Large Intestine Channel of Hand Yangming

Question 1

FUNCTION

Answer 1

1. distributes Qi to the face and head/connects and assists with the functioning of its associated sense organs
2. it regulates body fluids (Jin-Ye)
3. it circulates Qi to the arm, shoulder and neck
4. it maintains the normal function of the large intestine
5. it clears heat from the blood and channels
6. it tonifies Qi and Blood

Question 2

LI 1

Answer 2

Shangyang (Shang Yang)

Categories: Jing-Well, Metal

• on the dorsal aspect of the index finger, at the junction of lines drawn along the radial border of the nail and the base of the nail, approximately 0.1 fun from the corner of the nail

(shang is the sound associated with metal; all jing-wells base of nail)

Question 3

LI 2

Answer 3

Erjian (Second Space)

Categories: Ying-Spring, Water

• on the radial border of the index finger, in a depression just distal to the metacarpo-phalangeal joint

Question 4

LI 3

Answer 4

Sanjian (Third Space)

Categories: Shu-Stream, Wood

• on the radial side of the index finger, in the substantial depression proximal to the head of the 2nd metacarpal bone

Question 5

LI 4

**contra indicated in pregnancy!!

Answer 5

Hegu (Joining Valley)

Categories: Entry Point, Yuan Source, Ruler (Commander) point of face and mouth

• on the dorsum of the hand, b/w the 1st and 2nd metacarpal bones, at the midpoint of the 2nd metacarpal bone and in the highpoint of the first interposes muscle

Question 6

LI 5

Answer 6

Yangxi (Yang Stream)

Categories: Jing-River, Fire

• on the radial side of the wrist, in the center of the hollow formed by he tendons of the extensor policies longs and braves (anatomical snuffbox)

Question 7

LI 6

Answer 7

Pianli (Veering Passage)

Category: Luo-Connecting point

• 3 cun proximal to LI 5 on the line connecting LI 5 and LI 11

Question 8

LI 7

Answer 8

Wenliu (Warm Flow)

Category: Xi-Clef point

• 5 cun proximal to LI 5 on the line connecting LI 5 with LI 11

Question 9

LI 8

Answer 9

Xialian (Lower Angle)

• on the radial side of the forearm, 4 cun distal to LI 11, on the line connecting LI 11 and LI 5

Question 10

LI 9

Answer 10

Shanglian (Upper Angle)

• on the radial side of the forearm, 3 cun distal to LI 11, on the line connecting LI 11 and LI 5

Question 11

LI 10

Answer 11

Shousanli (Arm Three Miles)

• on the radial side of the forearm, 2 cun distal to LI 11, on the line connecting LI 11 and LI 5

Question 12

LI 11

Answer 12

Quchi (Pool at the Crook)

Categories: He-Sea, Earth

• at the elbow, midway b/w Lu 5 and the lateral epicondyle of the humerus, also at the lateral end of the transverse cubital crease

Question 13

LI 12

Answer 13

Zhouliao (Elbow Crevice)

• when the elbow is flexed, this point is located in the depression 1 cun proximal to and 1 cun lateral to LI 11

Question 14

LI 13

Answer 14

Shouwuli (Arm Five Miles)

• on the lateral side of the upper arm, 3 cun proximal to LI 11, on the line connecting LI 11 and LI 15

Question 15

LI 14

Answer 15

Binao (Upper Arm)

• on the line b/w LI 11 and LI 15, level with the deltoid tuberosity

Question 16

LI 15

Answer 16

Jianyu (Shoulder Bone)

• in the depression inferior to the accordion process, between the anterior and middle fibers of the deltoid muscle

Question 17

LI 16

Answer 17

Jugu (Great Bone)

• on the upper aspect of the shoulder, in the depression medial to the accordion process and b/w the lateral extremity of the clavicle and scapular spine

Question 18

LI 17

Answer 18

Tianding (Heaven’s Tripod)

• on the lateral sure of the neck, 1 cun inferior to LI 18, on the posterior border of the sternocleidomastoid muscle

Question 19

LI 18

Answer 19

Futu (Support the Prominence)

Category: Window of the Sky (Celestial Window) point

• on the lateral side of the neck, level with the tip of the laryngeal prominence, following the angle of the jaw, b/w the sternal and clavicular heads of the sternocleidomastoid muscle

Question 20

LI 19

Answer 20

Kouheliao (Mouth Grain Crevice)

• below the lateral margin of the nostril, 0.5 cun lateral to Du 26

Question 21

LI 20

Answer 21

Yingxiang (Welcome Fragrance)

Category: Exit Point

• in the naso-labial groove, the level of the midpoint of the ala nasi

Question 22

Entry/Exit point

Answer 22

LI 4, LI 20

Question 23

Chinese Clock

Answer 23

5-7 am

Question 24

Pathology (dominates disorders of Body Fluids, Jin-Ye)

Channel

Answer 24

1. pain and stiffness along the channel pathway: pain, swelling, hot or cold sensations along channel
2. exterior syndromes: fever, chills, nasal obstruction, Yang Ming headache
3. disorders of head and face, and sensory organs: sinusitis, epistaxis, swelling and pain of throat, toothache (due to swelling of gums), pain and redness of eyes, neck swelling, facial paralysis
4. skin disorders: swellings, rashes, itching, discoloration, discharge and pain of skin

Question 25

Pathology (dominates disorders of Body Fluids, Jin-Ye)

Organs

Answer 25

1. disorders of the Large Intestine: abdominal pain, umbilicus pain, borborygmus, flatulence, diarrhea, constipation
2. disorders of the Lung: cough, asthma, sputum, chest pain, fatigue
3. disorders of Stomach: epigastric pain, vomiting, belching
4. disorders of the Body Fluids:
   excess: diarrhea, runny nose, facial edema, sweating,
   deficiency: dry mouth and throat, thirst, dry stool, lack of sweating

Question 26

Zangfu

Answer 26

Large Intestine and Lung

Question 27

Major Anatomical Cautions

Answer 27

• LI 4 contraindicated in pregnancy
• cephalic vein LI 5
• pneumothorax at LI 16
• carotid artery and jugular vein at LI 17
• carotid artery and jugular vein at LI 18

Question 28

Crossing Points

Answer 28

ST 4, ST 12, SI 12, Du 14, Du 26, Ren 24, (GB 5, GB 6, GB 14), ST 37