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1
Q

Arrange channel from most superficial to deepest.

A 
12 Cutaneous
12 Tendinomuscular
15/16 Luo Vessels
12 Regular Channel
12 Divergent 
8 Extraordinary Vessels
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2
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What are the fx of the tendinomuscular channels?

A

Strengthen the connection between joints, muscles, tendons, ligaments, etc and strengthen articulation of joints
Integrate the whole body surface
Circulates qi
(protection)

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3
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What are the fx of the cutaneous regions?

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Holds Wei Qi

Circulates Qi and Blood, nourish skin/pores, and protect the body fro Evil Qi

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4
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Which channels are considered to be “reservoirs” of Qi?

A

Extraordinary Vessels

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5
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Which channel break off the regular pathway above the elbow or knee?

A

Divergent channel

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6
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What are the fx of Divergent channels?

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Connection between the external/internal

Carry Wei Qi inward to the Zang Fu organs

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7
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Fx of the regular channels

A

Transporting and circulating qi and blood
Resisting pathogens
Regulate Yin and Yang, harmonize/balance
Provide diagnostic information
Integrate the whole body by creating connections/networks
Transmit needle sensation

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8
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Luo Vessels

A

There are 15/16 Luo vessels
The 15/16 Luo vessels are superficial
Luo vessels arise below the elbows and knee
Each Luo Vessels has one Luo-connecting point

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9
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Divergent Channels

A

There are 12 Divergent channels
The 12 Divergent channels run deeper
The Divergent channels arise above or at the elbows or knees.
The Divergent channels have no acupoints.

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10
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Du Vessel

A

Governing vessel, runs upward on the posterior midline

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11
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Ren Vessel

A

Conception vessel, responsible for all Yin meridians

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12
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Chong Vessel

A

Regulates qi and blood in the primary 12 meridians

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13
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Dai

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Goes around the waist, binding up all the meridians

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14
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Yin Qiao

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Starts below the internal malleolus, ends at UB 1

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15
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Yang Qiao

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Starts below the external malleolus, ends at UB 10

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16
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Yin Wei

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Connects networks of the interior yin of the whole body

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17
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Yang Wei

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Connects networks of exterior yang of the whole body

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18
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Du

A

Governing Vessel

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19
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Ren

A

Conception Vessel

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20
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Chong

A

Penetrating Vessel, thoroughfare vessel

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21
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Dai

A

Belt Vessel, Girdling Vessel

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22
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Yin Wei

A

Yin Linking Vessel

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23
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Yang Wei

A

Yang Linking Vessel

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24
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Yin Qiao

A

Yin Motility Vessel, Yin Heel Vessel

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25
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Yang Qiao

A

Yang Motility Vessel, Yang Heel Vessel

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26
Q

T/F: Transporting points are located on the 12 regular channels

A

True

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27
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T/F: Transporting points are all located below the elbow or knee

28
Q

T/F: There are 75 Transporting points all together

A

False

There are 60 Transporting points

29
Q

Transporting points from shallow to deep

A 
Jing Well
Ying Spring
Shu Stream
Jing River
He Sea
30
Q

Jing Well treats:

A

Mania, stuffiness in the chest, fullness under the heart, resusitation

31
Q

Ying Spring treats:

A

Fever, Body heat

32
Q

Shu Stream treats:

A

Arthritis, heaviness and pain in the joints

33
Q

Jing River treats:

A

Asthma, dryness in the respiratory system

34
Q

He Sea treats:

A

Intestines, counterflow

35
Q

How many Luo connecting points? What are the extras?

A 
15/16 points
Ren 15 
Du 1
SP 21
ST 18
36
Q

How many Xi Cleft points are there? Extras?

A 
16 points
Xi Cleft of Yin Qiao = KD 8
Xi Cleft of Yang Qiao = UB 59
Xi Cleft of Yin Wei = KD 9
Xi Cleft of Yang Wei = GB 35
37
Q

How many Yuan Source points? Where are they located?

