CAc CAc Point Location and Meridian Theory 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: CV17 (Shanzhong/Danzhong) is the Front-Mu point of which organ and also the Influential Point (Hui) of what?
- Heart; Blood
- Pericardium; Qi (Correct answer)
- Lung; Qi
- Triple Warmer; Yang
Correct answer: Pericardium; Qi
CV17 is the Front-Mu point of the Pericardium and the Influential Point (Hui point) of Qi, making it central for both chest and Qi-related disorders.
Question 2: Which point is considered the classical 'command point' for the abdomen and gastrointestinal tract?
- ST36 (Zusanli) (Correct answer)
- ST25 (Tianshu)
- ST44 (Neiting)
- CV12 (Zhongwan)
Correct answer: ST36 (Zusanli)
ST36 (Zusanli) is the command point for the abdomen and is one of the most versatile points for digestive disorders and systemic tonification.
Question 3: GB21 (Jianjing) is contraindicated in pregnancy primarily because it does what?
- Causes severe nausea and vomiting
- Has a strong descending action that can stimulate uterine contractions (Correct answer)
- Raises blood pressure dangerously
- Obstructs fetal blood flow
Correct answer: Has a strong descending action that can stimulate uterine contractions
GB21 is contraindicated in pregnancy because its strong descending Qi action can stimulate uterine contractions, potentially inducing premature labor.
Question 4: SP6 is contraindicated in which condition due to its strong moving action?
- Kidney Yin deficiency
- Pregnancy (Correct answer)
- Liver Qi stagnation
- Spleen Blood deficiency
Correct answer: Pregnancy
SP6 is contraindicated during pregnancy because it strongly moves Blood and Qi downward, which could stimulate uterine contractions and risk miscarriage.
Question 5: The Yuan-source point of the Heart meridian is which point?
- HT5 (Tongli)
- HT7 (Shenmen) (Correct answer)
- HT9 (Shaochong)
- HT3 (Shaohai)
Correct answer: HT7 (Shenmen)
HT7 (Shenmen) is the Yuan-source point of the Heart meridian and the primary point for Heart-related conditions including insomnia and anxiety.
Question 6: PC6 (Neiguan) is located how far proximal to the wrist crease on the forearm?
- 1 cun
- 2 cun (Correct answer)
- 3 cun
- 4 cun
Correct answer: 2 cun
PC6 is located 2 cun proximal to the wrist crease, between the tendons of palmaris longus and flexor carpi radialis.
CAc CAc Point Location and Meridian Theory 2
CV17 (Shanzhong/Danzhong) is the Front-Mu point of which organ and also the Influential Point (Hui) of what?