Study Guide Week 9 - Ren Mai Study Guide

Question 1

How many points on the Ren Channel?

Answer 1

24 points on the Ren Channel

Question 2

T/F: The Ren and Du Channels begin in the same place

Answer 2

True. The Ren Channel (Conception Vessel) and the Du Channel (Governing Vessel) both start in the lower abdomen and emerge at the perineum.

Question 3

Cun measurements: From the pubic symphasis to the umbilicus.

Answer 3

5 cun

Question 4

Cun measurements: From the sternocostal angle to the umbilicus.

Answer 4

8 cun

Question 5

Name 3 Front Mu points on the Ren Channel below the umbilicus:

Answer 5

Ren 5 = Front MU of the SJ
Ren 4 = Front MU of the SI
Ren 3 = Front MU of the UB

Question 6

Name 3 more MU points on the Ren Channel:

Answer 6

Ren 17 = Front MU of the PC also the Influential Point of Qi – Located at the level of the 4th intercostal space on the anterior midline
Ren 14 = Front MU of the HT – located on the anterior midline, 2 cun below the sternocostal angle or 6 cun up from the umbilicus
Ren 12 = Front MU of the ST also the Influential Point of FU – Located at on the anterior midline 4 cun below the sternocostal angle or 4 cun up from the umbilicus

Question 7

How many Front Mu points are on the Ren Channel?

Answer 7

6 Front Mu points on the Ren Channel

UB, SI, SJ, ST, HT, PC

Question 8

How many Front Mu points on the Ren Channel are Yin organs? Yang organs?

Answer 8

2 Yin = HT, PC

4 Yang = UB, SI, SJ, ST

Question 9

How many Front Mu points on the Ren Channel are above the umbilicus? below the umbilicus?

Answer 9

Above the umbilicus = 3 Mu points = ST, HT, PC

Below the umbilicus = 3 Mu points = UB, SI, SJ

Question 10

Ren 6 is — cun below the umbilicus and — cun above the pubic bone.

Answer 10

Ren 6 is 1.5 cun below the umbilicus and 3.5 cun above the pubic bone.

Question 11

T/F: It is okay to needle Ren 8.

Answer 11

False.

Question 12

T/F: It is okay to moxa Ren 8.

Answer 12

True

Question 13

The Ren channel is called the Sea of — because it regulates —

Answer 13

The Ren Channel is called the Sea of Yin because it regulates Yin.

Question 14

The Du channel is called the Sea of — because it regulates —

Answer 14

The Du Channel is called the Sea of Yang because it regulates Yang.

Question 15

There are 2 Influential points on the Ren:

Answer 15

Ren 17 is the Influential Point of Qi

Ren 12 is the Influential Point of Fu

Question 16

Ren 3 is

Answer 16

Ren 3 is the Front MU of the UB

Question 17

Ren 4 is

Answer 17

Ren 4 is the Front MU of the SI

Question 18

Ren 5 is

Answer 18

Ren 5 is the Front MU of the SJ

Question 19

Ren 12 is

Answer 19

Ren 12 is the Front MU of the ST and the Influential point of FU

Question 20

Ren 14 is

Answer 20

Ren 14 is the Front MU of the HT

Question 21

Ren 17 is

Answer 21

Ren 17 is the Front MU of the PC and the Influential point of Qi

Question 22

Ren 15 is

Answer 22

Ren 15 is the Luo point

Question 23

Which point is the Confluent point for the DU? for Ren?

Answer 23

The Confluent point of DU = SI 3

The Confluent point of Ren = LU 7

Question 24

Which point the Ren channel is never needled?

Answer 24

Ren 8 = umbilicus is never needled

Question 25

Which other point is never needled?

Answer 25

ST 17 = nipple is never needled

Question 26

Which three points on the Ren Channel are used for general tonification of the body?

Answer 26

Ren 4, Ren 6 and Ren 8 are used for tonification of the body

Question 27

Functions of: Ren 3

Answer 27

Ren 3 disinhibits the bladder and rectifies the lower burner

Question 28

Functions of: Ren 4

Answer 28

Ren 4 warms and regulates the blood chamber and palace of essence, supplements qi and returns yang

Question 29

Functions of: Ren 6

Answer 29

Ren 6 regulates qi and boosts the origin, banks the kidneys and supplements vacuity

Question 30

Functions of: Ren 8

Answer 30

Ren 8 warms and frees original yang, moves gastrointestinal qi

Question 31

Functions of: Ren 12

Answer 31

Ren 12 harmonizes the stomach and downbears counterflow, fortifies the spleen and disinhibits dampness

Question 32

Functions of: Ren 17

Answer 32

Ren 17 regulates qi and downbears counterflow, loosens chest and disinhibits diaphragm, clears the lung and transforms phlegm

Question 33

Functions of: Ren 22

Answer 33

Ren 22 diffuses the lung and transforms phlegm, disinhibits pharynx and restores voice

Question 34

Pin Yin for Ren 4 and location?

