Name and Category of Meridians and Collaterals
Channel names consist of 3 parts:
Zang of fu to which it belongs Upper or lower limb through which it
travels Its’ yin or yang identity
Regular Channels Six yin channels Six yang channels
Eight extraordinary channels Ren, du, chong, dai, yin qiao, yang qiao, yin
wei, yang wei
Miscellaneous channels Divergent, sinew, cutaneous, superficial
Fifteen collaterals 1 for each primary,1 for du, 1 for ren, 1 for
great luo connecting of the spleen
Function of the Meridians and CollateralsGeneral function of meridians Transport qi and blood through body, rendering the
body as an integrated whole. Protect the body Respond to the dysfunction of the body
The channel itself can be diseased The zangfu connected with the channel can be
diseased which shows in the channel Disease can transmitted via the channels (i.e., Ht fire
SI bladder Channel may show the disease
Channels transmit healthy qi to diseased areas
Luo Connecting Strengthen the connection between the
internally and externally paired channels and zangfu.
Treating disorders of their interiorly-exteriorly related channel or zangfu
Treating disorders in regions reached by the luo-connecting channel
Treating psycho-emotional disorders
General distribution, direction, flow of meridians Go through Deadman and review the
diagrams of the main channels Focus on where they start, where they go Focus on what direction they flow Refamiliarize yourself with the organs
they pass through
Classification, Nomenclature of acu-points
Nomenclature How points are named. We learn points by
channel/number except for extra points In Asian countries (and at Bensky’s school
in Seattle) you learn the name of the points which reflect the points’ location and therapeutic properties
Classification, Nomenclature of acu-pointsClassification Regular points
Located on 12 main channels + Du and Ren Each has a reliable name, function, location
Extra points Not located on a main/Du/Ren meridian, not related to
internal organ Are named, have definite locations, and indications/functions
Ashi points Tender or responsive points, not on any channel, not named,
no reliable locations, no real indications Are used to treat local problems. Find ‘em by palpating
Methods of locating points Anatomical landmarks Proportional measurements Finger measurements Convenient measurements
Landmarks Bones, protuberances like mastoid
process, intercostal spaces,transverse processes of the vertebrae, etc.
Hairlines – anterior and posterior Creases – cubital, popliteal, wrist, etc. Depressions – ST 35, GB 20, etc.
Proportional measures Refers to the proportions of the patient and varies based on their
body part sizes.
Examples: 9 cun from anatomical neck of humerus (axillary crease) to the elbow
crease. 9 cun from lateral-lateral hairline (St 8’ish). 9 cun from mastoid process to mastoid process 12 cun from front hairline to back hairline 12 cun from cubital crease to wrist crease 8 cun from sternal notch to acromion process 8 cun from sternal costal angle
(just above xyphoid process) to umbilicus 8 cun from nip to nip
(on females, mid-clavicular line to mid-clavicular line) 5 cun from umbilicus to pubic symphysis. 14 cun from gluteal fold to popliteal crease 16 cun from popliteal crease to lateral malleolus 15 cun from popliteal crease to medial malleolus 19 cun from great trochanter to popliteal crease (anterior)
See CAM and Deadman for a few more that aren’t listed above.
Convenient measures
Nose to arm to find LU 3, thumb phalangeal crease on the webbing to find Li 4, width of the smile, etc.
Location/relationship of points on 12 regular, Ren, Du
http://catstcmnotes.com/pages/Class/Point%20Locations/Point%20Locations%203.html
Needling method of points Needle directions
Perpendicular, oblique, transverse and transverse oblique and where to use them
Needling depthI.e., how not to kill/maim someone and how not to get sued. Pneumothorax and other fun organ
punctures. Needling close to blood vessels and
nerves
Function, indication of points on the 14 meridians Point Category Study Guide Five Element Study Guide Channel and Pathways Study Guide Comprehensive Energetics Study Guide
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