Acupoints 2 Quiz 4

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1.

What is the Chinese name of Kidney 4 (it means Great Bell)?

Explanation
Dazhong is the Chinese name for Kidney 4, which translates to "Great Bell." This point is located on the medial side of the foot, in the depression anterior to the medial malleolus. The name "Dazhong" reflects the importance and significance of this acupuncture point in Traditional Chinese Medicine. It is believed to have a strong influence on the Kidney meridian and its related functions, such as regulating water metabolism and supporting reproductive health.

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Kidney 4 Dazhong is approximately __________ cun posterior to the midpoint of the line drawn between Taixi Kidney __________ and Shuiquan Kidney __________, on the anterior border of the __________ tendon.

Explanation
Kidney 4 Dazhong is located approximately 0.5 cun posterior to the midpoint of the line drawn between Taixi Kidney 3 and Shuiquan Kidney 5, on the anterior border of the Achilles tendon.

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What is the Chinese name of Kidney 5? (It means Water Spring)

Explanation
Shuiquan is the Chinese name for Kidney 5, which translates to "Water Spring." Kidney 5 is an acupuncture point located on the medial side of the foot, in the depression between the medial malleolus and the tendo calcaneus. In Chinese medicine, the Kidney meridian is associated with the element of water, and Kidney 5 is believed to be a point that helps regulate water metabolism and balance in the body. Therefore, Shuiquan is an appropriate name for this acupuncture point.

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Kidney 5 is 1 cun __________ to Taixi Kidney __________ in a depression anterior and superior to the __________ tuberosity (the site of insertion of the Achilles tendon into the calcaneum).

Explanation
Kidney 5 is located 1 cun inferior to Taixi Kidney, in a depression anterior and superior to the calcaneal tuberosity. The calcaneal tuberosity is the site where the Achilles tendon inserts into the calcaneum. Therefore, the correct answer is "inferior 3 calcaneal."

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What is the Chinese name of Kidney 6? (It means Shining Sea)

Explanation
Zhaohai is the Chinese name for Kidney 6, which translates to "Shining Sea." This acupuncture point is located on the inside of the ankle and is believed to have a connection to the sea. The name "Zhaohai" reflects the belief that stimulating this point can bring about a sense of calmness and clarity, similar to the peacefulness of a shining sea.

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Kidney 6 Zhaohai is located __________ cun below the prominence of the __________ __________, in the groove formed by two ligamentous bundles.

Explanation
Kidney 6 Zhaohai is located 1 cun below the prominence of the medial malleolus, in the groove formed by two ligamentous bundles.

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What is the Chinese name of Kidney 7? (It means Returning Current)

Explanation
Fuliu is the Chinese name for Kidney 7. The name Fuliu translates to "Returning Current" in English.

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Kidney 7 Fuliu is on the __________ aspect of the lower leg, in the depression __________ cun superior to Taixi Kidney __________, on the anterior border of the __________ tendon.

Explanation
Kidney 7 Fuliu is located on the medial aspect of the lower leg, in the depression 2 cun superior to Taixi Kidney 3, on the anterior border of the Achilles tendon.

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Kidney 8 Jiaoxin is located on the __________ aspect of the lower leg, __________ cun superior to Taixi Kidney __________ and __________ cun anterior to Fuliu Kidney __________, posterior to the medial border of the __________.

Explanation
Kidney 8 Jiaoxin is located on the medial aspect of the lower leg, 2 cun superior to Taixi Kidney 3 and 0.5 cun anterior to Fuliu Kidney 7, posterior to the medial border of the tibia.

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Kidney 9 Zhubin is located on the __________ aspect of the lower leg, __________ cun superior to Taixi Kidney __________, on the line drawn between Taixi Kidney __________ and Yingu Kidney __________, about 1 cun posterior to the medial border of the __________.

Explanation
Kidney 9 Zhubin is located on the medial aspect of the lower leg, 3 cun superior to Taixi Kidney 3, on the line drawn between Taixi Kidney 3 and Yingu Kidney 10, about 1 cun posterior to the medial border of the tibia.

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11.

What is the He Sea point of the Kidney Channel?

