the heart channel

Question 1

where is the heart channel?

Answer 1

it runs along the inner (medial) aspect of the arm from the armpit (axilla) to the little finger

Question 2

name the heart channels anatomical landmarks

Answer 2

humerus
radius
ulna
radial side
ulna side

Question 3

name the minor anatomical landmarks of the heart

Answer 3

medial epicondyle of the humerus
cord-like tendon of the biceps
head of the ulna bone
pisiform bone
5th metacarpal bone
distal phalanx (of the little finger)

Question 4

what are the misc anatomical landmarks

Answer 4

the proximal and distal transverse palmar creases

Question 5

describe the position of the patient for the heart channel

Answer 5

with the arm outstretched and palm facing up (supine), the elbow straight or slightly bent, rest the arm on a firm surface for comfort and east of marking

Question 6

describe the position of the acupuncturist for marking the heart channel

Answer 6

directly in front of or to the side of the outstretched arm

Question 7

name He9

Answer 7

Shaochong - lesser surge

Question 8

describe He9

Answer 8

radial nail point of the little finger (thumb side)

Question 9

name He8

Answer 9

Shaofu: lesser treasury

Question 10

describe He8

Answer 10

on the palm between the 4/5 MC bones at the start of the flare of the head of the 5MC bone.

ulnar edge of of the bone till you feel the flare of the %th MC slide across to the palm

between the proximal and distal transverse palmar creases

Question 11

name He 7

Answer 11

Shenmen : Shen gate

Question 12

describe He7

Answer 12

proximal radial corner of the pisiform - in the depression radial to the tendon

ask client to slowly raise and lower hand to display tendon (flexor carpi ulnaris) - the He channel is in the depression just radial to this tendon

easy method: proximal corner of pisiform bone on ulnar edge of arm and roll over to radial side of bone

Question 13

Name He 6

Answer 13

Yinxi: yin cleft

Question 14

Describe He6

Answer 14

1/2 cub proximal to He7 in the groove

Question 15

Name He5

Answer 15

Tongli: connecting street

Question 16

Describe He5

Answer 16

1 cub proximal to He7 in the groove

Question 17

Name He4

Answer 17

Lingdao: spirit way

Question 18

Describe heart 4

Answer 18

1.5 cub proximal to He7 in the groove. Small notch in the tendon .

Question 19

Name He3

Answer 19

Shaohai: lesser sea

Question 20

Describe He3

Answer 20

Medial end of elbow crease- elbow flexed - halfway between tendon of the biceps and medial epicondyle of humerus

Bend arm up as far as it will go. Place finger on the medial end of elbow crease. Straighten arm. The point lies in the centre of the dip