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Stomach Channel Flashcards

1
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What is the Stomach channel of foot yangming coupled with?

A

Spleen channel of foot taiyin

The Stomach channel is also paired with the Large Intestine channel of hand yangming according to six channel theory.

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How does the Stomach primary channel interact with the Spleen?

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Enters the Spleen

The Stomach divergent channel disperses in the Spleen and the Stomach luo-connecting channel joins with the Spleen channel.

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3
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Where does the Stomach primary channel enter in the mouth?

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Upper gum

It joins with the Governing vessel at Rénzhöng DU-26 and circles the lips before joining with the Conception vessel at Chéngjiäng REN-24.

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4
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At which point does the Stomach channel meet the Gall Bladder channel?

A

Xiaguan ST-7

The Stomach channel ascends in front of the ear to meet the Gall Bladder channel which enters the ear.

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5
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Where does the Stomach luo-connecting channel terminate?

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Throat

The Stomach primary channel descends through the throat region.

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6
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What organ does the Stomach divergent channel penetrate?

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Heart

The Stomach primary channel ascends to meet the Governing vessel at both Shenting DU-24 and Rénzhöng DU-26.

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7
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What is the primary function of the Stomach fu?

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Control the ‘rotting and ripening’ of food

It also controls descending and acts as the first stage in the digestion of fluids.

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8
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What are some manifestations of Stomach disharmony?

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Disorders of appetite and digestion, distention and pain in the epigastrium, belching, nausea, vomiting

These symptoms may arise due to failure of the Stomach qi to descend or rebellious ascent of Stomach qi.

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9
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What is the significance of the Yangming channel in terms of qi and blood?

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Abundant in qi and blood

Points of foot yangming channel are used clinically to regulate qi and blood in the lower limb.

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10
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Which type of disorders are treated using points of the Stomach channel?

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Atrophy disorder, painful obstruction, hemiplegia, pain of all kinds

These points are clinically significant for treating various conditions.

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11
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Why is the Stomach channel considered ‘yang brightness’?

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It runs along the anterior of the body and receives the full intensity of the sun

This is why it is considered particularly full of yang qi.

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12
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What is the role of Stomach channel points in relation to febrile heat?

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Clear excess of yang in the form of febrile heat (fever)

These points help to address heat that rises to disturb the Heart and spirit.

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13
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Fill in the blank: The Stomach primary channel descends to cross the _______.

A

Chest, epigastrium, and upper and lower abdomen.

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14
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True or False: The Stomach primary channel is the only channel to go to the lateral side of the middle toe.

A

True

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15
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What disorders does the Stomach channel treat in the yangming channel?

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Disorders of the eyes, face, cheeks, forehead, nose, lips, gums, and teeth

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16
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Which external organ disorder can be treated by the Stomach channel?

A

Disorders of the ear

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17
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What throat-related issues can the Stomach channel address?

A

Disorders of the throat

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18
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What function does the Stomach channel regulate?

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Regulating the function of the intestines

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19
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Which areas are affected by the Stomach channel in relation to the jiao?

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Upper, middle, and lower jiao, especially the Lung, Heart, chest, epigastrium, Stomach, Spleen, uterus, and Bladder

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20
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What aspects of health does the Stomach channel tonify?

A

Qi, blood, yin, and yang

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21
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What types of breast disorders can the Stomach channel treat?

A

Both acute and chronic disorders of the breast

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22
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What mental health disturbances can the Stomach channel address?

A

Disturbance of the spirit, especially mania-depression

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23
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What points from other channels does the stomach channel meet with?

A

K meets with:
* Jingming BL-1
* Yingxiäng L.I.-20
* Rénzhông DU-26
* Yinjião DU-28
* Chéngjiäng REN-24
* Shangguan GB-3
* Xuánli GB-6
* Xuánlu GB-5
* Hanyan GB-4
* Shénting DU-24
* Dâzhui DU-14

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24
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Where does the Stomach channel meet with the Conception vessel?

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The Stomach channel meets with the Conception vessel at:
* Shangwän REN-13
* Zhongwän REN-12

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25
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What connection does a branch of the Stomach channel have with the toes?

A

A branch connects with the:
* middle toe
* big toe at Yinbai SP-1

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26
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Fill in the blank: K meets with the point _______.

A

Jingming BL-1

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27
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True or False: K connects with Hanyan GB-4.

A

True

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28
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Which point does K connect with at the big toe?

A

Yinbai SP-1

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29
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List two points where K meets with the Conception vessel.

A

Shangwän REN-13
Zhongwän REN-12

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30
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Where does the Stomach Primary Channel begin?

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At the lateral side of the nose at Yingxiāng L.I.-20

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31
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What is the first point where the Stomach Primary Channel meets the Bladder channel?

A

At Jingming BL-1

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32
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What point does the Stomach Primary Channel descend to after meeting the Bladder channel?

A

Chéngqi ST-1

33
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Which points does the Stomach Primary Channel connect with after entering the upper gum?

A

Yinjião DU-28 and Rénzhöng DU-26

34
Q

At which point does the Stomach Primary Channel meet the Conception vessel?

A

Chéngjiāng REN-24

35
Q

Which points does the Stomach Primary Channel run across the cheeks to?

