Quiz 1 Flashcards

1
Q

at what point does wei qi protect the heart

A

Ren 17

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2
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where does wei qi go at night

A

interior, to the gut for digestion

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3
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where does the wei qi go for deepest communication

A

the uterus

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4
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at what point does the wei qi begin to move exterior

A

when you first open your eyes in the am - BL 1

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5
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what is the function of wei qi during the yang time of day

A

to protect and warm

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6
Q

what channel is the sea of yang

A

DU

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7
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how do the sinew channels communicate

A

by overlapping with one another

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8
Q

T/F the sinew channels are extensions of the primary channels

A

TRUE

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9
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T/F the sinew channels and primary channels are at the level of everyday life

A

TRUE

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10
Q

what is the yang sequence in the yang cycle

A
foot tai yang
foot shao yang
foot yang ming
hand tai yang
hand shao yang
hand yang ming
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11
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what is the yin sequence in the yang cycle

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foot tai yin
hand tai yin
foot shao yin
hand shao yin
foot jue yin
hand jue yin
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12
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what are the meeting points of the foot yang channels

A

ST 3
SI 18
ST 7

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13
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what are the meeting points of the hand yang channels

A

ST 8 or GB 13

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14
Q

what is the meeting point of the hand yin channels

A

GB 22; chest/diaphragm

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15
Q

what is the meeting point of the foot yin channels

A

Ren 3; dan tian

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16
Q

what is the sinew treatment protocol

A
  1. activate the yang at DU 4 & DU 14 (moxa, tui na, massage…etc.)
  2. ashi reducing technique
  3. jing well
  4. add a meeting point into the tx if there are multiple sinews involved (in this case, this would be the first step in the protocol)
  5. all reducing
  6. ~ 25 minutes or as little as no retention depending on the case
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17
Q

how would we tonify an underlying deficiency of the kidney yang

A

KD 3 then KD 7 (KD 9); can moxa
REDUCE
~25 min with little to no retention

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18
Q

how would we tonify an underlying deficiency of stomach qi (not producing fluids)

A

ST 42 then ST 36
REDUCE
~25 min with little to no retention

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19
Q

how would we tonify an underlying deficiency of liver qi with stagnation/depression

A

LV 3 then LV 14
REDUCE
~25 min with little to no retention

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20
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how would we tonify an underlying deficiency of lung qi (not dispersing)

A

LU 9 then LU 7
REDUCE
~25 min with little to no retention

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21
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what is the general path of the sinew channel trajectories

A

they follow the primary channels and end at their meeting point

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22
Q

extension is the movement for what channel

A

tai yang

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23
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rotation is the movement for what channel

A

shao yang

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24
Q

grasping/holding/lifting is the movement for what channel

A

yang ming

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25
Q

flexion is the movement for what channel

A

tai yin

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26
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rotation with flexion is the movement for what channel

A

shao yin

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27
Q

which channel is associated with inability to move

A

jue yin

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28
Q

know the lunar cycle for yin and yang

A
jan - foot shao yang
feb - foot tai yang
mar - foot yang ming
apr - hand yang ming
may - hand tai yang
jun - hand shao yang
july - foot shao yin
aug - foot tai yin
sep - foot jue yin
oct - hand jue yin
nov - hand tai yin
dec - hand shao yin
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29
Q

what are some needle techniques we could use for a sinew treatment

A
fire needling or warming needle
superficial needling
chicken foot
perpendicular/angle
shaking for spasms
chase wind
30
Q

what are some additional techniques we could use for a sinew treatment

A
bleed to clear heat
moxa to scatter cold
moxa to dry damp
gua sha to dispel wind
sliding cupping
31
Q

the sea of blood is…

A

the chong

32
Q

how is the limbic system related to Luos

A

hippocampus is long-term memory and thought processes
amygdala is survival and emotions
olfactory centers are also in amygdala
hypothalamus is homeostasis and emotion
(remember acronym HOME - homeostasis, olfactory, memory, emotion)

33
Q

what are the primary and secondary pathogens in blood

A

heat - primary

cold - secondary

34
Q

full Luos

A
excess
the pathogen gets send out
you can see it
it bleeds or comes out
rebellious qi
sensory organs are effected ex: areas of discharge (mucus, tears, skin conditions...etc)
35
Q

empty Luos

A
deeper
usually can't see it
have to probe or palpate
eventually goes into zang/fu or joints
can enter divergent level
may appear as cysts
36
Q

what is the rule of laterality

A

pulse position gives primary channel

luo channels are on the opposite side

37
Q

match the following with wei, ying and yuan:

  • emotion (qing) what we feel, we know about it, we own it
  • mood (gan) don’t know why, fast express
  • temperament (xing) born with it, eight extra
A

wei: mood (gan) don’t know why, fast express
ying: emotion (qing) what we feel, we know about it, we own it
yuan: temperament (xing born with it, eight extra

38
Q

match the following with wei, ying, and yuan (emotions within the ying level):

  • transcendental, spiritual, mediation, prayer, drugs, connecting outward
  • learning and observed, aware, parents, peers, society, culture, nurture
  • deeper, survival, nature, what we are not taught, awe, joy, love
A

wei: deeper, survival, nature, what we are not taught, awe, joy, love
ying: learning and observed, aware, parents, peers, society, culture, nurture
yuan: transcendental, spiritual, mediation, prayer, drugs, connecting outward