Explanation
The He Sea point of the Kidney Channel is Kidney 10. This point, also known as Yingu, is located on the medial aspect of the lower leg, in the depression between the medial malleolus and the tendons of m. tibialis posterior and m. flexor digitorum longus. It is an important point for treating disorders of the Kidney, such as urinary problems, low back pain, and reproductive issues. Stimulating Kidney 10 can help tonify the Kidney Qi and regulate the water metabolism in the body.

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What is the Chinese name of Kidney 10? (It means Yin Valley)

Explanation
The Chinese name for Kidney 10 is Yingu, which means Yin Valley.

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Kidney 10 Yingu is located at the medial end of the __________ crease, between the __________ and __________ tendons. Locate and needle with the knee slightly flexed.

Explanation
Kidney 10 Yingu is located at the medial end of the popliteal crease, between the semitendinosus and semimembranosus tendons. To locate and needle this point, the knee should be slightly flexed.

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Kidney 13 Qixue is located on the lower abdomen, __________ cun below the umbilicus, __________ cun superior to the superior border of the symphysis pubis, __________ cun lateral to the midline.

Explanation
Kidney 13 Qixue is located on the lower abdomen, 3 cun below the umbilicus, 2 cun superior to the superior border of the symphysis pubis, and 0.5 cun lateral to the midline.

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Kidney 15 Zhongzhu is located on the lower abdomen, __________ cun below the umbilicus, __________ cun superior to the superior border of the symphysis pubis, __________ cun lateral to the midline.

Explanation
Kidney 15 Zhongzhu is located on the lower abdomen, 1 cun below the umbilicus, 4 cun superior to the superior border of the symphysis pubis, and 0.5 cun lateral to the midline.

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Kidney 16 Huangshu is located on the abdomen, __________ cun lateral to the center of the umbilicus.

Explanation
Kidney 16 Huangshu is located on the abdomen, 0.5 cun lateral to the center of the umbilicus.

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Kidney 17 Shangqu is located on the upper abdomen, _________ cun above the umbilicus, __________ cun lateral to the midline.

Explanation
Kidney 17 Shangqu is located on the upper abdomen, 2 cun above the umbilicus, and 0.5 cun lateral to the midline.

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Kidney 19 Yindu is located on the upper abdomen, __________ cun above the umbilicus, __________ cun lateral to the midline.

Explanation
Kidney 19 Yindu is located on the upper abdomen, 4 cun above the umbilicus, and 0.5 cun lateral to the midline.

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Kidney 21 Youmen is located on the upper abdomen, __________ cun above the umbilicus, __________ cun lateral to the midline.

Explanation
Kidney 21 Youmen is located on the upper abdomen, 6 cun above the umbilicus, 0.5 cun lateral to the midline.

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Kidney 23 Shenfeng is located in the __________ intercostal space, __________ cun lateral to the midline.

Explanation
Kidney 23 Shenfeng is located in the fourth intercostal space, 2 cun lateral to the midline. This means that it is found between the fourth and fifth ribs, and 2 cun (a traditional Chinese unit of measurement) away from the midline of the body.

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Kidney 25 Shencang is located in the __________ intercostal space, __________ cun lateral to the midline.

Explanation
Kidney 25 Shencang is located in the second intercostal space, 2 cun lateral to the midline.

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Kidney 27 Shufu is located in the depression on the lower border of the __________, __________ cun lateral to the midline.

Explanation
Kidney 27 Shufu is located in the depression on the lower border of the clavicle, 2 cun lateral to the midline.

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Kidney 3 Taixi is located in the depression between the __________ __________ and the __________ tendon, level with the prominence of the __________ __________.
24.

Kidney 2 Rangu is located on the __________ side of the foot, __________ and inferior to the __________ __________, in the depression __________ and inferior to the _________ tuberosity.

Explanation
Kidney 2 Rangu is located on the medial side of the foot, distal and inferior to the medial malleolus, in the depression distal and inferior to the navicular tuberosity.

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Kidney 1 Yongquan is located on the __________ of the foot, between the second and third __________ bones, approximately one __________ of the distance between the base of the __________ toe and the heel, in a depression formed when the foot is plantar flexed.

Explanation
Kidney 1 Yongquan is located on the sole of the foot, between the second and third metatarsal bones, approximately one-third of the distance between the base of the big toe and the heel, in a depression formed when the foot is plantar flexed.

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Acupoints 2 Quiz 4

What is the Chinese name of Kidney 4 (it means Great Bell)?

