Pathways

Question 1

Bladder sinew channel begins where?

Answer 1

originates at the little toe and ascends past the lateral malleolus, and then ascends to bind at the (lateral aspect of) the knee

Question 2

Bladder sinew channel, another branch separates _________ and binds at the_______, then ascends along the Achilles tendon to the lateral aspect of the popliteal fossa,

Answer 2

another branch separates below the lateral malleolus and binds at the heel, then ascends along the Achilles tendon to the lateral aspect of the popliteal fossa,

Question 3

Bladder sinew channel,
another branch separates from this branch in the ____________(_____muscle) and ascends to the medial aspect of the popliteal fossa,

Answer 3

another branch separates from this branch in the calf (at the convergence of the two heads of the gastrocnemius muscle) and ascends to the medial aspect of the popliteal fossa,

Question 4

Bladder sinew channel, the two branches join in the ______ and ascend to bind at the ______

Answer 4

the two branches join in the gluteal region and ascend to bind at the buttock,

Question 5

Bladder sinew channel, the channel then ascends laterally along the spine to the ____________where a branch penetrates to bind at the _______________

Answer 5

the channel then ascends laterally along the spine to the nape of the neck, where a branch penetrates to bind at the root of the tongue,

Question 6

Bladder sinew channel, the main ascending branch continues upwards to bind at the_______ _____ and ascends over the crown of the head to bind at the bridge of the nose, then circles the eye and binds at the cheekbone,

Answer 6

the main ascending branch continues upwards to bind at the occipital bone, and ascends over the crown of the head to bind at the bridge of the nose, then circles the eye and binds at the cheek bone,

Question 7

Bladder sinew channel, another branch separates on the back and ascends to the medial side of the posterior________, then binds at Jiānyú L.I.-15,

Answer 7

another branch separates on the back and ascends to the medial side of the posterior axillary crease, then binds at Jiānyú L.I.-15,

Question 8

Bladder sinew channel, another branch crosses beneath the ______and ascends the chest to emerge at the _________ then ascends to bind at Wángǔ GB-12 behind the ear, and finally another branch, after emerging from the supraclavicular fossa, rises to the cheekbone alongside the nose.

Answer 8

another branch crosses beneath the axilla and ascends the chest to emerge at the supraclavicular fossa, then ascends to bind at Wángǔ GB-12 behind the ear, and finally another branch, after emerging from the supraclavicular fossa, rises to the cheekbone alongside the nose.

Question 9

Pathological symptoms of the Bladder sinew channel

Strain of the _____ ______, pain and swelling of the heel, spasm of the _________, opisthotonos, spasm and tension of the nape of the neck, inability to raise the shoulder, strain of the axilla, pain and strain of the supraclavicular fo

Answer 9

Pathological symptoms of the Bladder sinew channel

Strain of the little toe, pain and swelling of the heel, spasm of the popliteal region, opisthotonos, spasm and tension of the nape of the neck, inability to raise the shoulder, strain of the axilla, pain and strain of the supraclavicular fo

Question 10

Bladder Divergent channel diverges from the primary channel in the ________ and ascends to a point five cun inferior to the sacrum

Answer 10

diverges from the primary channel in the popliteal fossa and ascends to a point five cun inferior to the sacrum

Question 11

Bladder Divergent channel then winds around the anus, connecting with _________

Answer 11

, then winds around the anus, connecting with the Bladder and dispersing in the Kidneys,

Question 12

Bladder Divergent channel ascends alongside the spine and disperses in the cardiac region, then emerges at the ______to rejoin the Bladder primary channel

Answer 12

ascends alongside the spine and disperses in the cardiac region, then emerges at the neck to rejoin the Bladder primary channel

Question 13

Bladder Luo connecting channel separates from the primary channel at________ and connects with the _________ channel.

Answer 13

separates from the primary channel at Fēiyáng BL-58 and connects with the Kidney channel.

Question 14

Bladder Primary channel begins at the_____________________________to the vertex to intersect with Tóulínqì GB-15, Shéntíng DU-24 and Bǎihuì DU-20,

Answer 14

begins at the inner canthus of the eye at Jīngmíng BL-1​ and ascends along the forehead to the vertex to intersect with Tóulínqì GB-15, Shéntíng DU-24 and Bǎihuì DU-20,

Question 15

Bladder Primary channel from the vertex, a branch descends to the ______________________in the ________, intersecting the Gall Bladder channel at points Qūbìn GB-7, Shuàigǔ GB-8, Tiānchōng GB-9, Fúbái GB-10, Tóuquiàoyīn GB-11 and Wángǔ GB-12,

Answer 15

from the vertex, a branch descends to the temples in the region above the ear, intersecting the Gall Bladder channel at points Qūbìn GB-7, Shuàigǔ GB-8, Tiānchōng GB-9, Fúbái GB-10, Tóuquiàoyīn GB-11 and Wángǔ GB-12,

Question 16

Bladder Primary channel from the vertex, another branch enters the____, meets the Governing vessel at Nǎohù DU-17 and then emerges to descend to the ____of the _____ where the channel splits into two branches.

Answer 16

from the vertex, another branch enters the brain, meets the Governing vessel at Nǎohù DU-17 and then emerges to descend to the nape of the neck where the channel splits into two branches.

Question 17

Bladder Primary channel, The first (medial) branch
descends along the posterior aspect of the ______ intersecting Dàzhuī DU-14 and Táodào DU-13, then descends alongside the spine, 1.5 cun lateral to the midline, to the lumbar region,

Answer 17

The first (medial) branch
descends along the posterior aspect of the neck, intersecting Dàzhuī DU-14 and Táodào DU-13, then descends alongside the spine, 1.5 cun lateral to the midline, to the lumbar region,

Question 18

Bladder Primary channel

penetrates deep into the interior via the para-vertebral muscles to connect with the_______and link with the Bladder,

Answer 18

penetrates deep into the interior via the para-vertebral muscles to connect with the Kidneys and link with the Bladder,

Question 19

Bladder Primary channel a sub-branch separates in the lumbar region, descends along the ______, crosses the ______ and descends to the popliteal fossa of the knee at Wěizhōng BL-40

Answer 19

a sub-branch separates in the lumbar region, descends along the sacrum, crosses the buttock and descends to the popliteal fossa of the knee at Wěizhōng BL-40

Question 20

The second (lateral) branch (Bladder Primary channel a sub-branch)
separates at the nape of the neck and descends to the medial border of the scapula and then parallel to the spine, 3 cun lateral to the midline, to the gluteal region,
crosses the buttock to intersect at \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_(point)

Answer 20

The second (lateral) branch
separates at the nape of the neck and descends to the medial border of the scapula and then parallel to the spine, 3 cun lateral to the midline, to the gluteal region,
crosses the buttock to intersect at Huántiào GB-30,

Question 21

Bladder Primary channel a sub-branch -then descends along the postero-lateral aspect of the______to meet with the previous branch of the channel in the popliteal fossa at Wěizhōng BL-40, descends through the gastrocnemius muscle,

Answer 21

then descends along the postero-lateral aspect of the thigh to meet with the previous branch of the channel in the popliteal fossa at Wěizhōng BL-40, descends through the gastrocnemius muscle,

Question 22

Bladder Primary channel emerges posterior to the lateral malleolus at Kūnlún BL-60, then follows along the fifth metatarsal bone to terminate at Zhìyīn BL-67 at the lateral side of the tip of the fifth toe, where it meets with the _______ channel.

