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CVA Point Location & Meridian Systems Flashcards

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  1. The Governing Vessel (Du Mai) runs along which surface of the animal's body?

    Answer: Dorsal midline

    The Governing Vessel (Du Mai) runs along the dorsal midline of the body, from the tail to the head, and governs all Yang meridians.

  2. Which of the following correctly describes the direction of Qi flow in the Bladder meridian (BL)?

    Answer: Flows from head to foot on the dorsal/lateral body and limb

    The Bladder meridian flows from head to foot along the dorsal and lateral aspects of the body, making it the longest meridian in the body.

  3. In veterinary acupuncture, the 'Shu' (Association) points are located on which meridian?

    Answer: Bladder meridian (BL)

    The Back-Shu (Association) points are located on the Bladder meridian lateral to the spine and directly treat their associated organ systems.

  4. Which acupuncture point is the 'Sea of Marrow' and is located at GV20 on the dorsal head?

    Answer: Bai Hui (GV20)

    In human acupuncture, Bai Hui (GV20) is located at the vertex of the skull and is called the meeting point of all Yang meridians and the Sea of Marrow.

  5. The 'Alarm' (Mu) points are located on which surface of the body and what is their primary diagnostic use?

    Answer: Ventral/lateral surface; tender on palpation when the associated organ is diseased

    Front-Mu (Alarm) points are located on the ventral or lateral thorax/abdomen and become tender or reactive when their associated organ is diseased.

  6. Which point, Stomach 36 (ST36, Zu San Li), is considered one of the most important acupuncture points and is primarily indicated for?

    Answer: General tonification, immunity, digestion, and hindlimb conditions

    ST36 (Zu San Li) is one of the most powerful tonification points in acupuncture, used for general immunity, digestive health, energy enhancement, and hindlimb problems.