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What is the primary purpose of Sinew Channels in acupuncture?
What is the primary purpose of Sinew Channels in acupuncture?
- To stimulate nerve endings for enhanced sensory perception
- To nourish the muscle and skin while treating pain and external pathogenic factors (correct)
- To improve blood circulation only in the legs
- To enhance mental clarity and focus
In the cyclical flow of Qi, which sequence describes the path from the Lung channel?
In the cyclical flow of Qi, which sequence describes the path from the Lung channel?
- Lung (LU) to Heart (HT) to Subclavian
- Lung (LU) to Large Intestine (LI) to Heart (HT)
- Lung (LU) to Large Intestine (LI) to the face and then to the foot (correct)
- Lung (LU) to Kidney (KD) to San Jiao (SJ)
Which of the following is NOT one of the Five Shu Points?
Which of the following is NOT one of the Five Shu Points?
- Ying-spring Points
- Shu-stream Points
- Jing-well Points
- Stream-river Points (correct)
What is the main function of Jing-well Points in acupuncture?
What is the main function of Jing-well Points in acupuncture?
What does the Lou Connecting channel help diagnose?
What does the Lou Connecting channel help diagnose?
The 12 Divergent Channels primarily connect which types of Qi?
The 12 Divergent Channels primarily connect which types of Qi?
Which of the following correctly identifies a function of Ying-spring Points?
Which of the following correctly identifies a function of Ying-spring Points?
What is the relationship between the channels in the cyclical flow of Qi?
What is the relationship between the channels in the cyclical flow of Qi?
What is the proper depth for needling CV 3 when using an oblique technique?
What is the proper depth for needling CV 3 when using an oblique technique?
Which point is indicated as the Front Mu point of the Bladder?
Which point is indicated as the Front Mu point of the Bladder?
What benefit does needling CV 4 provide concerning Kidney health?
What benefit does needling CV 4 provide concerning Kidney health?
What is the anatomical location of CV 4?
What is the anatomical location of CV 4?
What is a potential consequence of deep needling in the bladder area?
What is a potential consequence of deep needling in the bladder area?
Which organ is connected with the functions of CV 3?
Which organ is connected with the functions of CV 3?
What type of flow does hesitant dribbling of urine indicate?
What type of flow does hesitant dribbling of urine indicate?
Why is it important to understand the relationship between organ channels in acupuncture?
Why is it important to understand the relationship between organ channels in acupuncture?
What is a key benefit of needling CV 4?
What is a key benefit of needling CV 4?
Which organ is formed at the meeting point of the Conception Vessel with CV 3?
Which organ is formed at the meeting point of the Conception Vessel with CV 3?
What is the primary concern when performing deep needling at CV 9?
What is the primary concern when performing deep needling at CV 9?
Which technique is recommended for treating edema associated with collapse of Yang Qi?
Which technique is recommended for treating edema associated with collapse of Yang Qi?
At what anatomical location is CV 9 situated?
At what anatomical location is CV 9 situated?
What function is associated with the Conception Vessel in acupuncture practice?
What function is associated with the Conception Vessel in acupuncture practice?
What is the recommended insertion angle for acupuncture at the CV 9 point?
What is the recommended insertion angle for acupuncture at the CV 9 point?
Which point is primarily indicated for treating disorders associated with the head and back of the neck?
Which point is primarily indicated for treating disorders associated with the head and back of the neck?
What are the indications for the point LI 4?
What are the indications for the point LI 4?
Which command point is best known for addressing disorders of the back?
Which command point is best known for addressing disorders of the back?
Which point is known for treating abdominal disorders?
Which point is known for treating abdominal disorders?
What condition would LU 6 primarily treat?
What condition would LU 6 primarily treat?
Which point can help restore the dispersion function of the Lung channel?
Which point can help restore the dispersion function of the Lung channel?
What is the primary use of Xi Cleft points in acupuncture?
What is the primary use of Xi Cleft points in acupuncture?
What is one of the primary functions of the Conception Vessel in acupuncture?
What is one of the primary functions of the Conception Vessel in acupuncture?
Which point serves as the Water point (Son point) of the Lung?
Which point serves as the Water point (Son point) of the Lung?
Which points are used to treat chronic conditions related to Yin organs?
Which points are used to treat chronic conditions related to Yin organs?
Which point would you utilize to alleviate swelling in the throat?
Which point would you utilize to alleviate swelling in the throat?
Where are Front Mu Points primarily located in the body?
Where are Front Mu Points primarily located in the body?
Which action is associated with the LU 10 acupuncture point?
Which action is associated with the LU 10 acupuncture point?
What characteristic is common to the Four Command Points?
What characteristic is common to the Four Command Points?
For which conditions are Confluent Points indicated?
For which conditions are Confluent Points indicated?
What is the primary function of Back Shu Points?
What is the primary function of Back Shu Points?
What do Xi Cleft Points on the Yin channels specifically treat?
What do Xi Cleft Points on the Yin channels specifically treat?
Which statement best describes Front Mu Points?