Answer 22

emerges posterior to the lateral malleolus at Kūnlún BL-60, then follows along the fifth metatarsal bone to terminate at Zhìyīn BL-67 at the lateral side of the tip of the fifth toe, where it meets with the Kidney channel.

Question 23

Bladder Primary channel connects with the following zangfu: Organs ________________

Answer 23

The Bladder primary channel connects with the following zangfu: Kidneys, Bladder.

Question 24

Bladder Primary channel meets with other channels at the following points: Bǎihuì DU-20, Shéntíng DU-24, Tóulínqì GB-15, Qūbìn GB-7, Shuàigǔ GB-8, Tiānchōng GB-9, Fúbái GB-10, Tóuquiàoyīn GB-11, Wángǔ GB-12, Nǎohù DU-17, Dàzhuī DU-14, Táodào DU-13 and Huántiào GB-30. Note: although not mentioned in the classical pathway described above, the following points are also traditionally said to be meeting points with the Bladder channel: Bìnào L.I.-14, Nāoshū SI-10 and Zhéjīn GB-23.

Answer 24

The Bladder primary channel meets with other channels at the following points: Bǎihuì DU-20, Shéntíng DU-24, Tóulínqì GB-15, Qūbìn GB-7, Shuàigǔ GB-8, Tiānchōng GB-9, Fúbái GB-10, Tóuquiàoyīn GB-11, Wángǔ GB-12, Nǎohù DU-17, Dàzhuī DU-14, Táodào DU-13 and Huántiào GB-30. Note: although not mentioned in the classical pathway described above, the following points are also traditionally said to be meeting points with the Bladder channel: Bìnào L.I.-14, Nāoshū SI-10 and Zhéjīn GB-23.

Question 25

San Jiao Primary channel (TE) begins at the ulnar aspect of the _________________________

Answer 25

begins at the ulnar aspect of the tip of the ring finger and runs between the fourth and fifth metacarpal bones along the dorsum of the hand,

Question 26

San Jiao Primary channel (TE) travels up the posterior aspect of the forearm between the radius and the ulna and between the Large and Small Intestine channels,
traverses the olecranon of the ulna at Tiānjǐng SJ-10 and continues up the postero-lateral aspect of the upper arm to the shoulder where it intersects the ___________ at________ Point?

Answer 26

travels up the posterior aspect of the forearm between the radius and the ulna and between the Large and Small Intestine channels,
traverses the olecranon of the ulna at Tiānjǐng SJ-10 and continues up the postero-lateral aspect of the upper arm to the shoulder where it intersects the Small Intestine channel at Bǐngfēng SI-12,

Question 27

San Jiao Primary channel (TE)
travels towards the spine via Dàzhù BL-11 where it intersects the Governing vessel at Dàzhuī DU-14,
ascends laterally to the highest point of the shoulder where it intersects the __________channel.

Answer 27

travels towards the spine via Dàzhù BL-11 where it intersects the Governing vessel at Dàzhuī DU-14,
ascends laterally to the highest point of the shoulder where it intersects the Gall Bladder channel at Jiānjǐng GB-21,

Question 28

San Jiao Primary channel (TE)
descends anteriorly into the supraclavicular fossa at Quēpén ST-12, then disperses midway between the breasts at Shānzhōng REN-17,
connects with the_________then descends through the diaphragm to the abdomen via Zhōngwǎn REN-12, linking along its pathway the upper, middle and lower jiao.

Answer 28

descends anteriorly into the supraclavicular fossa at Quēpén ST-12, then disperses midway between the breasts at Shānzhōng REN-17,
connects with the Pericardium then descends through the diaphragm to the abdomen via Zhōngwǎn REN-12, linking along its pathway the upper, middle and lower jiao.

Question 29

San Jiao Primary channel (TE) A branch of the channel
separates in the region of Shānzhōng REN-17,
ascends to emerge from the______________
rises along the ________ to the posterior aspect of the ear,
circles behind the ear via Tóuquiàoyīn GB-11 to the temples where it intersects the Gall Bladder channel at Xuánlí GB-6, Xuánlú GB-5, Hànyàn GB-4 and Yángbái GB-14,
winds down across the cheek, intersecting the Small Intestine channel at Quánliáo SI-18,
ascends to the inferior aspect of the ______.

Answer 29

A branch of the channel
separates in the region of Shānzhōng REN-17,
ascends to emerge from the supraclavicular fossa,
rises along the neck to the posterior aspect of the ear,
circles behind the ear via Tóuquiàoyīn GB-11 to the temples where it intersects the Gall Bladder channel at Xuánlí GB-6, Xuánlú GB-5, Hànyàn GB-4 and Yángbái GB-14,
winds down across the cheek, intersecting the Small Intestine channel at Quánliáo SI-18,
ascends to the inferior aspect of the eye.

Question 30

San Jiao Primary channel (TE) Another branch
separates behind the ear and enters the ear,
emerges in front of the ear to intersect the ____________organs ________(points)
crosses the previous branch on the cheek to terminate at the outer canthus of the eye at Sīzhúkōng SJ-23, linking with Tóngzǐliáo GB-1.
According to the Spiritual Pivot1, a branch of the Sanjiao primary channel descends to Wěiyáng BL-39.

Answer 30

Another branch
separates behind the ear and enters the ear,
emerges in front of the ear to intersect the Small Intestine and Gall Bladder channels at Tīnggōng SI-19 and Shàngguān GB-3,
crosses the previous branch on the cheek to terminate at the outer canthus of the eye at Sīzhúkōng SJ-23, linking with Tóngzǐliáo GB-1.
According to the Spiritual Pivot1, a branch of the Sanjiao primary channel descends to Wěiyáng BL-39.

Question 31

The Sanjiao primary channel connects with the following zang-fu: ______________________________

Answer 31

The Sanjiao primary channel connects with the following zang-fu: Sanjiao (upper, middle and lower jiao), Pericardium.

Question 32

Sanjiao primary channel meets with other channels at the following points: Bǐngfēng SI-12, Dàzhù BL-11, Dàzhuī DU-14, Jiānjǐng GB-21, Quēpén ST-12, Shānzhōng REN-17, Zhōngwǎn REN-12, Tóuquiàoyīn GB-11, Xuánlí GB-6, Xuánlú GB-5, Hànyàn GB-4, Yángbái GB-14, Quánliáo SI-18, Tīnggōng SI-19, Shàngguān GB-3, Tóngzǐliáo GB-1. Note: Jīngmíng BL-1​, Tiānchí P-1, Bǎihuì DU-20 and Fēngchí GB-20 are classified as meeting points of the Sanjiao channel, but illustrations of the channel do not normally show these connections.

