SP Channel Flashcards
(100 cards)
1
Q
SP 12, 13, 15, and 16 cross with the ____ channel.
A
Yin Wei
2
Q
The xi-cleft point of the SP channel is _____.
A
SP 8
3
Q
The great (major) luo-connecting pt of SP channel is _____.
A
SP 21
4
Q
The luo-connecting pt of SP channel is _____.
A
SP 4
5
Q
The element of SP 3 is ____.
A
Earth
6
Q
The distance between the xi-cleft pt and the HE-sea pt of SP channel is ____.
A
3 cun
7
Q
SP 6 crosses with the ___ and ___ channels.
A
KI & LV
8
Q
SP 4 is the opening point of the ____ channel.
A
Chong
9
Q
The SP and ST divergent channels are the ____ confluence.
A
2nd
10
Q
SP 19 is located in the ____ intercostals space.
A
3rd
11
Q
The distance between the axilla and the 11th floating rib is ____ cun.
A
12 cun
12
Q
SP 11 is located ___ cun superior to the media-superior border of the patella
A
8 cun
13
Q
SP 10 is located on the ___ muscle
A
quadriceps femoris/ medial margin of vastus medialis
14
Q
SP 6 is located on the ___ muscle
A
soleus
15
Q
SP 9 is located on the medial border of the ___ bone
A
tibia
16
Q
SP 14 and 15 are located lateral to the ____ muscle
A
rectus abdominis
17
Q
The SP channel connects with which organs?
A
SP, ST, & HT
18
Q
SP channel reaches which part of the face?
A
the tongue
19
Q
Where does the SP channel begin?
A
the medial tip of the big toe
20
Q
Which acupoint is located 7 cun below the he-sea pt of the SP channel?
A
SP 7
21
Q
What are the functions of SP 9?
A
removing dampness and benefiting urination
22
Q
What are the functions of SP 1?
A
calming the spirit, strengthening the SP, and stopping bleeding
23
Q
What are the functions of SP 6?
A
regulating the LV qi, tonifying the KI, and tonifiying the blood
24
Q
What are the excess and deficient symptoms of the SP great (major) luo-connecting channel?
A
excess: vomiting, diarrhea, sharp intestinal pain
deficient: abdominal swelling
25
Where does the SP divergent channel branch out from its regular channel?
on the thigh
26
Name 6 places the SP muscle channel knots.
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medial malleolus
medial side of the knee
hip
external genitalia
umbilicus
ribs
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27
Where does the SP channel cross the Ren channel?
At Ren 3 & 4
28
The SP channel is the Foot Tai Yin. Which channel is the hand Tai Yin?
Lung
29
At 8 cun above the malleolus, the SP moves anteriorly to which channel?
Liver
30
The SP luo-connecting channel connects with which organs?
ST and intestines
31
The great luo-connecting channel of the SP spreads through the ____ and _____
chest & lateral costal region
32
SP channel indications:
1. Disorders of _____
2. Disorders of intestines.
3. Retention of _____ and consequent qi stagnation.
4. Qi and ____ deficiency
5. Blood ____ (esp. in ____) and heat in blood
6. SP __ sinking: organs prolapsed
7. Qi stagnation in the chest and _____
8. Emotional disorders
9. Disorders of the genitals
T & T
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dampness
blood
stagnation, esp. uterus
SP qi stagnation
lateral costal region
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33
Zang Fu: Spleen
1. Dominates T&T
2. Controlling ____
3. Dominating the muscles and ____
4. Opening into the ___, dominating sense of taste
5. Controlling the raising of ____
blood
four limbs
mouth
qi
34
He-sea (water) point?
SP 9
35
Jing-river (metal) point?
SP 5
36
Shu-stream (earth) point?
SP 3
37
Yin-spring (fire) point?
SP 2
38
Jing-well (wood) point?
SP 1
39
Source point?
SP 3
40
Tonification point?
SP 2
41
Ghost point?
SP 1
42
Sedation point?
SP 5
43
Front-mu of SP channel?
LV 13
44
Back-shu of SP channel?