Which statement best describes Front Mu Points?
What are the Confluent Points often associated with in terms of meridian types?
What are the Confluent Points often associated with in terms of meridian types?
Which of the following points are primarily focused on treating Yang organ disorders?
Which of the following points are primarily focused on treating Yang organ disorders?
Study Notes
Sinew Channels
- Treat pain and external pathogenic factors
- Nourish the muscle and skin
Lou Connecting
- Used to diagnose and treat channel problems based on fullness (pain, heat) or emptiness (stiffness, weakness)
The Cyclical Flow of the QI in the Meridians
- Flow starts in a Yin channel on the chest and passes to the interiorly-exteriorly related Yang channel at the hand
- Ascends along the yang channel to the face where it passes into the Yang channel’s paired Yang channel according to the 6 Channel theory, and then descends to the foot
- Passes to the interiorly-exteriorly related Yin channel and ascends back to the chest to begin a new circuit
- Example 1: Lung (LU 3am-5am, chest to hand) flows as Metal element to Large Intestine (LI 5am-7am, hand to face)
- Example 2: Chest (Hand Yin: LU, HT, Pericardium) > Hand (Hand Yang: LI, SI, SJ) > Face (Foot Yang: ST, BD, GB) > Foot (Foot Yin: SP, KD, LV) > Chest
12 Divergent Channels
- Conduits of Yuan (Original Qi) and Wei Qi (protective energy, immune system), connecting the deepest and superficial layers of the body
The Five Shu Points (Transport Points)
- Jing-well Points: C, H, S, F
- Where the Qi of the Channel emerges and begins moving towards the trunk of the body
- Actions & Effects:
- Restores consciousness (C)
- Clears Heat & Stagnation from the opposite end of the channel (H)
- Calms the Spirit (Shen) (S)
- Treats fullness below the Heart (F)
- Ying-spring Points:
- Where the Qi of the Channel starts to gush, located just proximal to the Jing-well points
- Actions & Effects:
- Clears heat from the meridian/organ (HM)
- Effect on the opposite end of the channel (less than Jing-well)
- Shu-stream Points:
- Where the Qi of the Channel begins to flourish, located at or near the joints of the extremities (i.e. ankles & wrists)
- Actions & Effects:
- Benefit the channel
- Benefit the opposite end of the channel
Xi Cleft Points
- Also known as Accumulation Points
- Primarily at or near the joints of the body
- Used primarily for acute conditions
- Xi-Cleft Points on the Yin channels also treat disorders of the blood
Back Shu Points (Yin organs disorder, located on inner Bladder Channel)
- Also Called Back Transporting Points, A.E.P.or Associated Effect Point
- Used primarily to treat their related organ, especially with chronic conditions
- Located on the inner Bladder Channel (in the back of body) at roughly the same level as their corresponding organ
- Treating imbalances within the Yin organs or disorder of the Zang organs
Front Mu Points (Yang organs disorder, located near CHEST/ABDOMEN)
- Also called Collecting Points or Alarm Points
- Considered more for acute a/or local problems of the organs
- Located on the chest or abdomen in roughly the same level as their corresponding organ
- Treating imbalances within the Yang organs or disorders of the Fu Organs
- Examples of Front Mu Points: LU 1, REN 3, REN 4, REN 5, REN 12, REN 14, REN 17
The Confluent Points of Eight Ordinary Vessels
- Where the eight extra meridians meet the twelve regular meridians
- Belong to Main Meridians
- Most are Yuan points (springs at the beginning of a river — that's where the flow originates) and Luo points (where a separate channel splits off from the main flow and connects with the Yin/Yang paired meridian), located in the area of the wrist and the ankle
- Indicated for treating diseases of the extraordinary channels and their related regular channels
The Four Command Points
- Individual points with strong and broad effects on their related part of the body
- Used to treat any imbalance in their designated areas from any etiology (hot, cold, excess, deficiency) at any stage (i.e. chronic or acute)
- The 4 command points are:
- LU 7 – Treats Disorders of Head and back of neck
- LI 4 – Treats Disorders of Face and mouth
- UB 40 – Treats Disorders of Back (upper and lower)
- ST 36 – Disorders of Abdomen
Points of the Four Seas
- Treat excess or deficiency of Qi, Blood, Food, and Marrow
Primary Meridian of the Lung (actions and indications: Rebellion of LU QI, Restoring LU dispersion, nasal disorders, nosebleed, obstruction, edema)
- Based on the pathway of the LU meridian, actions and indications can include:
- Rebellion of LU QI – coughing, dyspnea, wheezing, asthma, shortness of breath
- Restoring the LU dispersion function & Treating nasal disorders including nose bleed and obstruction
- Treating edema
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Explore the fundamentals of Sinew Channels, Lou Connecting, and the cyclical flow of QI in the meridians. This quiz covers treatment techniques for pain and the diagnosis of channel problems, providing insights into the 12 Divergent Channels. Test your knowledge about the interconnectedness of Yin and Yang channels in Traditional Chinese Medicine.
