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Meridian Theory & Anatomy Flashcards

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  1. What is the total number of bilateral acupuncture points on the 12 primary meridians combined?

    Answer: 354

    The 12 primary meridians contain 309 bilateral points, totaling 354 point locations on the body.

  2. Which meridian runs from the lateral aspect of the 4th toe, up the lateral leg and trunk, to the lateral head?

    Answer: Gall Bladder meridian

    The Gall Bladder meridian (Foot Shaoyang) begins at GB-1 near the eye, zigzags along the head, and descends the lateral body to GB-44 on the 4th toe.

  3. In the five-element theory applied to meridians, which meridian pair corresponds to the Wood element?

    Answer: Liver and Gall Bladder

    The Liver (Yin) and Gall Bladder (Yang) meridians correspond to the Wood element in five-element theory.

  4. Which extraordinary vessel is primarily responsible for regulating the Yin meridians of the body?

    Answer: Ren Mai (Conception Vessel)

    The Ren Mai (Conception Vessel) is called the 'Sea of Yin Meridians' and regulates all Yin meridians.

  5. The 'divergent channels' (jing bie) primarily serve what function in meridian theory?

    Answer: Strengthen the interior-exterior relationship and extend meridian influence to the head and trunk

    Divergent channels branch from primary meridians, travel deeper into the body, strengthen Yin-Yang pairing, and bring Yang meridian influence to the organs.

  6. Which acupuncture point is the alarm (mu) point of the Liver and is located on the Liver meridian itself?

    Answer: LV-14 (Qimen)

    LV-14 (Qimen) is the front-mu (alarm) point of the Liver, located on the Liver meridian in the 6th intercostal space.

  7. The sinew channels (jing jin) are primarily associated with which tissue and function?

    Answer: Muscles, tendons, and joints; governing movement and posture

    Sinew channels (jing jin) follow the primary meridian pathways but govern the musculoskeletal system, binding joints and enabling movement.