PC 1-4 Flashcards

1
Q

PC 1 Location

A

In the fourth intercostal space, 1 cun lateral to the
nipple and 5 cun lateral to the anterior midline

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2
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PC 1 Classification

A

Window of the Sky

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3
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PC 1 Needling

A

Obliquely 0.2 - 0.4 inch

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4
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PC 1 Actions

A
  1. Unbinds the chest, transforms phlegm and
    descends rebellion
  2. Regulates Qi and dissipates nodules
  3. Benefits the breasts
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5
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PC 1 Indication

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6
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PC 1 Caution

A

Deep needling carries a
substantial risk of causing a pneumothorax

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7
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PC 2 Location

A

2 cun below the level of the anterior axillary fold,
between the two heads of m. biceps brachii

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8
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PC 2 Needling

A

Perpendicularly 0.5 - 0.7 inch

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9
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PC 2 Actions

A
  1. Unbinds the chest, invigorates blood and alleviates pain
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10
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PC 2 Indication

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11
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PC 3 Classification

A

He-Sea and Water Point

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12
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PC 3 Location

A

On the transverse cubital crease, at the ulnar
side of the tendon of m. biceps brachii

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13
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PC 3 Needling

A

Perpendicularly 0.5 - 0.7 inch

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14
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PC 3 Actions

A
  1. Clears heat from the qi, nutritive and blood levels
  2. Harmonizes the Stomach and intestines and stops vomiting
  3. Activates the channel and alleviates pain
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15
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PC 3 Indications

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16
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PC 3 Cautions

A

the brachial artery and veins
lie deeply, just medial to this point

17
Q

PC 4 Classification

A

Xi-Cleft of the Pericardium

18
Q

PC 4 Location

A

5 cun above the transverse crease of the wrist, on
the line connecting PC3 and PC7, between the
tendons of m. palmaris longus and m. flexor carpi
radialis

19
Q

PC 4 Needling

A

Perpendicularly 0.5 - 1.0 inch

20
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PC 4 Actions

A
  1. Invigorates Blood and dispels stasis
  2. Cools the Blood and stops bleeding
  3. Calms the spirit
  4. Moderates acute conditions
21
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PC 4 Indications

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22
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PC 4 Caution

A

Median Nerve (P4- P7)