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Which are the Tai Yang (Greater Yang) meridians?
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Small Intestine, Bladder
How would you explain the effect of acupuncture from a Western medicine perspective?
Acupuncture nudges the body to self-regulate and heal by mechanisms like the release of endorphins, reduction of inflammation, stimulation of immune response, improved blood flow, and signal blocking for pain.
Which meridians are classified under Jue Yin (End of Yin)?
Pericardium, Liver
What are the components of the deepest layer of the Meridian System?
12 regular meridians + 8 extra vessels
What are the 12 main meridians divided into based on their starting or finishing locations?
Hand meridians start/finish at the hand, and foot meridians start/finish at the foot.
Name the six hand meridians and classify them as yin or yang.
Lung (yin), Large Intestine (yang), Heart (yin), Small Intestine (yang), Pericardium (yin), San Jiao (yang)
What is the role of muscular regions within the Meridian System?
Muscular regions are the surface parts of the main meridians.
What is the primary function of the main meridians?
To carry chi and blood
How do collaterals function within the Meridian System?
Collaterals connect the internal and external parts of the body and link yin and yang organs.
Describe the cyclical flow of chi through the meridians.
The cyclical flow connects all meridians in a continuous loop, alternating between hand and foot meridians and only yang meridians go to the head.
What are the clinical applications of the meridian system in acupuncture for stomach and spleen issues?
Using stomach 40 and spleen 4, which are connecting points.
How does acupuncture aid in the circulatory system according to Western medicine?
Acupuncture promotes blood vessel dilation, reduces blood pressure, and enhances oxygen/nutrient delivery.
According to Western medicine, why is there a high concentration of specific structures at acupuncture points?
There is a high concentration of minute nerves, blood vessels, and neuromuscular attachments at acupuncture points.
How do divergences function within the Meridian System?
Divergences extend the main meridians into larger areas, such as the arm.
Which are the Tai Yin (Greater Yin) meridians?
Lung, Spleen
What type of meridians are the San Jiao and Gallbladder classified as?
Shao Yang (Lesser Yang)
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