POINTS & CHANNELS Flashcards
1
Q
REN (CV) 2 is level with:
A
SP 12 (3.5 cun lateral to Ren 2)
KD 11 (0.5 cun lateral to Ren 2)
2
Q
REN (CV) 3 is level with:
A
SP 13 (4 cun lateral to midline, 0.7 cun superior and 0.5 cun lateral to SP 12, 4.3 cun inferior to SP 15)
ST 29 (2 cun lateral to midline, level with Ren 3)
3
Q
REN (CV) 4 is level with:
A
KD 13 (0.5 cun lateral to Ren 4)
4
Q
REN (CV) 5 is level with:
A
KD 14 (0.5 cun lateral to Ren 5)
5
Q
REN (CV) 7 is level with:
A
KD 15 (0.5 cun lateral to Ren 7)
6
Q
REN (CV) 8 is level with:
A
SP 15
KD 16 (0.5 cun lateral to Ren 8/umbilicus)
ST 25
7
Q
REN (CV) 10 is level with:
A
KD 17 (0.5 cun lateral to Ren 10) ST 23
8
Q
REN (CV) 11 is level with:
A
KD 18 (0.5 cun lateral to Ren 11) ST 22
9
Q
REN (CV) 12 is level with:
A
KD 19 (0.5 cun lateral to Ren 12) ST 21
10
Q
REN (CV) 13 is level with:
A
KD 20 (0.5 cun lateral to Ren 13 - 5 cun above umbilicus) ST 20
11
Q
REN (CV) 14 is level with:
A
KD 21 (0.5 cun lateral to Ren 14, 6 cun above umbilicus) ST 19
12
Q
Which points are level with the fifth intercostal ?
A
ST 18 (level with nipple line - vertically) KD 22 (2 cun lateral to midline)
13
Q
REN (CV) 17 is level with:
A
Fourth intercostal KD 23 (2 cun lateral to midline)
14
Q
REN (CV) 18 is level with:
A
Third intercostal KD 24 (2 cun lateral to midline)
15
Q
REN (CV) 19 is level with:
A
Second intercostal KD 25 (2 cun lateral to midline)
16
Q
REN (CV) 18 is level with:
A
Third intercostal ST 16 (4 cun lateral to Ren 18) KD 24 (2 cun lateral to midline)
17
Q
REN (CV) 19 is level with:
A
Second intercostal ST 15 (4 cun lateral to midline - Ren 19) KD 25 (2 cun lateral to midline)
18
Q
ST 10 is midway between
A
ST 9 & ST 11 (anterior border of the sternocleidomastoid muscle)
19
Q
REN 20 is level with:
A
ST 14 (in the first intercostal space, 4 cun lateral to Red 20)
20
Q
Best point for HT pain:
A
Ren 14 (Front Mu of HT)
21
Q
Which points are departing Qi ?
A
Jing Well
22
Q
The Du channel treats which conditions?
A. Exterior Wind
B. Interior Wind
C. Febrile Diseases
D. All of above
A
all the above
23
Q
Which 2 points are the crossing points for all Yang channels ?
A
DU 14 and DU 20
24
Q
The distance between the Luo point and Source point on the Hand Tai Yin channel is how many cun ?
A
Luo = Lu 7
Source = LU 9
1.5 Cun
25
Do Jing Well points tonify their specific organ ?
No
26
Hand Yang Ming distance between Xi cleft and fire point ?
Xi-cleft = LI 7
Fire point = LI 5
4 Cun
27
Which LI point treats roundworms in the bile duct and opens nasal passages ?
A. LI 11
B. LI 4
C. LI 20
D. LI 18
LI 20
SN* LI 11 is heat clearing
LI 4 is heat clearing
LI 20 is on the face
28
Which ST points are anterior to the sternocleidomastoid ?
ST 9 and ST 10
anterior to the SCM
ST 9 level with Adam's apple
ST 10 is midway b/w ST 9 and ST 11
29
Which ST point is posterior to the sternocleidomastoid ?
ST 11
B/w the 2 heads (sternal and clavicular heads of the SCM muscle)
30
Where is LI 18 located ?
Level with ST 9, center of the SCM
31
Where is LI 17 located ?
Posterior border of the SCM, 1 cun below LI 18
32
Where is SI 16 located ?
