Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM


Top Flashcards (Certified)
All Flashcards

Acupuncture Channels and Points 3 > SJ Points > Flashcards

SJ Points Flashcards

1
Q

front mu sj

A

ren 5

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

back shu sj

A

UB 22

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

lower he-sea sj

A

ub 39

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

SJ Muscle channel

A

Starts at ring finger
Knots at the dorsum of the wrist
Ascends along the forearm
Knots at the olecranon of the elbow
Proceeding upward along the lateral aspect of the upper arm, it crosses the shoulder and the neck
Converges with the muscle region of the SI channel

One branch splits at the angle of the mandible
connects with the root of the tongue

Another branch proceeds upward in front of the ear to the outer canthus then crosses the temple and connects at the corner of the forehead

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

SJ Luo Connecting channel

A
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

SJ divergent channel

A
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

SJ 1 L&N

A

On the lateral side of the ring finger about 0.1 cun posterior to the corner of the nail

Perpendicular or oblique insertion directed proximally 0.1 – 0.2 cun 2. prick to bleed

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

SJ 2 N&L

A

Clench the fist. in the depression proximal to the margin of the web – between the ring and small fingers

Perpendicular insertion 0.3 - 0.5 cun

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

SJ 3 N&L

A

Clench the fist. on the dorsum of the hand between the 4th and 5th matacarpal bones proximal to the MP joint

Perpendicular or oblique directed proximally, 0.5 - 1.0 cun

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

SJ 4 N&L

A

On the transverse crease of the dorsum of the wrist in the depression lateral to the tendon of m. extensor digitorum communis

  1. slightly oblique proximal insertion 0.3 - 0.5 cun
  2. transverse insertion towards the radial side of the wrist beneath the tendons, 0.5 - 1.0cun
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

SJ 5 N&L

A

2 cun above (proximal to) SJ 4 between the radius and ulna

    1. slightly oblique insertion towards the ulnar side or oblique proximal or distal insertion towards the elbow or wrist respectively, 0.5 - 1.5 cun 2. (through and through to PC6, but not actually)

Caution; movement of the patient’s arm or hand after needling this point can result in a bent needle

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

SJ 6 N&L

A

3 cunabove SJ 4 between the radius and ulna on the radial side of m.extensor digtorum

  1. same as SJ5
  2. through and through to PC5 (But NOT)

caution; same as SJ5

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

SJ 7 N&L

A

3 cun above SJ 4 (at the level with SJ 6) about one finger-breadth lateral to SJ 6 on the radial side of the ulna

same as SJ5

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

SJ 8 N&L

A

4 cun above SJ 4 between the radius and ulna

same as SJ5

contra-indicated to needling according to some classic text books

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

SJ 9 N&L

A

On the lateral sid of the forearm 5 cun below the olecranon between the radius and ulna

perpendicular or oblique proximal or distal insertion towards the elbow or wrist respectively, 1 – 2 cun

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

SJ 10 N&L

A

Flex the elbow in the depression about 1 cun superior to the olecranon

perpendicular insertion 0.5 - 1.0 cun

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

SJ 11 N&L

A

Flex the elbow in the depression about 1 cun superior to the olecranon

Perpendicular insertion 0.5 - 1.0 cun

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
18
Q

SJ 12 N&L

A

On the line joining the olecranon and SJ 14 midway between SJ 11 and SJ 13

Perpendicular or oblique insertion 1 - 2 cun

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
19
Q

SJ 13 N&L

A

On the line joining SJ 14 and the olecranon on the posterior border of m.dltoideus

Same as SJ 12

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
20
Q

SJ 14 N&L

A

Abduct the arm, posterior and inferior to the acromion
in the depression about 1 cun posterior to LI 15

  1. with the arm abducted, perpendicular insertion directed towards the center of
    axilla,1-1.5 cun
  2. transverse-oblique insertion directed towards the elbow, 1,5 - 2 cun
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
21
Q