39
Q

list how emotions move qi

anger, grief, joy, fear, fright, worry

A
anger - rises
grief - depletes
joy - scatters
fear - sinks or raises
fright - stops
worry - binds/knots/depletes
40
Q

what is the Luo sequence according to the Ling Shu

A
arm yin: tai yin, shao yin, jue yin
arm yang: tai yang, shao yang, yang ming
leg yang: tai yang, shao yang, yang ming
leg yin: tai yin, shao yin, jue yin
*this is the circulation of blood. the alternate sequence from the su wen is the sequence of the primary channels.
41
Q

describe the LU Luo pathway

A

starts at LU 7, connects with the LI channel and then goes to the palm to the thenar eminence

42
Q

what is the fxn of the LU luo

A

move out heat

43
Q

describe sx of a full and empty LU Luo

A

full: itching palms, getting into everything
empty: yawning and SOB, getting into nothing; boredom

44
Q

describe the LI Luo pathway

A

LI 6 to LU channel to LI 15 to mandible to teeth to ear

45
Q

what is the fxn of the LI luo

A

move out heat

46
Q

describe sx of a full and empty LI Luo

A

full: cavities and deafness, not being able to assimilate
empty: cold teeth and chest oppression, just taking things in without real processing

47
Q

describe the ST Luo pathway

A

ST 40 to spleen channel then main to ST 12, splits (1) to throat and (2) to nape and brain

48
Q

describe sx of a full and empty ST Luo

A

full: mania/madness, loss of emotional control, rebellious qi
*pathology has moved deeper at this point
Empty: stiffness of the foot and lower leg atrophy

49
Q

describe the SP Luo pathway

A

SP 4 to ST channel to SP 15 to intestines and stomach organ

connects to stomach and large intestine and small intestine

50
Q

describe and full and empty SP Luo

A

full: pain in the stomach and intestines, not moving from emotional attachments, nagging and fixation
empty: drum-like distention (ascites), cannot take more in, already too full

51
Q

memory, thought and emotion are related to which LUO channel

A

SP

52
Q

what is the pathway of the HT Luo

A

HT 5 to small intestine channel through PC organ to HT ogan to root of tongue to eye

53
Q

describe a full and empty HT Luo

A

Full: chest pain and oppression, heartache
Empty: aphasia, inability to vocalize your thoughts

54
Q

what is the pathway of the SI Luo

A

SI 7 to heart channel to SI primary channel to about SI 9 or SI 10

55
Q

describe a full and empty SI Luo

A

Full: stiff elbow and shoulder, needs and gives too much feedback/critical
Empty: pebbly stools and flat warts, insecure of who you are, can’t absorb

56
Q

what is the pathway of the UB Lup

A

from UB 58 goes to KD primary channel at same level or so

57
Q

describe a full and empty UB LUO

A

full: nasal congestion, senses are blocked, inability to get information from senses
empty: epitaxis and/or runny nose, not in control and losing options

58
Q

what is the pathway of the KD Luo

A

KD 4 to (1) bladder channel and (2) up kidney primary channel to “below” the heart and to spine and down spine

59
Q

describe a full and empty KD Luo

A

full: constipation and anuria, phobia, paranoia, fetishes
empty: fear and LBP, no confidence

60
Q

what is the pathway of the PC Luo

A

PC 6 to PC organ and heart organ via PC primary channel

61
Q

describe a full and empty PC Luo

A

full: chest pain, PC protecting HT too much
empty: stiff neck, restless and irritable, so yang doesn’t rise; concept of lesser fire

62
Q

what is the pathway of the SJ Luo

A

SJ 5 to elbow and chest; it communicates with the PC channel at the chest

63
Q

descibe a full and empty SJ Luo

A

full: stiff elbow, stubborn and rigid
empty: weak elbows, indifference

64
Q

what is the pathway of the GB Luo

A

GB 37 to (1) LV primary channel and (2) the dorsum of the foot at ST 42

65
Q

describe a full and empty GB Luo

A

full: cold sensation of the foot; can’t move on or see options
empty: weakness of the lower limbs, inability to implement goals, lonliness

66
Q

what is the pathway of the LV Luo

A

LV 5 to the GB primary channel and hen up the LV primary channel to the external genitalia

67
Q

describe a full and empty LV Luo

A

full: constant erections, ver excitement, not knowing who you are
empty: genital itching, multiple local pathologies/multiple personalities

68
Q

diagnosing transverse Luos

A

disharmony of yin and yang

69
Q

diagnosing longitudinal Luos

A

two possible points of view; either psychological or physical

70
Q

what is the general protocol for longitudinal Full luos

A

bleed luo and the spider veins. may also needle point proximal to he sea. Alternate days for three weeks

71
Q

what is the general protocol for longitudinal empty luos

A

bleed associated luo and moxa luo. moxa point proximal to the he sea. bleed or do surround technique (5 needles) to nodules.

72
Q

what is the general protocol for transverse luos

A

moxa deficient source and bleed excess luo. may add moxa to point proximal to he sea on the source channel.