Lung Channel Flashcards
What is the full name of the lung channel
hand tai yin lung channel
Laterosuperior to the sternum, 1 cun below Yinmen (LU2) at the level of the frst intercostal space, 6 cun lateral to the Ren Meridian (anterior midline).
LU 1
In the superior lateral part of the anterior thoracic wall, superior to the coracoid process of the scapula, in the depression of the infraclavicular fossa, 6 cun lateral to the Ren Meridian (anterior midline).
LU 2
On the medial aspect of the upper arm, 3 cun below the end of the axillary fold, on the radial side of m. biceps brachii
LU 3
On the medial aspect of the upper arm, 4 cun below the end of the axillary fold, or 5 cun above the cubital crease, on the radial side of biceps brachii
LU 4
On cubital crease, in the depression of the radial side of tendon biceps brachii. This point is located with the elbow slightly fexed.
LU 5
On palmar aspect of the forearm, on the line joining LU-9 and LU-5, 7 cun above the transverse crease of the wrist (proximal to)
LU 6
Superior to the styloid process of the radius, 1.5 cun above transverse crease of wrist (proximal to), between the brachioradial muscle and the tendon of the long abductor muscle of the thumb
LU 7
1 cun above the transverse crease of the wrist in the depression on the lateral side of radial artery
LU 8
At radial end of transverse crease of wrist, in depression on lateral side of the radial artery
LU 9
On the radial aspect of the midpoint of 1st metacarpal bone, on the juncton of red and white skin
LU 10
On the radial side of thumb, 0.1 cun posterior to the corner of the nail
LU 11
What is the name of LU 1?
Zhong Fu- central palace
because it originates in middle jao
What is the name of LU 5
Chie Ze- cubital marsh
What is the name of LU 7
Lie Que- Broken Sequence