SJ 15 N&L

A

Midway between GB 21 and SI 13 on the superior angle of the scapula

Oblique insertion directed according to the clinical manifestation, 0.5 – 1 cun

caution; perpendicular insertion, especially in thin patients, carries substantial risk of inducing a pneumothorax

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
22
Q

SJ 16 N&L

A

Posterior and inferior to the mastoid process on the posterior border of m. sternocleidomastoids almost level with SI 17

Perpendicular insertion, 0.5 – 1 cun

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
23
Q

SJ 17 N&L

A

Posterior to the lobule of the ear in the depression between the mandible and mastoid process

Perpendicular insertion, directed towards the opposite ear, 0.5 – 1.0 cun

Caution; if the needle is directed too anteriorly or posteriorly, pain will ensure and may cause discomfort on opening and closing the mouth for some while after treatment

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
24
Q

SJ 18 N&L

A

In the center of the mastoid process at the junction of the middle and lower third of the curve formed by: SJ 17 and SJ 20

1.subcutaneous insertion along the course of the channel, 0.3 – 0.5 cun
2. prick to bleed

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
25
SJ 19 N&L
Posterior to the ear at the junction of the upper and middle third of the curve formed by : SJ 17 and SJ 20f behind the helix Same as SJ18 note; according to several classical texts, this point is contraindicated to bleeding
26
SJ 20 N&L
Directly above the ear apex within the hairline Transverse insertion, 0.5 – 1.0 cun may be needled in any direction
27
SJ 21 N&L
In the depression anterior to the supratragic notch slightly superior to the condyloid process of the mandible Locate the point with the mouth open Inferior oblique insertion, slightly posteriorly, 0.5- 1.0 cun note; Many classical sources prohibit moxibustion at this point in cases of discharge of pus from the ear
28
SJ 22 N&L
Anterior and superior to SJ 21 at the level with the root of the auricle on the posterior border of the hairline of the temple where the superficial temporal artery passes transverse insertion, 0.3 – 0.5 cun
29
SJ 23 N&L
In the depression at the lateral end of the eyebrow Transverse insertion, medially along the eyebrow or posteriorly, 0.5 – 1.0 cun
30
Pinyin of SJ 2
YÈMÉN Fluid Gate
31
Pinyin of SJ 4
YÁNGCHÍ Yang Pool
32
Pinyin of SJ 5
WÀIGUĀN Outer Pass
33
Pinyin of SJ 8
SĀNYÁNGLUÒ Three Yang Luo
34
Pinyin of SJ 17
YÌFĒNG Wind Screen
35
Pinyin of SJ 21
ĚRMÉN Ear Gate
36
SJ 1 Actions
1- Expels Wind Clears upper JIao heat 2- Benefits ear and tongue 3- Invigorates blood Activates the channel, alleviates pain
37
SJ 1 Characteristics
Jing-Well Metal
38
SJ 2 Actions
1- Clears upper jiao heat Benefits the ears 2- Calms the Spirit 3- Resolves obstruction from channel Activates channel, alleviates pain
39
SJ 2 Characteristics
Ying-Spring Water
40
SJ 3 Actions
1- Clears Heat Benefits Ears 2- Removes obstruciton from channel Clears head and eyes 3- Regulates the Qi and lifts the mind Activates channel and alleviates pain
41
SJ 3 Characateristics
Shu-Stream Wood Tonification
42
SJ 4 Actions
1-Clear Heat 2- Benefits Yuan Qi 3- Regulates the ST 4- Promotes fluid transformation 5- Tonifies Chong and Ren Mai 6- Relaxes sinews and removes chann obstruction
43
SJ 4 Characteristics
Yuan source Point
44
SJ 5 Actions
1- Release Exterior, expel wind-heat, open Yang Wei 2- Clears Heat (head/ears, LV Yang rising, MJ/LJ) 3- Removes obstruction from channel, activates channel, alleviates pain