Answer 32

The Sanjiao primary channel meets with other channels at the following points: Bǐngfēng SI-12, Dàzhù BL-11, Dàzhuī DU-14, Jiānjǐng GB-21, Quēpén ST-12, Shānzhōng REN-17, Zhōngwǎn REN-12, Tóuquiàoyīn GB-11, Xuánlí GB-6, Xuánlú GB-5, Hànyàn GB-4, Yángbái GB-14, Quánliáo SI-18, Tīnggōng SI-19, Shàngguān GB-3, Tóngzǐliáo GB-1. Note: Jīngmíng BL-1​, Tiānchí P-1, Bǎihuì DU-20 and Fēngchí GB-20 are classified as meeting points of the Sanjiao channel, but illustrations of the channel do not normally show these connections.

Question 33

Sanjiao (Triple Energizer) Luo connecting channel Sanjiao separates from the Sanjiao primary channel at ____________

Answer 33

separates from the Sanjiao primary channel at Wàiguān SJ-5,

Question 34

Sanjiao (Triple Energizer) Luo connecting channel proceeds up the posterior aspect of the arm and over the shoulder, converging with the _________in the chest.

Answer 34

proceeds up the posterior aspect of the arm and over the shoulder, converging with the Pericardium channel in the chest.

Question 35

Sanjiao (Triple Energizer) Divergent channel separates from the primary channel on the______and branches to the vertex,
descends into the supraclavicular fossa and across the three jiao, dispersing in the ______.

Answer 35

separates from the primary channel on the head and branches to the vertex,
descends into the supraclavicular fossa and across the three jiao, dispersing in the chest.

Question 36

Sanjiao (Triple Energizer) Sinew channel begins at the _______________
follows the posterior aspect of the arm and binds at the tip of the elbow,
ascends the lateral aspect of the upper arm and over the shoulder to the neck where it joins with the ____________channel.

Answer 36

begins at the ulnar side of the ring finger and binds at the dorsum of the wrist,
follows the posterior aspect of the arm and binds at the tip of the elbow,
ascends the lateral aspect of the upper arm and over the shoulder to the neck where it joins with the Small Intestine sinew channel.

Question 37

Sanjiao (Triple Energizer) Sinew channel A branch

separates at the angle of the ________ and enters internally to link with the__________

Answer 37

A branch

separates at the angle of the mandible and enters internally to link with the root of the tongue.

Question 38

Sanjiao (Triple Energizer) Sinew channel
Another branch
ascends anterior to the___to join at the_________
then ascends across the temple to bind at the corner of the forehead.

Answer 38

Another branch
ascends anterior to the ear to join at the outer canthus of the eye,
then ascends across the temple to bind at the corner of the forehead.

Question 39

Sanjiao (Triple Energizer) Sinew channel Pathological symptoms
Strained and cramping sensation along the course of the channel, ______ tongue.

Answer 39

Pathological symptoms

Strained and cramping sensation along the course of the channel, curled tongue.

Question 40

Liver Primary channel originates at the lateral aspect of the _______________

Answer 40

originates at the lateral aspect of the dorsum of the big toe at Dàdūn LIV-1, and runs along the foot to Zhōngfēng LIV-4, 1 cun anterior to the medial malleolus,
ascends along the medial aspect of the lower leg,

Question 41

Liver Primary channel intersecting the _________channel then continues to ascend anterior to the ____________channel to an area 8 cun above the medial malleolus, where it crosses and continues posteriorly to the _________channel up to the knee and the medial aspect of the thigh,

Answer 41

intersecting the Spleen channel at Sānyīnjiāo SP-6, then continues to ascend anterior to the Spleen channel to an area 8 cun above the medial malleolus, where it crosses and continues posterior to the Spleen channel up to the knee and the medial aspect of the thigh,

Question 42

Liver Primary channel continues to the pubic region via Chōngmén SP-12 and Fǔshè SP-13 where it encircles the genitals, then ascends to enter the lower abdomen where it intersects the ___________ at__(points)

Answer 42

continues to the pubic region via Chōngmén SP-12 and Fǔshè SP-13 where it encircles the genitals, then ascends to enter the lower abdomen where it intersects the Conception vessel at Qūgǔ REN-2, Zhōngjí REN-3 and Guānyuán REN-4,

Question 43

Liver Primary channel

continues upwards to curve round the ______ before entering the Liver and connecting with the ________

Answer 43

continues upwards to curve round the Stomach before entering the Liver and connecting with the Gall Bladder,

Question 44

Liver Primary channel
crosses the diaphragm and spreads in the costal and hypochondriac region,
ascends along the neck and posterior aspect of the throat to the nasopharynx to link with the tissues surrounding the___________
ascends across the forehead to the vertex where it intersects with the Governing vessel at Bǎihuì DU-20.

Answer 44

crosses the diaphragm and spreads in the costal and hypochondriac region,
ascends along the neck and posterior aspect of the throat to the nasopharynx to link with the tissues surrounding the eye (the ‘eye system’),
ascends across the forehead to the vertex where it intersects with the Governing vessel at Bǎihuì DU-20.

Question 45

Liver Primary channel
A branch
descends from the _______ through the cheek and encircles the inner surface of the lips.

Answer 45

A branch

descends from the eye system through the cheek and encircles the inner surface of the lips.

Question 46

Liver Primary channel
Another branch
separates from the Liver, crosses the diaphragm and spreads in the______, meeting with Tiānchí P-1.
The Liver primary channel connects with the following zang-fu:____________________________________

The Liver primary channel meets with other channels at the following points: Sānyīnjiāo SP-6, Chōngmén SP-12, Fǔshè SP-13, Qūgǔ REN-2, Zhōngjí REN-3, Guānyuán REN-4, Tiānchí P-1, Bǎi

Answer 46

Another branch
separates from the Liver, crosses the diaphragm and spreads in the Lung, meeting with Tiānchí P-1.
The Liver primary channel connects with the following zang-fu: Liver, Gall Bladder, Lung, Stomach.

The Liver primary channel meets with other channels at the following points: Sānyīnjiāo SP-6, Chōngmén SP-12, Fǔshè SP-13, Qūgǔ REN-2, Zhōngjí REN-3, Guānyuán REN-4, Tiānchí P-1, Bǎi

Question 47

Liver Luo connecting channel separates from the primary channel at Lǐgōu LIV-5 on the medial aspect of the lower leg,
connects with the _____________
ascends to the genitals.

Answer 47

separates from the primary channel at Lǐgōu LIV-5 on the medial aspect of the lower leg,
connects with the Gall Bladder channel,
ascends to the genitals.

Question 48

Liver Divergent channel separates from the primary channel on the dorsum of the foot,
ascends to the _________where it converges with the Gall Bladder primary channel.

Answer 48

separates from the primary channel on the dorsum of the foot,
ascends to the pubic region where it converges with the Gall Bladder primary channel.

Question 49

Liver Sinew channel originates on the dorsum of the big toe, and ascends to bind at the anterior aspect of the________ _________
proceeds along the medial aspect of the tibia to bind at the medial condyle,
continues upwards along the medial aspect of the thigh to the genitals where it connects with other sinew channels.

Answer 49

originates on the dorsum of the big toe, and ascends to bind at the anterior aspect of the medial malleolus,
proceeds along the medial aspect of the tibia to bind at the medial condyle,
continues upwards along the medial aspect of the thigh to the genitals where it connects with other sinew channels.

