17. lower back

17. LOWER BACK

UB31, UB32, UB33 and UB34 are located in the posterior sacral foramen. Which channel crosses these fourpoints in the sacral foramen?A. Kidney B. Small IntestineC. Large Intestine D. Gall Bladder

GB30 is the crossing point of:A. GB & LV B. GB & UBC. GB & ST D. GB & KD

Which of the following channels cross DU1?A. Urinary Bladder B. Gall BladderC. Kidney D. Conception Vessel

The DU channel crosses which of the following REN points?A. RN1 B. RN8C. RN17 D. RN24

DU cross the first point of the REN channel

REN cross the last point of the DU channel

Which of the following DU points is the PRINCIPAL point for lower back pain?A. DU1 B. DU2C. DU3 D. DU4

UB___ + UB___ (L2) + DU___ (L4)

Which of the following point prescriptions is used for lower back pain due to Cold Damp?A. UB40, UB23, DU3, UB25, UB26 B. UB40, UB23, DU3, DU4, YaoyanC. UB40, UB23, DU3, KD3, UB52 D. UB40, UB23, DU3, Yaotongxue, DU26

Which of the following point prescriptions is used for lower back pain due to Kidney Yang deficiency?A. UB40, UB23, DU3, UB25, UB26 B. UB40, UB23, DU3, DU4, YaoyanC. UB40, UB23, DU3, KD3, UB52 D. UB40, UB23, DU3, Yaotongxue, DU26

Which of the following point prescriptions is used for lower back pain due to Kidney Yin deficiency?A. UB40, UB23, DU3, UB25, UB26 B. UB40, UB23, DU3, DU4, YaoyanC. UB40, UB23, DU3, KD3, UB52 D. UB40, UB23, DU3, Yaotongxue, DU26

Which of the following point prescriptions is used for lower back pain due to Traumatic injury?A. UB40, UB23, DU3, UB25, UB26 B. UB40, UB23, DU3, DU4, YaoyanC. UB40, UB23, DU3, KD3, UB52 D. UB40, UB23, DU3, Yaotongxue, DU26

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Midline 1.5 cun 3 cun 3.5 cun

L1 DU5 UB22 UB51 Pi Gen

L2 DU4 UB23 UB52 Jing Gong

L3 UB24

L4 DU3 UB25 Yao Yan

L5 Shi Qi Zhui Xia UB26

Which point is located 3.5 cun lateral to DU5 (L1) and is used for hepatomegaly, splenomegaly and lumbarpain?A. Pi Gen B. Yao YanC. Shi Qi Zhui Xia D. Yao Qi

Which point is located 3.5 cun lateral to DU4 (L2) and is used for infertility?A. Zi Gong (Uterus) B. Jing Gong (Essence Palace)C. Ti Tuo (Lift and Support) D. Qi Men (Qi Door)

Which point is located 3.5 cun lateral to DU3 (L4) and is used for lumbar pain, frequent urination andirregular menstruation?A. Pi Gen B. Yao YanC. Shi Qi Zhui Xia D. Yao Qi

Which point is located below the spinous process of the fifth lumbar vertebra and is used for lumbar pain,thigh pain, paralysis of the lower extremities, irregular menstruation and dysmenorrhea?A. Pi Gen B. Yao YanC. Shi Qi Zhui Xia D. Yao Qi

Which point is located 2 cun directly above the tip of the coccyx and is used for epilepsy, headache,insomnia and constipation?A. Pi Gen B. Yao YanC. Shi Qi Zhui Xia D. Yao Qi

Midline Sacral foramen 1.5 cun 3 cun 3.5 cun

L1 DU5

L2

L3

L4 Yao Yan

L5

S1 UB31

S2

S3

S4

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18. BACK

DU15 is named “Mute Gate, ” and it treats aphasia, particularly sudden aphasia resulting fromeither stroke or intense emotional trauma combined with HT5. What is the needling technique for DU15?A. Perpendicular 0.5 to 0.8 B. Perpendicular 1 to 2C. Oblique 0.1 to 0.2 D. Transverse 0.5 to 0.8

WEI GUAN XIA SHU (Pancreas Hollow, ) is the extra point that treats diabetes, vomiting, abdominalpain, pain in the chest and hypochondriac region. What is the location of WEI GUAN XIA SHU?A. Below the lower border of the spinous process of the 8th thoracic vertebraB. 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the 8th thoracic vertebraC. 3 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the 8th thoracic vertebraD. 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the 7th thoracic vertebra

In modern clinical practice, DU9 is emphasized in the treatment of ___________.A. Food retention B. BoilsC. Malaria D. Jaundice

_______ is an empirical point in the treatment of furuncle and red thread furuncle (lymphangitis) as well asfor clove sores (small, hard, deep rooted, clove shaped purulent lesion)?A. DU8 (Jin Suo) B. DU9 (Zhi Yang)C. DU10 (Ling Tai) D. DU11 (Shen Dao)

A FURUNCLE, also known as a BOIL, is a painful infection that forms around a hair follicle and contains pus. A CARBUNCLE is collection ofboils that develop under the skin. When bacteria infect hair follicles, the follicles can swell and turn into FURUNCLE and CARBUNCLE.

