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Acupuncture Midterm SP/ST
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06/29/2021

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Term
What is the yuan source point of the Stomach channel?
Definition
ST-42
Term
What are the actions of ST-42
Definition
  • clears heat from the channel
  • harmonizes the stomach fu
  • calms the spirit
  • activates the channel
  • alleviates pain
Term
What actions do points ST1>ST8 have in common?
Definition
They dispel wind and clear heat
Term
What are 3 symptoms of wind?
Definition
twitching of the eyes, paralysis, itching, redness
Term
Where are ST1,2,3,4 located, relative to the pupil of the eye?
Definition
Directly in line with pupil when looking forward
Term
What anatomical structure do you want to avoid when needling ST 9 and 10?
Definition
Carotid artery
Term
You may ask the patient to clench their jaw when locating what 2 points?
Definition
ST5/ST6
Term
Where is ST3 located?
Definition
Lower border of ala nasi
Term
Out of points ST1- 11, which is most indicated for headache and foggy brain
Definition
ST-8
Term
What action do ST 9,10,11 have in common?
Definition

Benefit the throat/neck

 

Regulate qi-- window of the sky point (ST9)

Term
What is a potential and unfortunate side affect of needling ST1?
Definition
Black eye
Term
A branch of the Stomach channel connects to GV 14. True or False?
Definition
True
Term
What Stomach channel point is level with CV12?
Definition
ST-21
Term
Improper needling at ST 12 and ST 13 risks damaging what?
Definition
subclavian vessels and the lung
Term
Describe the location of ST 25.
Definition
level with navel and 2 cun lateral
Term
The sternal angle is level with the costal cartilage of the 2nd rib? True or False
Definition
True
Term
On men, ST 17 lies in what rib space?
Definition
4th
Term
The Stomach divergent channel goes to the heart. True or False
Definition
True
Term
What point is 2c. lateral to CV11 and regulates Qi treats edema and enuresis?
Definition
ST-22
Term
Which point regulates the intestines, regulates the Spleen and Stomach, moves qi and  invigorates Blood, resolves Dampness, clears Heat in the Stomach and  Intestines,Calms the Mind and Opens the Minds orifices.
Definition
ST-25
Term
The channel moves from 4c. lateral to the midline to 2c. lateral at what point?
Definition
ST-19
Term
ST-25 is the front mu of the ?
Definition
large intestine
Term
St 26 is level with what CV point?
Definition
Term
St 26 is level with what CV point?
Definition
CV-7
Term
Opens the water passages of the lower burner to stimulate excretion of fluids.   Benefits the bladder and uterus.
Definition
ST-28
Term
Why is ST 34 indicated for mastitis and excess, acute conditions of the  Stomach? 
Definition
It is the xi-cleft point.
Term
Where is ST 34 located?
Definition

 

2 cun proximal to the lateral border of the patella  

Term
What are the yang ming channels abundant in that makes them beneficial for treating atrophy,numbness, paralysis, and pain in all 4 limbs?
Definition
qi and blood
Term
Activates the channel and alleviates pain. Dispels Wind Damp. Best describes  what 3 points?
Definition
ST31,ST32,ST33
Term
As a point of the Penetrating Vessel [which is the Sea of Blood] and the Sea of  Food, ST 30 is the link between
Definition
prenatal and postnatal essence
Term
If I wanted to regulate qi in the lower burner, subdue rebellious qi, and regulate  the Penetrating Vessel, the best point would be ?
Definition
ST30
Term
Needling ST 28,29 30 too deeply, risks puncturing what?
Definition
full bladder and peritoneal cavity
Term
You decide your patients painful, irregular menses are due to cold in the  uterus causing blood stasis. What is the best point?
Definition
ST-29
Term
Why do some stomach points treat low back pain?
Definition
The ST sinew channel goes to the low back
Term
What is ST 38’s claim to fame?
Definition

Shoulder pain.

