Week Five (Part One)

Question 1

He Ding
Crane Crown

Location:

Answer 1

In the depression, just above the midpoint of the upper border of the patella.

Question 2

He Ding
Crane Crown

Function:

Answer 2

For all types of knee problems, including late stage arthritis (in which the leg atrophies and looks like a crane’s leg).

Question 3

Lan Wei Xue
Appendix Point

Location:

Answer 3

Tender spot about 2 cun below ST-36. On the ST channel, between ST-36 and ST-37.

Palpate both the left and right Lan Wei Xue points and find which is most tender- sometimes ipsilateral is better, sometimes contralateral is better.

Question 4

Lan Wei Xue
Appendix Point

Function:

Answer 4

For any type of appendix problem, whether acute or chronic.

Question 5

Dan Nang Xue
Gallbladder Point

Location:

Answer 5

Tender spot about 1- 2 cun directly below GB-34, on the GB channel. Palpate, starting from GB-34 and go downward (may also be on GB-34).

Question 6

Dan Nang Xue
Gallbladder Point

Function:

Answer 6

For any type of GB problem, whether acute or chronic.