ACC Meridian Theory & Anatomy 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which two meridians form the 'Hand Taiyin – Hand Yangming' interior-exterior pair?
- Lung and Large Intestine (Correct answer)
- Lung and Small Intestine
- Pericardium and Triple Warmer
- Heart and Small Intestine
Correct answer: Lung and Large Intestine
The Lung (Hand Taiyin) and Large Intestine (Hand Yangming) are interior-exterior partners sharing a Taiyin-Yangming relationship.
Question 2: Which meridian has its source (yuan) point located at KD-3 (Taixi)?
- Spleen meridian
- Liver meridian
- Kidney meridian (Correct answer)
- Bladder meridian
Correct answer: Kidney meridian
KD-3 (Taixi), located posterior to the medial malleolus, is the source (yuan) point of the Kidney meridian.
Question 3: The Small Intestine meridian ends at which point on the face?
- SI-17 (Tianrong)
- SI-18 (Quanliao)
- SI-19 (Tinggong) (Correct answer)
- SI-16 (Tianchuang)
Correct answer: SI-19 (Tinggong)
The Small Intestine meridian terminates at SI-19 (Tinggong), located anterior to the tragus of the ear.
Question 4: The Yin Qiao Mai (Yin Motility Vessel) originates from which acupuncture point?
- KD-3
- KD-6 (Correct answer)
- SP-4
- LV-3
Correct answer: KD-6
The Yin Qiao Mai originates at KD-6 (Zhaohai), located below the medial malleolus.
Question 5: Which meridian passes through the breast and is therefore clinically important in treating breast disorders?
- Spleen meridian
- Liver meridian
- Stomach meridian (Correct answer)
- Kidney meridian
Correct answer: Stomach meridian
The Stomach meridian passes through the breast (nipple is at ST-17), making it clinically significant for breast conditions.
Question 6: Which of the following meridians does NOT travel through the eye region?
- Liver meridian
- Bladder meridian
- Spleen meridian (Correct answer)
- Stomach meridian
Correct answer: Spleen meridian
The Spleen meridian does not reach the eye; it ends at SP-21 on the lateral chest wall.
Question 7: Which classic text first systematically described the 12 primary meridians and their pathways?
- Shang Han Lun
- Huangdi Neijing (Yellow Emperor's Classic) (Correct answer)
- Ben Cao Gang Mu
- Nan Jing (Classic of Difficulties)
Correct answer: Huangdi Neijing (Yellow Emperor's Classic)
The Huangdi Neijing (Yellow Emperor's Classic of Medicine) is the foundational text that systematically describes the 12 primary meridians.
ACC Meridian Theory & Anatomy 3
Which two meridians form the 'Hand Taiyin – Hand Yangming' interior-exterior pair?