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Point Selection A, Tai Yang Channels, LM point selection Flashcards

1
Q

One method of selecting points is to choose points on the front to tx the back. Which tx the lumbar spine?

a) KD 18
b) ST 28

A

b) ST 28

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2
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BL 57 is selected to tx hemorrhoids bc of the

a) BL primary channel
b) BL divergent channel

A

b) BL divergent channel

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3
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which statement is accurate regarding the meridians?

a) the qi of the 6 yin primary channels reach the head via the divergent channels
b) five of the six yang primary channels begin or terminate on the face

A

a) the qi of the 6 yin primary channels reach the head via the divergent channels

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4
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Using root and manifestation to select acupuncture points for tx, which part of the body has root points?

a) the abdomen/back
b) the limbs

A

b) the limbs

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5
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Which distal point would you add to ST 18 and LV 14 to treat breast diseases?

a) ST 44
b) GB 41

A

b) GB 41

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6
Q

ST points are selected to treat spirit disturbances bc of the

a) ST divergent channel
b) ST primary channel connection to the HT

A

a) ST divergent channel

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7
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The distal points of the SI primary channel target which body areas?

a) top of head, breast, occiput, ears, nose
b) lateral ribs, breast, occiput, ears, eyes

A

b) lateral ribs, breast, occiput, ears, eyes

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8
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Both the SI primary and divergent channel connect w/the

a) heart
b) lung

A

a) heart

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9
Q

The SI primary channel and sinew channel both connect w/the

a) neck, cheek, outer canthus, ear
b) ear, cheek

A

a) neck, cheek, outer canthus, ear

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10
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Both the SI divergent channel and sinew channels connect w/the

a) axilla
b) scapula

A

a) axilla

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11
Q

Which organs does the SI primary channel connect w/

a) gall bladder, heart, si
b) stomach, heart, si

A

b) stomach, heart, si

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12
Q

The BL primary channel meets which GB points?

a) GB 7 - GB 10
b) GB 7 - GB 12

A

b) GB 7 - GB 12

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13
Q

Which SI primary channel point branches out to connect w/ DU 14?

a) SI 15
b) SI 14

A

a) SI 15

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14
Q

The BL primary channel meets the KD primary channel at which point?

a) KD 1
b) BL 67

A

b) BL 67

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15
Q

A branch of the SI primary channel intersects w/ST 12 and connects w/which ren mai points?

a) CV 17, CV 12, CV 13
b) CV 22, CV 17, CV 12

A

a) CV 17, CV 12, CV 13

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16
Q

BL 58 can be used as a distal point for shoulder problems bc the

a) BL muscle channel connects to the shoulder
b) BL primary channel connects w/LI 15

A

a) BL muscle channel connects to the shoulder

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17
Q

What 4 points treat abdominal distention?

A

ST 25
CV 6
PC 6
ST 36

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18
Q

What point benefits urination

A

ST 28

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19
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What point benefits blood?

A

ST 29

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20
Q

What point benefits essence?

A

ST 30

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21
Q

What point treats breast abscess?

A

SP 1

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22
Q

What point treats breast abscess and insufficient lactation?

A

SI 1

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23
Q

What 2 points treat chest pain?

A

CV 17, PC 6

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24
Q

What 2 points treat constipation?

A 
TW 6 (+dryness) 
KD 6
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25
Q

What point treats the diaphragm?

A

BL 17

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26
Q

What 2 points treat acute diarrhea?

A

ST 25

ST 36

27
Q

What point treats dream disturbed sleep or uterine bleeding?

28
Q

Which 2 points treat dysentery?

A

ST 25

ST 37

29
Q

Which 2 points treat xs dysmenorrhea?

A

BL 32

SP 8

30
Q

Which 2 points treat dysphasia?

A

CV 22, PC 6

31
Q

Which 3 points treat the ears?

A

TW 3
TW 21
SI 19

32
Q

Which point treats the eyes/cataracts?

33
Q

Which 3 points treat fever?

A

DU 14, LI 11, LI 4

34
Q

Which point treats fright wind, epilepsy, seizures

35
Q

Which 2 points treat general weakness?

A

CV 4

ST 36

36
Q

Which point treats goiter?

37
Q

Which point treats HT qi xu?

38
Q

Which point treats HT yin xu?

39
Q

Which point treats HT blood xu?

40
Q

Which points treat hypochondriac pain?

A

TW 6

GB 34 or LV 14

41
Q

Which 3 points treat insomnia?

A

HT 7
SP 6
KD 3 (nourish blood)

42
Q

Which 2 points treat interior wind

A

GB 39

ST 36

43
Q

Which 3 points treat LU qi xu, LU yin xu, chronic LU

A

BL 13
BL 43
DU 12

44
Q

Which 2 points tonify mingmen fire?

45
Q

Which 2 points treat nausea and vomiting?

A

PC 6

ST 36

46
Q

Which 2 points treat neck and back pain?

A

BL 10

BL 40

47
Q

Which point treats neck pain?

48
Q

Which 2 points treat night sweats?

49
Q

Which 2 points treat palpitations?

50
Q

Which 3 points treat phlegm expectoration?

A

ST 40
LU 5
CV 12

51
Q

Which 2 points prevent colds?

A

BL 12

ST 36

52
Q

Which 2 points treat prolapsed anus?

A

DU 1

BL 57

53
Q

Which 5 points treat pruritis?

A

LI 11, SP 10, SP 6, GB 31, BL 40

54
Q

Which 2 points treat retention of urine?

55
Q

Which 4 points treat shock?

A

Moxa DU 20
CV 8
CV 4
ST 36

56
Q

Which point treats spasm of gastrocnemius?

57
Q

Which 3 points treat spasm of the masseter muscle?

A

ST 7
ST 6
LI 4

58
Q

Which 2 points treat spermatorrhea, impotence, premature ejaculation?

59
Q

Which 2 points treat spontaneous sweating?

60
Q

Which point stimulates birth?

61
Q

Which point treats sunstroke?

62
Q

Which point treats t cells?

63
Q

Which 3 points treat urine retention?

A

CV 2
SP 6
SP 9

64
Q

Which 2 points treat vaginal itching?

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