Lung Channel Flashcards
Where does the Lung Primary Channel originate?
In the middle jiao, in the region of the Stomach
Which organ does the Lung Primary Channel connect with after descending?
The Large Intestine
What structure does the Lung Primary Channel traverse after passing the cardiac orifice of the Stomach?
The diaphragm
What is the final termination point of the Lung Primary Channel?
The radial side of the thumbnail at Shàoshãng LU-11
What is the first point where the Lung Primary Channel emerges?
Zhöngfu LU-1
Which point is located at the center of the hollow of the delto-pectoral triangle?
Yúnmén LU-2
What is the name of the point at the cubital fossa of the elbow?
Chize LU-5
Fill in the blank: The Lung Primary Channel follows the lateral border of the radial artery to the wrist at _______.
Tàiyuǎn LU-9
What branch separates from the main channel at Lièque LU-7?
A branch that travels to the radial side of the tip of the index finger
True or False: The Lung Primary Channel connects with the Stomach, Large Intestine, and Lung zangfu.
True
What does the branch from Lièque LU-7 link with at Shangyáng L.I.-1?
The Large Intestine channel
How does the Lung Primary Channel descend along the arm?
Along the antero-lateral aspect of the upper arm, lateral to the Heart and Pericardium channels
What is the pathway of the Lung Primary Channel after it penetrates the Lung?
Ascends to the throat region, then passes obliquely downwards
Where does the Lung Luo-connecting channel separate from the primary channel?
At Lièquē LU-7
Lièquē LU-7 is a specific acupuncture point on the Lung channel.
What area does the Lung Luo-connecting channel spread through after separating from the primary channel?
Through the thenar eminence
The thenar eminence is the fleshy mass at the base of the thumb.
Which channel does the Lung Luo-connecting channel connect with?
The Large Intestine channel
This connection is based on the interiorly-exteriorly related concept in Traditional Chinese Medicine.
What does the Lung Divergent Channel connect with?
Lung and disperses in the Large Intestine