UB 20
45
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SP 1 Fx:
Strengthens SP
Regulates _____
Calms HT and spirit, restores consciousness
Unbinds the ____
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SP 1:
regulates blood
unbinds chest
46
SP 5 is in the depression distal and inferior to the ____ and midway between the tuberosity of the ____ bone and the tip of the _____.
medial malleolus; navicular; medial malleolus
47
SP 6 is ___ cun above the tip of the medial malleolus on the ____ border of the medial aspect of the ____.
3 cun; posterior; tibia
48
SP 7 is ___ cun above SP 6
3 cun
49
SP 8 is ___ cun below SP 9
3 cun
50
SP 9 is on the lower border of the medial condyle of the ____ in the depression on the medial border of the ____
tibia; tibia
51
SP 10: when the knee is flexed, ___ cun above the mediosuperior border of the patella; on the bulge of the medial portion of quadriceps femoris muscle
2 cun
52
SP 11 is ___ cun above SP 10
6 cun
53
SP 12 is superior to the lateral end of the _____, on the later side of the _____ artery, at the level of the upper border of the _______ and ____ cun lateral to Ren ___
inguinal groove; femoral; pubic symphysis; 3.5 cun lateral to Ren 2
54
SP 13 is ____ cun laterosuperior to SP 12 and ___ cun lateral to Ren channel
0.7 cun; 4 cun lateral to Ren
55
SP 14 is ____ cun below SP 15 and ___ cun lateral to Ren channel on the lateral side of _____ muscle in the m. internal and external oblique
1.3 cun below SP 15; 4 cun lateral to Ren; rectus abdominis muscle
56
SP 16 is ____ cun above SP 15; lateral to Ren ___
3 cun; Ren 11
57
In thin patients, needling these points may penetrate the peritoneal cavity: SP _____
13 - 16
58
In thin patients, needling these points carries a substantial risk of pneumothorax: SP _____
SP 17 - 21
59
SP 17 is in the ____ intercostal space and ___ cun lateral to Ren channel
5th; 6 cun
60
What is the needling method for SP 17 - 21?
transverse-oblique insertion 0.5 - 1 cun
61
SP 18 is in the ___ intercostal space
4th
62
SP 19 is in the ___ intercostal space
3rd
63
SP 20 is in the ___ intercostal space
2nd
64
SP 21 is on the ______ line, ____ cun below the axilla and the ____ floating rib in the ____ intercostal space
mid-axillary line; 6 cun; 11th; 7th
65
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SP 2 Fx:
Strengthens the SP
Promotes _____
Resolves _____ and ______
Harmonizes middle jiao and ________
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SP 2:
promotes digestion
resolves dampness and damp-heat
clears heat
66
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SP 3 Fx:
Strengthens the SP - esp. SP Qi def. due to ______
Resolves dampness
Strengthens the _____
Regulates ____
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SP 3:
excessive mental work
strengthens the spine
regulates qi
67
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SP 4 Fx:
Tonifies ST and SP
Regulates qi and resolves dampness
Dispels fullness
Pacifies the ST
Removes ______
Stops _______ or ________
Calms the spirit
Benefits the ______ and chest
Regulates the ____ channel --> opening point
Stops _____ bleeding
Regulates ______
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SP 4:
Removes obstructions
Stops epigastric or abdominal pain
Benefits the heart and chest
Regulates the Chong channel
Stops uterine bleeding
Regulates menstruation
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68
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SP 5 Fx:
Strengthens ST and SP
Resolves dampness
Benefits ______
Calms the spirit
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SP 5:
| Sinews and bones
69
Which points resolve dampness?
2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 15
70
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SP 6 Fx:
Strengthens the SP
Resolves dampness
Benefits ______
Promotes the function of the ____ and ____
Regulates the flow of ____ qi
Tonifies the ____
Nourishes ______ and ______
Regulates the ______ and menstruation
Induces labor
Moves _____ and eliminates the stasis
Cools blood
Calms the mind
Stops pain esp in ______
Activates the channel and alleviates pain
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SP 6:
Benefits urination
Promotes the function of the LV and ST
Regulates the flow of LV qi
Tonifies the KI
Nourishes Blood and Yin
Regulates the uterus and menstruation
Induces labor
Moves blood and eliminates the stasis
Cools blood
Stops pain esp. in lower abdomen
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71
Which SP points are good for blood and menstruation?
