4.2 What is classification of the meridian-collateral system?
The meridian-collateral system is composed of the twelve regular medians, the eight extra medians, the twelve divergent rnedian, the twelve muscles regions and the twelve cutaneous regions, the fifteen collaterals, and the minute and superficial collaterals. Among these, the twelve regular medians can be seen as the primary system. Running transversely and longitudinally, they intersect with each other, both in the interior and exterior of the body, forming a complete system.
The Classification of Mcridians and Collaterals
Lung Mcrklian of Hand- TaiyQn
Per icarchum Meridian of Hand-irseyin of Hand
F-Ictart Meridian of Hand-Shanyin
Large Intestine Meridian of Harld- Yangrntng
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Scinjrnn Mcndiin of Hand- Shewy*ntg Twelve of Hand I
SfTldi Iniestine Meridian of l-Jand-Twwng
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Istornach Meridian of Ru. Yangrnrng
Meridians Three Yangj
Sanpao Mendian of Fct-.Shcwvin
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Small Intesilne Meridian of Foot- Tacwng
ISpleen Meridian of Fcot Thivin
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Liver rvlcridian of Foot-fwyin ofFoot
Kidney Mcndian of Foot Shaoyin
Meridutis f Twelve Divergent Meridians
Twelve Mu1e Rigions
Liwelve Cutaneous Regions
Du Meridian
Ren Meridian
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4.3 What is the acupoints?
Acupoirits are the specific sites through which the Qi and blood of the Zang-Fu organs and meridians is transported to the body surface, and through which acupuncture and rnoxibustion and other therapies are applied by external stimulation.
Acupoints Distributed on their related meridians pathways are closely linked with the meridians and collaterals. So the acupoints should not be regarded as superficial points alone, but as special sites which connect with each other, and through which the internal ussues and organs are related. The meridians-collaterals connect the whole body both interiorly and extenorly, and diseasca of the body can be treated by puncturing the points on the body surface to regulate the related meridians, Zang-Fu organs and the circulation of a and blood
?4.4 Which diseases can be treated by the Jung meridians acupoints of hand- Taiyin?
Main disorders of the meridian: Cough, asthma, emphysema pain in chest, hemoptysis, sure throat, aphasia, fever, pain along the meridian.
Indications:①Disorders of the throat, chest and lung; ② Other disorders along the course of the meridian.
(1) Zhongfu
[Location] Below the acrornial extremity of the clavicle, six can lateral to the mid line of the body, level to the first rib.
(2) Chize
[Location] At the transverse crease of the elbow, on the radial side of tendon of biceps brachii?
(3) Kongzui
[Location] 7 cun above thr transverse crease of the wrist, on the line joining Ghize and Taiyuan
(4) Lieque
[Location] Superior to the styloid process of the radius, 1 5 run above the transverse crease of the wrist.
(5) Taiyuan
[Location] At the radial side of transverse crease at the back palm, in the depression on the radial side of the radial artery.
(6) Yuji
[Location] On the radial aspect of the midpoint of the I at metacarpal bone, on the junction of the red and white skin.
(7) Shaoshang
LLocation] On the radial side of the thumb, about 0.1 cun posterior the corner of the nail.
4.5 Which diseases can be treated by the large intestine meridian acupoints of hand- Yangtning?
Main disorders of the meridian: Abdominal pain, diarrhea, dyseritery constipation; swollen and sore throat, toothache, watery nasal discharge or epistaxis; fever, swelling or pain.
Indications: ① Facial and head diseases; ② Fever ③Other diseases along the course of the meridian.
(1) Siyangyin
[Location] On the radial side of the index finger, about 0.1 cun posterior to ihe corner of the nail.
(2) Frjian
[Location] On the radial side of the index finger, in the depression distal to the rnetacarpophalangeal joint, at the junction of the white and red skin. The point s located with the finger slightly flexed.
?(3) Sanjian
[Location] When a loose fist is made, the point is on the radial side of the index finger, in the depression proxina to the head of the 2nd metacarpal bone.