Question 50

Liver Sinew channel
Pathological symptoms of the Liver sinew channel

Strain of the _____ ___, pain anterior to the medial malleolus, pain of the medial aspect of the knee, spasm and pain of the medial aspect of the thigh, dysfunction of the genitals (with internal injury there is inability to have an erection, with injury by cold there is retraction of the genitals, with injury by heat there is persistent erection).

Answer 50

Pathological symptoms of the Liver sinew channel

Strain of the big toe, pain anterior to the medial malleolus, pain of the medial aspect of the knee, spasm and pain of the medial aspect of the thigh, dysfunction of the genitals (with internal injury there is inability to have an erection, with injury by cold there is retraction of the genitals, with injury by heat there is persistent erection).

Question 51

Gall Bladder Primary channel begins near the _______________
crosses to the anterior portion of the ear at Tīnghuì GB-2 then ascends to the upper border of the zygomatic arch at Shàngguān GB-3,

Answer 51

begins near the outer canthus of the eye at Tóngzǐliáo GB-1,
crosses to the anterior portion of the ear at Tīnghuì GB-2 then ascends to the upper border of the zygomatic arch at Shàngguān GB-3,

Question 52

Gall Bladder Primary channel
ascends to the corner of the forehead at Hànyàn GB-4 and descends via points Xuánlú GB-5, Xuánlí GB-6 and Qūbìn GB-7 to the region above the ear where it meets with __________
curves posteriorly behind the ear to the mastoid process at Wángǔ GB-12, meeting with Jiǎosūn SJ-20 on the way,

Answer 52

ascends to the corner of the forehead at Hànyàn GB-4 and descends via points Xuánlú GB-5, Xuánlí GB-6 and Qūbìn GB-7 to the region above the ear where it meets with Ěrhéliáo SJ-22,
curves posteriorly behind the ear to the mastoid process at Wángǔ GB-12, meeting with Jiǎosūn SJ-20 on the way,

Question 53

Gall Bladder Primary channel curves upwards across the side of the head to the corner of the forehead at Tóuwéi ST-8 and descends to the supraorbital region at Yángbái GB-14,
ascends and curves across the side of the head to Fēngchí GB-20 below the occiput,
crosses the top of the shoulder via Jiānjǐng GB-21 and Tiānliáo SJ-15 to meet with the spine at Dàzhuī DU-14,
passes laterally via Dàzhù BL-11 to Bǐngfēng SI-12 then anteriorly to enter the supraclavicular fossa at Quēpén ST-12.

Answer 53

curves upwards across the side of the head to the corner of the forehead at Tóuwéi ST-8 and descends to the supraorbital region at Yángbái GB-14,
ascends and curves across the side of the head to Fēngchí GB-20 below the occiput,
crosses the top of the shoulder via Jiānjǐng GB-21 and Tiānliáo SJ-15 to meet with the spine at Dàzhuī DU-14,
passes laterally via Dàzhù BL-11 to Bǐngfēng SI-12 then anteriorly to enter the supraclavicular fossa at Quēpén ST-12.

Question 54

Gall Bladder Primary channel A branch
emerges behind the ear and enters the ear at Yìfēng SJ-17,
emerges in front of the ear and passes via Tīnggōng SI-19 and Xiàguān ST-7 to the outer canthus,
descends to the corner of the jaw near Dàyíng ST-5,
crosses the _______ channel and rises to the infraorbital region, and meets with Jīngmíng BL-1​,

Answer 54

A branch
emerges behind the ear and enters the ear at Yìfēng SJ-17,
emerges in front of the ear and passes via Tīnggōng SI-19 and Xiàguān ST-7 to the outer canthus,
descends to the corner of the jaw near Dàyíng ST-5,
crosses the Sanjiao channel and rises to the infraorbital region, and meets with Jīngmíng BL-1​,

Question 55

Gall Bladder Primary channel descends to the neck, passing near Jiáchē ST-6 and intersecting Rényíng ST-9 to rejoin the main channel in the supraclavicular fossa,
descends into the chest, meeting with the Pericardium channel at Tiānchí P-1,
crosses the diaphragm, connects with ________and________
continues along the inside of the ribs to emerge in the inguinal region,
encircles the genitals, runs superficially along the margin of the pubic hair then enters deeply to emerge at the sacral region where it meets the Bladder channel at Baliao (the four points of the sacral foramina) and the Governing vessel at Chángqiáng DU-1,
emerges on the buttock at Huántiào GB-30.

Answer 55

descends to the neck, passing near Jiáchē ST-6 and intersecting Rényíng ST-9 to rejoin the main channel in the supraclavicular fossa,
descends into the chest, meeting with the Pericardium channel at Tiānchí P-1,
crosses the diaphragm, connects with the Liver and unites with the Gall Bladder,
continues along the inside of the ribs to emerge in the inguinal region,
encircles the genitals, runs superficially along the margin of the pubic hair then enters deeply to emerge at the sacral region where it meets the Bladder channel at Baliao (the four points of the sacral foramina) and the Governing vessel at Chángqiáng DU-1,
emerges on the buttock at Huántiào GB-30.

Question 56

Gall Bladder Primary channel Another branch
descends from the supraclavicular fossa to the anterior aspect of the axilla, then passes through Yuānyè GB-22, Zhéjīn GB-23 and Rìyuè GB-24,
intersects the Liver channel at Zhāngmén______
descends to the hip joint to meet the previous branch at Huántiào GB-30 and continues down the lateral aspect of the thigh and knee,
descends along the lateral aspect of the lower leg to the anterior aspect of the lateral malleolus,
follows the dorsal surface of the foot along the groove between the fourth and fifth metatarsals to end on the lateral side of the tip of the fourth toe at __________

Answer 56

Another branch
descends from the supraclavicular fossa to the anterior aspect of the axilla, then passes through Yuānyè GB-22, Zhéjīn GB-23 and Rìyuè GB-24,
intersects the Liver channel at Zhāngmén LIV-13,
descends to the hip joint to meet the previous branch at Huántiào GB-30 and continues down the lateral aspect of the thigh and knee,
descends along the lateral aspect of the lower leg to the anterior aspect of the lateral malleolus,
follows the dorsal surface of the foot along the groove between the fourth and fifth metatarsals to end on the lateral side of the tip of the fourth toe at Zúqiàoyīn GB-44.

Question 57

Gall Bladder Primary channel Another branch
separates on the foot at Zúlínqì GB-41 and runs between the first and second metatarsal bones to the medial tip of the big toe than through the toenail to link with the Liver channel.
The Gall Bladder primary channel connects with the following zangfu:______________

Answer 57

Another branch
separates on the foot at Zúlínqì GB-41 and runs between the first and second metatarsal bones to the medial tip of the big toe than through the toenail to link with the Liver channel.
The Gall Bladder primary channel connects with the following zang-fu: Gall Bladder and Liver.

