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Meridians_: LI

The Large Intestine Channel

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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
Created by: junskykim
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