Posterior border of SCM, level with LI 18
33
Where is SI 17 located ?
Anterior border of the SCM, in the depression b/w the angle of the mandible and SCM
34
Where is SJ 16 located ?
Level with SI 17
| Posterior border of the SCM, 1 cun inferior to GB 12
35
Which points are in line with the hyoid bone ?
Ren 23
ST 9
LI 18
SI 16
36
Distance b/w center of patella/popetial fossa and the lateral malleolus is how many cun ?
Distance b/x center of patella/popeteal fossa and the medial malleolus is how many cun ?
1. 16 cun
| 2. 15 cun
37
Which points like at the same level of Ren 11?
KD 18
ST 22
SP 16
38
In the chest,
KD is ___ cun from Ren (midline)
ST is ___ cun from Ren
SP is ___ cun from Ren
LU is ___ cun from Ren
2 cun
4 cun
6 cun
6 cun
39
In the abdomen,
KD is ___ cun from Ren (midline)
ST is ___ cun from Ren
SP is ___ cun from Ren
0.5 cun
2 cun
4 cun (SP 12 is 3.5 cun from Ren 2. SP 13 is 4 cun from Ren)
40
When lining up KD and Ren channels, KD skips
Ren 21 and above
Ren 15
Ren 9
Ren 6
41
At the umbilicus, which points line up
Ren 8
KD 16
ST 25
SP 15
42
Upper abdomen, which points line up
Ren 11
KD 18
ST 22
SP 16
43
In the 5th intercostal space, which points line up
Ren 16
KD 22
ST 18
SP 17
44
In the 4th intercostal space, which points line up
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Ren 17
KD 23
ST 17
SP 18
GB 23
PC 2 ???
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45
The SP channel connects with which channels ?
SP, ST, HT
46
On the Hand Shao Yin channel distance between metal and xi cleft point is how many cun?
Xi cleft - HT 6
Metal - HT 4
1 cun
47
Which point on the HT channel has the following functions?
| Calms the mind, tonifies heart qi, benefits the bladder and stops pain, stops profuse uterine bleeding?
HT 5 - luo connecting (SI is the corresponding channel-remember HT-->SI can be a cause for UTI)
HT 3
HT 7
HT 9
48
Which points are at the same level as SI 16?
ST 9, LI 18, SI 16
49
Which KD points run on the abdomen?
KD 11-21
50
Which point on the Hand Jue Yin channel can open the chest, regulate qi and blood of the heart, clear heat, alleviate N/V?
PC 6
51
Which flavor consolidates the qi?
Sour
52
Most gentle release exterior herb?
Feng Feng
53
Great herb for Blood-streaked sputum?
Ma Bo
54
More mature version of Long Dan Cao?
Long Dan Cao
55
Xing ren can be:
Toxic
56
How many cuns b/w the end of the axillary fold and the transverse cubital crease?
9 cun
57
How many cans b/w the transverse cubital crease and the transverse wrist crease?
12 cun
58
How many cuns b/w LI 5 and LI 6
3 cun
59
How many cuns b/w LI 5 and LI 7
5 cun
60
How many cuns b/w LI 11 and LI 8 ?
4 cun
61
How many cuns b/w LI 11 and LI 9 ?
3 cun
62
How many cuns b/w LI 11 and LI 10?
2 cun
63
Locate LI 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
LI 1 is located on the radial side of the index finger, o.1 cun to the corner of the nail
LI 2 is located on the radial side of the index finger, distal to metacarpal-phalangeal joint at the junction of the red and white skin
LI 3 is located on the radial side of the index finger, in the depression proximal to the head of the 2nd metacarpal bone
LI 4 is located on the hand, between 1st and 2nd metacarpal bones. Approximately in the middle of the 2nd metacarpal bone on the radial side
LI 5 is located on the radial side of the wrist in the depression between the tendons of m.extensor pollicis longs and muscle extensor pollicis brevis
64
Locate LI 15
Position arm in full abduction. In the depression appearing at the ANTERIOR border of the ACROMIOCLAVICULAR joint, on the upper portion of the deltoids muscle
65
The LI channels connects with the organs:
LU and LI
66
The LI quo-connecting channels reaches:
a. the ear
b. the jaw
c. the teeth
d. all of the above
e. non of the above
d. all of the above
67
The official name of the LI channel is
Hand Yangming LI channel
68
The LI channel is internally, externally related with the __ channel
LU
69
The LI channel starts at the tip of the ___ finger
a. thumb
b. index
c. middle
index
70
The LI channel enters the gums of the ___ teeth
a. upper
b. lower
lower
71
The element of Ling-Spring point of LI channel is ___
water
72
LI 11 is a ___ point
a. window of sky point
b. front mu point
c. ghost point
ghost
73
LI __ is contraindicated during pregnancy
a. 4
b. 11
c. 20
4
74
The Chinese name of LI 4 is:
a. Ying Xing
b. Qu chi
c. He gu
He Gu
75
The LI divergent channel derives from LI regular channel on the ___ and rejoins the LI regular channel at the ___.
