Hint: Find by running down the tibia, in front of the ankle and you will land on the navicular tuberosity - in the centre of the arch of the foot)

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KI-2 Functions

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Ying Spring Point
Fire Point
Tonifies KI-Yang
Point of Departure of Yin Qiao Mai
Sends a vessel to Sp-8 (Great Compendium)

Other functions:
Su Wen Ch.20: Point of Earth of the lower region in the Nine Continents pulse picture.

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KI-2 Functions

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Ying Spring Point
Fire Point
Tonifies KI-Yang
Point of Departure of Yin Qiao Mai

Other functions:
Su Wen Ch.20: Point of Earth of the lower region in the Nine Continents pulse picture.

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KI-3 Chinese and English names and cautions.

Which of the 6 divisions

A

Tai Xi - Great Ravine

Cautions:
Beware of using it on people who are tired due to weak Earth.
Forbidden to use in people who are constantly tired.

Division: Foot Shao Yin

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KI-3 Location

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In a depression midway between the tip of the medial malleolus and the tendo-calcaneus, level with the tip of the medial malleolus. (Hint: Deepest part of the valley, have the foot flexed to find the point then let it relax)

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KI-3 Functions

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Shu Stream
Earth Point
Yuan-Source Point therefore receives a vessel from BL-58
Tonifies KI Yin.

Other functions:
Su Wen Ch.20: Point of Earth of the lower region in the Nine Continents pulse picture.

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KI-4 Chinese and English names and cautions.

Which of the 6 divisions

A

Da Zhong - Great Bell

Caution: None listed

Division: Foot Shao Yin

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KI-4 Location

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Approximately 0.5 cun posterior to the midpoint of the line drawn between KI-3 and KI-5, on the anterior border of the tendo calcaneus. (Hint: Where the tendon meets the calcaneus, there is a dip just in front of the tendon)

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KI-4 Functions

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Luo Point therefore sends a vessel to BL-64

Other functions:
Works on the Ancestral Qi of the KI. (vB)

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KI-5 Chinese and English names and cautions.

Which of the 6 divisions

A

Shui Quan - Water Spring

Caution: None listed

Division: Foot Shao Yin

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KI-5 Location

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1 cun directly below KI-3, in a depression anterior and superior to the medial side of the tuberosity of the calcaneus. (Alternative location: In a depression midway between the tip of the medial malleolus and the heel - should feel a gap)

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KI-5 Functions

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Xi Cleft Point therefore regulates Qi and Blood in the KI meridian.

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KI-6 Chinese and English names and cautions.

Which of the 6 divisions

A

Zhao Hai - Shining Sea

Caution: None listed

Division: Foot Shao Yin

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KI-6 Location

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1 cun below the tip of the medial malleolus in the groove formed by two ligamentous bundles. (Hint: Invert foot this gives space at the point in between the tendons)

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KI-6 Functions

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Master Point of Yin Qiao Mai
Couple Point of Ren Mai
Tonifies KI Yin
Sends Yin Qi to the eyes

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KI-7 Chinese and English names and cautions.

Which of the 6 divisions

A

Fu Liu - Returning Current

Caution:
Forbidden in pregnancy from the 9th month

Division: Foot Shao Yin

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KI-7 Location

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2 cun directly above KI-3, on the anterior border of the tendo-calcaneus. (Hint: Start measuring at the tip of medial malleolus, identify correctly the knee crease - knee slightly bent, lower border of patella, end of popliteal crease, 3 fingers to articulate the joint)

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KI-7 Functions

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Jing River Point
Metal Point therefore Tonification Point
Tonifies KI Yang
Reflex Point

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KI-8 Chinese and English names and cautions.

Which of the 6 divisions

A

Jiao Xin - Exchange Faith

Caution: None listed

Division: Foot Shao Yin

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KI-8 Location

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2 cun above KI-3, 0.5 cun anterior to KI-7, posterior to the medial border of the tibia

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KI-8 Functions

A

Xi Cleft Point of Yin Qiao Mai

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KI-9 Chinese and English names and cautions.

Which of the 6 divisions

A

Zhu Bin - Guest House

Caution: None listed

Division: Foot Shao Yin

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KI-9 Location

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5 cun above KI-3, on the line joining KI-3 and KI-10. (Hint: Find knee crease and measure from - almost tucked under calf muscle)

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KI-9 Functions

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First Point of Yin Wei Mai
Affects Yuan Qi
Xi-Cleft Point of Yin Wei Mai

Other functions:
Moxa in the 3rd and 6th months of pregnancy to strengthen the foetus.

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KI-10 Chinese and English names and cautions.

Which of the 6 divisions

A

Yin Gu - Yin Valley

Caution: None listed

Division: Foot Shao Yin

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KI-10 Location

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When the knee is flexed, the point is at the medial end of the knee crease, between the tendons of muscles semimembranosus (smaller and flat and in front of semitendinosus) and semitendinosus (biggest, superficial and behind)

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KI-10 Functions

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He Sea Point
Water Point therefore Horary Point
Tonifies KI-Yin (VB)
From here a small vessel travels to BL-54
BL-54 is the point of Departure of the BL and KI Divergent meridians.

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Kidney 11 - Name in Chinese and English

Caution

Division

A

Heng Gu - Horizontal Bone

Caution: None

Foot Shao Yin

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Kidney 11 - Location

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0.5 cun lateral to Ren-2, on the superior border of the symphysis pubis.

