Regualr Channel Diagnosis

Question 1

List the order - from most superficial to deep - of the 6 Channels?

Answer 1

Cutaneous
Muscle / Sinew
Luo - Connecting
Primary Channel (Jing)
Divergent
Extraordinary

Question 2

What are the four general functions of the Channels?

Answer 2

1. Transports Qi, Blood
2. Protect Body
3. Express Channel or internal imbalances
4. Receive communication via stimulation

Question 3

NOTE
When reading a case study it is important to take note of sequence of events.

Answer 3

So we can figure if the channel pathology turned into organ pathology. And we can determine if the present conditions are a result of a previous

Question 4

Identify symptoms of Channel Pain and Dysfunction in LUNG

Answer 4

Pain in the supraclavicular fossa, shoulder, back, anterior medial arm

Question 5

Identify symptoms of Channel Pain and Dysfunction in the LARGE INTESTINE

Answer 5

Pain in the neck, anterior part of the shoulder, anterior lateral arm

Question 6

Identify symptoms of Channel Pain and Dysfunction in STOMACH

Answer 6

Pain in the eyes, chest, abdomen, and anterior lateral leg

Question 7

Identify symptoms of Channel Pain and Dysfunction in SPLEEN

Answer 7

Stiffness and cold, in the medial aspect of the thigh and knee, weakness of the leg

Question 8

Identify symptoms of Channel Pain and Dysfunction of HEART

Answer 8

Pain in the eyes, cardiac pain, hypochondria pain, pain in the medial upper arm

Question 9

Identify symptoms of Channel Pain and Dysfunction of SMALL INTESTINE

Answer 9

Pain in the lower abdomen, and the posterior lateral shoulder and arm

Question 10

Identify symptoms of Channel Pain and Dysfunction of URINARY BLADDER

Answer 10

Tearing when exposed to wind, pain in the eyes, nape of the neck, upper middle and lower back, buttocks, and posterior legs

Question 11

Identify symptoms of Channel Pain and Dysfunction of KIDNEY

Answer 11

Pain in the lower back, posterior medial, thigh, and weakness of the legs

Question 12

Identify symptoms of Channel Pain and Dysfunction of PERICARDIUM

Answer 12

Spasm/contraction of the arms

Question 13

Identify symptoms of Channel Pain and Dysfunction of TRIPLE ENERGIZER

Answer 13

Pain behind the ear, shoulder, and lateral arm and elbow

Question 14

Identify symptoms of Channel Pain and Dysfunction of GALLBLADDER

Answer 14

Pain of the outer canthus, armpit, lateral aspect of the chest and hypochondriac region, lateral legs

Question 15

Identify symptoms of Channel Pain and Dysfunction of LIVER

Answer 15

Pain in the lower back, abdomen, genital area, and vertex of head

Question 16

NOTE
Be aware, when reading a case study, if you are observing problems with the channel versus the organ

Answer 16

If it is a channel problem select the answer the says CHANNEL

Question 17

What are the three functions of the 15 (LUO) connecting collaterals?

Answer 17

1. Formed by a larger branch of the 12 primary channels.
2. Strengthens the relationship between the internal / external related pair.
3. Transports the Qi and blood.

Question 18

What are the dysfunctions of the LUO collateral of the LUNG ? 🫁

Answer 18

Hot sensations in the wrist and palm, shortness of breath, frequent urination

Question 19

What are the dysfunctions of the LUO collateral of the LARGE INTESTINE ?

Answer 19

Toothache, deafness, cold sensation in the teeth, suffocated chest and diaphragm

Question 20

What are the dysfunctions of the LUO collateral of the STOMACH ?

Answer 20

Depressive manic disorders, muscular, atrophy, and weakness in the lower legs, sore throat, sudden hoarseness of voice

Question 21

What are the dysfunctions of the LUO collateral of the SPLEEN ?

Answer 21

Abdominal cramping, cholera with vomiting and diarrhoea

Question 22

What are the dysfunctions of the LUO collateral of the HEART ?

Answer 22

Suffocated chest and diaphragm, aphasia

Question 23

What are the dysfunctions of the LUO collateral of the SMALL INTESTINE ?

Answer 23

Weakness of the joints, muscular, atrophy, and motor impairment of the elbow, warts on the skin

Question 24

What are the dysfunctions of the LUO collateral of the UB ?

Answer 24

Nasal obstruction, watery, nasal, discharge, epistaxes, headache, pain in the back

Question 25

What are the dysfunctions of the LUO collateral of the KIDNEY ? 🫘

Answer 25

Retention of urine, lower back pain, mental restlessness, suffocated chest

Question 26

What are the dysfunctions of the LUO collateral of the PERICARDIUM ? 🪬

Answer 26

Cardiac pain, mental restlessness

Question 27

What are the dysfunctions of the LUO collateral of the SANJIAO ?

Answer 27

Spasm/contraction of flaccid elbow joint

Question 28

What are the dysfunctions of the LUO collateral of the GALLBLADDER ?

Answer 28

Coldness in the foot, paralysis of the lower limbs, in ability to stand erect

Question 29

What are the dysfunctions of the LUO collateral of the LIVER ? 🍃

Answer 29

painful and prolonged erection, swollen, testicles, hernia, genital, pruritus

Question 30

What are the dysfunctions of the LUO collateral of the REN / CV ?

Answer 30

Distending, pain and itching sensation on the abdomen

Question 31

What are the dysfunctions of the LUO collateral of the DU / GV ?

Answer 31

Stuffiness of the spinal column, heavy sensation of the head, head tremors

Question 32

What are the dysfunctions of the MAJOR LUO collateral of SPLEEN ?

Answer 32

General aching, and weakness of the joints, and the four limbs

Question 33

What meridian passes through the following organs:
Kidney
UB
Liver
Heart
Lung
Pericardium

Answer 33

Kidney meridian

Question 34

The MUSCLE regions, of The 3 yin meridians of the foot, meet where on the body?

Answer 34

genitals