Hand, Supraclavicular fossa
76
The LI luo-connecting channel branches out at LI ___
LI 6
77
LI ___ adjusts sweats
LI 4
78
LI 4 is the command point of the ___.
Face (and mouth)
79
LI ___ is a window of the sky point, and treats ___.
LI 18, aphasia
80
The LI channes crosses with DU __.
DU 14
81
LI __ is a good point to treat the toothache of the lower jaw, and LI __ is a good point to treat the toothache of the upper jaw.
LI 3
| LI 10
82
LI __ is a good point to treat toothache due to ST heat
LI 2
83
LI 8 harmonizes the __
ST
84
LI 9 harmonizes the __
LI
85
LI 6 is especially good for the ___ disorder due to wind heat invasion.
Ear
86
LI ___ is the xicleft point. It is indicated for fire-poison (e.g. boils, carbuncles)
LI 7
87
LI ___ is a major point to expel wind-heat
LI 4
88
Source point of LI is
LI 4
89
Luo connecting point of LI is
LI 6
90
LI 15 and LI 16 are the crossing points with ___ channel
Yang Qiao
91
LI 20 is a crossing point with the ___ channel
ST
92
Lower he-sea point of LI channel is
ST 37
93
LI 5 is located in the depression b/w the tendons of m. _____ and the m. ___.
extensor pollicis longus and extensor pollicis brevis
94
This point regulates, moves and tonifies Qi. It also expels exterior wind and promotes delivery.
LI 4
95
This point clears heat in the head (eyes, ears, face, and throat).
LI 1 (also revives consciousness, but that would give it away)
96
This point is connected with ST 39 and harmonizes the SI.
LI 8
97
This point tonifies qi and is called "Arm Three Miles"
LI 10
98
This point opens LU water passage. It helps hand and face edema
LI 6
99
This point brightens the eyes. It treats goiter.
LI 14
100
This point opens the nasal passage. It treats round worms in the bile duct.
LI 20
101
This point clears any kind of heat (def. or excess, internal or external) It cools the blood and treats skin diseases).
LI 11
102
This point detoxifies poison and treats severe and acute sore throat.
LI 7
103
Excess and def symptoms of LI luoconnecting channel
XS: toothache
DEF: sensation of coldness in the teeth, fullness and congestion in the chest.
104
T/F: The LI divergent channels enters the spine
T
105
T/F: The LI divergent channel connects with the organ LU
T
106
T/F: The LI quo-connecting channel connects with the eyes
F
107
T/F: The LI muscle channel attaches the clavicle
F
108
T/F: The LI muscle channel attaches the spine
T
109
T/F: LI 16 should be needled 2 cun perp.
False. can cause pneumothorax. Needle perp./oblique 0.5-1.0 cun
110
How many cuns is between SI 5 and SI 7
5 cun
111
Where is SI 8 located?
In b/x the olecranon of the ulna and the medial epicondyle of the humerus
112
Where is SI 9 located?
When the arm is adducted (arm hanging freely by the side) 1 cun above the posterior end of the axillary fold/crease
(1-1.5 cun perp.)
113
Where is SI 10 located ?
Arm adducted, directly above SI 9 - in the depression inferior to the scapular spine
(1-1.5 cun perp.)
114
Where is SI 11 located ?
Junction of the upper and middle third of the distance between, the lower border of the scapular spine and the inferior angle of the scapula
(perp. or obl. 0.5-1.5 cun)
115
Where is SI 12 located ?
