ACC Meridian Theory & Anatomy 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which meridian is considered the 'Sea of Yang' because it connects with all Yang meridians at the head?
- Governing Vessel (Du Mai) (Correct answer)
- Conception Vessel (Ren Mai)
- Gall Bladder meridian
- Triple Warmer meridian
Correct 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.'
Question 2: The Chong Mai is often called the 'Sea of Blood' and is paired with which other extraordinary vessel?
- Du Mai
- Ren Mai (Correct answer)
- Dai Mai
- Yin Wei Mai
Correct answer: Ren Mai
The Chong Mai and Ren Mai are paired extraordinary vessels, both originating in the uterus/lower abdomen.
Question 3: How many points does the Lung meridian contain?
- 9
- 11 (Correct answer)
- 14
- 21
Correct answer: 11
The Lung meridian (Hand Taiyin) contains 11 acupuncture points, from LU-1 to LU-11.
Question 4: Which meridian travels through the axilla (armpit) before descending along the medial aspect of the upper arm?
- Lung meridian
- Heart meridian (Correct answer)
- Pericardium meridian
- Triple Warmer meridian
Correct 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.
Question 5: The 'luo-connecting' point of a meridian connects it to which other channel?
- Its paired Yin/Yang partner meridian (Correct answer)
- The next meridian in the circulation cycle
- The extraordinary vessel
- The divergent channel
Correct answer: Its paired Yin/Yang partner meridian
Each luo-connecting point links a meridian to its paired Yin/Yang partner via a luo vessel.
Question 6: Which of the following best describes the pathway of the Dai Mai (Belt Vessel)?
- Runs vertically from head to toe
- Circles the waist horizontally, binding all vertical meridians (Correct answer)
- Connects the Kidney to the Heart vertically
- Runs diagonally from shoulder to hip
Correct 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.
Question 7: At which acupuncture point does the Stomach meridian originate on the face?
- ST-1 (Chengqi) (Correct answer)
- ST-2 (Sibai)
- ST-3 (Juliao)
- ST-4 (Dicang)
Correct answer: ST-1 (Chengqi)
The Stomach meridian begins at ST-1 (Chengqi), located directly below the pupil at the infraorbital ridge.
ACC Meridian Theory & Anatomy 2
Which meridian is considered the 'Sea of Yang' because it connects with all Yang meridians at the head?