SP 1, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12
72
SP 7 Fx:
Fortifies the SP and _______
Promotes _____ and disperses swelling
SP 7:
resolves dampness
urination
73
Which SP points are good for urination?
6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 17
74
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SP 8 Fx:
Removes ____ from the channel
Moderates _______
Regulates menstruation and _____
Regulates the _____
Stops pain
Harmonizes the SP and resolves dampness
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SP 8:
removes obstruction
moderates acute conditions
regulates menstruation and invigorates blood
regulates the uterus
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75
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SP 9 Fx:
Resolves dampness
Benefits the _____ burner
Benefits urination
Removes obstructions from the channel
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SP 9:
| benefits lower burner
76
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SP 10 Fx:
____ and ____ the blood
Benefits the skin
Resolves ____ stasis
Regulates _____
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SP 10:
Cools and tonifies the blood
Resolves blood stasis
Regulates menstruation
77
SP 11 Fx:
Regulates _____
Drains damp and _______
SP 11:
Regulates urination
Drains damp and clears heat
78
SP 12 Fx:
Removes obstruction from the channel
Invigorates _____, regulates ____ and alleviates pain
Tonifies ____
Drains damp, clears heat, and regulates _____
SP 12:
Invigorates blood, regulates qi
Tonifies yin
regulates urination
79
SP 13 Fx:
| Regulates _____ and ________
SP 13:
| Regulates qi and alleviates pain
80
SP 14 Fx:
Warms and benefits the _____ jiao
Regulates qi and descends rebellion
SP 14:
| lower jiao
81
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SP 15 Fx:
Strengthens the SP
Promotes the function of ____
Resolves dampness
Strengthens the _____
Regulates qi
Stops pain
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SP 15:
Promotes the function of Large Intestines
Strengthens the limbs
82
SP 16 Fx:
| Regulates the _____
SP 16
| Regulates the intestines
83
SP 17 Fx:
| Dissipates accumulation of food and fluids and ______
SP 16:
| Dissipates accumulation of food and fluids and promotes digestion
84
SP 18 Fx:
Regulates and descends _____
Benefits the ____ and promotes _____
SP 18:
Regulates and descends qi
Benefits the breasts and promotes lactation
85
SP 19 Fx:
| Regulates and descends qi and ______
SP 19:
| unbinds the chest
86
SP 20 Fx:
| _______ and unbinds the chest
SP 20:
| Regulates and descends qi
87
SP 21 Fx:
Controls ____ throughout the body
Regulates qi and blood and firms the sinews and joints
Unbinds the chest and benefits the _____
SP 21:
Controls all the minute blood connecting channels throughout the body
Unbinds the chest and benefits the lateral costal region
88
San Yin Jiao
SP 6
89
Yin Ling Quan
SP 9
90
Xue Hai
SP 10
91
SP 1 - 5 Main blood vessels and nerves
Greater saphenous vein and saphenous nerve
Medial tarsal artery
Superficial peroneal nerve
92
SP 6 - 9 muscles
Soleus and gastrocnemius
93
SP 6 - 9 major blood vessels
Great saphaneous vein
| Posterior tibial artery and vein
94
SP 10 - 11 muscles
m. quadriceps femoris
| m. vastus medialis
95
SP 10 - 11 blood vessels and nerves
Femoral artery and vein, femoral nerve
96
SP 12 - 17 internal organs: pelvic - male/female
male: UB, prostate gland, seminal vesicle
female: UB, ovary, uterus
97
SP 12 - 17 internal organs: digestive
Stomach, liver, gall bladder, pancreas, spleen, small intestine, large intestine
98
SP 12 - 17 bones and muscles
ilium and pubis bones
| m. external oblique, m. internal oblique, m. transversus abdominis
99
SP 12 blood vessel and nerve
femoral artery and femoral nerve
100
SP 17 - 21 muscles
m. pectorals major
m. pectoralis minor
m. serrates anterior