Question 58

Gall Bladder Primary channel
The Gall Bladder primary channel meets with other channels at the following points: Xiàguān ST-7, Tóuwéi ST-8, Rényíng ST-9, Quēpén ST-12, Bǐngfēng SI-12, Tīnggōng SI-19, Jīngmíng BL-1​, Dàzhù BL-11, Shàngliáo BL-31, Cìliáo BL-32, Zhōngliáo BL-33, Xiàliáo BL-34, Tiānchí P-1, Tiānliáo SJ-15, Yìfēng SJ-17, Jiǎosūn SJ-20, Ěrhéliáo SJ-22, Zhāngmén LIV-13, Chángqiáng DU-1, Dàzhuī DU-14. Note: Bǎihuì DU-20 is classified as a meeting point of the Gall Bladder Channel with the __________ but is not conventionally shown as such on illustrations of the Gall Bladder primary channel.

Answer 58

The Gall Bladder primary channel meets with other channels at the following points: Xiàguān ST-7, Tóuwéi ST-8, Rényíng ST-9, Quēpén ST-12, Bǐngfēng SI-12, Tīnggōng SI-19, Jīngmíng BL-1​, Dàzhù BL-11, Shàngliáo BL-31, Cìliáo BL-32, Zhōngliáo BL-33, Xiàliáo BL-34, Tiānchí P-1, Tiānliáo SJ-15, Yìfēng SJ-17, Jiǎosūn SJ-20, Ěrhéliáo SJ-22, Zhāngmén LIV-13, Chángqiáng DU-1, Dàzhuī DU-14. Note: Bǎihuì DU-20 is classified as a meeting point of the Gall Bladder channel with the Governing vessel but is not conventionally shown as such on illustrations of the Gall Bladder primary channel.

Question 59

Gall Bladder Luo connecting channel separates from the primary channel at ______
connects with the Liver channel,
descends and disperses over the dorsum of the foot.

Answer 59

separates from the primary channel at Guāngmíng GB-37,
connects with the Liver channel,
descends and disperses over the dorsum of the foot.

Question 60

Gall Bladder Divergent channel diverges from the primary channel on the________
enters the pubic hairline where it converges with the divergent channel of the Liver,
enters the flank between the lower ribs,
connects with the Gall Bladder and spreads upwards through the Liver,

Answer 60

diverges from the primary channel on the thigh,
enters the pubic hairline where it converges with the divergent channel of the Liver,
enters the flank between the lower ribs,
connects with the Gall Bladder and spreads upwards through the Liver,

Question 61

Gall Bladder Divergent channel proceeds upwards across the______and oesophagus,
emerges at the lower jaw, disperses in the face, connects with the eye and rejoins the Gall Bladder primary channel at the outer canthus.

Answer 61

proceeds upwards across the Heart and oesophagus,
emerges at the lower jaw, disperses in the face, connects with the eye and rejoins the Gall Bladder primary channel at the outer canthus.

Question 62

Gall Bladder Sinew channel begins at the________and binds at the lateral malleolus,
ascends the lateral aspect of the leg to bind at the lateral aspect of the knee,

Answer 62

begins at the fourth toe and binds at the lateral malleolus,

ascends the lateral aspect of the leg to bind at the lateral aspect of the knee,

Question 63

Gall Bladder Sinew
A branch
begins in the upper portion of the________and ascends along the lateral aspect of the thigh.
A sub-branch
runs anteriorly to bind in the area above Fútù ST-32.

Answer 63

A branch
begins in the upper portion of the fibula and ascends along the lateral aspect of the thigh.
A sub-branch
runs anteriorly to bind in the area above Fútù ST-32.

Question 64

Gall Bladder Sinew Gall Bladder
Another sub-branch
runs posteriorly and binds at the ________
The vertical branch
ascends across the ribs and travels anteriorly to the axilla, linking first with the breast and then binding at Quēpén ST-12.

Answer 64

Another sub-branch
runs posteriorly and binds at the sacrum.
The vertical branch
ascends across the ribs and travels anteriorly to the axilla, linking first with the breast and then binding at Quēpén ST-12.

Question 65

Gall Bladder Sinew Another branch
ascends from the axilla and passes through Quēpén ST-12,
ascends anterior to the________, passing behind the ear to the temple,
continues to the vertex where it meets with its bilateral counterpart.
A branch
descends from the temple across the cheek and binds at the side of the nose.
A sub-branch
binds at the outer canthus.

Answer 65

Another branch
ascends from the axilla and passes through Quēpén ST-12,
ascends anterior to the Bladder channel, passing behind the ear to the temple,
continues to the vertex where it meets with its bilateral counterpart.
A branch
descends from the temple across the cheek and binds at the side of the nose.
A sub-branch
binds at the outer canthus.

Question 66

Pathological symptoms of the Gall Bladder sinew channel

Strain and cramping of the _____ toe leading to cramping of the lateral aspect of the knee, inability to extend and bend the knee, spasm of the popliteal region, in the front leading to spasm of the upper thigh, and in the back spasm of the sacrum, radiating to the lateral costal region and the area below the lateral costal region; spasm of the supraclavicular fossa, the sides of the neck and the neck. If one looks to the right, then the right eye will not open and vice versa.

Answer 66

Pathological symptoms of the Gall Bladder sinew channel

Strain and cramping of the fourth toe leading to cramping of the lateral aspect of the knee, inability to extend and bend the knee, spasm of the popliteal region, in the front leading to spasm of the upper thigh, and in the back spasm of the sacrum, radiating to the lateral costal region and the area below the lateral costal region; spasm of the supraclavicular fossa, the sides of the neck and the neck. If one looks to the right, then the right eye will not open and vice versa.

Question 67

Pericardium Primary channel originates in the centre of the _____, connects with the Pericardium, and descends through the diaphragm to the abdomen, passing through the upper, middle and lower jiao.

Answer 67

originates in the centre of the chest, connects with the Pericardium, and descends through the diaphragm to the abdomen, passing through the upper, middle and lower jiao.

Question 68

Pericardium Primary channel
One branch
runs from inside the chest to emerge in the costal region 3 cun inferior to the anterior axillary fold (near Tiānchí P-1),
arches over the axilla, and follows along the antero-medial aspect of the upper arm, between the Lung and Heart channels to the ________ of the elbow at Qūzé P-3,
descends the forearm between the tendons of the palmaris longus and flexor carpi radialis muscles to reach the palm at Láogōng P-8,
travels from the palm along the middle finger to terminate at its tip at Zhōngchōng P-9.

Answer 68

One branch
runs from inside the chest to emerge in the costal region 3 cun inferior to the anterior axillary fold (near Tiānchí P-1),
arches over the axilla, and follows along the antero-medial aspect of the upper arm, between the Lung and Heart channels to the cubital fossa of the elbow at Qūzé P-3,
descends the forearm between the tendons of the palmaris longus and flexor carpi radialis muscles to reach the palm at Láogōng P-8,
travels from the palm along the middle finger to terminate at its tip at Zhōngchōng P-9.

Question 69

Pericardium Primary channel Another branch

arises from the palm at Láogōng P-8 and follows the radial aspect of the ring finger to its tip.

Answer 69

Another branch

arises from the palm at Láogōng P-8 and follows the radial aspect of the ring finger to its tip.

Question 70

Pericardium Primary channel The Pericardium primary channel connects with the following zang-fu: _____
The Pericardium primary channel meets with other channels at the following points: ____.

Answer 70

The Pericardium primary channel connects with the following zang-fu: Sanjiao.