In the center of the supra scapular fossa, directly above SI 11
(Obl. medial insertion towards the pine - 0.5-1.0 cun)
DEEP PERP. INSERTION, ESP. IN THIN PATIENTS, CARRIES SUBSTANTIAL RISK OF INDUCING PNEUMOTHORAX
116
Where is SI 13 located ?
On the medial extremity of the supra scapular fossa about midway between:
SI 10 and spinous process of T2
(perp. 0;3 - 0.5 cun OR obl. lateral insertion 0.5-1 cun)
TOO MEDIAL ON INSERTION OR DEEP MEDIAL OBL. NEEDLING MAY PUNCTURE THE LU
117
Where is SI 14 located ?
3 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of T1
(obl. medial insertion 0.5-1 cun)
PERP. INSERTION, ESP. IN THIN PATIENTS, CARRIES A HIGH RISK OF INDUCING PNEUMOTHOARX)
118
Where is SI 15 located ?
2 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of C7 (DU 14)
(Obl. medial insertion towards the spine 0.5 -1 cun)
DEEP INSERTION INFERIORLY, ESP. IN THIN PATIENTS, CARRIES A HIGH RISK OF PNEMOTHORAX
119
Where is SJ 21, SI 19, and GB 2 located ?
anterior to tragus,
SI 19 is in the depression in the middle
SJ 21 is in the depression superior to SI 19
GB 2 is in the depression inferior to SI 19
120
Which organs does the primary SI channel connect with ?
Connects with the HT
Reaches the ST
Enters the SI
121
Branch from SI primary channels links with the __ channel
UB
122
SI divergent channel derives from the SI channel at the ___, enters the ___, crosses the __, and runs downward to the abdomen to link with the SI channel
Shoulder joint, axilla, HT
123
Excess and deficient symptoms of SI loo-connecting channel
XS: Sluckness of the joints, inability to move elbow
DEF: finger-shaped warts
124
SI luo-connecting channels connects with the __ channel
HT
125
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Which SI point helps with:
wind-heat (esp. with tonsillitis)
internal wind (good for throat, head, eyes, mouth)
distal point for acute neck pain ***
Promotes lactation and benefits the breast (empirical point to promote location) ***
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SI 1 (also relieves consciousness)
126
Which SI point eliminates interior wind from the DU channeling, calms the spirit, and treats malaria
SI 3
127
Which SI point calms the spirit, painful hemorrhoids, removes obstructions from channels (wrist, elbow, neck, knees - when they are hot and swollen)
SI 5
128
Which SI point clears exterior and interior heat and benefits the eyes, eat and throat
SI 2
129
Which SI point is number 1 for musculoskeletal problems ?
| Treats disorders of all the fingers, and is the empirical point for jaundice.
SI 4
130
Which SI point benefits the sinews, alleviates severe pain for any channel problems, especially stiff neck and shoulders due to tightness of the tendons and ligaments. Also, brightens the eyes
SI 6 (xi cleft point for severe pain)
131
Which SI point is used for acute swelling of the neck glands and parotitis and calms the mind ?
SI 8
132
Which SI point benefits the finger joints, helps with warts, and clears heat and releases the exterior - especially with neck and lumbar pain. Also, Calms the mind.
SI 7
133
Needle method for ST 1
with eyes looking straight forward directly below the pupil, between the eyeball and the infraorbital ridge.
Push the eyeball upward with the left thumb and puncture perpendicularly and slowly 0.5-1.0 cun along the infraorbital ridge. Don't manipulate the needle with large amplitude. Immediately on withdrawal of the needle, press firmly with a cotton ball for about a minute to prevent hematoma.
134
Needle method for ST 2
Perp. 0.2-0.3 cun. Don't puncture deeply. can puncture nerve. Don't lift or thrust
135
Needle method for ST 5
obliquely 0.3-0.5 cun.
| Avoid puncturing the facial artery or vein
136
Needle method for ST 8
subcutaneously 0.5-1.0 cun
137
Needling method for ST 9
Perpend. 0.3-0.5. AVOID puncturing the common carotid artery. Push the artery laterally
138
Needling method for ST 10 and ST 11
Perpend. 0.3-0.5 cun
139
Needling method for ST 12
Perp. 0.3-0.5
AVOID puncturing the artery. Deep puncture is not advisable. Deep or posterior insertion may injure the subclavian vessels or puncture the LU
140
Needling method for ST 13-ST 18
Obliquely, shallow insertion 0.3-0.5 cun
141
Which ST point is contraindicated for acupuncture and Moxa?
