AP Acupuncture Point Location & Meridians 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: ST-36 (Zusanli) is located how far below the lateral depression of the knee (ST-35)?
- 2 cun
- 3 cun (Correct answer)
- 4 cun
- 1 cun
Correct answer: 3 cun
ST-36 is located 3 cun below ST-35, one finger-breadth lateral to the anterior crest of the tibia.
Question 2: Which meridian passes through the axilla (armpit) on its pathway?
- Heart (HT) (Correct answer)
- Lung (LU)
- Pericardium (PC)
- Small Intestine (SI)
Correct answer: Heart (HT)
The Heart meridian emerges from the axilla and runs down the medial aspect of the arm to the little finger.
Question 3: GB-21 (Jianjing) is located at the midpoint between which two landmarks?
- C7 spinous process and the acromion (Correct answer)
- The acromion and the nipple
- C4 spinous process and the mastoid
- The acromion and the clavicle
Correct answer: C7 spinous process and the acromion
GB-21 is located at the midpoint between the spinous process of C7 (GV-14 level) and the acromion tip.
Question 4: The Conception Vessel (Ren Mai) begins internally at which structure?
- Dan Tian (lower abdomen)
- Uterus (or its equivalent in males) (Correct answer)
- Perineum
- Kidneys
Correct answer: Uterus (or its equivalent in males)
The Ren Mai originates in the uterus (or the equivalent region in males) and emerges at the perineum.
Question 5: How many acupuncture points are on the Bladder (BL) meridian?
- 40
- 54
- 67 (Correct answer)
- 60
Correct answer: 67
The Bladder meridian has 67 points, making it the longest meridian with the most acupuncture points.
Question 6: LI-4 (Hegu) is contraindicated during pregnancy primarily because it is the Yuan-Source point of the Large Intestine and has what additional clinical property?
- It strongly tonifies Qi
- It strongly moves Qi and Blood and can stimulate uterine contractions (Correct answer)
- It clears heat from the lungs
- It activates the defensive Qi (Wei Qi)
Correct answer: It strongly moves Qi and Blood and can stimulate uterine contractions
LI-4's strong descending and moving action on Qi and Blood can stimulate uterine contractions, making it contraindicated in pregnancy.
Question 7: PC-6 (Neiguan) is located 2 cun proximal to PC-7. Which two tendons mark its lateral and medial boundaries?
- Palmaris longus and flexor carpi radialis (Correct answer)
- Flexor carpi ulnaris and palmaris longus
- Flexor digitorum superficialis and flexor carpi radialis
- Flexor carpi ulnaris and flexor digitorum superficialis
Correct answer: Palmaris longus and flexor carpi radialis
PC-6 is located between the tendons of palmaris longus and flexor carpi radialis, 2 cun above the wrist crease.
AP Acupuncture Point Location & Meridians 2
ST-36 (Zusanli) is located how far below the lateral depression of the knee (ST-35)?