The Pericardium primary channel meets with other channels at the following points: None.

Question 71

Pericardium Luo connecting channel begins at _____ on the anterior of the forearm,
ascends along with the Pericardium primary channel to the Pericardium and then connects with the_____

Answer 71

begins at Nèiguān P-6 on the anterior of the forearm,

ascends along with the Pericardium primary channel to the Pericardium and then connects with the Heart.

Question 72

Pericardium Divergent channel separates from the primary channel on the___, at the level of a point below the axilla and 3 cun inferior to Yuānyè GB-22,
enters the chest and communicates with the three jiao,
a branch ascends across the throat and emerges behind the ear to converge with the Sanjiao channel.

Answer 72

separates from the primary channel on the arm, at the level of a point below the axilla and 3 cun inferior to Yuānyè GB-22,
enters the chest and communicates with the three jiao,
a branch ascends across the throat and emerges behind the ear to converge with the Sanjiao channel.

Question 73

Pericardium Sinew channel originates at the tip of the _______ and runs together with the Lung sinew channel to bind at the medial side of the elbow,
follows the anteromedial side of the upper arm to below the axilla where it binds before descending to disperse over the anterior and posterior aspects of the ribs,
a branch enters the chest below the axilla, dispersing in the chest and binding at the _______

Answer 73

originates at the tip of the middle finger and runs together with the Lung sinew channel to bind at the medial side of the elbow,
follows the anteromedial side of the upper arm to below the axilla where it binds before descending to disperse over the anterior and posterior aspects of the ribs,
a branch enters the chest below the axilla, dispersing in the chest and binding at the diaphragm.

Question 74

Pericardium Sinew channel
Pathological symptoms
Strained and cramping sensation along the course of the channel, pain of the chest with urgent breathing and an ‘inverted cup sensation’ below the lower right ____.

Answer 74

Pathological symptoms of the Pericardium sinew channel

Strained and cramping sensation along the course of the channel, pain of the chest with urgent breathing and an ‘inverted cup sensation’ below the lower right ribs.

Question 75

Conception Vessel Primary channel arises (below Zhōngjí REN-3) in the ____ in females and the lower abdomen in males and emerges at ______
ascends along the midline of the abdomen, chest, throat and jaw, terminating at Chéngjiāng REN-24,
the interior portion of the channel winds around the mouth, connects with the Governing vessel at Yínjiāo DU-28 and terminates below the eye at Chéngqì ST-1.

Answer 75

arises (below Zhōngjí REN-3) in the uterus in females and the lower abdomen in males and emerges at Huìyīn REN-1 in the perineum,
ascends along the midline of the abdomen, chest, throat and jaw, terminating at Chéngjiāng REN-24,
the interior portion of the channel winds around the mouth, connects with the Governing vessel at Yínjiāo DU-28 and terminates below the eye at Chéngqì ST-1.

Question 76

Conception Vessel Primary channel
A branch

arises in the pelvic cavity, enters the spine and ascends along the_______

Answer 76

A branch

arises in the pelvic cavity, enters the spine and ascends along the back.

Question 77

Note: Conception Vessel Primary channel

Chángqiáng DU-1 is classified as a meeting point of the Conception and Governing vessels, although it is not normally shown as such on illustrations of the Conception vessel primary pathway.
Confluent point of the Conception Vessel: Lièquē LU-7

Answer 77

Note

Chángqiáng DU-1 is classified as a meeting point of the Conception and Governing vessels, although it is not normally shown as such on illustrations of the Conception vessel primary pathway.
Confluent point of the Conception Vessel: Lièquē LU-7

Question 78

Conception Vessel Luo connecting channel descends from _______ and disperses over the abdomen.

Answer 78

descends from Jiūwéi REN-15 and disperses over the abdomen.

Question 79

Governing Vessel Primary originates in the lower abdomen and emerges at the ______
passes through Chángqiáng DU-1 and runs posteriorly along the midline of the sacrum and the interior of the spinal column to Yǎmén DU-15 at the nape of the neck,

Answer 79

originates in the lower abdomen and emerges at the perieum.
passes through Chángqiáng DU-1 and runs posteriorly along the midline of the sacrum and the interior of the spinal column to Yǎmén DU-15 at the nape of the neck,

Question 80

Governing Primary Vessel enters the brain,
ascends to the vertex at Bǎihuì DU-20,
descends along the midline of the head to the bridge of the nose and the philtrum at Rénzhōng DU-26,
terminates at the junction of the________and____

Answer 80

enters the brain,
ascends to the vertex at Bǎihuì DU-20,
descends along the midline of the head to the bridge of the nose and the philtrum at Rénzhōng DU-26,
terminates at the junction of the upper lip and the gum.

Question 81

Governing Primary Vessel
Note

Huìyīn REN-1 and Chéngjiāng REN-24 are classified as meeting points of the Governing vessel with the Conception vessel.
Confluent point of the Governing Vessel
Hòuxī SI-3.

Answer 81

Note

Huìyīn REN-1 and Chéngjiāng REN-24 are classified as meeting points of the Governing vessel with the Conception vessel.
Confluent point of the Governing Vessel
Hòuxī SI-3.

Question 82

Governing Vessel
Luo connecting vessel
arises at Chángqiáng DU-1 and ascends bilaterally along the sides of the spine to the nape of the neck and spreads over the occiput.
at the scapular region, it connects with the ______channel and threads through the spine.

Answer 82

arises at Chángqiáng DU-1 and ascends bilaterally along the sides of the spine to the nape of the neck and spreads over the occiput.
at the scapular region, it connects with the Bladder channel and threads through the spine.

Question 83

Governing Vessel first branch 
originates in the \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
descends to the genitals and perineum,
winds around the anus,
ascends the interior of the spinal column,
enters the \_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Answer 83

originates in the lower abdomen,
descends to the genitals and perineum,
winds around the anus,
ascends the interior of the spinal column,
enters the Kidneys.

Question 84

Governing Vessel Second branch originates in the lower abdomen,
winds around the external genitalia,
ascends to the middle of the umbilicus,
passes through the\_\_\_\_\_\_
ascends to the throat,
winds around the mouth,
ascends to below the middle of the \_\_\_\_\_

Answer 84

originates in the lower abdomen,
winds around the external genitalia,
ascends to the middle of the umbilicus,
passes through the Heart,
ascends to the throat,
winds around the mouth,
ascends to below the middle of the eyes.

Question 85

GV third branch
emerges at _______
follows the Bladder channel bilaterally along the forehead,
the bilateral branches converge at the vertex and enter the brain,
the single-channel emerges at Fēngf DU-16,
then divides again, descending through Fēngmén BL-12 along either side of the spine to the _______

Answer 85

emerges at Jīngmíng BL-1​,
follows the Bladder channel bilaterally along the forehead,
the bilateral branches converge at the vertex and enter the brain,
the single-channel emerges at Fēngf DU-16,
then divides again, descending through Fēngmén BL-12 along either side of the spine to the Kidneys.

