Study Guide Week 6 - Midterm Flashcards
Order from most superficial to deepest: Divergent, Cutaneous, Regular, Luo and Tendino-Muscular Channels
Cutaneous - Wei Qi level Tendinomuscular -Wei Qi Level Luo Vessels - Ying level Regular - Qi and Blood level Divergent - Yuan level / Yin Yang level
How many channels are there?
Divergent Channels: 12 Luo Vessels: 15 Regular Channels: 12 Cutaneous Areas: 12 Tendinomuscular Channels: 12
Tendinomuscular channels always begin at the —
Tendinomuscular channels always begin at the extremities.
Which channels are responsible for carrying wei qi inward to protect the internal organs?
Divergent channels
T/F: The Luo vessels are often bled.
True
T/F: The ST Divergent channel goes to the heart
True
T/F: The ST Luo vessel goes to the throat and the nape of the neck
True
T/F: The HT Luo vessel goes to the tongue.
True
T/F: The SI Divergent pathway does not go to the heart.
False
T/F: The SI Luo Vessel goes to LI 15.
True
The LI Luo vessel breaks off at — and goes to the — and the —
The LI Luo vessel breaks off at LI 6 and goes to the teeth and the ear.
T/F: All Yin Channels begin in the feet and end in the chest
False
T/F: The ST Channel begins at LI 20
True
T/F: The LU Channel begins in the middle jiao.
True
T/F: The LI Channel begins on the ulnar side of the index finger.
False, The LI Channel begins on the radial side of the index finger.
T/F: The LU Channel goes tot he throat before going to LU 1.
True
T/F: The SP Channel enters the ST, SP, and HT and goes to the tongue.
True
T/F: The SP Channel crosses Ren 3, 4 and 10.
True
T/F: The ST Channel has a branch that ends on the medial side of the third toe.
False. The ST Channel has a branch that ends on the lateral side of the third toe.
T/F: The HT Channel goes to the heart, small intestine and the eyes.
True
T/F: The UB Channel begins at UB 1.
True
The exit point on the ST Channel is —
ST 42
The exit point on the LU Channel is —
LU 7
The Tai Yin channels run on the — — aspect of the arm and leg.
The Tai Yin channels run on the Anterior Medial aspect of the arm and leg.
The Tai Yang channels run on the — — aspect of the arm and leg.
The Tai Yang channels run on the Posterior Lateral aspect of the arm and leg.
The Shao Yin Channels run on the — — aspect of the arm and leg.
The Shao Yin Channels run on the Posterior Medial part of the arm and leg.
Cun measurements: From the — border of the pubis symphasis to the — — of the — = 18 cun
From the upper border of the pubis symphasis to the medial condyle of the femur = 18 cun
Cun measurements: From the lateral eye of the knee to the — — = 16 cun
From the lateral eye of the knee to the lateral malleolus = 16 cun
Cun measurements: From the glabella to anterior hairline = — cun
3 cun
Cun measurements: From the anterior hairline to the posterior hairline = — cun
12 cun
Cun measurements: From C7 to the posterior hairline = — cun
3 cun
From ST 8 to ST 8 = — cun
9 cun
From ST 8 to DU 24 = — cun
4.5 cun
From the posterior midline to the — border of the scapula = — cun
From the posterior midline to the medial border of the scapula = 3 cun
Which two UB points are located .5 cun from the anterior hairline?
UB 3 and UB 4
Which two points are located 2.5 cun above the posterior hairline?
UB 9 and DU 17
UB — to UB — are located 1.5 cun lateral to the midline of the scalp.
UB 4 and UB 8 are located 1.5 cun lateral to the midline of the scalp.
UB — to UB — are located 1.5 cun lateral to the posterior midline.
UB 11 to UB 30 are located 1.5 cun lateral to the posterior midline.
UB — to UB — are located 3 cun lateral to the posterior midline.
UB 41 - UB 54 are located 3 cun lateral to the posterior midline.
In the chest ST — - — are located — cun lateral to the midline.
In the chest ST 12 - ST 18 are located 4 cun lateral to the midline.
In the abdomen ST— - — are located — cun lateral to the midline.
In the abdomen ST 19 - ST 30 are located 2 cun lateral to the midline.
In the abdomen SP — - — are located — cun lateral to the midline.
In the abdomen SP 13 - SP 16 are located 4 cun lateral to the midline.
In the chest SP — - — are located — cun lateral to the midline.
In the chest SP 17 - SP 20 are located 6 cun lateral to the midline.
Where is SP 13 located?
SP 13 is located 4 cun lateral to the midline and level with Ren 3.
ST 45 is on the lateral/medial side of the 2nd toe?
ST 45 is on the lateral side of the 2nd toe.
SP 1 is on the lateral/medial side of the great toe?
SP 1 is on the medial side of the great toe.
SP 6 is located — cun above the medial malleolus.
SP 6 is located 3 cun above the medial malleolus.
How many points are on the SP Channel?
21 points
How many points are on the ST Channel?
45 points
Which point is located below the zygomatic arch?
ST 7
Which major artery must be avoided when needling ST 9?
Common Carotid Artery
Which artery must be avoided when needling LU 9?
Radial Artery
Which artery must be avoided when needling HT 1?
Axillary Artery
Three points level with the Adam’s Apple?
ST 9
LI 18
SI 16
Which point on the ST Channel is never needled?
