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Meridians_: LI
The Large Intestine Channel
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| LI-3 | When a loose fist is made, in the depression proximal to the head of the 2nd metacarpal bone |
| LI-4 | On the dorsum side of the hand, btw 1st and 2nd metacarpal bones, at the midpoint of the 2nd metacarpal bone and close to its radial border |
| LI-5 | On the radial side of the wrist, in the anatomical snuffbox(depression formed by the tendons of extensor policis longus and brevis) |
| LI-1 | On the radial side of the index finger, 0.1 cun posterior to the corner of the nail |
| LI-2 | In the depression of the radial side of the index finger, distal to the 2nd metacarpal-phalangeal joint |
| LI-6 | 3 cun proximal to LI 5 on the line connecting LI5 with LI11 |
| LI-7 | 5 cun proximal to LI 5 on the line connecting LI5 with LI11 |
| LI-8 | On the radial side of forearm, 4 cun distal to LI 11, on the line connecting LI5 with LI11 |
| LI-9 | On the radial side of the forearm, 3 cun distal to LI11, on the line connecting LI5 with LI11 |
| LI-10 | On the radial side of the forearm, 2 cun distal to LI11, on the line connecting LI11 with LI5 |
| LI-11 | When the elbow is flexed, the point is in the depression at the lateral end of the transverse cubital crease, midway btw LU-5 and the lateral epicondyle of the humerus |
| LI-12 | When the elbow is flexed, this point is in the depression 1 cun proximal to and 1 cun lateral to LI 11 (flex elbow) |
| LI-13 | On the lateral side of the upper arm, 3 cun proximal to LI 11 on the line connecting LI11 and LI15 |
| LI-14 | On the lateral side of the upper arm, on the line joining LI11 and LI 15, 7 cun above LI11 at the insertion of deltoid muscle |
| LI-15 | In the depression which lies anterior and inferior to the acromion, at the origin of insertion of deltoid muscle |
| LI-16 | On the upper aspect of shoulder, in the depression between the lateral extremity of the clavicle and the scapular spine |
| LI-17 | On the lateral side of neck, 1 cun inferior to LI 18 on the posterior border of the sternocleidomastoid muscle |
| LI-18 | On the lateral side of neck, level with the tip of Adam’s apple, between the sternal &the clavical head of sternocleidomastoid muscle |
| LI-19 | Below the lateral margin of the nostril, 0.5 cun lateral to DU 26(opposite side) |
| LI-20 | In the naso-labial groove, at the level of the midpoint of the lateral border of the ala nasi(opposite side) |
| LI's Element& its pair | Metal/ Lung |
| LI's Six stage & its pair | Hand Yangming/ Stomach(Foot Yangming) |
| Which Zangfu organs does the LI primary channel connect with? | Large intestine, Lung |
| What's The LI channels Luo connecting point? | LI-6 |
| The LI's luo connecting channel goes to the _______ where it divides, one branch entering the ______and the other branch connecting with ______. | Cheek, ear, teeth |
| Which channel does the LI luo connecting channel connect with? | Lung Channel |
| Where does the LI channel diverge from? | the hand |
| The LI's divergent channel travels medially to the spinal column, descends to _____, ______, _______ and __________ and ascends to _________ | thorax, breast, Lung, Large intestine/ throat |
| What is the Yuan source point of the LI channel? | LI-4 |
| What is the lower he-sea point of the LI channel? | ST-37 |
| What are the functions of large intestine? | 1. Accepts impure food& water from Small intestine 2. Reabsorb water & minerals 3. Makes impure food& water into stool |
| What are the cun measurement used for LI-6 to LI10? | 12 cun between the cubital crease and the wrist crease |
| What are the cun measurement used for LI-12 to LI-14? | 9 cun between the anterior axillary and the cubital crease |