ACC Meridian and Channel Pathways 2

Question 1

The Stomach meridian originates near the eye and descends to terminate at which point on the second toe?

Accepted Answer

ST 45 (Lidui)

Answer

The Stomach meridian terminates at ST 45 (Lidui) on the lateral side of the second toe.

Question 2

Which meridian travels through the axilla and runs along the medial aspect of the upper arm between the Lung and Heart meridians?

Accepted Answer

Pericardium

Answer

The Pericardium meridian runs through the axilla along the middle of the medial forearm between the Lung and Heart channels.

Question 3

The Governing Vessel (Du Mai) connects internally with which organ?

Accepted Answer

Brain

Answer

The Governing Vessel connects with the Brain (marrow) and is said to govern all Yang channels.

Question 4

Which of the following correctly describes the pathway of the Spleen meridian on the lower leg?

Accepted Answer

Posterior to the medial malleolus, anterior to tibia after SP 6

Answer

The Spleen meridian travels posterior to the medial malleolus and then runs anterior to the tibia above SP 6 (Sanyinjiao).

Question 5

The Heart meridian begins in the heart and has three branches; one travels to the small intestine, one ascends to the eye, and the third travels to which area?

Accepted Answer

The throat and tongue

Answer

The third branch of the Heart meridian ascends along the esophagus to connect with the tissues surrounding the eye.

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ACC Meridian and Channel Pathways 2