Liver Channel Directions

Question 1

Primary

Answer 1

Originates at the lateral aspect of the dorsum of the big toe at LV1, runs to LV 4, 1 cun anterior to the medial malleolus, ascends along medial aspect of lower leg, intersects SP 6 then continues to ascend anterior to the SP channel to 8 cun above medial malleolus where it crosses and continues posterior to SP channel un the knee and medial aspect of thigh. Continues to pubic region at SP 12 and 13, encircles the genitals, ascends to enter lower abdomen where it intersects with CV2,3, 4. Continues up to curve around stomach before entering Liver and connecting with GB. Crosses diaphragm and spreads in costal and hypochondriac region. Ascends along neck to posterior aspect of throat and nasopharynx to link with tissues surrounding eyes. Ascend across forehead to vertex here it intersects with DU 20.

Question 2

First Branch

Answer 2

Descends from eye system through cheek and encircles inner surface of lips.

Question 3

Second Branch

Answer 3

Separates from Liver, crosses diaphragm and spreads in the Lung, meeting with PC 1.

Question 4

Luo

Answer 4

Separates primary channel at LV 5 on medial aspect of lower leg, connects with GB channels, ascends to genitals.

Question 5

Divergent

Answer 5

Separates primary channel on dorsum of foot, ascends to pubic region where it converges with GB primary channel.

Question 6

The Liver channel connects with what Zangfu?

Answer 6

Lv, GB, Lu, ST

Question 7

The liver channel meets with what other channels?

Answer 7

SJ, SP, Ren, PC, DU