CVA CVA Point Location & Meridian Systems 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: The Governing Vessel (Du Mai) runs along which surface of the animal's body?
- Ventral midline
- Dorsal midline (Correct answer)
- Left lateral surface
- Right lateral surface
Correct 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.
Question 2: Which of the following correctly describes the direction of Qi flow in the Bladder meridian (BL)?
- Flows from foot to head on the medial limb
- Flows from head to foot on the dorsal/lateral body and limb (Correct answer)
- Flows from thorax outward to the limbs
- Flows upward along the ventral midline
Correct 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.
Question 3: In veterinary acupuncture, the 'Shu' (Association) points are located on which meridian?
- Stomach meridian (ST)
- Bladder meridian (BL) (Correct answer)
- Governing Vessel (GV)
- Spleen meridian (SP)
Correct 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.
Question 4: Which acupuncture point is the 'Sea of Marrow' and is located at GV20 on the dorsal head?
- Feng Chi (GB20)
- Bai Hui (GV20) (Correct answer)
- Yin Tang (EX-HN3)
- Da Zhui (GV14)
Correct 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.
Question 5: The 'Alarm' (Mu) points are located on which surface of the body and what is their primary diagnostic use?
- Dorsal surface; used to tonify Kidney Yang
- Ventral/lateral surface; tender on palpation when the associated organ is diseased (Correct answer)
- Lateral limbs; used for acute pain conditions
- Along the spine; used for spinal cord disorders
Correct 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.
Question 6: Which point, Stomach 36 (ST36, Zu San Li), is considered one of the most important acupuncture points and is primarily indicated for?
- Skin disorders and allergies
- General tonification, immunity, digestion, and hindlimb conditions (Correct answer)
- Cardiovascular support only
- Respiratory infections exclusively
Correct 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.
CVA CVA Point Location & Meridian Systems 2
The Governing Vessel (Du Mai) runs along which surface of the animal's body?