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Meridian and Collateral Theory Flashcards

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  1. In biao-li (exterior-interior) pairing theory, the Lung meridian is paired with which yang meridian?

    Answer: Large Intestine meridian

    The Lung (Hand Tai Yin) and Large Intestine (Hand Yang Ming) are biao-li partners, sharing the same hand-level Qi and treating each other's disorders.

  2. The Liver is said to 'govern' or 'rule' which tissue in the body, explaining why Liver blood deficiency leads to brittle nails and muscle cramps?

    Answer: Tendons and sinews

    The Liver governs the tendons and sinews; when Liver blood is deficient, tendons lose nourishment, causing cramping, numbness, and brittle nails.

  3. The Pericardium meridian (Hand Jue Yin) forms a biao-li relationship with which yang meridian?

    Answer: Triple Warmer meridian

    Pericardium (Hand Jue Yin) and Triple Warmer (Hand Shao Yang) are biao-li partners; they share pathways on the arm and both relate to the 'minister fire.'

  4. Which extraordinary vessel runs along the posterior midline of the body and is used to treat disorders of the spine, brain, and Yang deficiency?

    Answer: Du Mai

    Du Mai (Governing Vessel) runs along the spine, enters the brain, and is the 'sea of yang meridians,' making it the primary vessel for spinal and neurological disorders.

  5. The Yang Wei Mai vessel connects and maintains which group of channels, and its deficiency causes chills and fever?

    Answer: All yang meridians

    Yang Wei Mai links all yang meridians; its deficiency allows pathogens to oscillate between interior and exterior, manifesting as alternating chills and fever.

  6. Which organ and its meridian is said to carry 'minister fire' (Xiang Huo) and acts as the 'outer protector' of the Heart?

    Answer: Pericardium

    The Pericardium (Xin Bao) carries the minister fire and protects the Heart from external pathogenic factors, acting as the Heart's outer wall.

  7. The Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) is most commonly used clinically to treat disorders related to which system?

    Answer: Gynecological conditions and blood disorders

    As the 'sea of blood,' Chong Mai regulates menstruation and uterine function, making it the primary vessel for gynecological disorders, infertility, and blood-level diseases.