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Meridian Theory & Anatomy Flashcards

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  1. Which meridian is considered the 'Sea of Yang' because it connects with all Yang meridians at the head?

    Answer: Governing Vessel (Du Mai)

    The Governing Vessel (Du Mai) meets all six Yang meridians at the head and is called the 'Sea of Yang Meridians.'

  2. The Chong Mai is often called the 'Sea of Blood' and is paired with which other extraordinary vessel?

    Answer: Ren Mai

    The Chong Mai and Ren Mai are paired extraordinary vessels, both originating in the uterus/lower abdomen.

  3. How many points does the Lung meridian contain?

    Answer: 11

    The Lung meridian (Hand Taiyin) contains 11 acupuncture points, from LU-1 to LU-11.

  4. Which meridian travels through the axilla (armpit) before descending along the medial aspect of the upper arm?

    Answer: Heart meridian

    The Heart meridian (Hand Shaoyin) emerges from the axilla at HT-1 before running down the medial arm to the little finger.

  5. The 'luo-connecting' point of a meridian connects it to which other channel?

    Answer: Its paired Yin/Yang partner meridian

    Each luo-connecting point links a meridian to its paired Yin/Yang partner via a luo vessel.

  6. Which of the following best describes the pathway of the Dai Mai (Belt Vessel)?

    Answer: Circles the waist horizontally, binding all vertical meridians

    The Dai Mai is unique among the eight extraordinary vessels because it runs horizontally around the waist like a belt.

  7. At which acupuncture point does the Stomach meridian originate on the face?

    Answer: ST-1 (Chengqi)

    The Stomach meridian begins at ST-1 (Chengqi), located directly below the pupil at the infraorbital ridge.