Large Intestines

Question 1

Actions of Wēnliū LI 7

Answer 1

• Clears heat and detoxifies poison •
• Moderates acute conditions •
• Regulates and harmonises the intestines and Stomach
• Clears yangming fire and calms the spirit

Question 2

Xing- spring point on LI

Answer 2

Èrjiān LU 2

Question 3

Location of Piānlì LI 6

Answer 3

3 cun proximal to Yángxī L.I.-5 on the line connecting Yángxī L.I.-5 with Qūchí L.I.-11.

Question 4

Location of Kǒuhéliáo LI 19

Answer 4

Below the lateral margin of the nostril

Question 5

Location of Shǒusānlǐ LI 10

Answer 5

On the radial side of the forearm, 2 cun distal to Qūchí L.I.-11, on the line connecting Qūchí L.I.-11 with Yángxī L.I.-5.

Question 6

Which points on this meridian have indications where caution must be maintained

Answer 6

• Jùgǔ LI 16 - pneumothorax
• Tiāndǐng LI 17 - deeper needling may puncture the carotid artery or jugular vein.
• Fútú LI 18 - deeper needling may puncture the carotid artery or jugular vein.

Question 7

Location of Yíngxiāng LI 20

Answer 7

In the naso-labial groove, at the level of the midpoint of the lateral border of the ala nasi.

Question 8

Location of Xiàlián LI 8

Answer 8

On the radial side of the forearm, 4 cun distal to Qūchí L.I.-11, on the line connecting Qūchí L.I.-11 with Yángxī L.I.-5.

Question 9

Actions of Yíngxiāng LI 20

Answer 9

• Opens the nasal passages •
• Expels wind and clears heat

Question 10

Location of Fútú LI 18

Answer 10

On the lateral side of the neck, level with the tip of the laryngeal prominence, between the sternal and clavicular heads of the sternocleidomastoid muscle.

Question 11

He-Sea point on LI

Answer 11

Qūchí LI 11

Question 12

Location of Sānjiān LI 3

Answer 12

On the radial side of the index finger, in the substantial depression proximal to the head of the second metacarpal bone.

Question 13

Locations of Wēnliū LI 7

Answer 13

5 cun proximal to Yángxī L.I.-5 on the line connecting Yángxī L.I.-5 with Qūchí L.I.-11.

Question 14

Loction of Hégǔ LI 4

Answer 14

On the dorsum of the hand, between the first and second metacarpal bones, at the midpoint of the second metacarpal bone and close to its radial border.

Question 15

Actions of Piānlì LI 6

Answer 15

• Expels wind and clears heat •
• Opens and regulates the water passages treats in the thin fluids - Jin

Question 16

Meeting point of the Large Intestine channel with the Yang Motility vessel

Answer 16

Jùgǔ LI 16

Question 17

Location of Shànglián LI 9

Answer 17

On the radial side of the forearm, 3 cun distal to Qūchí L.I.-11, on the line connecting Qūchí L.I.-11 with Yángxī L.I.-5.

Question 18

Location of Bìnào LI 14

Answer 18

On the lateral side of the upper arm, in the visible and tender depression formed between the distal insertion of the deltoid muscle and the brachialis muscle, approximately three fifths of the distance along the line drawn between Qūchí L.I.-11 and Jiānyú L.I.-15.

Question 19

What is the Jing well point on the LI

Answer 19

Shāngyáng LI 1

Question 20

Yuan source point on LI channel

Answer 20

Hégǔ LI 4

Question 21

Xi-Cleft point on LI

Answer 21

Wēnliū LI 7

Question 22

Actions of Jiānyú LI 15

Answer 22

• Dispels wind-damp, alleviates pain and benefits the shoulder joint •
• Eliminates wind and regulates qi and blood •
• Regulates qi and dissipates phlegm nodules

Question 23

Actions of Shāngyáng LI 1

Answer 23

• Clears heat, reduces swelling and alleviates pain
• Revives consciousness

Question 24

Location of Tiāndǐng LI 17

Answer 24

On the lateral side of the neck, 1 cun inferior to Fútú L.I.-18, on the posterior border of the sternocleidomastoid muscle.

Question 25

What point on LI is contraindicated in pregnancy

Answer 25

Hégǔ LI 4

Question 26

Actions of Jùgǔ LI 16

Answer 26

• Activates the channel, alleviates pain and benefits the shoulder joint •
• Regulates qi and blood and dissipates phlegm nodules

Question 27

Location of Shāngyáng LI 1

Answer 27

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 cun from the corner of the nail.

Question 28

Actions of Sānjiān LI 3

Answer 28

• Expels wind and heat •
• Clears heat and benefits the throat and teeth •
• Dispels fullness and treats diarrhoea

Question 29

Meeting point of the Large Intestine and Stomach channels

Answer 29

Yíngxiāng LI 20

Question 30

Luo connection point of LI

Answer 30

Piānlì LI 6

Question 31

Jing River point on LI

Answer 31

Yángxī LI 5

Question 32

Shu Stream point on LI

Answer 32

Sānjiān LI 3

Question 33

Location of Jùgǔ LI 16

Answer 33

On the upper aspect of the shoulder, in the depression medial to the acromion process and between the lateral extremity of the clavicle and the scapular spine.

Question 34

Location of Zhǒuliáo LI 12

Answer 34

When the elbow is flexed, this point is located in the depression 1 cun proximal to and 1 cun lateral to Qūchí L.I.-11.

Question 35

Actions of Hégǔ LI 3

Answer 35

• Regulates the defensive qi and adjusts sweating •
• Expels wind and releases the exterior exterior pathogen, release wind •
• Regulates the face, eyes, nose, mouth and ears - command point for hands and face •
• Activates the channel and alleviates pain - dental anethisia - main point for, •
• Induces labour it’s like opening the oven door when the cake is done, •
• Restores the yang - restores functional vitality

Question 36

Location of Qūchí LI 11

Answer 36

At the elbow, midway between Chǐzé LU-5 and the lateral epicondyle of the humerus, at the lateral end of the transverse cubital crease.

Question 37

Actions of Èrjiān LI 2

Answer 37

• Expels wind, clears heat and reduces swelling •
• Alleviates pain

Question 38

Location of Yángxī LI 5

Answer 38

On the radial side of the wrist, in the centre of the hollow formed by the tendons of extensor pollicis longus and brevis (anatomical snuffbox).

Question 39

Location of Èrjiān LI 2

Answer 39

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

Question 40

Meeting point of the Large Intestine channel with the Yang Motility vessel

Answer 40

Jiānyú LI 15

Question 41

actions of Yángxī LI 5

Answer 41

• Clears heat and alleviates pain •
• Clears yangming fire •
• Calms the spirit •
• Benefits the wrist joint

Question 42

Actions of Qūchí LI 11

Answer 42

• Clears heat •
• Cools the blood, eliminates wind, drains damp and alleviates itching •
• Regulates qi and blood •
• Activates the channel and alleviates pain •
• Treat a fever

Question 43

Location of Jiānyú LI 15

Answer 43

In the depression which lies anterior and inferior to the acromion, at the origin of the deltoid muscle.

Question 44

Location of Shǒuwǔlǐ LI 13

Answer 44

On the lateral side of the upper arm, 3 cun proximal to Qūchí L.I.-11, on the line connecting Qūchí L.I.-11 with Jiānyú L.I.-15.

Question 45

Actions of Bìnào LI 14

Answer 45

• Activates the channel and alleviates pain •
• Regulates qi and dissipates phlegm nodules •
• Benefits the eyes