ACC Acupoint Location and Classification Questions and Answers

Question 1

A patient presents with acute nausea and anxiety. Which Luo-Connecting point, located 2 cun proximal to the transverse wrist crease between the tendons of palmaris longus and flexor carpi radialis, is most appropriate to needle?

Accepted Answer

PC-6 (Neiguan)

Answer

PC-6 (Neiguan) is the Luo-Connecting point of the Pericardium channel and is renowned for its function of calming the Shen, harmonizing the Stomach, and relieving nausea and vomiting. Its location is precisely described as 2 cun above the wrist crease between the specified tendons. While other points have calming effects, PC-6 is the most specific and effective choice for this combination of symptoms.

Question 2

Which of the following acupoint categories is primarily used to treat disorders of the Zang-Fu organs, with each point corresponding to a specific organ and located on the Bladder meridian along the back?

Accepted Answer

Back-Shu points

Answer

Back-Shu points are located on the back along the Bladder meridian, where the Qi of the respective Zang-Fu organs is infused. They have a direct therapeutic effect on their corresponding internal organs and are often used for chronic conditions. Front-Mu points are on the chest and abdomen, Yuan-Source points relate to the primordial Qi of the organ, and Xi-Cleft points are for acute pain and bleeding.

Question 3

To locate LI-4 (Hegu), one should find the point on the dorsum of the hand, at the highest point of the muscle when which two digits are adducted?

Accepted Answer

Thumb and index finger

Answer

LI-4 (Hegu) is located on the dorsum of the hand, between the first and second metacarpal bones. A common and simple way to find it is to squeeze the thumb and index finger together; the point is at the highest point of the muscular bulge that is formed.

Question 4

A chiropractor is treating a patient for chronic digestive issues and fatigue related to Spleen Qi deficiency. In addition to local abdominal points, which of the Five Shu points located on the Spleen channel would be most effective for tonifying the Spleen?

Accepted Answer

The Shu-Stream point

Answer

The Shu-Stream points of the yin channels are also the Yuan-Source points. Yuan-Source points are fundamental for tonifying their related Zang organ. Therefore, the Shu-Stream point of the Spleen channel, SP-3 (Taibai), is the primary distal point for tonifying Spleen Qi and treating related chronic digestive disorders and fatigue. Jing-Well points are for acute issues, Ying-Spring for heat, and He-Sea points for rebellious Qi and Fu-organ issues.

Question 5

When utilizing the 'Host-Guest' or 'Yuan-Luo' treatment method for a condition of excess in the Large Intestine channel (e.g., acute constipation, toothache), the practitioner would disperse the Yuan-Source point of the Large Intestine and tonify the Luo-Connecting point of which paired channel?

Accepted Answer

Lung Channel

Answer

The Yuan-Luo method involves combining the Yuan-Source point of the primarily affected meridian with the Luo-Connecting point of its interiorly-exteriorly paired meridian. The Large Intestine (Yang) is paired with the Lung (Yin). Therefore, for an excess condition in the Large Intestine, one would disperse LI-4 (the Yuan-Source point) and tonify LU-7 (the Luo-Connecting point of the Lung channel).

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ACC Acupoint Location and Classification Questions and Answers