AP Acupuncture Point Location & Meridians 2

Question 1

ST-36 (Zusanli) is located how far below the lateral depression of the knee (ST-35)?

Accepted Answer

3 cun

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Heart (HT)

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

C7 spinous process and the acromion

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Uterus (or its equivalent in males)

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

67

Answer

The Bladder meridian has 67 points, making it the longest meridian with the most acupuncture points.

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