ACC Meridian Theory & Anatomy 2

Question 1

Which meridian is considered the 'Sea of Yang' because it connects with all Yang meridians at the head?

Accepted Answer

Governing Vessel (Du Mai)

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Ren Mai

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

11

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Heart meridian

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Its paired Yin/Yang partner meridian

Answer

Each luo-connecting point links a meridian to its paired Yin/Yang partner via a luo vessel.

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