Which of the following is the most effective combination for tonifying the pertaining YIN organ?A. Yuan Source + Front MuB. Yuan Source + Back ShuC. Luo Connecting + Front MuD. Luo Connecting + Back Shu

DEFICIENCY

Liver Heart Spleen Lung Kidney

SP3UB20

QI

YANG

BLOOD

YIN

JING

Qi deficiency Yang deficiency Blood deficiency Yin deficiency

Tongue

Pulse

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The sacral vertebrae consists of _____ sacral vertebrae bones. These bones fuse together to form the sacrum,the shield shaped bony structure located at the base of the lumbar vertebrae and connected to the pelvis.A. 4 B. 5C. 7 D. 12

Although there are seven cervical vertebrae (C1 C7), there are eight cervical nerves C1–C8. The C5 nerveemerges:A. above the C5 vertebrae B. below the C5 vertebraeC. above the C6 vertebrae D. below the C6 vertebrae

Points DU3 to DU14 are located which anatomical parts of the spine?A. Below the transverse process B. Below the laminaC. Below the spinous process D. Below the vertebral body

75% of the time, ____ is the most prominent vertebra on posterior neck.A. C6 B. C7C. T1 D. T2

T1: 25% of the time this is most prominent landmark, it does not rotate as much as C7 when the head turns.

The inferior angle of the scapula is frequently at the level of the spinous process of the ___ vertebra.A. T5 B. T7C. T8 D. T9

The iliac crest is an extremely useful landmark. Which lumbar vertebrae is at the level of iliac crest?A. L2 B. L3C. L4 D. L5

Which of the following points are arranged correctly from Midline to Lateral?A. DU4 – UB23 – UB52 – Pi GenB. DU4 – UB22 – UB52 – Jing GongC. DU4 – UB23 – UB52 – Jing GongD. DU4 – UB23 – UB52 – Yao Yan

Which of the following points are arranged INCORRECTLY from Midline to Lateral?A. DU12 – UB13 – UB42B. DU9 – UB17 – UB46C. DU4 – UB23 – UB52D. DU3 – UB25 – UB53

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Midline 1.5 cun 3 cun 3.5 cunC7 DU14T1 DU13 UB11T2 UB41T3T4T5T6T7T8 Wei Guan Xia Shu

T9T10T11T12L1 Pi Gen

L2 Jing Gong

L3L4 Yao Yan

L5 Shi Qi Zhui Xia

SF1SF2SF3SF4 * UB30 *

Midline 1.5 cun 3 cun 3.5 cunC7T1T2T3 DU12 UB13 UB42T4 UB14T5 DU11 UB15 UB44T6T7T8T9 DU8 UB18 UB47T10 DU7 UB19T11 DU6 UB20 UB49T12 UB21L1 DU5 UB22L2 DU4 UB23 UB52L3L4 DU3 UB25L5SF1 UB27SF2 UB28SF3SF4

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Which Spirit reside in the Spleen and is responsible for thinking, memory and concentration?A. Ethereal Soul (HUN) B. Mind (SHEN)C. Intellect (YI) D. Corporeal Soul (LU)

Which Spirit reside in the Liver and is responsible for sleep, plans, projects, life aims, coming and going ofShen?A. HUN B. SHEN C. YI D. PO E. ZHI

Which of the following OUTER BACK SHU points strengthens will power and determination which are themental spiritual phenomena pertaining to the KD?A. UB42 B. UB44 C. UB47 D. UB49 E. UB52

Handbook p.15

Match the OUTER SHU points to the correct functions.

UB42Has a profound influence on a person's capacity of planning his orher life by rooting and steadying the Ethereal Soul.

UB44Mostly used for emotional and psychological problems related tothe HT, i.e. anxiety, insomnia and depression.

UB47Tonifies the mental aspect of the SP, i.e. memory, concentrationand capacity for study.

UB49Has a very soothing effect on the spirit and it nourishes Qi whenthis is dispersed by a prolonged period of sadness or grief.

UB52Strengthens will power and determination which are themental spiritual phenomena pertaining to the KD.

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ONE POINT TREATMENT FOR THE DU CHANNEL (CLINICAL ONLY)

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