 

 

Term
The luo point on the Stomach channel is the best point on the body to treat what?
Definition
phlegm
Term
Where is ST 36?
Definition
3 cun below ST-35 and 1 finger breadth lateral to the anterior crest of the tibia
Term
What point is the lower he sea of the large intestine ?
Definition
ST-37
Term
What point is the lower he sea of the small intestine ?
Definition
ST-39
Term

Major point to tonify Qi, Blood, Yang,Yin and 

the Original Qi 

• Very important in all Deficiency patterns of 

Stomach and Intestines 

• Strengthens the Upright Qi (Zheng Qi) and 

resistance to exterior pathogenic factors 

• Brightens the eyes: for chronic eye diseases 

• Harmonizes Nutritive and Defensive Qi in 

exterior invasions of Wind to regulate the space 

between the skin and muscles 

• Resolves edema 

• Raises Yang: for prolapses 

Expels Cold (with moxibustion) 

• Expels Wind and Dampness in Painful 

 

Obstruction Syndrome (Bi Syndrome]

 

What point is this?

Definition
STOMACH 36!!!!
Term
This point treats foot drop, ankle problems as well as clearing heat from the head, face and throat.
Definition
ST-41
Term
What point is the shu stream point of the channel and regulates the Spleen and resolves swelling of the face and Harmonizes the Stomach and Intestines?
Definition
ST43
Term
ST 44 and ST 45 both treat symptoms of heat of the Stomach fu and channel. Which one is used more frequently for insomnia and dream disturbed sleep?
Definition
ST-45
Term
The ability of St 36 to transform damp comes mainly from it’s primary function of
Definition
tonifying the spleen
Term
What 3 channels meet at SP 6?
Definition
liver,kidney,spleen
Term
This point cools blood, moves blood stagnation and is especially useful for  hot, itchy skin diseases.
Definition
SP-10
Term
As the xi cleft point, this point is used to treat bleeding and painful menses  and abdominal masses in women due to blood stagnation.
Definition
SP-8
Term
Where is SP 6?
Definition
3 cun above the medial malleolus posterior to the medial crest of the tibia
Term
What kind of point is SP4?
Definition

luo point

& opens the chong mai

Term
True or False?Spleen points, affect the inner aspect of the leg and abdomen, affect the  uterus, affect blood [ stop bleeding, cool blood, invigorate blood, nourish  blood],nourish yin.
Definition
True
Term
What point is often used with moxa and can stop bleeding in any part of the  body?
Definition
SP-1
Term
SP 9 is especially useful to treat  ...
Definition
loose stools, no appetite, urinary problems, vaginal discharge, swelling of the  lower limbs
Term
Where is SP 3?
Definition
in a depression on the medial side of the foot where skin changes color proximal to the first metatarsal
Term
SP 6 is contra indicated in....?
Definition
pregnancy
Term
Where is Sp 15 relative to the navel?
Definition
at the level of the navel and 4 cun lateral
Term
Which is better for diarrhea? ST-25 or SP-15
Definition
ST-25 , although they are both beneficial
Term
What is the caution for Sp11?
Definition
femoral artery
Term
What point has weeping, sadness and sighing among its  indications?
Definition
SP-15
Term
This point regulates the Qi and Blood and firms the  sinews and joints, unbinds the chest and benefits the lateral  costal region.
Definition
SP-21
Term
What point is the great luo connecting point
Definition
SP-21
Term
This point moves Lv qi stagnation[Gio], strengthens the  Spleen and limbs, benefits the LI
Definition
SP15
Term
This point is level with the upper border of the symphis  pubis and 3.5c. lat. to CV2
Definition
SP12
Term
What point treats pain all over the body due to blood  stagnation?
Definition
SP-21
Term
What is the luo point of the ST?
Definition
ST-40
Term
What is the xi-cleft of the ST?
Definition
ST-34
Term
What is the Jing-Well of the stomach channel?
Definition
ST-45
Term
What is the ying-spring of the stomach channel
Definition
ST-44
Term
what is the shu-stream of the stomach channel?
Definition
ST-43
Term
What is the jing-river of the stomach?
Definition
ST-41
Term
What is the He-Sea of the stomach channel?
Definition
ST-37
Term
What is the Yuan source point of the spleen channel?
Definition
SP-3
Term
What is the luo point of the spleen channel?
Definition
SP-4
Term
What is the xi cleft of the Spleen channel?
Definition
SP-8
Term
what is the jing-well of the spleen channel?
Definition
SP-1
Term
what is the ying spring on the spleen channel?
Definition
SP-2
Term
what is the shu stream on the spleen channel?
Definition
SP-3
Term
what is the jing river of the spleen channel?
Definition
SP-5
Term
what is the he-sea of the spleen channel?
Definition
SP-9
Term
What is spleen 6 indicated for?
Definition
  • digestive disorders
  • abdominal distention
  • edema
  • irreglar menstruation
  • infertility
  • uterine bleeding
  • emotional disorders
  • difficult urination 
Term
What are the indications for SP-9?
Definition
  • abdominal pain/distention
  • EDEMA
  • difficult urination
  • pain of the genitals
  • pain and swelling of the knee
  • dampness in the lower jiao
Term
What are that actions of SP3?
Definition
  • tonifies the spleen 
  • resolves dampness and damp/heat
  • harmonizes spleen/stomach
  • regulates qi
  • stimulates yi (intellect)
Term
What are the indications of SP-15?
Definition
  • lower abdominal pain
  • cold damp diarrhea
  • constipation
  • propensity towards sadness
  • inability to raise /move 4 limbs
  • copious sweating
Term
what are the indications of SP-21?
Definition
  • pain of the whole body
  • flaccidity of the limbs
  • bruising
  • injury
  • cough
  • chest pain
Term
What are the indications of ST-31?
Definition
atrophy of the leg, hemigplegia, thigh and hip pain, numbness in the leg, sciatica, nueurological muscle weakness, good point for MS
Term
What are the indications of ST-34? and what kind of point is it?
Definition

