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Meridian and Channel Pathways Flashcards

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  1. When treating a patient with right-sided sciatica along the Bladder meridian distribution, which pathway description is most accurate for the BL channel on the posterior thigh?

    Answer: The BL channel splits into two lines on the back and reunites at BL 40 in the popliteal fossa

    The Bladder meridian has two parallel lines on the back that converge at BL 40 (Weizhong) in the popliteal fossa.

  2. A chiropractor notices a patient has pain along the medial knee, inner thigh, and into the groin. Which meridian pathway most closely matches this presentation?

    Answer: Both Liver and Spleen meridians

    Both the Liver and Spleen meridians travel along the medial thigh and inner knee, and the Liver encircles the genitals.

  3. The Yang Qiao Mai (Yang Motility Vessel) originates at which point and primarily affects which body region?

    Answer: BL 62, regulating the lateral aspect of the body and eyelid opening

    The Yang Qiao Mai originates at BL 62 and governs the Yang (lateral) aspect of the body, including eyelid opening.

  4. Which meridian is said to 'open' into the ears, making ear acupuncture points on this channel especially relevant for hearing disorders?

    Answer: Triple Warmer

    The Triple Warmer meridian enters the ear and is considered to 'open into' the ears, along with the Gallbladder and Small Intestine channels.

  5. The Yin Qiao Mai (Yin Motility Vessel) originates at KD 6 and terminates at which point near the inner canthus?

    Answer: BL 1 (Jingming)

    The Yin Qiao Mai terminates at BL 1 (Jingming) at the inner canthus of the eye.

  6. In the meridian clock (horary cycle), the Lung meridian is active from 3–5 AM; which meridian is active in the opposite 12-hour window from 3–5 PM?

    Answer: Bladder meridian

    The Bladder meridian (3–5 PM) is active in the time slot directly opposite the Lung meridian (3–5 AM) on the 24-hour horary clock.

  7. Which of the following meridians does NOT travel to the head or face as part of its primary pathway?

    Answer: Spleen meridian

    The Spleen meridian ends at SP 21 on the lateral thorax and does not travel to the head in its primary pathway.