ST 17
ST 31 - ST 34 are all located on the line between — and the — - — border of the —
ST 31 - ST 34 are all located on the line between the ASIS and the superio-lateral border of the patella.
How far above patella is each point?
ST 32 = 6 cun above
ST 33 = 3 cun above
ST 34 = 2 cun above
ST 36 - ST 39 are all located — — — lateral to the —- bprder of the —
ST 36 - ST 39 are all located one finger breadth lateral to the anterior border of the tibia.
How many cun below ST 35 are each point?
ST 36 = 3 cun below
ST 37 = 6 cun below
ST 38 = 8 cun below
ST 39 = 9 cun below
Write the location of ST 40
2 finger breadths lateral to the anterior border of the tibia and 8 cun below ST 35
ST 41 is located between which two tendons?
ST 41 is located between Extensor digitorum longus and extensor hallicus longus.
LI 5 is located between which two tendons?
LI 5 is located between extensor pollicus longus and extensor pollicus brevis.
Which point is located distal to the base of the 1st metatarsal bone at the junction of the red and white skin?
SP 4
SP 5 is located — and — to the — —
SP 5 is located anterior and inferior to the medial malleolus.
SP 9 is located in the depression on the lower border of the — — of the — in the depression on the — border of the —
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.
Which point is located 6 cun above the medial malleolus on the posterior border of the tibia?
SP 7
Which point is located at the level of the lower border of the ala nasi directly below the pupil?
ST 3
Which point is located at the midpoint of the ala nasi, in the nasolabial groove?
LI 20
Which point on the SP Channel is contraindicated during pregnancy?
SP 6
Why would you moxa SP 1?
To stop abnormal uterine bleeding
The Luo Vessel of ST channel goes to the — and the —
The Luo of the ST goes to the throat and the nape of neck.
The Luo Vessel of the SP Channel goes to the — — and the —
The Luo Vessel of the SP goes to the Intestines, ST, and the HT
The Luo Vessel of the LI channel goes to the — and the —
The Luo Vessel of the LI goes to the teeth and the ear.
The Luo Vessel of the LU channel goes to the — —
The Luo Vessel of the LU channel goes to the thenar emminence.
Which two points on the ST channel can be used to treat ST Fire disturbing the Shen and causing insomnia?
ST 23 and ST 24
Which point is combined with SP 3 to make a Host/Guest Combination? What is it used to treat?
ST 40
SP 3 + ST 40 is used to treat phlegm damp accumulation caused by SP Qi Deficiency
Which HT point can be used to treat aphasia?
HT 5
Which 3 points are combined to treat insomnia caused by Yin or Blood Deficiency?
HT 7
KD 6
SP 6
Which point on the LU channel clears upper burner heat and downbears counterflow qi?
LU 5
Write 3 host/guest combos
LI 4 + LU 7
LU 9 + LI 6
SP 3 + ST 40
LU — is the mother (tonification) point on the channel because it is the — point on the — channel
LU 9 is the mother (tonification) point on the channel because it is the Earth point on a Metal channel.
SI — is the mother (tonification) point on the channel because it is the Wood point on a Fire channel
SI 3 is the mother (tonification) point on the channel because it is the Wood point on a Fire channel
KD — is the son (sedation) point on the channel because it is the Wood point on a Water channel.
KD 1 is the son (sedation) point on the channel because it is the Wood point on the Water channel.
UB — is the son (sedation) point on the channel because it is the Wood point on a Water channel.
UB 65 is the son (sedation) point on the channel because it is the Wood point on a Water channel.
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…
You will tonify Fire and sedate Wood. Your 4 points will be:
+ HT 8 + SP 2 - LV 1 - SP 1
The He Sea point on the LI channel is halfway between — and the — epicondyle of the —
The He Sea point on the LI channel is halfway between LU 5 and the lateral epicondyle of the humerus
The Jing Well of the HT channel is on the — side of the — finger at the corner of the nail.
The Jing Well of the HT channel is on the radial side of the pinky/little finger at the corner of the nail.
The Jing Well of the LI channel is on the — side of the — finger at the corner of the nail.
The Jing Well of the LI channel is on the radial side of the index finger at the corner of the nail.
LI 20 is located at the midpoint of the — — in the — — groove.
LI 20 is located at the midpoint of the ala-nasi in the naso labial groove.
SI 17 is located at the level of the — of the — — to the —
SI 17 is located at the level of the angle of the mandible anterior to the SCM
Three points level with the Adam’s Apple:
ST 9
LI 18
SI16
The last point on the SI Channel is located anterior to the –
anterior to the tragus
LU 3 is located — cun below the — — on the — side of the — —
LU 3 is located 3 cun below the axillary fold on the radial side of the biceps brachii
HT 2 is located — cun proximal to the — crease, on the — side of the — —
HT 2 is located 3 cun proximal to the cubital crease on the medial side of the biceps brachii
Four Gates:
LI 4 + LV 3 relieve stagnation
Inner Four Gates:
LI 10 + ST 36 promote digestion and nourish muscles back to health also Wei Syndrome
HT 5 fx
regulates heart qi, speech
HT 6 fx
nourish heart yin, night sweating
HT 7 fx
nourish heart blood, insomnia
HT 8 fx
extinguish heart fire, insomnia
HT 9 fx
calms internal wind, stroke
UB 42 pin yin
Po Hu
UB 44 pin yin
Shen Tang
UB 47 pin yin
Hun Men
UB 49 pin yin
Yi She
UB 52 pin yin
Zhi Shi