Answer 34

Ren 4 is Guan Yuan = Gate of Origin | It is located on the anterior midline 3 cun below umbilicus

Question 35

Pin Yin for Ren 6 and location?

Answer 35

Ren 6 is Qi Hai = Sea of Qi | It is located on the anterior midline, 1.5 cun below the umbilicus

Question 36

Which extra point is located 1 cun lateral to Ren 24 (Chen Jiang)?

Answer 36

Jia Cheng Jiang (near soup catcher)

Question 37

Which extra point is 3 cun lateral to Ren 3?

Answer 37

Zi Gong (Palace of the Child -- uterus point)

Question 38

Which extra point is located between Ren 23 and Ren 24?

Answer 38

Shang Lian Quan (?)

Question 39

The KD channel begins at ---

Answer 39

at UB 67

Question 40

Which internal organs does the KD channel enter?

Answer 40

KD, UB, HT, LV, LU

Question 41

Which sensory organ does the KD channel go to?

Answer 41

Tongue (root of the tongue)

Question 42

T/F: The KD Channel crosses with DU 1

Answer 42

True

Question 43

List the Confluent points:

Answer 43

``` Confluent of Ren = LU 7 Confluent of Yin Qiao = KD 6 Confluent of DU = SI 3 Confluent of Yang Qiao = UB 62 Confluent of Chong = SP 4 ```

Question 44

List the Jing River points:

Answer 44

``` LU 8 HT 4 LI 5 SI 5 ST 41 UB 60 SP 5 KD 7 ```

Question 45

List the Fire points:

Answer 45

``` LU 10 HT 8 LI 5 SI 5 ST 41 UB 60 SP 2 KD 2 ```

Question 46

List the Water points:

Answer 46

``` LU 5 HT 3 LI 2 SI 2 ST 44 UB 66 SP 9 KD 10 ```

Question 47

List the Horary points:

Answer 47

``` LU 8 HT 8 LI 1 SI 5 ST 36 UB 66 SP 3 KD 10 ```

Question 48

The Mother point on the KD channel is KD --- because it is the --- point on a --- channel

Answer 48

The Mother point on the KD channel is KD 7 because it is the Metal point on a Water channel

Question 49

The Son point on the UB channel is UB --- because it is the --- point on a --- channel.

Answer 49

The Son point on the UB channel is UB 65 because it is the Wood point on a Water channel

Question 50

The Son point on the LI channel is LI --- because it is the --- point on the --- channel.

Answer 50

The Son point on the LI channel is LI 2 because it is Water point on a Metal channel.

Question 51

The Mother point on the SP channel is SP --- because it is the --- point on the --- channel.

Answer 51

The Mother point on the SP channel is SP 2 because it is the Fire point on an Earth channel.

Question 52

Cun measurements: From the --- to the umbilicus = 8 cun

Answer 52

From the sternocostal angle to the umbilicus = 8 cun

Question 53

Cun measurements: From the umbilicus to the --- border of the --- ---- = 5 cun

Answer 53

From the umbilicus to the upper border of the pubic symphasis = 5 cun

Question 54

Cun measurements: From the medial condyle of the femur to the --- border of the --- --- = 18 cun

Answer 54

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

Question 55

Cun measurements: From the lateral malleolus to the middle of the patella = --- cun

Answer 55

From the lateral malleolus to the middle of the patella = 18 cun

Question 56

KD --- - KD --- are located 0.5 cun lateral to the midline.

Answer 56

KD 11 - KD 21 are located 0.5 cun lateral to the midline.

Question 57

KD --- - KD --- are located 2 cun lateral to the midline.

Answer 57

KD 22 - KD 27 are located 2 cun lateral to the midline.

Question 58

Which points are located in the 5th intercostal space?

Answer 58

KD 22 ST 18 SP 17

Question 59

Which points are located in (or level with) the 1st intercostal space?

Answer 59

KD 26 ST 14 LU 1

Question 60

What is the location of KD 17?

Answer 60

KD 17 is located 2 cun up from the umbilicus, 0.5 cun lateral to the anterior midline. (level with Ren 10)

Question 61

Which points are level with SP 16?

Answer 61

ST 22 | KD 18