Lecture 2- Meridian theory and application

Question 1

meridian system

Answer 1

distribution netwrok for the fundamental substances of QI, blod and body fluids throughout the body

Question 2

2 extra vessels

Answer 2

Du meridian (governor vessel)

Ren meridian (conception vessel)

Question 3

Answer 3

the lung meridian

-stomach, large intestine, trachea, larynx and pharynx

Question 4

Answer 4

the large intestine meridian

-large intestine, lung, nose, lower teeth, mouth

Question 5

Answer 5

stomach meridian

-spleen, breast, mouth, nose

Question 6

Answer 6

spleen meridian

-stomach, heart, esophagus, tongue

Question 7

Answer 7

heart meridian

-small intestine, lung, esophagus, eyes

Question 8

Answer 8

small intestine meridian

-heart, lung, esophagus, structures of the eye

Question 9

Answer 9

urinary bladder meridian

-kidney, brain, eyes

Question 10

Answer 10

kidney meridian

-urinary bladder, liver, lung, heart

Question 11

Answer 11

pericardium meridian

-triple energizer

Question 12

Answer 12

triple energizer meridian

-ear, pericardium, eyes

Question 13

Answer 13

gall bladder meridian

-liver, ear, eyes

Question 14

Answer 14

liver meridian

-gallbladder, lung, stomach, genital system, throat, lips

Question 15

Answer 15

governor vessel

-uterus, kidney, heart, brain, spinal cord, throat, lips

Question 16

Answer 16

conception vessel

-uturus, urogenital system, throat, pharynx, face, eyes

Question 17

functions of meridian system

Answer 17

transport Qi and blood

regulate yin and yang

connect the zang organs with the fu organs

connect the external with the internal as well as the upper with the lower