45
SJ 5 Characteristics
Luo-Connecting Confluent pt of Yang Wei
46
Functions of Channel
1. Clears heat. 1) Reduces fever Febrile diseases - Wei and Qi level - Shao yang level (alternating 2) Clears heat from the neck, throat and tongue 3) Clears heat from the eyes - especially W-H and LV/GB heat 2. Soothing the HT and clams the sprit 3. Benefits the ears - especially excess patterns (LV yang rising etc.) 4. Treats headache - temporal headache
47
SJ 6 Characteristics
Jing-River Fire
48
SJ 6 Actions
1- Regulates Qi 2-Clears heat in San Jiao 3- Wind-Heat in the BL (skin disease) 4- Benefits the voice 5- Removes obstruction from channel
49
SJ 7 Characteristics
xi-cleft
50
SJ 7 Actions
Removes obstruction from the channel and stops pain (in the channel and around ears, templs and eyebrows)
51
SJ 8 Actions
1- Clears heat and SJ channel 2- Removes obstruction from the channel
52
SJ 9 Actions
1- Benefits the throat and ears
53
SJ 10 Characteristics
He-Sea Earth Sedation
54
SJ 10 Actions
1- Resolves dampness and phlegm (vis and shen), dispels "masses" 2- Dispels stagnation 3- Invigorates the qi and alleviates pain 4- Clears heat from SJ 5- Regulates Wei Qi and Ying Qi, expel wind
55
SJ 11 Actions
1- Activates the chann and dispel W-D 2- Clear D-H
56
SJ 12
1- Acticate chann, alleve pain
57
SJ 13 Characteristics
Crossing of SJ/Yang Wei channel
58
SJ 13 Actions
1- Regulate Qi and TForm Phlegm 2- Activate the chan, alleve pain
59
SJ 14 Actions | Jian Liao (shoulder crevice)
1- Dispels W-D, alleve pain, benefit shoulder
60
SJ 15 Characteristics
Crossing of SJ/GB/Yang Wei
61
SJ 15 Actions
1- Dispel W-D, activate chan and alleve pain 2- Unbind chest, reg Qi
62
SJ 16 Characteristics
Window of sky pt
63
SJ 16 Actions
1- Window of Sky Point Benefit head and sense organs, regulate/descend qi, problems on neck 2- Activate chan and alleve pain
64
SJ 17 Characteristics
Crossing of SJ/GB
65
SJ 17 Actions
1- Expel Wind 2- Clear heat, benefit ear 3- Activate chan and alleve pain
66
SJ 18 Actions | you can bleed 18, NOT 19
1- Benefit ears 2- calm fright, pacify wind (Infant convulsion)
67
SJ 19 Actions
1- benefit ears/head 2- Clear heat 3- Calm fright and relieve tetany
68
SJ 20 Characteristics
Crossing of SJ/GB/LI/SI
69
SJ 20 Actions
1- Clear heat (ears, teeth gums lips eyes)
70
SJ 4 is betwen the tendons of what muscles?
71
SJ hand points nerve
dorsal branch or ulnar nerve
72
Important muscles of antebrachail points
m. extensor pollicis longus m. abductor pollicis longus
73
important antebrachial blkood vessels
The posterior and anterior antebrachial interosseous arteries and veins
74
Antibrachial nerves
* Posterior interosseous N. * Anterior interosseous N. * Posterior antebrachial cutaneous N.
75
SJ 11-13 blood vessels
median collateral artery and vein
76
SJ 14 blood vessel
Posterior circumflex humeral artery
77
SJ 10-13 nerves
Posterior brachial cutaneous N. Radial N.
78
SJ 14 nerve
axillary nerve
79
Muscles of SJ 15
m. trapezius m. levator scapula
80
SJ 15 blood vessels
transverse cervical artery and vein
81
SJ 15 nerve
Accessory Suprascapular
82
SJ 16 bones
83
SJ 16 muscle
84
SJ 16 nerve
Lesser occipital nerve
85
SJ 16 blood vessel
occipital artery
86
SJ head point bones
87
SJ 17-23 blood vessels
88
SJ 17-23 nerves

Acupuncture Channels and Points 3 (8 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2025 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions