Functions of Channels Flashcards
(41 cards)
Which channels act as a link between paired yin and yang channels?
Luo
Which channels are considered resrvoirs of qi including the ren and the du
Extroidnary Channels
The ren is called the sea of what?
Yin
The du is called the sea of what?
yang
which channels are the external branches of the regular channels and reinforce the connection between joints, muscles, tendons, ligaments and main articulation
Tendino muscular
which channels are the most external portion of the regular channels, circulate qi and blood, nourish the skin and protect the body from evil qi
cutaneous
which are the branches of the regular channels that reinforce the connection among zang fu organs
Divergent
How many regular channels?
12
How many Luo channels?
15/16
How many Cutaneous Regions?
12
How many divergent channels?
12
How many tendino-muscular channels?
12
How many extroidinary channels?
8
Luo or Divergent?
there are 15/16 channels
Luo
Luo or Divergent?
are more superficial
Luo
Luo or Divergent?
yin connects to yang and tang connects with yin
Luo
Luo or Divergent?
arise below the elbows or knees
Luo
Luo or Divergent?
have one connecting point on the regular pathway
Luo
Luo or Divergent?
arise above or at the elbow and knees
Divergent
Luo or Divergent?
have no poitns
Divergent
there are 12 channels
Divergent
yin connects to yang and yang connects with yang
Divergent
Luo or Divergent?
have no poitns
Divergent
All Yin meridians meet in the
chest