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Meridian and Channel Pathways Flashcards

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  1. In the five-element theory, which pair of meridians corresponds to the Wood element?

    Answer: Liver and Gallbladder

    The Liver (Yin) and Gallbladder (Yang) meridians are paired organ channels corresponding to the Wood element.

  2. The Pericardium meridian exits the chest at the lateral thorax, passes through which point in the axilla region, and then runs down the arm?

    Answer: PC 1 (Tianchi)

    PC 1 (Tianchi) is located on the lateral chest, 1 cun lateral to the nipple, before the channel travels to the axilla.

  3. Which statement correctly describes the Yin Wei Mai (Yin Linking Vessel) pathway?

    Answer: It begins at KD 9 and links all Yin channels, terminating at CV 22 and CV 23

    The Yin Wei Mai originates at KD 9, links all Yin channels, and terminates at CV 22 and CV 23 in the throat.

  4. On which meridian is the point Zusanli (ST 36) located, and what is its approximate location?

    Answer: Stomach meridian, 3 cun below the knee lateral to the tibia

    ST 36 (Zusanli) is on the Stomach meridian, located 3 cun below the knee in the depression one finger-breadth lateral to the tibia.

  5. The Small Intestine meridian winds around the scapula and enters the supraclavicular fossa; it then branches to the heart and descends to the small intestine while another branch ascends to which area?

    Answer: The cheek, outer canthus, and ear

    The ascending branch of the Small Intestine meridian travels to the cheek, outer canthus, and then to SI 19 in front of the ear.

  6. Which acupuncture channel follows the posterior midline of the body from the coccyx to the head, and is therefore classified as a Yang vessel?

    Answer: Du Mai

    The Du Mai (Governing Vessel) runs along the posterior midline and governs all Yang channels in the body.

  7. The Lung meridian begins in the middle jiao and descends to connect with the large intestine before ascending through the diaphragm; where does it surface on the chest?

    Answer: At LU 1 (Zhongfu) below the clavicle

    The Lung meridian surfaces at LU 1 (Zhongfu), located in the first intercostal space below the clavicle.