Point Selection A, Tai Yang Channels, LM point selection Flashcards
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
b) ST 28
BL 57 is selected to tx hemorrhoids bc of the
a) BL primary channel
b) BL divergent channel
b) BL divergent channel
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) the qi of the 6 yin primary channels reach the head via the divergent channels
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
b) the limbs
Which distal point would you add to ST 18 and LV 14 to treat breast diseases?
a) ST 44
b) GB 41
b) GB 41
ST points are selected to treat spirit disturbances bc of the
a) ST divergent channel
b) ST primary channel connection to the HT
a) ST divergent channel
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
b) lateral ribs, breast, occiput, ears, eyes
Both the SI primary and divergent channel connect w/the
a) heart
b) lung
a) heart
The SI primary channel and sinew channel both connect w/the
a) neck, cheek, outer canthus, ear
b) ear, cheek
a) neck, cheek, outer canthus, ear
Both the SI divergent channel and sinew channels connect w/the
a) axilla
b) scapula
a) axilla
Which organs does the SI primary channel connect w/
a) gall bladder, heart, si
b) stomach, heart, si
b) stomach, heart, si
The BL primary channel meets which GB points?
a) GB 7 - GB 10
b) GB 7 - GB 12
b) GB 7 - GB 12
Which SI primary channel point branches out to connect w/ DU 14?
a) SI 15
b) SI 14
a) SI 15
The BL primary channel meets the KD primary channel at which point?
a) KD 1
b) BL 67
b) BL 67
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) CV 17, CV 12, CV 13
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) BL muscle channel connects to the shoulder
What 4 points treat abdominal distention?
ST 25
CV 6
PC 6
ST 36
What point benefits urination
ST 28
What point benefits blood?
ST 29
What point benefits essence?
ST 30
What point treats breast abscess?
SP 1
What point treats breast abscess and insufficient lactation?
SI 1
What 2 points treat chest pain?
CV 17, PC 6
What 2 points treat constipation?
TW 6 (+dryness) KD 6
What point treats the diaphragm?
BL 17