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Study Guide Week 6 - Midterm Flashcards

1
Q

Order from most superficial to deepest: Divergent, Cutaneous, Regular, Luo and Tendino-Muscular Channels

A 
Cutaneous - Wei Qi level
Tendinomuscular -Wei Qi Level
Luo Vessels - Ying level
Regular - Qi and Blood level
Divergent - Yuan level / Yin Yang level
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How many channels are there?

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Divergent Channels: 12
Luo Vessels: 15
Regular Channels: 12
Cutaneous Areas: 12
Tendinomuscular Channels: 12
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Tendinomuscular channels always begin at the —

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Tendinomuscular channels always begin at the extremities.

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Which channels are responsible for carrying wei qi inward to protect the internal organs?

A

Divergent channels

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5
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T/F: The Luo vessels are often bled.

A

True

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6
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T/F: The ST Divergent channel goes to the heart

A

True

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T/F: The ST Luo vessel goes to the throat and the nape of the neck

A

True

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T/F: The HT Luo vessel goes to the tongue.

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True

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9
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T/F: The SI Divergent pathway does not go to the heart.

A

False

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10
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T/F: The SI Luo Vessel goes to LI 15.

A

True

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11
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The LI Luo vessel breaks off at — and goes to the — and the —

A

The LI Luo vessel breaks off at LI 6 and goes to the teeth and the ear.

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12
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T/F: All Yin Channels begin in the feet and end in the chest

A

False

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13
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T/F: The ST Channel begins at LI 20

A

True

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14
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T/F: The LU Channel begins in the middle jiao.

A

True

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15
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T/F: The LI Channel begins on the ulnar side of the index finger.

A

False, The LI Channel begins on the radial side of the index finger.

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16
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T/F: The LU Channel goes tot he throat before going to LU 1.

A

True

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17
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T/F: The SP Channel enters the ST, SP, and HT and goes to the tongue.

A

True

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18
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T/F: The SP Channel crosses Ren 3, 4 and 10.

A

True

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19
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T/F: The ST Channel has a branch that ends on the medial side of the third toe.

A

False. The ST Channel has a branch that ends on the lateral side of the third toe.

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20
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T/F: The HT Channel goes to the heart, small intestine and the eyes.

A

True

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21
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T/F: The UB Channel begins at UB 1.

A

True

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22
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The exit point on the ST Channel is —

A

ST 42

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23
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The exit point on the LU Channel is —

A

LU 7

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24
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The Tai Yin channels run on the — — aspect of the arm and leg.

A

The Tai Yin channels run on the Anterior Medial aspect of the arm and leg.

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25
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The Tai Yang channels run on the — — aspect of the arm and leg.

A

The Tai Yang channels run on the Posterior Lateral aspect of the arm and leg.

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26
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The Shao Yin Channels run on the — — aspect of the arm and leg.

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The Shao Yin Channels run on the Posterior Medial part of the arm and leg.

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27
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Cun measurements: From the — border of the pubis symphasis to the — — of the — = 18 cun

A

From the upper border of the pubis symphasis to the medial condyle of the femur = 18 cun

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28
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Cun measurements: From the lateral eye of the knee to the — — = 16 cun

A

From the lateral eye of the knee to the lateral malleolus = 16 cun

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29
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Cun measurements: From the glabella to anterior hairline = — cun

A

3 cun

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30
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Cun measurements: From the anterior hairline to the posterior hairline = — cun

A

12 cun

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31
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Cun measurements: From C7 to the posterior hairline = — cun

A

3 cun

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32
Q

From ST 8 to ST 8 = — cun

A

9 cun

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33
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From ST 8 to DU 24 = — cun

A

4.5 cun

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34
Q

From the posterior midline to the — border of the scapula = — cun

A

From the posterior midline to the medial border of the scapula = 3 cun

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35
Q

Which two UB points are located .5 cun from the anterior hairline?

A

UB 3 and UB 4

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36
Q

Which two points are located 2.5 cun above the posterior hairline?

A

UB 9 and DU 17

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37
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UB — to UB — are located 1.5 cun lateral to the midline of the scalp.

A

UB 4 and UB 8 are located 1.5 cun lateral to the midline of the scalp.

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38
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UB — to UB — are located 1.5 cun lateral to the posterior midline.