(4) Hegu
[Location] Between the lst and 2nd metacarpal bones, approximately in the middle of the 2nd metacarpal bone on the radial side.
(5) Yangri
[Locaiion] On the radial side of the wrist transverse creasr when the thumb is tilted upward, it. is in. the depression between the tendons of m. extensor pollicis longus and brevis.
(6) pianli
[Location] 3 cun above Yangxi, on the line joining Yangxi and Quchi.
(7) Shousanli
[Location] 2 cain bulow Quchi, on the tine joining Yangri mid Quchi.
(8) Quchi
[Location] When the elbow is flexed, the point is in the depression at the lateral end of the transverse cubital crease, midway between Chize and the later epicondyle of the humerus,
(9) Zhouliao
[Location] When the elbow is ticked, the point is 1 cnn superior and proximal to Quchi, on the border of the humerus
(10) Binao
[Location] 7 cun above Quchi, on the line joining Quchi and Jianyu below the deltoid muscle.
(11) Jianyu
[Location] Anterior and inferior to the acmmion in the middle
of the upper portion of m. deltoid.
(12) Yingxiang
[Location] In the nasolabial groove at the level of the midpoint of the later border uf ala nasi.
4.6 Which diseases can be treated by the stomach meridian acnpoints of foot- Yangming?
Main disorders of the meridian; Borboryrnus, abdominal disten tion, edema, stomachache, vomiting or polyorexia; fever, mania, swollen and sore throat, epistaxis.
Indications:① Digestive system diseases; ② flseases in head. nose, eye or mouth; ③ Other diseases along the course of the merdian.
(1) Chengqi
[Location] Between the eyeball and midpoint of the infraorbital ridge
?(2) Sibai
[Location] Below Chengqi, in the depression at the infraorbital forainen.
(3) Dicang
[Location] 0.4 cnn lateral to the corner of the mouth
(4) Jiache
[Location] One fingerbreadth anterior to the lower angle of the mandible where muscle, masseter attaches at the prominence of the muscle when teeth are clenched
(5) Xiaguan
[Location] In the depression at the lower border of the zygoniatic arch, anterior to the condyloid process of the mandibie, this point is located with the mouth closed.
(6)Touwei
?[Location] 0.5 cun above the anterior hairline, at the corner of the forehead.
(7) Rugen
[Location] In the 5th intercostals space, directly below the nipple, 4 cun lateral to the anterior midline.
(8) Liangrnen
[Location ] 4 cun above the umbilicus, 2 cun lateral to frontmidline.
(9) Tianshu
[Location] 2 cun lateral to the umbilicus
(10) Guilai
[Location] 4 cun below the umbilicus, 2 cun lateral to the front – middle.
(11) Futu
[Location] 6 cun above the laterosuperior border of the patelal
, on the line joining the anterior superior iliac spine and lateral border of the patella
(12) Liangqiu
[Location] 2 cun above the laterosuperior border of the patella, on the line joining the anterior superior iliac spine and lateral border of the patella.
(13) Duhi
[Location] When the knee is flexed, the point is in the depression below the patella and lateral to the patellar ligament.
(14) Zusanli
[Location] 3 cun below Dubi, one fingerbreadth lateral to the anterior border of tibia.
(15) Shangjuxu
[Location] 3 cun below Zusanli
(16) Tiankou
[Location] 8 cun below Dubi one fingerbreadth from the anterior borderof tibia.
(17) Xiajaru
[Location] 3 cun below Shangjuxu.
(18) Fenglong
[Location] 8 cun above the external malleolus, Ietin lateral
(19) Jiexi
[Location] On the dorsum of foot, at the midpoint the transverse crease of the ankle joint, between the tendons of m. extensor digitorum longus and hallucis.
(20) Neiting
[Location] Proximal to the web margin between the 2nd and 3rd toes.
(21 ) Lidui
[Location] On the lateral side of the 2nd toe, about 0. 1 curt proximal to the corner of the nail.