Xi cleft

 

acute knee pain, difficulty flexing and extending the knee, leg pain, lumbar pain, acid reflux, breast abscess, stomach pain

Term
What are the indications of ST-40?
Definition
asthma, bronchitis, pain of the chest, pain of the throat, cough, shortness of breath, mania, phlegm obstructing the orifices, constipation, dizziness, lower leg pain/ paralysis, PHLEGM
Term
what is the location of ST-40?
Definition
midway between the popliteal crease and the lateral malleolus, & two finger breadths lateral to the anterior crest of the tibia.
Term
What are the indications of ST-9?
Definition
swelling and pain of the throat, scrofula, goitre, difficulty swallowing, headache, dizziness, asthma, shortness of breath.
Term
What is the contraindication for ST-25?
Definition
Pregnancy
Term
What are the indications for ST-28?
Definition
urine and stool retention, painful urination, abdominal distention, low back pain, genital pain, painful menstruation, infertility
Term
What are the indications for ST-29?
Definition
uterine prolapse, pain of the external genitalia, irregular menstruation, pelvic pain, infertility, hernia pain
Term
what are the indications for ST-30?
Definition
irregular menstruation, infertility, abdominal pain, genital pain, childbirth disorders, retention of the placenta, difficult lactation, morning sickness
Term
what are the indications of ST-41?
Definition
ankle pain, foot drop, foot pain, frontal headache, swelling of the face and head, lower leg pain/atrophy, pain of the big toe, stomach heat.
Term
What are the actions of ST-42?
Definition
clears heat from the stomach channel, harmonizes the stomach fu, calms the spirit, actives the channel, and alleviates pain.
Term
What are the indications of ST-43?
Definition
edema, swelling, abdominal pain/distention, borborygmus, toe pain, belching.
Term
What are the indications of ST-44?
Definition
toothache, pain of the face, facial paralysis, lockjaw, footpain, diarrhea, constipation, swelling on the dorsum of the foot.
Term
What are the indications of ST-45?
Definition
facial swelling, deviation of the mouth, lockjaw, febrile disease with absence of sweating, loss of consciousness, excessive dreaming
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