Meridian Theory & Anatomy Flashcards
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Which meridian contains the most acupuncture points (67 points)?
Answer: Bladder meridian
The Urinary Bladder meridian (Foot Taiyang) has 67 points, more than any other channel, running from BL-1 at the eye to BL-67 at the 5th toe.
According to meridian theory, at what time of day is the Qi flow strongest in the Heart meridian?
Answer: 11:00 AM–1:00 PM
According to the Chinese organ clock, Qi is strongest in the Heart meridian from 11 AM to 1 PM (Wu hour).
Which structure does the Triple Warmer (San Jiao) meridian NOT have an internal connection with?
Answer: Uterus
The Triple Warmer connects internally to the three Jiao regions but does not have a direct internal connection to the uterus.
The 'eight confluent points' (ba hui xue) are a set of points that each open one of the eight extraordinary vessels. Which point opens the Chong Mai?
Answer: SP-4
SP-4 (Gongsun) is the confluent point that opens the Chong Mai (Thoroughfare Vessel).
In meridian theory, which point category is used to treat disorders of the sense organs and head when located on distal points of the limbs?
Answer: Jing-well points
Jing-well points, located at the tips of fingers and toes, are used to treat fullness below the heart and disorders of the sense organs.
Which meridian provides the internal pathway connection that allows the Spleen meridian to influence the Heart?
Answer: The Spleen divergent channel ascends to reach the Heart
The Spleen divergent channel travels upward through the abdomen and connects with the Heart, explaining why Spleen deficiency can cause Heart symptoms like palpitations.
Which of the following correctly describes the flow direction of the Foot Yin meridians?
Answer: From the toes, traveling upward along the medial leg to the chest/abdomen
All three Foot Yin meridians (Spleen, Liver, Kidney) originate on the foot/toes and travel upward along the medial aspect of the leg to the trunk.