point location questions Flashcards
Where is LI 4?
Located betw the 1st and 2nd metacarpal bones @ the midpoint of the 2nd metacarpal bone and close to its radial border
Where is tai yang?
located in the depression about 1 cun posterior to the midpoint betw the lateral end of the eyebrow and the outer canthus
Where is CV 15 located?
Located 7 cun above the umbilicus
Where is cv 6 located?
1.5 cun below the umbilicus
Where is SI 5 located?
@ the ulnar border of the wrist, in the depression betw the head of the ulna and the triquetral bone
where is DU 3 located?
in the depression below the spinous process of the 4th lumbar vertebra
where is SI 9?
1 cun superior to the posterior axillary crease when the arm is abducted.
where is LV 13?
located at the free end of the 11th rib
where is DU 3 located?
in the depression below the spinous process of the 4th lumbar vertebra
where is an mian located?
behind the ear, midway betw GB 20 and TW 17
Where is BL 19?
located 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the 10th thoracic vertebra
where is SP 8?
3 cun inferior to SP 9
where is ST 38
midway betw the tibio femoral joint line and the lateral malleolus, and one finger breadth lateral to the crest of the tibia.
where is GB 25?
located anterior and inferior to the free end of the 12th rib
where is er jian
located at the apex of the ear
where is TW 6?
3 cun proximal to TB 4 in the depression betw the radius and the ulna on the radial side of the extensor digitorum communis muscle
where is KD 5?
1 cun directly below the depression found betw the tip of the medial malleolus and the achilles tendon
where is bl 10?
lateral aspect of the trap, 1.3 cun lateral to DU 15
where is zi gong
on the lower abd, 3 cun lateral to the midline level w/CV 3
where is GB 36?
7 cun superior to the prominence of the lat malleolous @ the anterior border of the fibula
where is PC 8
located betw the 2nd and 3rd metacarpal bones, proximal to the metacarpophalangeal joint in a depression at the radial side of the 3rd metacarpal bone
where is DU 16?
midline at the nape of the neck in the depression immediately below the eop
where is SI 19?
in the depression betw the middle of the tragus and the condyloid process of the mandible
Where is shi xuan
on the tips of the ten fingers, .1 cun from the fingernail
where is qiu hou
the inferior border of the orbit at the junction of the lateral 1/4 and medial 3/4 of the infra-orbital margin
where is ti tuo?
lower abdomen, 4 cun lateral to the midline, level w/CV 4
Which of the following points is ok to needle during pregnancy?
a) SP 6
b) BL 60
c) LI 4
d) TW 5
d) TW 5
The classics recommend a shallow depth insertion for all the following except
a) chronic cold disorders
b) hot conditions
c) acute conditions
d) pain relieved by pressure
a) chronic cold disorders
which of the following is a dispersing needle technique?
a) inserting needle w/inhalation and w/drawing needle w/exhalation
b) inserting needle w/exhalation and w/drawing needle w/inhalation
a) inserting needle w/inhalation and w/drawing needle w/exhalation
Which point tonifies the LU and xforms phlegm. Promotes the descending function of the LU, regulates and harmonizes the one hundred vessels and activates the channel and alleviates pain?
a) LU 10
b) LU 9
c) ST 40
d) CV 17
b) LU 9
which point clears heat from the HT and SI. Calms the spirit, regulates HT qi and activates the channel and alleviates pain?
a) HT 8
b) HT 9
c) LU 11
d) PC 9
a) HT 8
Which point regulates the ST and descends rebellion and harmonizes the middle jiao?
a) BL 21
b) BL 20
c) ST 44
d) ST 41
a) BL 21
Which point expels wind and heat. Clears heat and benefits the throat and teeth, dispels fullness and treats diarrhea?
a) LI 5
b) LI 3
b) LI 3
Which point regulates qi in the lower jiao, regulates the penetrating vessel and subdues running piglet qi? A) KD 16 b) ST 25 c) ST 28` d) ST 30
d) ST 30
