ACC Meridian and Channel Pathways 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: The Conception Vessel (Ren Mai) is considered the 'sea of Yin channels' and originates from which location?
- The navel (CV 8)
- The perineum (CV 1) (Correct answer)
- The pubic symphysis
- The lower dantian
Correct answer: The perineum (CV 1)
The Conception Vessel originates from the uterus/lower abdomen and emerges at the perineum at CV 1 (Huiyin).
Question 2: Which meridian runs through the throat, connecting with the root of the tongue and spreading over its lower surface?
- Spleen
- Kidney (Correct answer)
- Liver
- Heart
Correct answer: Kidney
The Kidney meridian ascends through the throat and terminates at the root of the tongue.
Question 3: The Gallbladder meridian has a complex zigzag course on the head. It terminates at which point on the fourth toe?
- GB 42 (Diwuhui)
- GB 43 (Xiaxi)
- GB 44 (Zuqiaoyin) (Correct answer)
- GB 41 (Zulinqi)
Correct answer: GB 44 (Zuqiaoyin)
The Gallbladder meridian terminates at GB 44 (Zuqiaoyin) on the lateral side of the fourth toe.
Question 4: Which extraordinary vessel is described as the 'sea of the twelve meridians' and regulates Qi and blood in all channels?
- Ren Mai (Conception Vessel)
- Du Mai (Governing Vessel)
- Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) (Correct answer)
- Dai Mai (Belt Vessel)
Correct answer: Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel)
The Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) is called the 'sea of the twelve meridians' and regulates Qi and blood.
Question 5: The Large Intestine meridian begins at LI 1 on the index finger and ends at LI 20; what structure does LI 20 (Yingxiang) lie beside?
- Outer canthus of the eye
- Lateral ala of the nose (Correct answer)
- Corner of the mouth
- Tragus of the ear
Correct answer: Lateral ala of the nose
LI 20 (Yingxiang) is located in the nasolabial groove beside the lateral ala of the nose.
Question 6: Along the Liver meridian's course, it passes through or encircles which structure in the lower abdomen?
- The uterus and genitals (Correct answer)
- The bladder and prostate
- The cecum and appendix
- The inguinal lymph nodes
Correct answer: The uterus and genitals
The Liver meridian encircles the genitals and connects with the uterus in its internal course through the lower abdomen.
Question 7: The Dai Mai (Belt Vessel) is unique among the eight extraordinary meridians because it runs in which direction?
- Diagonally from shoulder to opposite hip
- Horizontally around the waist (Correct answer)
- Vertically up the spine
- In a figure-eight pattern through the pelvis
Correct answer: Horizontally around the waist
The Dai Mai is the only extraordinary vessel that runs horizontally, encircling the waist like a belt.
ACC Meridian and Channel Pathways 3
The Conception Vessel (Ren Mai) is considered the 'sea of Yin channels' and originates from which location?