Question 86

Kidney Primary channel begins____ _____ __,
crosses the sole of the foot to Yǒngquǎn KID-1,
emerges at Rángǔ KID-2, anterior and inferior to the navicular tuberosity,
travels posterior to the medial malleolus at Tàixī KID-3 where it descends through the heel and then ascends to below the medial malleolus at Zhàohǎi KID-6,

Answer 86

begins beneath the little toe,
crosses the sole of the foot to Yǒngquǎn KID-1,
emerges at Rángǔ KID-2, anterior and inferior to the navicular tuberosity,
travels posterior to the medial malleolus at Tàixī KID-3 where it descends through the heel and then ascends to below the medial malleolus at Zhàohǎi KID-6,

Question 87

Kidney Primary channel ascends along the medial aspect of the leg, intersecting the ______ at Sānyīnjiāo SP-6,
continues up the leg to the medial side of the popliteal fossa at Yīngǔ KID-10 and along the posteromedial aspect of the thigh to the tip of the coccyx where it intersects with the ________at ___point
threads its way through the spine, enters the Kidney and connects with the_______,
intersects the Conception vessel at Zhōngjí REN-3, Guānyuán REN-4 and Yīnjiāo REN-7,

Answer 87

ascends along the medial aspect of the leg, intersecting the Spleen channel at Sānyīnjiāo SP-6,
continues up the leg to the medial side of the popliteal fossa at Yīngǔ KID-10 and along the posteromedial aspect of the thigh to the tip of the coccyx where it intersects with the Governing vessel at Chángqiáng DU-1,
threads its way through the spine, enters the Kidney and connects with the Bladder,
intersects the Conception vessel at Zhōngjí REN-3, Guānyuán REN-4 and Yīnjiāo REN-7,

Question 88

Kidney Primary channel one branch emerges from the Kidney, ascends through the____ and diaphragm, enters the Lung and ascends along the throat to terminate at the_____

Answer 88

one branch emerges from the Kidney, ascends through the Liver and diaphragm, enters the Lung and ascends along the throat to terminate at the root of the tongue,

Question 89

Kidney Primary channel
another branch separates in the____, joins with the Heart and disperses in the chest to link with the Pericardium channel and Shānzhōng REN-17.

Answer 89

another branch separates in the Lung, joins with the Heart and disperses in the chest to link with the Pericardium channel and Shānzhōng REN-17.

Question 90

The Kidney primary channel connects with the following zang-fu: Kidney, __________

The Kidney primary channel meets with other channels at the following points: Sānyīnjiāo SP-6 Chángqiáng DU-1, Zhōngjí REN-3, Guānyuán REN-4, Yīnjiāo REN-7, Shānzhōng REN-17.

Answer 90

The Kidney primary channel connects with the following zang-fu: Kidney, Bladder, Liver, Lung, Heart.

The Kidney primary channel meets with other channels at the following points: Sānyīnjiāo SP-6 Chángqiáng DU-1, Zhōngjí REN-3, Guānyuán REN-4, Yīnjiāo REN-7, Shānzhōng REN-17.

Question 91

Kidney Luo connecting channel
begins at _____ on the posterior aspect of the medial malleolus,
encircles the heel and enters internally to connect with the Bladder channel,
ascends along with the Kidney primary channel from Dàzhōng KID-4 to a point below the _____where it travels posteriorly to and spreads into the lumbar vertebrae.

Answer 91

begins at Dàzhōng KID-4 on the posterior aspect of the medial malleolus,
encircles the heel and enters internally to connect with the Bladder channel,
ascends along with the Kidney primary channel from Dàzhōng KID-4 to a point below the Pericardium where it travels posteriorly to and spreads into the lumbar vertebrae.

Question 92

Kidney Divergent channel separates from the Kidney primary channel in the _______
intersects the Bladder divergent channel on the thigh,
ascends to connect with the Kidneys,
crosses the Girdling vessel in the region of the second lumbar vertebra,
ascends to the root of the tongue,
continues upwards to emerge at the nape of the neck and converge with the Bladder primary channel.

Answer 92

separates from the Kidney primary channel in the popliteal fossa,
intersects the Bladder divergent channel on the thigh,
ascends to connect with the Kidneys,
crosses the Girdling vessel in the region of the second lumbar vertebra,
ascends to the root of the tongue,
continues upwards to emerge at the nape of the neck and converge with the Bladder primary channel.

Question 93

Kidney sinew channel begins beneath the____ and joins the Spleen sinew channel at the inferior aspect of the medial malleolus,
binds in the heel where it converges with the_____sinew channel, then ascends the leg and binds at the medial condyle of the tibia,
joins with the Spleen sinew channel and follows the medial surface of the thigh to bind at the genitals.
A branch
travels internally to the spinal vertebrae, ascends the inner aspect of the spine to the nape of the neck where the channel binds to the occipital bone and converges with the Bladder sinew channel.

Pathological symptoms of the Kidney sinew channel
Cramping of the bottom of the foot, cramping and pain along the course of the channel, convulsion and spasm associated with epilepsy. If the disease is on the exterior the patient cannot bend forward, if the disease is on the interior the patient cannot bend backwards. Thus in a yang disorder, there will be the inability to bend the lumbar spine forwards, whilst in a yin disorder here will be inability to bend the lumbar spine backwards.

Answer 93

begins beneath the little toe and joins the Spleen sinew channel at the inferior aspect of the medial malleolus,
binds in the heel where it converges with the Bladder sinew channel, then ascends the leg and binds at the medial condyle of the tibia,
joins with the Spleen sinew channel and follows the medial surface of the thigh to bind at the genitals.
A branch
travels internally to the spinal vertebrae, ascends the inner aspect of the spine to the nape of the neck where the channel binds to the occipital bone and converges with the Bladder sinew channel.
Pathological symptoms of the Kidney sinew channel
Cramping of the bottom of the foot, cramping and pain along the course of the channel, convulsion and spasm associated with epilepsy. If the disease is on the exterior the patient cannot bend forward, if the disease is on the interior the patient cannot bend backwards. Thus in a yang disorder, there will be the inability to bend the lumbar spine forwards, whilst in a yin disorder here will be an inability to bend the lumbar spine backwards.

Question 94

Yin Qiao
originates below the medial malleolus at
___________
ascends along the medial malleolus and the posteromedial surface of the lower leg and thigh to the external genitalia then ascends the abdomen and chest to the supraclavicular fossa,
ascends through the throat and emerges anterior to Rényíng ST-9,

Answer 94

originates below the medial malleolus at Zhàohǎi KID-6,
ascends along the medial malleolus and the posteromedial surface of the lower leg and thigh to the external genitalia then ascends the abdomen and chest to the supraclavicular fossa,
ascends through the throat and emerges anterior to Rényíng ST-9,

Question 95

Yin Qiao
ascends beside the mouth and nose to the inner canthus where it meets with the _______Vessel and Bladder channel at Jīngmíng BL-1,
then ascends with them to enter the brain.
Coalescent points: Zhàohǎi KID-6, Jiāoxìn KID-8 and Jīngmíng BL-1.

Answer 95

ascends beside the mouth and nose to the inner canthus where it meets with the Yang Motility Vessel and Bladder channel at Jīngmíng BL-1,
then ascends with them to enter the brain.
Coalescent points: Zhàohǎi KID-6, Jiāoxìn KID-8 and Jīngmíng BL-1.

