Liver 11-14

Question 1

Liver 11 Location

Answer 1

2 cun directly below ST30, at the proximal end of the thigh, below the pubic tubercle and on the lateral border of m. abductor longus

Question 2

Liver 11 Needling

Answer 2

Perpendicularly 0.5 - 1.0 inch

Question 3

Liver 11 Actions

Answer 3

1. Benefits the uterus

Question 4

Liver 12 Location

Answer 4

Lateral to the pubic tubercle, lateral and inferior to ST30, in the inguinal groove where the pulsation of femoral artery is palpable, 2.5 cun lateral to the anterior midline

Question 5

Liver 12 Needling

Answer 5

CAM only mentions moxa. (Deadman says medial, slightly oblique 0.5 - 0.8 cun)

Question 6

Liver 12 Actions

Answer 6

1. Eliminates cold from the Liver channel and benefits the lower jiao

Question 7

Liver 12 Caution

Answer 7

Care should be taken to avoid penetrating the femoral vein

Question 8

Liver 13 Classification

Answer 8

Front Mu point of the Spleen
Hui Meeting point of the Zang

Question 9

Liver 13 Location

Answer 9

On the lateral side of the abdomen, below the free end of the eleventh rib

Question 10

Liver 13 Needling

Answer 10

Perpendicularly 0.5 - 0.8 inch

Question 11

Liver 13 Actions

Answer 11

1. Fortifies the Spleen, spreads the Liver and regulates Qi
2. Regulates the middle and lower jiao

Question 12

Liver 13 Caution

Answer 12

Deep perpendicular needling may damage an enlarged liver or spleen

Question 13

Liver 14 Classification

Answer 13

Front Mu point of the Liver

Question 14

Liver 14 Location

Answer 14

Directly below the nipple, in the 6th intercostal space, 4 cun lateral to the anterior midline

Question 15

Liver 14 Needling

Answer 15

Obliquely 0.3 - 0.5 inch

Question 16

Liver 14 Actions

Answer 16

1. Spreads the Liver and regulates qi
2. Invigorates Blood and disperses masses
3. Harmonizes the Liver and Stomach

Question 17

Liver 14 Caution

Answer 17

Deep perpendicular or oblique insertion carries a substantial risk of causing a pneumothorax