A

UB 11 to UB 30 are located 1.5 cun lateral to the posterior midline.

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39
Q

UB — to UB — are located 3 cun lateral to the posterior midline.

A

UB 41 - UB 54 are located 3 cun lateral to the posterior midline.

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40
Q

In the chest ST — - — are located — cun lateral to the midline.

A

In the chest ST 12 - ST 18 are located 4 cun lateral to the midline.

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41
Q

In the abdomen ST— - — are located — cun lateral to the midline.

A

In the abdomen ST 19 - ST 30 are located 2 cun lateral to the midline.

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42
Q

In the abdomen SP — - — are located — cun lateral to the midline.

A

In the abdomen SP 13 - SP 16 are located 4 cun lateral to the midline.

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43
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In the chest SP — - — are located — cun lateral to the midline.

A

In the chest SP 17 - SP 20 are located 6 cun lateral to the midline.

44
Q

Where is SP 13 located?

A

SP 13 is located 4 cun lateral to the midline and level with Ren 3.

45
Q

ST 45 is on the lateral/medial side of the 2nd toe?

A

ST 45 is on the lateral side of the 2nd toe.

46
Q

SP 1 is on the lateral/medial side of the great toe?

A

SP 1 is on the medial side of the great toe.

47
Q

SP 6 is located — cun above the medial malleolus.

A

SP 6 is located 3 cun above the medial malleolus.

48
Q

How many points are on the SP Channel?

A

21 points

49
Q

How many points are on the ST Channel?

A

45 points

50
Q

Which point is located below the zygomatic arch?

A

ST 7

51
Q

Which major artery must be avoided when needling ST 9?

A

Common Carotid Artery

52
Q

Which artery must be avoided when needling LU 9?

A

Radial Artery

53
Q

Which artery must be avoided when needling HT 1?

A

Axillary Artery

54
Q

Three points level with the Adam’s Apple?

A

ST 9
LI 18
SI 16

55
Q

Which point on the ST Channel is never needled?

A

ST 17

56
Q

ST 31 - ST 34 are all located on the line between — and the — - — border of the —

A

ST 31 - ST 34 are all located on the line between the ASIS and the superio-lateral border of the patella.

57
Q

How far above patella is each point?

A

ST 32 = 6 cun above
ST 33 = 3 cun above
ST 34 = 2 cun above

58
Q

ST 36 - ST 39 are all located — — — lateral to the —- bprder of the —

A

ST 36 - ST 39 are all located one finger breadth lateral to the anterior border of the tibia.

59
Q

How many cun below ST 35 are each point?

A

ST 36 = 3 cun below
ST 37 = 6 cun below
ST 38 = 8 cun below
ST 39 = 9 cun below

60
Q

Write the location of ST 40

A

2 finger breadths lateral to the anterior border of the tibia and 8 cun below ST 35

61
Q

ST 41 is located between which two tendons?

A

ST 41 is located between Extensor digitorum longus and extensor hallicus longus.

62
Q

LI 5 is located between which two tendons?

A

LI 5 is located between extensor pollicus longus and extensor pollicus brevis.

63
Q

Which point is located distal to the base of the 1st metatarsal bone at the junction of the red and white skin?

A

SP 4

64
Q

SP 5 is located — and — to the — —

A

SP 5 is located anterior and inferior to the medial malleolus.

65
Q

SP 9 is located in the depression on the lower border of the — — of the — in the depression on the — border of the —

A

SP 9 is located in the depression on the lower border of the medial condyle of the tibia in the depression on the posterior border of the tibia.

66
Q

Which point is located 6 cun above the medial malleolus on the posterior border of the tibia?

A

SP 7

67
Q

Which point is located at the level of the lower border of the ala nasi directly below the pupil?

A

ST 3

68
Q

Which point is located at the midpoint of the ala nasi, in the nasolabial groove?

A

LI 20

69
Q

Which point on the SP Channel is contraindicated during pregnancy?

A

SP 6

70
Q

Why would you moxa SP 1?

A

To stop abnormal uterine bleeding

71
Q

The Luo Vessel of ST channel goes to the — and the —

A

The Luo of the ST goes to the throat and the nape of neck.

72
Q

The Luo Vessel of the SP Channel goes to the — — and the —

A

The Luo Vessel of the SP goes to the Intestines, ST, and the HT

73
Q

The Luo Vessel of the LI channel goes to the — and the —

A

The Luo Vessel of the LI goes to the teeth and the ear.