Question 96

Yin Qiao (other names)
Pathological symptoms of the Yin Motility vessel: Night-time epilepsy, eye diseases, chills and fever, painful obstruction of the skin due to damp-heat, hypogastric pain, internal urgency, pain of the genitals, contracted sinews, shan disorder, uterine bleeding, leucorrhoea, flaccidity of the muscles of the lateral leg and tightness of the muscles of the medial leg.
OPEN EYES or CLOSES EYES

Answer 96

YinQiao or Yin motility or Heel Vessel.
Pathological symptoms of the Yin Motility vessel: Night-time epilepsy, eye diseases, chills and fever, painful obstruction of the skin due to damp-heat, hypogastric pain, internal urgency, pain of the genitals, contracted sinews, shan disorder, uterine bleeding, leucorrhoea, flaccidity of the muscles of the lateral leg and tightness of the muscles of the medial leg.
OPEN EYES

Question 97

Yang Qiao
originates at __________
ascends along the lateral malleolus and the posterior border of the fibula,
ascends the lateral side of the thigh to the hip (Jūliáo GB-29) and the postero-lateral costal region to the posterior axillary fold,
zig-zags across the top of the shoulder,

Answer 97

originates at the lateral side of the heel at Shēnmài BL-62,
ascends along the lateral malleolus and the posterior border of the fibula,
ascends the lateral side of the thigh to the hip (Jūliáo GB-29) and the postero-lateral costal region to the posterior axillary fold,
zig-zags across the top of the shoulder,

Question 98

Yang Qiao Mai
ascends across the neck to the corner of the mouth,
ascends the cheek and alongside the nose to the inner canthus and communicates with the Yin Motility vessel and the Bladder channel at Jīngmíng BL-1,
continues upwards to the forehead then curves across the parietal region and descends to meet with _______ and enters the _________.
Coalescent points: Shēnmài BL-62, Púcān BL-61, Fùyáng BL-59, Jūliáo GB-29, Nāoshū SI-10, Jiānyú L.I.-15, Jùgǔ L.I.-16, Dìcāng ST-4, Jùliáo ST-3, Chéngqì ST-1, Jīngmíng BL-1 and Fēngchí GB-20.

Answer 98

ascends across the neck to the corner of the mouth,
ascends the cheek and alongside the nose to the inner canthus and communicates with the Yin Motility vessel and the Bladder channel at Jīngmíng BL-1,
continues upwards to the forehead then curves across the parietal region and descends to meet with Fēngchí GB-20 and enters the brain “at the occiput between the two tendons”.
Coalescent points: Shēnmài BL-62, Púcān BL-61, Fùyáng BL-59, Jūliáo GB-29, Nāoshū SI-10, Jiānyú L.I.-15, Jùgǔ L.I.-16, Dìcāng ST-4, Jùliáo ST-3, Chéngqì ST-1, Jīngmíng BL-1 and Fēngchí GB-20.

Question 99

Yang Qiao Mai other names are __________

Path. symptoms of the Yang Motility vessel: Daytime epilepsy, eye diseases, loss of consciousness, aversion to wind, hemiplegia, chronic painful obstruction, rigidity of the body, lumbar pain, contracted sinews, flaccidity of the muscles of the medial leg and tightness of the muscles of the lateral leg.

Answer 99

Yang Qiao Mai is also Yang Motility or Heel Vessel.

Path. symptoms of the Yang Motility vessel: Daytime epilepsy, eye diseases, loss of consciousness, aversion to wind, hemiplegia, chronic painful obstruction, rigidity of the body, lumbar pain, contracted sinews, flaccidity of the muscles of the medial leg and tightness of the muscles of the lateral leg.

Question 100

Girdling Vessel’s other name is _________________

Where is it located?______________________________________

Answer 100

Girdling Vessel’s other name is Dai Mai (Belt)
Located around the waist.
originates in the region of Zhāngmén LIV-13,
circles round just below the hypochondriac region
runs obliquely downwards through Dàimài GB-26, Wǔshū GB-27 and Wéidào GB-28, encircling the waist like a belt.
Coalescent points: Dàimài GB-26, Wǔshū GB-27 and Wéidào GB-28.

Pathological symptoms of the Girdling vessel: Abdominal fullness, a sensation at the waist as though sitting in water, pain around the umbilicus, abdomen, waist and lumbar spine, red and white leucorrhoea, irregular menstruation, infertility, insufficient sperm, shan disorder.

Question 101

Penetrating Vessel
originates inside the ______________(where)
emerges at the perineum (Huìyīn REN-1),
one branch ascends inside the spinal column,
another branch emerges at Qìchōng ST-30, connects with the Kidney channel at Hénggǔ KID-11 and ascends through the Kidney channel to Yōumén KID-21, then disperses in the chest,
from here, a third branch ascends alongside the throat, curves around the lips and terminates below the eye,
(How many branches are there?)

Answer 101

originates inside the lower abdomen (in the uterus in women),
emerges at the perineum (Huìyīn REN-1),
one branch ascends inside the spinal column,
another branch emerges at Qìchōng ST-30, connects with the Kidney channel at Hénggǔ KID-11 and ascends through the Kidney channel to Yōumén KID-21, then disperses in the chest,
from here, a third branch ascends alongside the throat, curves around the lips and terminates below the eye.
(5 branches)

Question 102

Penetrating Vessel is also called _______________ and __________.
a fourth branch emerges at Qìchōng ST-30, descends the medial aspect of the legs to the popliteal fossa, then descends the medial side of the lower leg, runs posterior to the medial malleolus and terminates on the sole of the foot,
a fifth branch separates from the leg branch at the heel, crosses the foot and terminates at the big toe.
Coalescent points: Huìyīn REN-1, Yīnjiāo REN-7, Qìchōng ST-30, Hénggǔ KID-11, Dàhè KID-12, Qìxué KID-13, Sìmǎn KID-14, Zhōngzhù KID-15, Huāngshū KID-16, Shāngqū KID-17, Shíguān KID-18, Yīndū KID-19, Fùtōnggǔ KID-20, Yōumén KID-21.

Pathological symptoms of the Penetrating vessel: Counterflow qi, abdominal urgency, dyspnoea, gynecological disorders, atrophy disorder of the leg

Answer 102

Penetrating Vessel is also called _______________ and __________

a fourth branch emerges at Qìchōng ST-30, descends the medial aspect of the legs to the popliteal fossa, then descends the medial side of the lower leg, runs posterior to the medial malleolus and terminates on the sole of the foot,
a fifth branch separates from the leg branch at the heel, crosses the foot and terminates at the big toe.
Coalescent points: Huìyīn REN-1, Yīnjiāo REN-7, Qìchōng ST-30, Hénggǔ KID-11, Dàhè KID-12, Qìxué KID-13, Sìmǎn KID-14, Zhōngzhù KID-15, Huāngshū KID-16, Shāngqū KID-17, Shíguān KID-18, Yīndū KID-19, Fùtōnggǔ KID-20, Yōumén KID-21.

Pathological symptoms of the Penetrating vessel: Counterflow qi, abdominal urgency, dyspnoea, gynecological disorders, atrophy disorder of the leg.