Introduction to Meridians System

Question 1

Main functions of the Meridians and Collaterals

Describe:

Answer 1

1. Transport qi and blood; regulate yi and yang
2. Resist pathogens; reflect signs and symptoms
3. Transmit needling sensation; regulate deficiency and excess conditions

Question 2

Liver (abbreviation)

Answer 2

Liv

Question 3

Du / Governing Vessel

Location:

Answer 3

Runs along the midline of the back; governs all yang meridians

Question 4

Ren (abbreviation)

Answer 4

Ren

Question 5

Between the center of the patella and the tip of the lateral malleolus

Answer 5

16 cun

Question 6

Lung Meridian (remaining name)

Answer 6

Hand Taiyin

Question 7

From the prominence of the great trochanter to the middle of the patella

Answer 7

19 cun

Question 8

Du (abbreviation)

Answer 8

Du

Question 9

3 Yin Meridians of the Hand

List (Organs):

Answer 9

Lung
Heart
Pericardium

Question 10

Yang Channels run mainly on…

Answer 10

the lateral aspect of the four limbs

Question 11

Ren / Conception Vessel

Location:

Answer 11

Runs along the anterior of the abdomen; responsible for all yin meridians

Question 12

Collaterals (describe)

Answer 12

Represent branches of the meridians

Run transversely and superficially to the meridians

Question 13

In the context of meridians, jing refers to…

Answer 13

the meridians themselves

Question 14

Kidney (abbreviation)

Answer 14

K

Question 15

3 Yin Meridians of the Foot

List (Organs):

Answer 15

Spleen
Liver
Kidney

Question 16

Between the center of the umbilicus to the upper border of the symphysis pubis

Answer 16

5 cun

Question 17

Large Intestine Meridian (remaining name)

Answer 17

Hand Yangming

Question 18

From the tip of the lateral malleolus to the heel

Answer 18

3 cun

Question 19

Small Intestine (abbreviation)

Answer 19

SI

Question 20

Shaoyin (meaning)

Answer 20

Lesser Yin

Question 21

From the level of the upper border of the symphysis pubis to the medial epicondyle of the femur

Answer 21

18 cun

Question 22

Heart (abbreviation)

Answer 22

H

Question 23

Liver Meridian (remaining name)

Answer 23

Foot Jueyin

Question 24

Taiyang (meaning)

Answer 24

Greater Yang

Question 25

Between the medial border of the scapula and the posterior midline

Answer 25

3 cun

Question 26

If antipathogenic qi is deficient and pathogenic qi is dominant...

Answer 26

meridians and collaterals may serve as passages for the transmission of the pathogen

Question 27

Gallbladder (abbreviation)

Answer 27

G

Question 28

Yangming (meaning)

Answer 28

Yang Brightness

Question 29

14 Meridians refer to what?

Answer 29

12 Zang Fu organ meridians plus Conception Vessel Meridian (Ren), and Governing Vessel Meridian (Du)

Question 30

San Jiao (abbreviation)

Answer 30

SJ

Question 31

Spleen (abbreviation)

Answer 31

Sp

Question 32

From the anterior hairline to the posterior hairline (distance)

Answer 32

12 cun

Question 33

3 Yang Regions List:

Answer 33

Yangming Taiyang Shaoyang

Question 34

Kidney Meridian (remaining name)

Answer 34

Foot Shaoyin

Question 35

Heart Meridian (remaining name)

Answer 35

Hand Shaoyin

Question 36

Small Intestine Meridian (remaining name)

Answer 36

Hand Taiyang

Question 37

Stomach Meridian (remaining name)

Answer 37

Foot Yangming

Question 38

Urinary Bladder (abbreviation)

Answer 38

B

Question 39

Shaoyang (meaning)

Answer 39

Lesser Yang

Question 40

Factors of Nomenclature List:

Answer 40

Hand or Foot Yin or Yang Zang or Fu

Question 41

Meridians (describe)

Answer 41

Constitute the main trunks | Run longitudinally and interiorly within the body

Question 42

3 Yang Meridians of the Foot List (Organs):

Answer 42

Stomach Gallbladder Urinary Bladder

Question 43

Pericardium Meridian (remaining name)

Answer 43

Hand Jueyin

Question 44

From the lower border of the medial condyle of the tibia to the tip of the medial malleolus

Answer 44

13 cun

Question 45

Urinary Bladder (remaining name)

Answer 45

Foot Taiyang

Question 46

Gallbladder Meridian (remaining name)

Answer 46

Foot Shaoyang

Question 47

Pericardium (abbreviation)

Answer 47

P

Question 48

From the sternocostal angle to the center of the umbilicus

Answer 48

8 cun

Question 49

Wei Qi flows where?

Answer 49

Outside the meridians. Also called Defensive Qi.

Question 50

Between the end of the axillary fold and the transverse cubital crease

Answer 50

9 cun

Question 51

Lung (abbreviation)

Answer 51

L

Question 52

12 Main Meridians relate to what?

Answer 52

6 yin (zang) and 6 yang (fu) organs in the body

Question 53

Large Intestine (abbreviation)

Answer 53

LI

Question 54

Spleen Meridian (remaining name)

Answer 54

Foot Taiyin

Question 55

Between the two nipples

Answer 55

8 cun

Question 56

Between the two mastoid processes

Answer 56

9 cun

Question 57

From the end of the axillary fold on the lateral side of the chest to the tip of the 11th rib

Answer 57

12 cun

Question 58

Ying Qi flows where?

Answer 58

Inside the meridians. Also called Nutrient Qi.

Question 59

Major Trunks in the system? List (General Hand and Foot):

Answer 59

3 Yin Meridians of the Hand 3 Yang Meridians of the Hand 3 Yin Meridians of the Foot 3 Yang Meridians of the Foot

Question 60

In the context of meridians, luo refers to...

Answer 60

the collaterals

Question 61

Yin Channels run mainly on...

Answer 61

the medial aspect of the four limbs

Question 62

San Jiao Meridian (remaining name)

Answer 62

Hand Shaoyang

Question 63

Jueyin (meaning)

Answer 63

Absolute Yin

Question 64

3 Yang Meridians of the Hand List (Organs):

Answer 64

Large Intestine San Jiao Small Intestine

Question 65

Stomach (abbreviation)

Answer 65

S

Question 66

Taiyin (meaning)

Answer 66

Greater Yin

Question 67

3 Yin Regions List:

Answer 67

Taiyin Shaoyin Jueyin

Question 68

Between the transverse cubital crease and the transverse wrist crease

Answer 68

12 cun