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| Channel/Main Path of the Chi. |
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| Main path/branch of the qi. |
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| What are the 4 functions of the meridians? |
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1. Transport qi and blood through the body to render it whole.
2. Protect the body.
3. Respond to dysfunction in the body.
4. Transmit qi to the diseased area |
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| What 3 groups compose the meridians? |
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1. Regular Channels
2. Extraordinary Channels
3. Other Structures |
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| What groups are the Regular Channels composed of? |
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| 1. 12 Primary channels 2. 12 Divergent Channels 3. 12 Sinew Channels 4. 12/15 Luo Connecting Channels 5. 12 Cutaneous Channels |
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| What are Primary Channels? |
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| Pertain to specific 12 organs. They run bilaterally, symetrically and vertically. |
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| What are Divergent Channels? |
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| One for each primary organ channel. Make a closer relationship for the interior organs. Yin divergent goes to organ after it branches off primary channel. |
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| Pertain to the muscle, ligament, tendon part of the meridian. |
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| What are the Luo Connecting Channels? |
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| one for each primary channel (12) plus one for du, ren, and spleen. Connects yang channels externally. Luo never comes back to starting point. |
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What organ pertains to each Meridian Stream Order in the following chant?
Let's Learn Some Splendid Holistic Stuff. U Kids Play The Guitar Later. |
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| Lung, Large Intestine, Stomach, Spleen, Heart, Small Intesting, Urine Bladder, Kidneys, Pericardium, Triple Burner or San Jiao, Gall Bladder, Liver |
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What times pertain to each organ beginning with the first circle/circuit which reflects day time?
(Let's Learn Some Splendid) |
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Lung 3-5
Large Intestine 5-7
Stomach 7-9
Spleen 9-11 |
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What times pertain to each organ beginning with the 2nd circle/circuit which reflects day time?
(Holistic Stuff U Kids) |
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Heart 11-13
Small Intestine 13-15
Urinary Bladder 15-17
Kidneys 17-19 |
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What times pertain to each organ beginning with the 3rd circle/circuit which reflects night time?
(Play The Guitar Later) |
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Pericardium 19-21
Triple Burner/San Jiao 21-23
Gall Bladder 23-1
Liver 1-3 |
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| What channel pertains to Zang Organs? |
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| Yin channel flowing on medial side of limbs. |
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| What channel pertains to Fu Organs |
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| Yang channel flowing on lateral side of limbs. |
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| Where does the channel run for organs that sit above the diaphram? |
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| Those channels run on the arm. |
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| Where does the channel run for organs that sit below the diaphram? |
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| Those channels run on the leg. |
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| What direction is the flow of the 3 Hand Yin (regular meridians)? |
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From chest to limb via medial.
(lung, pericardium and heart) |
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| What direction is the flow of the 3 Hand Yangs (regular meridians)? |
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From limb to head via lateral.
(small intestine, large intestine, san jiao/triple burner) |
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| What direction is the flow of the 3 Foot Yangs (regular meridians)? |
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From head to feet via lateral.
(stomach, gall bladder, urine bladder) |
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| What direction is the flow of the 3 Foot Yins (regular meridians) ? |
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From feet to chest or abdomen via medial.
(spleen, liver, kidney) |
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| What is the order of the Yang Channels? |
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| Yang Ming, Shao Yang, Tai Yang |
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| What is the order of the Yin Channels? |
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| Tai Yin, Jue Yin, Shao Yin. |
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| All ______?_______ channels pertain to organs with an interior/exterior relationship to the pertained organ |
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| Where do all Yang channels link? |
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| Where do all Yin channels link? |
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| Where do all Yin AND Yang channels link? |
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| Tip of the finers and toes. (Distal end) |
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| Name the 8 Extraordinary Meridians? |
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1.Du 5. Yin Wei
2.Ren 6. Yang Wei
3.Chong 7. Yin Qiao
4.Dai 8. Yang Qio |
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| What is the definition of Extraordinary Meridians? |
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No distinct acupoints.
Do not pertain to any distinct organs.
No regular loctions.
(Exception to the above is Ren and Du) |
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| What are the 3 functions of the Extraordinary Meridians? |
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Government(other meridians)
Regulate(Allows body to withstand extreme changes)
Storage (Store extra qi from primary organs) |
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Sea of Marrow/ Head
Sea of Qi/ Chest
Sea of Blood/ Chong-Lower Abdomen
Sea of Fluids(Water/grain)/ Abdomen |
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| Part of "Other Structure". Almost same as Biao/Ben. |
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Where the Shen Xi comes and goes. (spirit)
Also, point on the body for acupuncture and other therapy. |
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| Name 6 possiblities for naming the acupoints. (Nomenclature) |
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By geography.