ST 17 (nipple)
142
Needling method for ST 19- ST 24
Perpend. 0.5-0.8 cun
143
Needling method for ST 25 - ST 29
Perpend. 0.7-1.2 cun
144
Needling method for ST 30
Perp. 0.5-1.0
AVOID deep insertion.
Male - the presence of the spermatic cord
Female - the presence of the round ligament
145
How many cuns between the prominence of the great trochanter and the middle of patella ?
19 cun
146
How many cun is between the top of the lateral malleolus and the heel ?
3 cun
147
Where is ST 31 located ?
at the crossing point of ASIS and the lower border of the symphysis pubis
148
Where is ST 32 located ?
ON the line connecting ASIS and the lateral border of the patella, 6 cun above the laterosuperior border of the patella. in rectus femoris muscle.
149
Where is ST 33 located ?
ON the line connecting the ASIS and the lateral border of the patella. 3 cun above the laterosuperior border of the patella.
150
Where is ST 34 located ?
2 cun above the laterosuperior border of the patella
151
Where is ST 35 located ?
at the lower border of the patella
| in the depression lateral to the patellar ligament
152
Needling method for ST 34 - ST 40
Perpend. 0.5 - 1.2 cun
153
How many cun is ST 36 from ST 35 ?
ST 36 is 3 cun below ST 35
1 finger breadth from the anterior crest of the tibia
m. tibialis anterior
154
How many cun is ST 37 from ST 36
ST 37 is 3 cun below ST 36
one finger breadth from the anterior crest of the tibia
m. tibialis anterior
155
How many cun is ST 38 from ST 37 ?
ST 38 is 2 cun below ST 37
| midway between ST 35 and ST 41
156
How many cun is ST 39 from ST 37 ?
ST 39 is 3 cun below ST 37
one finger breadth from the anterior crest of the tibia
m. tibialis anterior
157
How many cun is ST 40 from the external malleolus ?
ST 40 is 8 cun superior to the external malleolus
| about one finger breadth lateral to ST 38, two finger breadths from anterior crest of the tibia
158
Where is ST 41 located
on the dorm of the foot, at the midpoint of the transverse crease of the ankle joint, in the depression between the tendons;
m. extensor digitorum longus and m. extensor hallucis longus
- approx. at the level of the tip of the external malleolus
159
Where is ST 42 located ?
at the highest point of the dorsal of the foot
distal to ST 41
in the depression between the second and third metatarsal bones and the cuneiform bone
160
Where is ST 43 located ?
In the depression distal to the junction of the 2nd and 3rd metatarsal bones
161
Where is ST 44 located ?
Proximal to the web margin between 2nd and 4rd toes
162
Where is ST 45 located ?
On the lateral side of the 2nd toe
163
T/F: The ST channel enters the lower gum
False (upper gum)
164
T/F: The ST channel has crossing points with the DU channel
True
165
T/F: The ST channel treats mental diseases
True (Shen disturbance)
166
T/F: The ST channel treats digestive problems
True
167
T/F: The ST muscle channel connects with the genital region
False (pelvic region)
168
The ST duo connecting channel yin to the top of the head
True
169
ST 45 is located at the medial side of the 3rd toe
False (lateral side of 2nd toe)
170
ST 6 is a ghost point
True
171
ST 24 treats the mental diseases and tongue problems due to to phlegm-heat obstruction
True
172
T/F: ST 12 may be needled 0.3 cun deep
True (0.3 - 0.5 perp. No deep puncture)
173
T/F: ST 25 may be needled 1.5 cun deep
False (Perp. 0.7-1.2 cun)
174
T/F: ST 36 may be needled 1.0 cun deep
True (0.5-1.2 cun perp)
175
The ST regular channel connects with the organs
a. HT and ST
b. KD and ST
c. SP and ST
c.
176
The qi and blood of ST channel exit the channel at ___ and reaches SP 1.
ST 42
177
A branch of ST channel arise at ST 36 and enters the lateral side of the ___ toe.
