Liver/Gallblader Meridian: Points & Muscle Flashcards
Pectoralis major sternal: Origin
O: Arises from the lateral aspect of the sternum, cartilages of the second to the seventh ribs and by aponeurosis to the external abdominal oblique and the rectus abdominus muscle.
Pectoralis Major Sternal: Insertion
I: Into the crest of the greater tubercle of the humerus along the lateral lip of the bicipital groove.
Pectoralis Major Sternal: Action
Flexes shoulder joint,
Adducts humerus towards opposite ASIS
Assists in flexion of humerus
Internal Rotation of humerus
Indications to test PMS
Scapula retraction: shoulder posterior/superior Shoulder instability Decreased ROM Clavicular chest pain Pain along sternal-rib attachments
PMS nerve
N: C6-T1 (C5) lateral and medial pectoral
PMS Hand stress receptor
Hand stress: 1/2” above carpal tunnel, just lateral to tunnel
Liver Alarm point
AP: LV 14 upper edge of 8th rib directly inferior to nipple
Liver tonification point
Depression between medial femur condyle and semimebranousus muscle.
Used for knee pain
Liver Lou point
Liver 5- 5 tsun above the tip of the medial malleolus on posterior edge of tibia
Liver Sedation Point
Liver 2- where the skin joins the first and second toe.
Used to relax muscles through out the body
PMS Cranial Receptor
Cranial receptor: Superior and lateral to frontal eminence
PMS Neurolymphatic
A: R 5 ICS from mid-mammillary line.
P: T5-6 Intertranverse space
PMS neurovascular
Superior to frontal eminence, 1.5” lateral to midline
PMS Nutrition
Liver extracts & Vit. A products
Rhomboid Major Origin
T2-T5 spinous process
Rhomboid Minor origin
C7-T1 spinous process