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Anatomical Points & Cupping Sites Flashcards

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  1. The Governing Vessel (Du Mai) meridian, often targeted in back cupping, runs along which anatomical line?

    Answer: The midline of the posterior spine from coccyx to head

    The Du Mai (GV) runs along the posterior midline of the spine from GV-1 at the coccyx to GV-28 at the upper lip, governing all Yang meridians.

  2. The Bladder meridian (BL) line targeted in paravertebral cupping runs approximately how far from the spine?

    Answer: 1.5 cun (approximately 3 cm) lateral to the midline on each side

    The inner Bladder line runs 1.5 cun lateral to the midline, housing all the Back-Shu organ points that are primary targets for Hijama.

  3. GV-4 (Mingmen, 'Gate of Life') is located between which spinal vertebrae and is a key Hijama point for?

    Answer: L2-L3, used for kidney yang deficiency, reproductive and lumbar conditions

    GV-4 (Mingmen) sits between L2 and L3, and is central to Hijama treatments targeting kidney yang, fertility, and chronic lower back pain.

  4. BL-13 (Feishu, Lung Shu) used in respiratory Hijama is located at which spinal level?

    Answer: T3, 1.5 cun lateral to the third thoracic spinous process

    BL-13 (Feishu) is located 1.5 cun lateral to the T3 spinous process and directly tonifies lung function, making it essential for respiratory Hijama.

  5. BL-23 (Shenshu, Kidney Shu), the primary cupping point for renal and lower back conditions, is located at which level?

    Answer: L2, 1.5 cun lateral to the second lumbar spinous process

    BL-23 (Shenshu) is 1.5 cun lateral to the L2 spinous process and is the primary Back-Shu point for the kidneys, governing essence and lower back health.

  6. The sacral Hijama region used for bladder, bowel, and reproductive conditions overlies which anatomical structures?

    Answer: The sacral foramina (S1-S4) and posterior sacral surface

    The sacral foramina transmit nerves to the bladder, bowel, and reproductive organs, making the posterior sacral surface a key Hijama site for pelvic conditions.

  7. When correlating the Hijama shoulder point ('Hij wa Atab') with conventional anatomy, it primarily overlies which structure?

    Answer: The trapezius muscle and upper thoracic paravertebral region (T1-T4)

    The classical Hijama shoulder region targets the trapezius and upper thoracic paravertebral muscles, useful for neck stiffness, headache, and upper extremity tension.