3rd toe
178
The divergent channel of ST derives from ST regular channel on the:
a. popliteal fossa
b. thigh
c. inner canthus
b. thigh
179
The ST divergent channel is the ___ confluence
2nd
180
The ST divergent channel reaches the organ:
a. KD
b. HT
c. LV
HT
181
The ST divergent channel connect with the ___
a. ear
b. nose
c. eye
c. Eye
182
The ST duo-connecting channel starts at:
a. ST 40
b. SP 4
c. ST 36
a. ST 40
183
The starting point of ST regular channel is
a. ST 1
b. LI 20
c. DU 24
b. LI 20
184
Which ST point is the window of the sky point:
a. ST 1
b. ST 9
c. ST 12
b. ST 9
185
ST 30 is a crossing point of ST and ___ channels
a. Ren
b. SP
c. Chong
Chong
186
ST 45 belongs to the element ___
Metal (Jingwell)
187
ST 10 is located at the ___ border of the m. sternocleidomastoid.
anterior
188
ST 1 is a major point to treat the ___ problems.
a. eye
b. nose
c. ear
Eye
189
___ is a major point to treat headache and dizziness due to phlegm.
a. ST 6
b. ST 7
c. ST 8
ST 8
190
ST 21 is a point to treat ST problems, especially in ___ nature.
a. deficient
b. excess
excess
191
ST 28 treats ___ problems.
a. urinary
b. respiratory
c. mental
a. urinary
192
___ treats genealogical problems. It is a famous point for uterine prolapse.
a. ST 21
b. ST 29
c. ST 34
b. ST 29
193
ST 35 is located on the ___ side of the patellar ligament.
a. medial
b. lateral
b. lateral
194
ST 36 is the command point of the ___.
a. lower back
b. face
c. abdomen
c. abdomen
195
Deep or posterior insertion on ST 12 may injure ___ .
a. aorta
b. jugular vein
c. subclavian vessels
c. subclavian vessels
196
ST 37 and ST 39 are the points of the Sea of ___.
a. marrow
b. blood
c. qi
b. Blood
197
ST 9 is a point of the Sea of ___
a. marrow
b. blood
c. qi
c. Qi
198
The source point of the ST channel is
ST 42
199
The xi cleft of the ST channel is
ST 34
200
ST 25 is the front mu of
LI
201
The He-sea point of the ST is
ST 36
202
The front mu point of the ST channel is
Ren 12
203
ST 9 is located on the course of the __ artery
carotid
204
The distance between the center of the patella and the tip of the lateral malleolus is ___ cun
16 cun
205
ST 38 is located ___ cun above the tip of the lateral malleolus
8 cun
206
ST 43 is located between ___ and ___ metatarsal bones.
2nd and 3rd
207
ST 36 is located in the muscle ___.
tibialis anterior
208
ST 41 is located in the depression between the tendons of m. ___ and m. ____
extensor digitorum longus and extensor hallucis longus
209
Excess and deficient symptoms of ST loo-connecting channel
XS: epilepsy, insanity, mania
Def: Weak/atrophy of leg/feet muscles, pharyngitis, sudden aphasia
210
Sx of the Major Connecting channel of the ST:
rapid breathing, irregular HT beat, sensation of knot-like obstruction in the chest
211
The Qi of the ST major channel throbs continuously below the ___ ____
Left breast
212
Which point does not cross with the Yang qiao channel:
a. ST 1
b. ST 2
c. ST 3
d. ST 4
b. ST 2
213
ST ___ is located at the lower border of the zygomatic arch.
ST 7
214
ST __ is located in the midpoint of the supraclavicular fossa
ST 12
215
ST ___ is located at the same level as Ren 10
ST 23
216
ST ___ is located in the same intercostal space as Ren 18
ST 16
217
ST ___ is located 9 cun below ST 35
ST 39
218
ST ___ treats the acute and painful condition of ST organ and knee pain
ST 34
219
ST ___ is located at the same level as ST 38, and is most important to treat phlegm.
ST 40
220
ST ___ is the lower he-sea point of the LI
ST 37
221
ST __ is the lower he-sea point of SI
ST 39
222
ST ___ is located on the leg and is an empirical point for shoulder problems.
ST 38
223
ST __ is the first choice to strengthen the body
ST 36
224
Where is KD 1 located ?
