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Acu 2 Pericardium Channel Flashcards

1
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where does the pericardium channel originate

A

in the center of the chest

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2
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describe the pericardium primary channel

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from the center of the chest it connects to the pericardium, the diaphragm, and then descends to connect to all three jiaos

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3
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describe the first branch of the pericardium channel

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from the chest it emerges at the axilla and goes down the arm to PC9

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describe the second branch of the PC channel

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arises from the palm at PC8 and follows the radial aspect of the ring finger to its tip (to meet with the san jiao)

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5
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the pericardium channel connects with which organs

A

san jiao, pericardium

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6
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where does the PC luo channel begin

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PC 6

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7
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describe the PC luo channel

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from PC6 it ascends along the arm to connect with the Pericardium, san jiao, and heart organs

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8
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where does the PC divergent channel begin

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upper arm

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9
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describe the PC divergent channel

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from the upper arm it communicates with all three jiaos, ascends the throat and emerges at the ear to connect with the sanjiao channel

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10
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describe the PC sinew channel

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from the tip of the middle finger it connects with the lung sinew channel, binds with the ribs, enters the chest, disperses in the chest and binds with the diaphragm

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11
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Pathological symptoms of the pericardium sinew channel

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strained and cramping sensation along the course of the channel, pain of the chest with urgent breathing and an “inverted cup sensation” below the lower right ribs

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12
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THE PC CHANNEL

A

hand jeuyin

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13
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the pericardium is connected with which channel according to six channel theory

A

liver

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14
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the pericardium channel is paired with what channel according to six channel theory

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Liver

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15
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the pericardium divergent channel connects with which channel behind the ear

A

san jiao

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16
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PC 6 (luo channel) travels to which organs

A

the heart

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17
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the pericardium primary and divergent channels connect with

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all three jiaos

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18
Q

the pericardium meridian is on duty from

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7-9pm

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19
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the primary meridian connects with which organs

A

PC, diaphragm, SJ, Heart

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20
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abnormality in the meridian

A

heat in the chest and heart, chest stuffiness, oppression, palpitation, red face, yellow eyes, laughing and cannot stop, swollen armpit, pain, cramping along the course of the meridian

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21
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the PC channel treats

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“Pulse” disease

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22
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meridian illness:

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red face, yellowish eyes, chest stuffiness, swollen armpit, pain laong the course of the meridian, heat in the palm

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23
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Pericardium organ illness:

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coma, cardiac pain, irritability, palpitation, cannot talk, depressive manic psychosis, incoherent talking

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24
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PC 1 functions

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heart, chest, breast, lymph

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25
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PC 2 functions

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heart, chest, lung problems

cough

26
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PC 3 functions

A

Heat in the nutritive and xue level

27
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PC 4 functions

A

Heat in the nutritive and xue level

bleeding (xi cleft)

28
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PC 5 functions

A

Heat in the nutritive and xue level
qi stagnation and phlegm in the heart and pericardium
mental disease

29
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PC 6 functions

A 
Heat in the nutritive and xue level
benefit heart, chest, and stomach
descend rebellious qi
sedative - stops pain
motion sickness
30
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PC 7 functions

A

Heat in the nutritive and xue level
ghost point
throat/tongue
clear heart fire

31
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PC 8 functions

A

Heat in the nutritive and xue level
relieve swelling and stop itchiness
halitosis
mouth/tongue sores

32
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PC 9 functions

A

Heat in the nutritive and xue level
open orifices
heart pain and angina
hypertension

33
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difference between PC 6 and PC 5

A

they both expand the chest but PC 6 is more of a sedative and PC 5 is more to open the channel for stagnation and mental disease

34
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difference between PC 7 and HT 7

A

they are both for the heart, chest, and mental disease
PC 7 is more for heart fire (does not tonify qi)
HT 7 is more for tonifying heart blood and qi

35
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PC 1 location

A

1 cun lateral to the nipple, in the 4th intercostal space

36
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PC 1 angle and depth

A

Transverse-oblique 0.5-1 cun

37
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PC 2 location

A

On the anterior aspect of the arm, 2 cun below the anterior axillary fold, between the two heads of the biceps brachii muscle

38
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PC 2 angle and depth

A

Oblique 1-1.5

39
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PC 3 location

A

on the transverse cubital crease, in the depression immediately to the ulnar side of the aponeurosis of the biceps brachii muscle

40
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PC 3 angle and depth

A

Perpendicular 0.5-1 cun

41
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PC 4 location

A

on the flexor aspect of the forearm, 5 cun proximal to PC7 on the line connecting PC 7 and PC3, between the tendons of palmaris longus and flexor carpi radialis

42
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PC 4 angle and depth

A

Perpendicular 0.5-1 cun

Oblique 1-1.5

43
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PC 5 location

A

on the flexor aspect of the forearm, 3 cun proximal to PC7, between the tendons of palmaris longus and flexor carpi radialis

44
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PC 5 angle and depth

A

Perpendicular 0.5-1 cun

Oblique 1-1.5

45
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PC 6 location

A

on the flexor aspect of the forearm, 2 cun proximal to PC7, between the tendons of palmaris longus and flexor carpi radialis

46
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PC 6 angle and depth

A

Perpendicular 0.5-1 cun

Oblique 1-1.5

47
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PC 7 location

A

At the wrist joint, between the tendons of parlmaris longus and flexor carpi radialis, level with HT 7

48
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PC 7 angle and depth

A

Perpendicular 0.3-0.5 cun

Oblique 0.5-1 cun

49
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PC 8 location

A

between the second and third metacarpal bones, proximal to the metacarpo-phalangeal joint, in a depression at the radial side of the third metacarpal bone

50
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PC 8 angle and depth

A

Perpendicular 0.5 cun

51
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PC 9 location

A

in the center of the tip of the finger, or on the radial side of the middle finger, at the junction of lines drawn along the radial border of the nail and the base of the nail, approximately 0.1 cun from the corner of the nail

52
Q

of the 8 confluent points, which connects to the yin wei linking meridian

A

PC6

53
Q

the acupoints for treating epigastric pain and vomiting is

A

PC6 and PC5

54
Q

both PC5 and PC6 can treat

A

epigastric pain, vomiting
heart pain, palpitation
mania, epilepsy

55
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PC 9 angle and depth

A

perpendicular or oblique 0.1-0.2

prick to bleed

56
Q

which point is best for treating lack of lactation, scrofula and swelling of the armpit

A

PC1

57
Q

which point is best for relieving stomach ache and fever, thirst and irritability due to heat entering the PC

A

PC 3

58
Q

Which point is best for clearing heart, stop bleeding, including coughing up blood, vomiting up blood, and nose bleeding

A

PC 4

59
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which point is the son point of the PC meridian, is good for mania, laughing too much

A

PC7

60
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which point is best for canker sores, foul mouth smell, and gum pain

A

PC 8

61
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why can PC6 treat stomach, heart, and chest diseases

A
  1. confluent point that connects with SP4

2. luo point with SJ meridian (connects MJ with UJ)

62
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why can PC8 treat mouth ulcers and foul mouth smell

A
  1. ying spring point purges heat

2. PC meridian originates in the chest and connects with the SJ (which connects with the stomach)

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