Meridian and Channel Pathways Flashcards
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The Conception Vessel (Ren Mai) is considered the 'sea of Yin channels' and originates from which location?
Answer: The perineum (CV 1)
The Conception Vessel originates from the uterus/lower abdomen and emerges at the perineum at CV 1 (Huiyin).
Which meridian runs through the throat, connecting with the root of the tongue and spreading over its lower surface?
Answer: Kidney
The Kidney meridian ascends through the throat and terminates at the root of the tongue.
The Gallbladder meridian has a complex zigzag course on the head. It terminates at which point on the fourth toe?
Answer: GB 44 (Zuqiaoyin)
The Gallbladder meridian terminates at GB 44 (Zuqiaoyin) on the lateral side of the fourth toe.
Which extraordinary vessel is described as the 'sea of the twelve meridians' and regulates Qi and blood in all channels?
Answer: Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel)
The Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) is called the 'sea of the twelve meridians' and regulates Qi and blood.
The Large Intestine meridian begins at LI 1 on the index finger and ends at LI 20; what structure does LI 20 (Yingxiang) lie beside?
Answer: Lateral ala of the nose
LI 20 (Yingxiang) is located in the nasolabial groove beside the lateral ala of the nose.
Along the Liver meridian's course, it passes through or encircles which structure in the lower abdomen?
Answer: The uterus and genitals
The Liver meridian encircles the genitals and connects with the uterus in its internal course through the lower abdomen.
The Dai Mai (Belt Vessel) is unique among the eight extraordinary meridians because it runs in which direction?
Answer: Horizontally around the waist
The Dai Mai is the only extraordinary vessel that runs horizontally, encircling the waist like a belt.