On the sole of the foot, in the depression with the foot in the planter flexion, approx. at the junction of the anterior third and posterior two thirds of the sole
Perp. 0.3 - 0.5 cun
225
Where is KD 2 located ?
Anterior and inferior to the medial malleolus
in the depression on the lower border of the tuberosity of the navicular bone
Perp. 0.3 - 0.5
226
KD 2 is behind which point ?
SP 4, and SP 5 was in between the bone and malleolus. KD 2 is in the space below SP 5
227
Where is KD 3 located ?
In the depression between the medial malleolus and tendon calcaneus at the level with the tip of the medial malleolus
right behind the malleolus, in between medial malleolus and achilles tendon
- opposite side than UB 60
Perp. 0.3 - 0.5 cun
228
Where is KD 4 located ?
Posterior and inferior to the medial malleolus
in the depression medial to the attachment of the teno calcaneus
half way in between 3 and 5, move back right before the tendon
Perp. 0.3 - 0.5 cun
229
Where is KD 5 located ?
1 cun directly below KD 3
in the depression anterior and superior to the medial side of the tuberosity of the calcaneum
Perp. 0.3 - 0.5 cun
230
Where is KD 6 located ?
In the depression of the lower border of the medial malleolus
1 cun below the medial malleolus
Perp. 0.3-0.5 cun
231
Where is KD 7 located ?
2 cun directly above KD 3
on the anterior border of tendo calcaneus
Perp. 0.5 - 0.7 cun
232
Where is KD 8 located ?
0.5 cun anterior to KD 7, on the same level as KD 7
2 cun above KD 3
posterior to the medial border of tibia
Perp. 0.5 - 0.7 cun
233
Where is KD 9 located ?
5 cun directly above KD 3, parallel to KD 7
at the lower end of the belly of m. gastrocnemius
on the line drawn from KD 3 to KD 10
10 cun below KD 10
Perp. 0.5 - 0.7 cun
234
Where is KD 10 located ?
When the knee is flexed, on the medial side of the popliteal fossa
between the tendons of:
m. semiteninosus and m. semimenbranosus, at the level of UB 40
Find KD 10 before KD 9 *
Perp. 0.8 - 1.0 cun
235
What is the needling method for KD 1 - KD 6 ?
Perp. 0.3 - 0.5 cun
236
What is the needling method for KD 7 - KD 9 ?
Perp. 0.5 - 0.7 cun
237
What is the needling depth for KD 10 ?
Perp. 0.8 - 1.0 cun
238
What is the needling depth for KD 11 - KD 20
Perp. 0.5 - 1.0 cun
239
Deep insertion of KD 11 - KD 13 will penetrate?
a full bladder, which should be emptied before treatment
240
Deep insertion of KD 14 - KD 18, & KD 20 will penetrate ?
the peritoneal cavitiy
241
Deep needling of KD 21, especially in thin patients, will puncture the:
Liver on the right side and the Peritoneum on the left side.
242
Deep insertion of KD 22 is not applicable to avoid:
| Deep perpendicular or oblique insertion of KD 22 may puncture the:
injuring the HT, LU and/or LV
243
Needling method for KD 21:
perpend. 0.5 - 0.7 cun
244
Needling method for KD 22 - KD 27
obl. 0.3 - 0.5 cun - directed laterally along the intercostal space
245
Deep perpend. or obl. insertion of KD 22 - KD 27 may puncture the ___
LU
246
Which KD point has a strong sinking action, the point to return the unrooted back to its source, regulates and descends qi, and tonifies yin
KD 1
247
KD 1 is used for ___ patterns.
a. excess
b. deficient
a. excess
248
Which KD point is the main point to clear def. heat from the KD
KD 2
249
Which KD point regulates the relationship between KD and LU and has a strong effect on stabilizing the emotion
KD 4
250
Which KD point is the main point to treat KD organ disharmony, for any patterns of KD deficiency
KD 3
251
Which KD point is for acute condition of the urinary system, acute cystitis, acute urethritis
KD 5
252
The source of blood is the ___
KD
253
Essence becomes blood in the ___
LV
254
Which KD point regulates the Yin qiao and KD channels
Nourishes yin and clear def heat from the throat, HT, uterus, and genitals
and Regulates the lower jiao
KD 6
255
Opening point of Yin Qiao
KD 6
256
Opening point of Yang Qiao
UB 62
257
Crossing point of Chong in KD channel:
KD 11 - KD 21
258
Which KD point tonifies all KD deficiencies
KD 7
259
Which KD point is important for abdominal pain d/t obstruction in the yin qiao channel, and has a special action on the disorders of blood -- for menstrual problems due to blood stasis
KD 8
260
Which KD point expels damp-heat from the lower burner
KD 10
261
What are the contraindicated points for pregnancy?