Kidney 4 Dazhong is approximately cun posterior to the midpoint of the line drawn between Taixi Kidney and Shuiquan Kidney , on the anterior border of the tendon.

What is the Chinese name of Kidney 5? (It means Water Spring)

Kidney 5 is 1 cun to Taixi Kidney in a depression anterior and superior to the __ tuberosity (the site of insertion of the Achilles tendon into the calcaneum).

What is the Chinese name of Kidney 6? (It means Shining Sea)

Kidney 6 Zhaohai is located cun below the prominence of the __, in the groove formed by two ligamentous bundles.

What is the Chinese name of Kidney 7? (It means Returning Current)

Kidney 7 Fuliu is on the aspect of the lower leg, in the depression cun superior to Taixi Kidney , on the anterior border of the tendon.

Kidney 8 Jiaoxin is located on the aspect of the lower leg, cun superior to Taixi Kidney and cun anterior to Fuliu Kidney , posterior to the medial border of the .

Kidney 9 Zhubin is located on the aspect of the lower leg, cun superior to Taixi Kidney , on the line drawn between Taixi Kidney and Yingu Kidney , about 1 cun posterior to the medial border of the .

What is the He Sea point of the Kidney Channel?

What is the Chinese name of Kidney 10? (It means Yin Valley)

Kidney 10 Yingu is located at the medial end of the crease, between the and __ tendons. Locate and needle with the knee slightly flexed.

Kidney 13 Qixue is located on the lower abdomen, cun below the umbilicus, cun superior to the superior border of the symphysis pubis, __ cun lateral to the midline.

Kidney 15 Zhongzhu is located on the lower abdomen, cun below the umbilicus, cun superior to the superior border of the symphysis pubis, __ cun lateral to the midline.

Kidney 16 Huangshu is located on the abdomen, __________ cun lateral to the center of the umbilicus.

Kidney 17 Shangqu is located on the upper abdomen, _ cun above the umbilicus, __ cun lateral to the midline.

Kidney 19 Yindu is located on the upper abdomen, cun above the umbilicus, cun lateral to the midline.

Kidney 21 Youmen is located on the upper abdomen, cun above the umbilicus, cun lateral to the midline.

Kidney 23 Shenfeng is located in the intercostal space, cun lateral to the midline.

Kidney 25 Shencang is located in the intercostal space, cun lateral to the midline.

Kidney 27 Shufu is located in the depression on the lower border of the , cun lateral to the midline.

Kidney 3 Taixi is located in the depression between the and the tendon, level with the prominence of the __.

Kidney 2 Rangu is located on the __ side of the foot, and inferior to the , in the depression and inferior to the _ tuberosity.

Kidney 1 Yongquan is located on the of the foot, between the second and third bones, approximately one of the distance between the base of the toe and the heel, in a depression formed when the foot is plantar flexed.

Acupoints 2 Quiz 4

What is the Chinese name of Kidney 4 (it means Great Bell)?

Kidney 4 Dazhong is approximately __________ cun posterior to the midpoint of the line drawn between Taixi Kidney __________ and Shuiquan Kidney __________, on the anterior border of the __________ tendon.

What is the Chinese name of Kidney 5? (It means Water Spring)

Kidney 5 is 1 cun __________ to Taixi Kidney __________ in a depression anterior and superior to the __________ tuberosity (the site of insertion of the Achilles tendon into the calcaneum).

What is the Chinese name of Kidney 6? (It means Shining Sea)

Kidney 6 Zhaohai is located __________ cun below the prominence of the __________ __________, in the groove formed by two ligamentous bundles.

What is the Chinese name of Kidney 7? (It means Returning Current)

Kidney 7 Fuliu is on the __________ aspect of the lower leg, in the depression __________ cun superior to Taixi Kidney __________, on the anterior border of the __________ tendon.

Kidney 8 Jiaoxin is located on the __________ aspect of the lower leg, __________ cun superior to Taixi Kidney __________ and __________ cun anterior to Fuliu Kidney __________, posterior to the medial border of the __________.

Kidney 9 Zhubin is located on the __________ aspect of the lower leg, __________ cun superior to Taixi Kidney __________, on the line drawn between Taixi Kidney __________ and Yingu Kidney __________, about 1 cun posterior to the medial border of the __________.