34
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Kidney 11 - Features

A

Point of Chong Mai

35
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Kidney 12 - Name in Chinese and English

Caution

Division

A

Da He - Big Brightness

Caution: None

Foot Shao Yin

36
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Kidney 12 - Location

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0.5 cun lateral to Ren-3

37
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Kidney 12- Features

A

Point of Chong Mai

*Shokanten Point of Tai Yang (vB)

38
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Kidney 13 - Name in Chinese and English

Caution

Division

A

Qi Xue - Qi Cave

Caution: None

Foot Shao Yin

39
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Kidney 13 - Location

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0.5 cun lateral to Ren-4

40
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Kidney 13- Features

A

Point of Chong Mai

Meeting Point of Vital Qi

41
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Kidney 14 - Name in Chinese and English

Caution

Division

A

Si Man - Fourfold Fullness

Caution: None

Foot Shao Yin

42
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Kidney 14 - Location

A

0.5 cun lateral to Ren-5

43
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Kidney 14- Features

A

Point of Chong Mai

Storehouse of Bone Marrow

44
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Kidney 15 - Name in Chinese and English

Caution

Division

A

Zhong Zhu - Central Flow

Caution: None

Foot Shao Yin

45
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Kidney 15 - Location

A

0.5 cun lateral to Ren-7

46
Q

Kidney 15- Features

A

Point of Chong Mai

47
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Kidney 16 - Name in Chinese and English

Caution

Division

A

Huang Shu - Vitals Shu

Caution: None

Foot Shao Yin

48
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Kidney 16 - Location

A

0.5 cun lateral to Ren-8

49
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Kidney 16- Features

A

Point of Chong Mai
Affects the Intestines
Fills the Upper Jiao

*Shokanten point of Shao Yin (vB)

50
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Kidney 17 - Name in Chinese and English

Caution

Division

A

Shang Qu - Shang (Musical Note or Dynasty) Bend

Caution: None

Foot Shao Yin

51
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Kidney 17 - Location

A

0.5 cun lateral to Ren-10

52
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Kidney 17- Features

A

Point of Chong Mai

53
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Kidney 18 - Name in Chinese and English

Caution

Division

A

Shi Guan - Stone Gate / Barrier

Caution: None

Foot Shao Yin

54
Q

Kidney 18 - Location

A

0.5 cun lateral to Ren-11

55
Q

Kidney 18- Features

A

Point of Chong Mai

56
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Kidney 19 - Name in Chinese and English

Caution

Division

A

Yin Du - Yin Metropolis

Caution: None

Foot Shao Yin

57
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Kidney 19 - Location

A

0.5 cun lateral to Ren-12

58
Q

Kidney 19- Features

A

Point of Chong Mai

*Shokanten Point of Jue Yin

59
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Kidney 20 - Name in Chinese and English

Caution

Division

A

Fu Tong Gu - Abdomen Connecting Valley

Caution: None

Foot Shao Yin

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Kidney 20 - Location

A

0.5 cun lateral to Ren-13

61
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Kidney 20- Features

A

Point of Chong Mai

62
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Kidney 21 - Name in Chinese and English

Caution

Division

A

You Men - Hidden Gate

Caution: None

Foot Shao Yin

63
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Kidney 21 - Location

A

0.5 cun lateral to Ren-14

64
Q

Kidney 21- Features

A

Reunion with Chong Mai

*Shokanten Point of Shao Yang (vB)

65
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Kidney 22 - Name in Chinese and English

Caution

Division

A

Bu Lang - Walking Corridor

Caution: None

Foot Shao Yin

66
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Kidney 22 - Location

A

2 cun lateral to the midline of the 5th intercostal space.

67
Q

Kidney 22- Features

A

Affects Chong Mai

Point of Exit

68
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Kidney 23 - Name in Chinese and English

Caution

Division

A

Shen Feng - Spirit Seal

Caution: None

Foot Shao Yin

69
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Kidney 23 - Location

A

2 cun lateral to the midline in the 4th intercostal space.

70
Q

Kidney 23- Features

A

Affects Chong Mai

71
Q

Kidney 24 - Name in Chinese and English

Caution

Division

A

Ling Xu - Spirit Burial Ground

Caution: None

Foot Shao Yin

72
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Kidney 24 - Location

A

2 cun lateral to the midline in the 3rd intercostal space.

73
Q

Kidney 24- Features

A

Affects Chong Mai

74
Q

Kidney 25 - Name in Chinese and English

Caution

Division

A

Shen Cang - Spirit Storehouse

Caution: None

Foot Shao Yin

75
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Kidney 25 - Location

A

2 cun lateral to the midline in the 2nd intercostal space.

76
Q

Kidney 25- Features

A

Affects Chong Mai

77
Q

Kidney 26 - Name in Chinese and English

Caution

Division

A

Yu Zhong - Lively Centre

Caution: None

Foot Shao Yin

78
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Kidney 26 - Location

A

2 cun lateral to the midline in the 1st intercostal space.

79
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Kidney 26- Features

A

Affects Chong Mai

80
Q

Kidney 27 - Name in Chinese and English

Caution

Division

A

Shu Fu - Shu Mansion

Caution: None

Foot Shao Yin

81
Q

Kidney 27 - Location

A

2 cun lateral to the midline in a depression under the clavicle.

82
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Kidney 27- Features

A

Affects Chong Mai
Vessel departs from KI-27 to the throat
Takes Yin Qi up and Yang Qi down
Tonifies Yin (especially on men)

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