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SP 6
LI 4
LU 7
UB 60
UB 67
GB 21
Ren 3
Ren 7
UB 27 - UB 34
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262
KD primary channel connects with ?
KD, UB, LV, LU and HT
263
The source point of the KD channel ?
KD3
264
The luo-connecting of KD channel is:
KD 4
265
The xi-cleft point of the KD channel is:
KD 5
266
The xi-cleft point of the Yin Wei channel is:
KD 9
267
The xi-cleft point of the Yin Qiao point is:
KD 8
268
The ying spring point of the KD channel is:
KD 2
269
The front-mu of the KD channel is:
GB 25
270
The back-shu of the KD channel is:
UB 23
271
KD 2 is located in the depression on the lower border of the tuberosity of the ___ bone.
navicular
272
KD 5 is located 1 can directly below ____
KD 3
273
KD 9 is located at the lower end of the belly of muscle ____.
gastrocnemius
274
KD 10 is located between the tendons ___ and ____.
semitendonosis, semimembranosus
275
The KD channel crosses with DU ___
1
276
T/F: The KD regular channel terminates at the root of the tongue.
True
277
T/F: The KD divergent channel connects with the root of the tongue.
True
278
T/F: The KD muscle channel connects with the genital region.
True
279
T/F: KD 17 is located 0.5 cun lateral to Ren 9.
False
280
T/F: The distance between Red channel and KD channel on the chest is 2 cun.
True
281
T/F: KD 23 should be needled perpendicularly 1 inch.
False
282
T/F: KD 1 should be needled with a thick and long needle.
False
283
The KD channel starts at the inferior aspect of the ___ toe:
a. 3rd
b. 4th
c. 5th
5th (small toe)
284
The KD divergent channel crosses with the ___ channel at the level L2.
a. Ren
b. DU
c. Dai
Dai
285
The KD divergent channel belongs to the ___ confluence.
1st
286
KD 11-21 are crossing points of :
Chong
287
KD 13 should be needled perpendicularly ___ cun.
a. 0.5
b. 1.5
c. 2.5
1.5
288
The deep needling on KD 21 (on right side) may puncture :
LV
289
How many cans from anterior hairline to posterior hairline ?
12 cun
290
GB 18 is level with which DU point ?
DU 20
291
Which SI, LI, and ST points line up with each other on the neck ?
SI 16, LI 18, ST 9
292
GB 15 - GB 20 is how many cuns lateral to the DU channel ?
2.25 cun
293
UB 5 is level with which DU point ?
DU 23
294
LV 14 is located where ?
- direly below the nipple, in the 6th intercostal space
295
Which intercostal level is PC 1 located ?
4th
296
GB 22 and GB 23 is level with which intercostal level ?
5th
297
GB 24 is level with which intercostal level ?
7th
298
Which three points are located anterior to the tragus ?
superior - SJ 21
middle - SI 19
inferior - GB 2
299
GB 25 is located where ?
- on the lower border of the 12th floating rib
300
GB 26 is located where ?
- below the LV 13, 11th rib (level with the umbilicus)
301
GB 19 is level with which DU point ?
DU 17
302
DU 17 is how many cun from DU 16 ?
1.5 cun
303
GB 20 is level with which DU point ?
DU 16
304
UB 10 is level with which DU point ?
DU 15
305
GB 21 is in between:
The acromion and DU 14
306
Which points line up with ST 8 ?
DU 24, GB 13, UB 3, GB 15
307
LV 4 is in between which 2 points ?
SP 5 and ST 41
308
UB 9 is level with which DU point ?
DU 17
309
GB 27 is level with which Ren point ?
Ren 4
310
ST 7 is on the ___ border of the condyloid process of the manidble.
Lower
311
GB 3 is on the ___ border of the condyloid process of the mandible.
Upper
312
SJ 16 is level with SI ___
SI 17