What is the He Sea point of the Kidney Channel?

What is the Chinese name of Kidney 10? (It means Yin Valley)

Kidney 10 Yingu is located at the medial end of the __________ crease, between the __________ and __________ tendons. Locate and needle with the knee slightly flexed.

Kidney 13 Qixue is located on the lower abdomen, __________ cun below the umbilicus, __________ cun superior to the superior border of the symphysis pubis, __________ cun lateral to the midline.

Kidney 15 Zhongzhu is located on the lower abdomen, __________ cun below the umbilicus, __________ cun superior to the superior border of the symphysis pubis, __________ cun lateral to the midline.

Kidney 16 Huangshu is located on the abdomen, __________ cun lateral to the center of the umbilicus.

Kidney 17 Shangqu is located on the upper abdomen, _________ cun above the umbilicus, __________ cun lateral to the midline.

Kidney 19 Yindu is located on the upper abdomen, __________ cun above the umbilicus, __________ cun lateral to the midline.

Kidney 21 Youmen is located on the upper abdomen, __________ cun above the umbilicus, __________ cun lateral to the midline.

Kidney 23 Shenfeng is located in the __________ intercostal space, __________ cun lateral to the midline.

Kidney 25 Shencang is located in the __________ intercostal space, __________ cun lateral to the midline.

Kidney 27 Shufu is located in the depression on the lower border of the __________, __________ cun lateral to the midline.

Kidney 3 Taixi is located in the depression between the __________ __________ and the __________ tendon, level with the prominence of the __________ __________.

Kidney 2 Rangu is located on the __________ side of the foot, __________ and inferior to the __________ __________, in the depression __________ and inferior to the _________ tuberosity.

Kidney 1 Yongquan is located on the __________ of the foot, between the second and third __________ bones, approximately one __________ of the distance between the base of the __________ toe and the heel, in a depression formed when the foot is plantar flexed.

Kidney 4 Dazhong is approximately cun posterior to the midpoint of the line drawn between Taixi Kidney and Shuiquan Kidney , on the anterior border of the tendon.

Kidney 5 is 1 cun to Taixi Kidney in a depression anterior and superior to the __ tuberosity (the site of insertion of the Achilles tendon into the calcaneum).

Kidney 6 Zhaohai is located cun below the prominence of the __, in the groove formed by two ligamentous bundles.

Kidney 7 Fuliu is on the aspect of the lower leg, in the depression cun superior to Taixi Kidney , on the anterior border of the tendon.

Kidney 8 Jiaoxin is located on the aspect of the lower leg, cun superior to Taixi Kidney and cun anterior to Fuliu Kidney , posterior to the medial border of the .

Kidney 9 Zhubin is located on the aspect of the lower leg, cun superior to Taixi Kidney , on the line drawn between Taixi Kidney and Yingu Kidney , about 1 cun posterior to the medial border of the .

Kidney 10 Yingu is located at the medial end of the crease, between the and __ tendons. Locate and needle with the knee slightly flexed.

Kidney 13 Qixue is located on the lower abdomen, cun below the umbilicus, cun superior to the superior border of the symphysis pubis, __ cun lateral to the midline.

Kidney 15 Zhongzhu is located on the lower abdomen, cun below the umbilicus, cun superior to the superior border of the symphysis pubis, __ cun lateral to the midline.

Kidney 17 Shangqu is located on the upper abdomen, _ cun above the umbilicus, __ cun lateral to the midline.

Kidney 19 Yindu is located on the upper abdomen, cun above the umbilicus, cun lateral to the midline.

Kidney 21 Youmen is located on the upper abdomen, cun above the umbilicus, cun lateral to the midline.

Kidney 23 Shenfeng is located in the intercostal space, cun lateral to the midline.

Kidney 25 Shencang is located in the intercostal space, cun lateral to the midline.

Kidney 27 Shufu is located in the depression on the lower border of the , cun lateral to the midline.

Kidney 3 Taixi is located in the depression between the and the tendon, level with the prominence of the __.

Kidney 2 Rangu is located on the __ side of the foot, and inferior to the , in the depression and inferior to the _ tuberosity.

Kidney 1 Yongquan is located on the of the foot, between the second and third bones, approximately one of the distance between the base of the toe and the heel, in a depression formed when the foot is plantar flexed.