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Acupoint Location and Classification Flashcards

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  1. Which acupoint is the He-Sea point of the Large Intestine channel?

    Answer: LI 11 (Quchi)

    LI 11 (Quchi), located at the lateral end of the cubital crease when the elbow is flexed, is the He-Sea point of the Large Intestine channel.

  2. The 'Cun' measurement used in acupoint location is best described as:

    Answer: A proportional unit based on the patient's own body measurements

    The cun (body inch) is a proportional unit derived from the patient's own body dimensions, varying between individuals.

  3. Which of the following is the Xi-Cleft point of the Stomach channel?

    Answer: ST 34 (Liangqiu)

    ST 34 (Liangqiu) is the Xi-Cleft point of the Stomach channel, located 2 cun above the superolateral border of the patella.

  4. GV 14 (Dazhui) is located at which anatomical landmark?

    Answer: Below the spinous process of C7

    GV 14 (Dazhui) is located below the spinous process of C7, the most prominent cervical vertebra.

  5. Which acupoint is both the Front-Mu point of the Stomach and a point on the Conception Vessel?

    Answer: CV 12 (Zhongwan)

    CV 12 (Zhongwan) is the Front-Mu point of the Stomach and lies on the Conception Vessel, 4 cun above the umbilicus.

  6. The 'Four Gates' combination in acupuncture refers to needling which two bilateral points?

    Answer: LI 4 and LV 3

    The Four Gates refers to bilateral needling of LI 4 (Hegu) and LV 3 (Taichong), classically used to move qi and blood throughout the body.

  7. Which acupoint is located 1 cun directly above GB 20, in the depression between the trapezius and sternocleidomastoid muscles?

    Answer: GV 16 (Fengfu)

    GV 16 (Fengfu) is located 1 cun directly above the midpoint of the posterior hairline, in the depression below the external occipital protuberance.