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Liver Flashcards

1
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Liver 1 - Location

A

On the lateral side of the big toe, 1 fen proximal and lateral to the corner of the nail.

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Liver 1 - Functions

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Jing Well Point
Wood Point therefore Horary Point
Point of Entry
Point of Departure of Liver Tendino muscular meridian
Has an influence on the Liver Divergent meridian
Receives Qi from the Gall Bladder
Root of Jue Yin

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Liver 1 name in Chinese and English

Caution

Which of the six divisions

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Da Dun - Large Hill

Caution: Beware of using it during pregnancy
Forbidden in Diabetics of Spleen type

Foot Jue Yin

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Liver 2 - Location

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Between the first and second toes, 0.5cun proximal to the margin of the web.

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5
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Liver 2 - Functions

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Ying Spring Point

Fire Point therefore Sedation Point

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Liver 2 name in Chinese and English

Caution

Which of the six divisions

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Xing Jian - Moving Between / Active Interval

Caution: Forbidden in pregnancy from the 1st month

Foot Jue Yin

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7
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Liver 3 - Location

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In the pronounced depression distal to the junction between the first and second metatarsal bones.

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Liver 3 - Functions

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Shu Stream Point
Earth Point
Yuan Source Point therefore receives a vessel from GB-37
Relieves muscle spasm

Other functions:
Su Wen Ch.20: Point of Heaven of the lower region according to the Nine Continents pulse.

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9
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Liver 3 name in Chinese and English

Caution

Which of the six divisions

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Tai Chong - Supreme Rushing / Great Surge

Caution: Forbidden in patients with asthma (vB)

Foot Jue Yin

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Liver 4 - Location

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Anterior to the tip of the medial malleolus in the depression medial to the tendon of the muscle tibialis anterior.

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11
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Liver 4 - Functions

A

Jing River Point

Metal Point

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12
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Liver 4 name in Chinese and English

Caution

Which of the six divisions

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Zhong Feng - Mound Centre

Caution: Forbidden to Moxa during pregnancy
Beware of using it during pregnancy

Foot Jue Yin

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Liver 5 - Location

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5 cun superior to the tip of the medial malleolus at the medial border of the tibia.

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Liver 5 - Functions

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Luo Point therefore sends a vessel to GB-40

Point of Departure of Liver Divergent Meridian

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15
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Liver 5 name in Chinese and English

Caution

Which of the six divisions

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Li Gou - Calf Gutter / Calf Drain

Caution: Great caution should be taken on considering this point. (vB)
Can aggravate varicose veins
Can cause long term exhaustion
Beware of using it during pregnancy

Foot Jue Yin

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16
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Liver 6 - Location

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7 cun superior to the tip of the medial malleolus, at the medial border of the tibia.

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17
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Liver 6 - Functions

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Xi Cleft Point therefore regulates Qi and Blood in the Liver meridian

18
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Liver 6 name in Chinese and English

Caution

Which of the six divisions

A

Zhong Du - Central City / Central Capital

Caution: Beware of using it during pregnancy

Foot Jue Yin

19
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Liver 7 - Location

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On the inferior border of the medial condyle of the tibia, 1 cun posterior and superior to SP-9 (Go straight down from LV-8)

20
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Liver 7 - Functions

A

No functions

21
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Liver 7 name in Chinese and English

Caution

Which of the six divisions

A

Xi Guan - Knee Joint

Caution: Beware of using it in pregnancy

Foot Jue Yin

22
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Liver 8 - Location

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Anterior to the medial end of the transverse popliteal crease, in a depression between the condyles of the femur and tibia.

23
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Liver 8 - Functions

A

He Sea Point
Water Point therefore Tonification Point
Reflex Point
Brings up Kidney Yin

24
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Liver 8 name in Chinese and English

Caution

Which of the six divisions

A

Qu Quan - Spring At The Bend / Fountain Of The Corner

Caution: None

Foot Jue Yin

25
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Liver 9 - Name in Chinese and English

Caution

Division

A

Yin Bao - Envelope of Yin

Caution: None

Foot Jue Yin

26
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Liver 9 - Location

A

4 cun superior to the knee crease, on the medial aspect of the thigh, between muscles sartorius and vastus medialis.

27
Q

Liver 9 - Features

A

Builds Yin in general

*Reunion Point for Veins

28
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Liver 10- Name in Chinese and English

Caution

Division

A

Zu Wu Li - Foot Five Li

Caution: Avoid the artery

Foot Jue Yin

29
Q

Liver 10- Location

A

3 cun inferior to ST30, on the anterior border of the adductor longus (NB: in order to locate the adductor longus muscle, ask the patient to adduct the leg against resistance with the hip slightly flexed and abducted and the knee flexed)

30
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Liver 10 - Features

A

None

*Su Wen Ch:20 Point of Heaven of the lower region according to the Nine Continents pulse picture (in males only)

31
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Liver 11 - Name in Chinese and English

Caution

Division

A

Yin Lian - Yin Corner

Caution: Avoid the artery

Foot Jue Yin

32
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Liver 11 - Location

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2 cun inferior to ST30, on the anterior border of the adductor longus (NB: in order to locate the adductor longus muscle, ask the patient to adduct the leg against resistance with the hip slightly flexed and abducted and the knee flexed)

33
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Liver 11 - Features

A

None

*Useful in gynaecological disorders

34
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Liver 12 - Name in Chinese and English

Caution

Division

A

Ji Mai - Rapid Pulse

Caution: Avoid the artery

Foot Jue Yin

35
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Liver 12 - Location

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1 cun inferior to the superior border of the symphysis pubis, medial to the femoral vein, in the crease of the groin. (2.5 cun lateral to the midline)

36
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Liver 12 - Features

A

None

37
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Liver 13 - Name in Chinese and English

Caution

Division

A

Zhang Men - Complete Gate

Caution: The right lobe of the liver is below this point on the right side of the body. Therefore caution must be exercised to avoid needling to deeply. Deep below this point on the left side, is the lower end of the spleen. Excessively deep insertion on this side must be avoided, particularly in cases of patients with enlarged liver or spleen.

Foot Jue Yin

38
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Liver 13 - Location

A

On the lateral side of the abdomen at the end of the 11th rib.

39
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Liver 13 - Features

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Mu Point of the Spleen
Hui Point for Zang
Internal vessel goes to GB-26 to join Dai Mai.
Meets Gall Bladder meridian (and sends branches to Stomach and Liver organs).
Balances Wood and Earth Pulses

*Shokanten Point of Tai Yin

40
Q

Liver 14 - Name in Chinese and English

Caution

Division

A

Qi Men - Period / Cycle Gate

Caution: None

Foot Jue Yin

41
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Liver 14 - Location

A

In the 6th intercostal space, 4 cun lateral to the anterior midline.

42
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Liver 14 - Features

A

Mu Point of the Liver
Point of Yin Wei Mai
Meets the Spleen Meridian
Point of Exit

*Shokanteen Point of Jue Yin

Point Location (14 decks)

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