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Meridian and Collateral Theory Flashcards

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  1. According to the meridian clock (horary cycle), which meridian has peak Qi flow between 3 AM and 5 AM?

    Answer: Lung

    The Lung meridian has peak activity from 3–5 AM, which is why patients with Lung conditions often experience worsening cough or breathlessness in the early morning hours.

  2. The Stomach meridian reaches its peak Qi activity during which two-hour window?

    Answer: 7 AM – 9 AM

    The Stomach is most active from 7–9 AM, which is why breakfast is considered the most important digestive meal in Chinese medicine.

  3. The Liver meridian has its maximum Qi flow during which hours, explaining why liver-related dreams or insomnia often occur at this time?

    Answer: 1 AM – 3 AM

    The Liver is most active from 1–3 AM; waking repeatedly at this time is a classic sign of Liver Qi stagnation or Liver blood deficiency.

  4. Which meridian originates from the inner canthus of the eye (BL-1), travels over the head and down the back, and terminates at the lateral corner of the little toenail?

    Answer: Urinary Bladder meridian

    The Urinary Bladder meridian is the longest meridian, beginning at BL-1 near the eye and ending at BL-67 at the little toe, traversing the entire back.

  5. The Heart meridian (Hand Shao Yin) begins in the heart and terminates at which acupuncture point?

    Answer: HT-9, at the medial corner of the little fingernail

    The Heart meridian ends at HT-9 (Shao Chong) at the radial corner of the little fingernail, making it the well-point and the end of the channel.

  6. The Liver meridian is unique among the yin meridians because its pathway encircles which anatomical structure?

    Answer: The genitals and pubic region

    The Liver meridian encircles the external genitalia before ascending through the lower abdomen, explaining why it treats many gynecological and genital disorders.

  7. In five-element theory, which pair of organs and their meridians corresponds to the Water element?

    Answer: Kidney and Urinary Bladder

    The Kidney (yin) and Urinary Bladder (yang) are the zang-fu pair associated with the Water element, governing storage of essence and fluid metabolism.