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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?

  • 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?

  • Ying-spring Points
  • Shu-stream Points
  • Jing-well Points
  • Stream-river Points (correct)

    • What is the main function of Jing-well Points in acupuncture?

    <p>Restores consciousness, calms the spirit, and treats fullness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Lou Connecting channel help diagnose?

    <p>Channel problems based on fullness or emptiness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The 12 Divergent Channels primarily connect which types of Qi?

    <p>Wei Qi and Yuan Qi</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following correctly identifies a function of Ying-spring Points?

    <p>They clear heat from the meridian or organ</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between the channels in the cyclical flow of Qi?

    <p>Each Yin channel directly feeds into a Yang channel and vice versa</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the proper depth for needling CV 3 when using an oblique technique?

    <p>0.5 – 1.0 cun</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which point is indicated as the Front Mu point of the Bladder?

    <p>CV 3</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What benefit does needling CV 4 provide concerning Kidney health?

    <p>Promotes original Qi</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the anatomical location of CV 4?

    <p>3 cun inferior to the umbilicus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential consequence of deep needling in the bladder area?

    <p>Puncturing a full bladder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organ is connected with the functions of CV 3?

    <p>Liver</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of flow does hesitant dribbling of urine indicate?

    <p>Kidney deficiency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to understand the relationship between organ channels in acupuncture?

    <p>To target root causes and harmonize functions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key benefit of needling CV 4?

    <p>Strengthening of Essence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organ is formed at the meeting point of the Conception Vessel with CV 3?

    <p>Small Intestine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary concern when performing deep needling at CV 9?

    <p>Risk of penetrating the peritoneal cavity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which technique is recommended for treating edema associated with collapse of Yang Qi?

    <p>Application of moxa indirectly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what anatomical location is CV 9 situated?

    <p>1 cun above the umbilicus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What function is associated with the Conception Vessel in acupuncture practice?

    <p>Controls the body's water passages and treats edema</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended insertion angle for acupuncture at the CV 9 point?

    <p>Perpendicular insertion of 0.8 to 1.5 cun</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which point is primarily indicated for treating disorders associated with the head and back of the neck?

    <p>LU 7</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the indications for the point LI 4?

    <p>Disorders of the face and mouth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which command point is best known for addressing disorders of the back?

    <p>UB 40</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which point is known for treating abdominal disorders?

    <p>ST 36</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What condition would LU 6 primarily treat?

    <p>Bleeding in the lung</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which point can help restore the dispersion function of the Lung channel?

    <p>LU 7</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary use of Xi Cleft points in acupuncture?

    <p>Addressing acute conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the primary functions of the Conception Vessel in acupuncture?

    <p>Harmonize the relationship between Yin and Yang</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which point serves as the Water point (Son point) of the Lung?

    <p>LU 5</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which points are used to treat chronic conditions related to Yin organs?

    <p>Back Shu Points</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which point would you utilize to alleviate swelling in the throat?

    <p>LI 4</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where are Front Mu Points primarily located in the body?

    <p>Chest or abdomen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which action is associated with the LU 10 acupuncture point?

    <p>Clearing Lung heat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characteristic is common to the Four Command Points?

    <p>They have a strong and broad effect on their designated areas.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    For which conditions are Confluent Points indicated?

    <p>Diseases of extraordinary channels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of Back Shu Points?

    <p>Treatment of chronic conditions related to Yang organs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do Xi Cleft Points on the Yin channels specifically treat?

    <p>Disorders of the blood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best describes Front Mu Points?

    <p>Useful for treating local and acute organ problems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the Confluent Points often associated with in terms of meridian types?

    <p>Extraordinary channels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following points are primarily focused on treating Yang organ disorders?

    <p>Front Mu Points</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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.

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