AP Acupuncture Point Location & Meridians 3

Question 1

Which point is known as the 'meeting point' (Hui point) of the tendons and sinews?

Accepted Answer

GB-34 (Yanglingquan)

Answer

GB-34 is the Influential (Hui) point of the tendons and sinews, making it essential for treating all musculoskeletal conditions.

Question 2

SP-6 (Sanyinjiao) is the crossing point of which three meridians?

Accepted Answer

Spleen, Liver, and Kidney

Answer

SP-6 is the meeting point of the three foot Yin meridians: Spleen, Liver, and Kidney.

Question 3

The 'Window of Heaven' points are a group of points primarily located on which region of the body?

Accepted Answer

The neck

Answer

The Window of Heaven points are primarily located on the neck, regulating the flow of Qi and Blood between the head and body.

Question 4

GV-20 (Baihui) is located at the crossing of which two measurements on the scalp?

Accepted Answer

Both A and C are correct methods

Answer

GV-20 is located either 5 cun posterior to the anterior hairline OR at the midpoint of a line connecting the two ear apices — both yield the same location.

Question 5

Which of the following correctly describes the pathway of the Lung meridian?

Accepted Answer

Starts in the middle jiao, descends to the large intestine, ascends through the stomach, crosses the diaphragm, and enters the lung

Answer

The Lung meridian starts in the middle jiao, descends to connect with the large intestine, returns up through the stomach and diaphragm, and enters the lung before emerging at LU-1.

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