Kidney Meridian

Question 1

Trace the Kidney Meridian, indicate if it is yin or yang, parasympathetic or sympathetic

Answer 1

27 points, Yin, Parasympathetic

Question 2

KI 3 location, insertion and needle depth, use?

Answer 2

Same horizontal line as the most prominent aspect of the medial malleolus in the depression btw the medial malleolus and the achilles

Medial to lateral at a depth of 0.3 to 0.5 cun

Tarsal tunnel syndrome, medial sprain/strain of the ankle, achilles tendinitis, inflammation of the ankle (OA/RA), lower back pain

Question 3

KI 5 location, insertion and needle depth, use?

Answer 3

1 cun inferior to KI 3, in the depression ant and superior to the medial side of the calcaneal tuberosity

Medial to lateral at a depth of 0.3 to 0.5 cun

Heel pain, achilles tendinitis, plantar fasciitis, bone spur in heel

Question 4

KI 6 location insertion and needle depth, use?

Answer 4

In the groove, 1-1.5 cun below the most prominent point of the medial malleolus, where the skin changes color and texture

Perpendicular at a depth of 0.3 - 0.5 cun

Tarsal tunnel syndrome and heel spur