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Study Guide Week 9 - Ren Mai Study Guide Flashcards

1
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How many points on the Ren Channel?

A

24 points on the Ren Channel

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2
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T/F: The Ren and Du Channels begin in the same place

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

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3
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Cun measurements: From the pubic symphasis to the umbilicus.

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5 cun

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4
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Cun measurements: From the sternocostal angle to the umbilicus.

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8 cun

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5
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Name 3 Front Mu points on the Ren Channel below the umbilicus:

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

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6
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Name 3 more MU points on the Ren Channel:

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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

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7
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How many Front Mu points are on the Ren Channel?

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6 Front Mu points on the Ren Channel

UB, SI, SJ, ST, HT, PC

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8
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How many Front Mu points on the Ren Channel are Yin organs? Yang organs?

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2 Yin = HT, PC

4 Yang = UB, SI, SJ, ST

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9
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How many Front Mu points on the Ren Channel are above the umbilicus? below the umbilicus?

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

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

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10
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Ren 6 is — cun below the umbilicus and — cun above the pubic bone.

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

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11
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T/F: It is okay to needle Ren 8.

A

False.

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12
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T/F: It is okay to moxa Ren 8.

A

True

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13
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The Ren channel is called the Sea of — because it regulates —

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

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14
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The Du channel is called the Sea of — because it regulates —

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

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15
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There are 2 Influential points on the Ren:

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Ren 17 is the Influential Point of Qi

Ren 12 is the Influential Point of Fu

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16
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Ren 3 is

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Ren 3 is the Front MU of the UB

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17
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Ren 4 is

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Ren 4 is the Front MU of the SI

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18
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Ren 5 is

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Ren 5 is the Front MU of the SJ

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19
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Ren 12 is

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

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20
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Ren 14 is

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Ren 14 is the Front MU of the HT

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21
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Ren 17 is

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

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22
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Ren 15 is

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Ren 15 is the Luo point

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23
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Which point is the Confluent point for the DU? for Ren?

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The Confluent point of DU = SI 3

The Confluent point of Ren = LU 7

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24
Q

Which point the Ren channel is never needled?

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Ren 8 = umbilicus is never needled

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25
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Which other point is never needled?

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ST 17 = nipple is never needled

26
Q

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

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

27
Q

Functions of: Ren 3

A

Ren 3 disinhibits the bladder and rectifies the lower burner

28
Q

Functions of: Ren 4

A

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

29
Q

Functions of: Ren 6

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

30
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Functions of: Ren 8

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Ren 8 warms and frees original yang, moves gastrointestinal qi

31
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Functions of: Ren 12

A

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

32
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Functions of: Ren 17

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

33
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Functions of: Ren 22

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

34
Q

Pin Yin for Ren 4 and location?

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Ren 4 is Guan Yuan = Gate of Origin

It is located on the anterior midline 3 cun below umbilicus

35
Q

Pin Yin for Ren 6 and location?

A

Ren 6 is Qi Hai = Sea of Qi

It is located on the anterior midline, 1.5 cun below the umbilicus

36
Q

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

A

Jia Cheng Jiang (near soup catcher)

37
Q

Which extra point is 3 cun lateral to Ren 3?

A

Zi Gong (Palace of the Child – uterus point)

38
Q

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

A

Shang Lian Quan (?)

39
Q

The KD channel begins at —

A

at UB 67

40
Q

Which internal organs does the KD channel enter?

A

KD, UB, HT, LV, LU

41
Q

Which sensory organ does the KD channel go to?

A

Tongue (root of the tongue)

42
Q

T/F: The KD Channel crosses with DU 1

A

True

43
Q

List the Confluent points:

A 
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
44
Q

List the Jing River points:

A 
LU 8
HT 4
LI 5
SI 5
ST 41
UB 60
SP 5
KD 7
45
Q

List the Fire points:

A 
LU 10
HT 8
LI 5
SI 5
ST 41
UB 60
SP 2
KD 2
46
Q

List the Water points:

A 
LU 5
HT 3
LI 2
SI 2
ST 44
UB 66
SP 9
KD 10
47
Q

List the Horary points:

A 
LU 8 
HT 8
LI 1
SI 5
ST 36
UB 66
SP 3
KD 10
48
Q

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

A

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

49
Q

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

A

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

50
Q

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

A

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

51
Q

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

A

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

52
Q

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

A

From the sternocostal angle to the umbilicus = 8 cun

53
Q

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

A

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

54
Q

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

A

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

55
Q

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

A

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

56
Q

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

A

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

57
Q

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

A

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

58
Q

Which points are located in the 5th intercostal space?

A

KD 22
ST 18
SP 17

59
Q

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

A

KD 26
ST 14
LU 1

60
Q

What is the location of KD 17?

A

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

61
Q

Which points are level with SP 16?

A

ST 22

KD 18

Acupoints 2 (17 decks)

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