A

There are 12 source points.
Located 3rd from extremity on Yin Channel
Located 4th from extremity on Yang Channel, with the exception of GB

38
Q

Yuan Source points:

A

Access source qi

39
Q

Xi Cleft points:

A

Treat acute pain and bleeding

40
Q

Luo connecting points:

A

Connect Yin and Yang

41
Q

What is the Luo on the ST Channel? On HT?

A

ST 40

HT 5

42
Q

What is the Xi Cleft point on the SP? SI?

43
Q

What is the Luo on UB? On LU?

A

UB 58

LU 7

44
Q

T/F: All Front Mu points are located on the channel of their associated organ.

45
Q

T/F: All Back Shu points are located on the UB channel

46
Q

T/F: All Back Shu points are located 1.5 cun lateral to the posterior midline

47
Q

T/F: All Front Mu points are located on the Ren Channel

48
Q

T/F: Front Mu points are generally used for chronically painful or depleted conditions.

A

False, for acute conditions

49
Q

T/F: Back Shu points are used for chronically painful or depleted conditions

50
Q

Command points treat:

A

A specific area of the body

51
Q

Influential points treat:

A

Specific body tissue substance (qi, blood, tendons, marrow, etc)

52
Q

The lower He Sea points are:

A

For LI: ST 37
For SI: ST 39
For SJ: UB 39

53
Q

Confluent Points are:

A 
LU 7 = Confluent for Ren
SI 3 = Confluent for Du
SP 4 = Confluent for Chong
KD 6 = Confluent for Yin Qiao
UB 62 = Confluent for Yang Qiao
GB 41 = Dai Belt
SJ 5 = Yang Wei
PC 6 = Yin Wei
54
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Influential Points are:

A 
UB 11 = Influential for Bone
UB 17 = Influential for Blood
LU 9 = Influential for Vessels
Ren 12 = Influential for Fu
Ren 17 = Influential for Qi
GB 34 = tendons/sinews
GB 39 = Marrow
LV 13 - Zang Organs
55
Q

Command Points are:

A

LU 7 = Command for H/Neck
LI 4 = Command for Face/Mouth
ST 36 = Command for Abdomen
UB 40 = Command for Lower Back

56
Q

LU 5

A

Clears upper burner heat, discharges lung fire, downbears counterflow qi

57
Q

LI 11

A

Courses pathogenic heat, disinhibits joints, eliminates water dampness, courses wind and resolves the exterior, harmonizes qi and blood

58
Q

ST 36

A

Rectifies the spleen and stomach, harmonizes the intestines, breaks blood stasis in the chest, courses wind and transforms dampness, supports the correct and banks the origin

59
Q

SP 9

A

Warms and moves the middle jiao, transforms dampness, regulates the waterways, dispels wind-cold

60
Q

HT 3

A

Courses heart qi, clears the pericardium, stabilizes the spirit-mind, transforms phlegm drool

61
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SI 8

A

Dissipates Tai Yang channel evils, frees small intestine heat bind, dispels wind qi, clears the spirit mind

62
Q

UB 40

A

Clears the blood and discharges heat, soothes the sinews and frees the network vessels, dispels wind-dampness, disinhibits the lumbus and knees

63
Q

KD 10

A

Expels dampness from the lower burner, boosts the kidneys and revives yang, regulates anterior yin

64
Q

PC 3

A

Clears construction and cools the blood, downbears counterflow and checks vomiting, eliminates vexation and settles tetany

65
Q

SJ 10

A

Transforms phlegm damp in the channels and network vessels, courses fire in the triple burner

66
Q

GB 34

A

Soothes the sinews, clears gallbladder heat, courses dampness and stagnation in the channels and network vessels, expels wind from the knees and legs

67
Q

LV 8

A

Clears damp heat, disinhibits the bladder, drains livier fire, soothes the sinews and quickens the network vessels

Acupoints 3 (17 decks)

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