Lung Channel Flashcards
What is the entry point of the Lung Channel?
Lu-1
What is the exit point of the Lung Channel?
Lu-7 branches to LI-4
What tissues does the lung channel connect with?
throat, bronchi, larynx/pharynx, radial artery at wrist
What organs does the Lung Channel connect with?
Lung, Large Intestine, Stomach, Kidney
What is the Lung disorders does the Lung Channel dominate?
Disorders of the Lungs
What does the internal pathway of the Lung Channel begin?
Cv-12
What are the 4 broad pathologies of the Lung Channel?
Exterior Syndrome, Allergic Symptoms, Disorders of the Nose/Throat, Channel Obstruction
What is the Luo Point of the Lung Channel?
Lu-7
Describe the pathway of the Lung Luo Channel
separates @ Lu-7, disperses into palms and thenar eminence, connects to the L.I. Channel
What are the deficiency S/S of the Lung Luo Channel?
yawning, SOB, frequent urination, enuresis
What are the excess S/S of the Lung Luo Channel?
burning pain, hot sensation in palms and wrists
What is Xi Fen?
spasm and pain of the chest and hypochondriac region associated with the Lung TM Channel
Describe the pathway of the Lung TM Channel
starts at thumb (LU-11), knots at thenar eminence, elbow, shoulder, supraclavicular fossa and CHEST (Xi Fen), distributes in the diaphragm and hypochondriac region
Mainly applies to Bi Syndrome along Lu Channel
Where does the Lung Divergent Channel separate?
Lu-1 area (anterior axillary fossa)
Where does the Lung Divergent Channel enter the body?
@ the chest