By architecture.
By myth
By celestial body
By anatomical structure
By functioning |
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| What are 4 measurements for finding/locating acupoints? |
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| 1.Anatomical Landmark- old technique/most important 2.Proportional Measurement-new technique 3. Finger Measurement-old technique 4. Folk Method- Not as accurate just reference |
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| Define Anatomical Mark Measurement |
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| Method used to locate acupoints according to anatomical mark. |
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| Define Proportional Measurement |
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| Method that uses the assumption that parts of the body can be measured using definite distances. Points will be located by proportion. Assumes certains distances across body are standard. |
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| Define Finger Measurement |
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| Method that assumes some parts of the body in definite distance, uses finger to measure number of cun. |
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| 3 cun equals how many Fu? |
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| Honorary name for San Jiao/Triple burner. |
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| What is the definition of the Five Shu Points? Function of the Five Shu Points? |
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| Transport qi of meridians merging at elbows and knees. Treat disease that occurs directly to organ/channels. All located in distal areas. |
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What is the definition of the Yuan Source Points?
Function of the Yuan Source Points? |
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Regulate qi of zang and fu organs that merge on the extremities.
Function is to regulate organs. No interior/exterior associated. Used to treat individual organs that are having problems. Match 12 primary meridians. |
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What is the definition of Luo Connecting Points?
Function of the Luo Connecting Points? |
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Where the channel separates from the primary meridian.
Regulate organs which have int./ext. relations. Treat 2 organs at the same time. Branch from Primary Meridians. |
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What is the defnition of the Back Shu points?
Function of the Back Shu Points? |
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Chi of the organs that respond on the back to the Zang and Fu organs.
All located on the back, use when you need to get directly to an organ/very close. Use for chronic conditions ie. tumors, congestion and inflammation. |
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What is the definition of the Front Mu Points?
Function of the Front Mu Points? |
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All organ qi going to the front.
Importan for treatment of internal organ problems. Special response in front area for organs. All points located on front except kidneys. |
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What is the definition of the Hui Meeting points?
Function of the Hui Meeting Points? |
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All points that focus on treatment to specific tissues, organs, substances.
Treats disease outside the meridians ie, marrow, bone, blood, sinew. |
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What is the definition of the Confluent Points?
Function of the Confluent Points? |
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Control/pertain to the 8 Extraordiany Meridians.
8 points are treated at pairs. Points/Pairs have same indication which is why we combine them. |
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What is the definiton of the Heaven Star 12 points?
Function of the Heaven Star 12 points? |
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12 points responding to heaven/stars.
Function is very complicated. Most commonly used in clinic. Created by Taoist monk. |
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What is the the definition of The Four and Six Command Points?
Function of the Four and Six Command Points? |
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Points that treat specific area.
From the Ming Dynasty. Use if disease happens in specific area. You will use daily. |
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What is the definition of The Points of the Four Seas?
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Specifically work on the 4 Seas.
Regulate teh 4 Seas. |
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What is the definition of The Window of Heave Points?
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Points on the neck that can treat releveant meridian problems.
All around the neck area (like a sky light/window) Pertain to 6 yang channels. Treat meridian problems. |
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What is the definition of The 13 Ghost Points?
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Points for mental disease/recover.
Assumes ghosts stay in certain points. Ghosts are yin, drive out the ghost from these areas and they will die. |
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| Inter junction of the channels/meridians. Used to treat diseases associated with more than one channel. These are VERY strong points because they work on ALL the channels. |
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Feel a pulse everywhere on this channel. Governs all blood vessels.
Sea of Blood/Sea of 12 primary channels. |
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| Links all Yang Channels. Sea of Yang. Located on the back. |
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Links all Yin Channels. Sea of Yin.
Located on front. Governs all merdians meeting in chest and abdomen. |
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| Belt. Holds the meridians up rights like a belt. Restricts them together. Binds the vertical pathway of qi. |
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| Maintains balance between medial and lateral. Balances medial. Dominates quietness. |
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| Yang Qiao (Yang Motility) |
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| Maintains blance between medial and lateral. Balances lateral. Dominates activity. |
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Links all yin channels inside the body.
Dominates the interior of the body. |
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| Links all yang channels/ exterior of the whole body. Governs peripheral. |
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| What are the Zang Organs? (6) |
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Yin/ Interior/ Solid/ Never Move/Medial
Lung, Hear, Liver, Kidney, Spleen, Pericardium |
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| What are the Fu Organs? (6) |
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Yang/ Exterior/ Hollow/ Active Transporting/Lateral
Stomach, Large Intestine, Small Intesting, Gall Bladder, Urinary Bladder, Bladder, San Jiao(Triple Burner) |
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