74
Q

The Luo Vessel of the LU channel goes to the — —

A

The Luo Vessel of the LU channel goes to the thenar emminence.

75
Q

Which two points on the ST channel can be used to treat ST Fire disturbing the Shen and causing insomnia?

A

ST 23 and ST 24

76
Q

Which point is combined with SP 3 to make a Host/Guest Combination? What is it used to treat?

A

ST 40

SP 3 + ST 40 is used to treat phlegm damp accumulation caused by SP Qi Deficiency

77
Q

Which HT point can be used to treat aphasia?

A

HT 5

78
Q

Which 3 points are combined to treat insomnia caused by Yin or Blood Deficiency?

A

HT 7
KD 6
SP 6

79
Q

Which point on the LU channel clears upper burner heat and downbears counterflow qi?

A

LU 5

80
Q

Write 3 host/guest combos

A

LI 4 + LU 7
LU 9 + LI 6
SP 3 + ST 40

81
Q

LU — is the mother (tonification) point on the channel because it is the — point on the — channel

A

LU 9 is the mother (tonification) point on the channel because it is the Earth point on a Metal channel.

82
Q

SI — is the mother (tonification) point on the channel because it is the Wood point on a Fire channel

A

SI 3 is the mother (tonification) point on the channel because it is the Wood point on a Fire channel

83
Q

KD — is the son (sedation) point on the channel because it is the Wood point on a Water channel.

A

KD 1 is the son (sedation) point on the channel because it is the Wood point on the Water channel.

84
Q

UB — is the son (sedation) point on the channel because it is the Wood point on a Water channel.

A

UB 65 is the son (sedation) point on the channel because it is the Wood point on a Water channel.

85
Q

If you have a deficient SP pulse, an you choose to treat using 5 elements, you will tonify — and sedate —. Your 4 points will be…

A

You will tonify Fire and sedate Wood. Your 4 points will be:
+ HT 8 + SP 2 - LV 1 - SP 1

86
Q

The He Sea point on the LI channel is halfway between — and the — epicondyle of the —

A

The He Sea point on the LI channel is halfway between LU 5 and the lateral epicondyle of the humerus

87
Q

The Jing Well of the HT channel is on the — side of the — finger at the corner of the nail.

A

The Jing Well of the HT channel is on the radial side of the pinky/little finger at the corner of the nail.

88
Q

The Jing Well of the LI channel is on the — side of the — finger at the corner of the nail.

A

The Jing Well of the LI channel is on the radial side of the index finger at the corner of the nail.

89
Q

LI 20 is located at the midpoint of the — — in the — — groove.

A

LI 20 is located at the midpoint of the ala-nasi in the naso labial groove.

90
Q

SI 17 is located at the level of the — of the — — to the —

A

SI 17 is located at the level of the angle of the mandible anterior to the SCM

91
Q

Three points level with the Adam’s Apple:

A

ST 9
LI 18
SI16

92
Q

The last point on the SI Channel is located anterior to the –

A

anterior to the tragus

93
Q

LU 3 is located — cun below the — — on the — side of the — —

A

LU 3 is located 3 cun below the axillary fold on the radial side of the biceps brachii

94
Q

HT 2 is located — cun proximal to the — crease, on the — side of the — —

A

HT 2 is located 3 cun proximal to the cubital crease on the medial side of the biceps brachii

95
Q

Four Gates:

A

LI 4 + LV 3 relieve stagnation

96
Q

Inner Four Gates:

A

LI 10 + ST 36 promote digestion and nourish muscles back to health also Wei Syndrome

97
Q

HT 5 fx

A

regulates heart qi, speech

98
Q

HT 6 fx

A

nourish heart yin, night sweating

99
Q

HT 7 fx

A

nourish heart blood, insomnia

100
Q

HT 8 fx

A

extinguish heart fire, insomnia

101
Q

HT 9 fx

A

calms internal wind, stroke

102
Q

UB 42 pin yin

A

Po Hu

103
Q

UB 44 pin yin

A

Shen Tang

104
Q

UB 47 pin yin

A

Hun Men

105
Q

UB 49 pin yin

A

Yi She

106
Q

UB 52 pin yin

A

Zhi Shi

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