A

Dàying ST-5 and Jiáche ST-6

36
Q

What is the next point after Jiáche ST-6 that the Stomach Primary Channel ascends to?

A

Xiàguān ST-7

37
Q

Which points does the Stomach Primary Channel pass through while ascending within the hairline of the temporal region?

A

Xuánli GB-6, Xuánlú GB-5, Hanyan GB-4

38
Q

Where does the Stomach Primary Channel meet the Governing vessel?

A

Shenting DU-24

39
Q

What is the first branch of the Stomach Primary Channel that separates at Dàying ST-5?

A

It descends along the anterior border of the sternocleidomastoid muscle

40
Q

Where does the first branch of the Stomach Primary Channel enter after traveling to the supraclavicular fossa?

A

Quêpén ST-12

41
Q

Which point does the first branch of the Stomach Primary Channel meet at the upper back?

A

Dazhu DU-14

42
Q

What does the first branch of the Stomach Primary Channel link with after descending through the diaphragm?

A

Shängwän REN-13 and Zhongwän REN-12

43
Q

Where does the second branch of the Stomach Primary Channel descend from?

A

Quepén ST-12

44
Q

How far from the midline does the second branch of the Stomach Primary Channel travel along the mamillary line?

A

4 cun lateral

45
Q

What point does the second branch of the Stomach Primary Channel reach in the inguinal region?

A

Qichong ST-30

46
Q

Where does the main channel of the Stomach Primary Channel originate?

A

From the pyloric orifice of the Stomach

47
Q

What is the final termination point of the main channel of the Stomach Primary Channel?

A

Lidu ST-45

48
Q

From which point does a further branch of the Stomach Primary Channel separate?

A

Zúsänli ST-36

49
Q

Where does the further branch of the Stomach Primary Channel terminate?

A

At the lateral aspect of the middle toe

50
Q

Where does the Stomach primary channel separate on the foot?

A

At Chongyang ST-42

51
Q

Where does the Stomach primary channel terminate?

A

At the medial side of the tip of the big toe at Yìnbài SP-1

52
Q

Which zangfu does the Stomach primary channel connect with?

A

Stomach and Spleen

53
Q

What are the meeting points of the Stomach primary channel?

A
  • Yingxiäng L.I.-20
  • Jingming BL-1
  • Shängguän GB-3
  • Hänyän GB-4
  • XuánIú GB-5
  • Xuánli GB-6
  • Däzhur DU-14
  • Shénting DU-24
  • Rénzhong DU-26
  • Yinjião DU-28
  • Zhöngwän REN-12
  • Shängwän REN-13
  • Chéngjiäng REN-24
54
Q

True or False: Yángbai GB-14 and Jiänjing GB-21 are not known as meeting points of the Gall Bladder and Stomach channels.

A

False

55
Q

Which point is not described as a meeting point of the Spleen and Stomach channels despite a connection?

A

Yìnäi SP-1

56
Q

Where does the pathway discussed ascend to?

A

The nape of the neck and the head

57
Q

What does the pathway meet with at the nape of the neck?

A

The qi of all the yang channels

58
Q

Where does the pathway terminate?

A

At the throat

59
Q

To which part of the body does the pathway attach?

A

The upper thoracic spine

60
Q

Where does the pathway begin?

A

Fênglong ST-40

61
Q

Which channel does the pathway connect with?

A

The Spleen channel

62
Q

Where does the channel originate?

A

On the lateral side of the lower leg at Fënglóng ST-40

63
Q

Which aspect of the lower leg does the channel travel to after originating?

A

The medial aspect of the lower leg

64
Q

With which channel does the channel join after traveling to the medial aspect of the lower leg?

A

The Spleen channel

65
Q

What is the path of the channel after it joins with the Spleen channel?

A

Ascends the leg and trunk to the nape of the neck and head

66
Q

Where does the channel converge with the qi of the other yang channels?

A

At the nape of the neck and head

67
Q

What is the final destination of the channel?

A

Terminates at the throat

68
Q

Fill in the blank: The channel travels internally to terminate at the _______.

A

throat

69
Q

True or False: The channel travels from the lateral side of the lower leg to the medial side before ascending.

A

True

70
Q

What is the Lou connecting channel?

A

A channel that branches from the primary channel in the middle of the thigh.

71
Q

Where does the Lou connecting channel ascend to after branching from the primary channel?

A

Enters the abdomen.

72
Q

Which organ does the Lou connecting channel travel to after entering the abdomen?

A

Stomach.

73
Q

What organ does the Lou connecting channel disperse in?

A

Spleen.

74
Q

After dispersing in the Spleen, where does the Lou connecting channel ascend to?

A

Penetrate the Heart.

75
Q

Along which structure does the Lou connecting channel ascend to emerge at the mouth?

A

Esophagus.

76
Q

After emerging at the mouth, where does the Lou connecting channel continue to?

A

Along the nose.

77
Q

What does the Lou connecting channel connect with after the nose?

A

The eye.

78
Q

What primary channel does the Lou connecting channel unite with?

A

Primary Stomach channel.

79
Q

True or False: All three branches of the Stomach channel connect with the Spleen.

A

True

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