Pericardium Meridian Points (PC1–PC9)
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Pericardium Meridian Points (PC1–PC9)
Standard code, standard location, and frequently tested attributes (Five Shu points, Yuan-Source point, Luo-Connecting point, Xi-point, Eight Extraordinary Vessel points, Mu point, convergence points, key points and functions).
Flashcard Content
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| PC1 Tianchi (Heavenly Pond): Location? Attributes? | In the 4th intercostal space, 1 cun lateral to the nipple; convergence point of Pericardium, Triple Energizer, Liver, and Gallbladder meridians |
| PC2 Tianquan (Heavenly Spring): Location? | On the medial aspect of the arm, 2 cun inferior to the anterior axillary crease, between the long and short heads of the biceps brachii muscle |
| PC3 Quze (Curve Pond): Location? Attributes? | In the center of the transverse cubital crease, at the ulnar side of the biceps brachii tendon; He-Sea (Water) point of the Five Shu points |
| PC4 Ximen (Gap Gate): Location? Attributes? | 5 cun proximal to the transverse wrist crease, between the palmaris longus and flexor carpi radialis tendons; Xi-point, treats acute heart pain |
| PC5 Jianshi (Between Messenger): Location? Attributes? | 3 cun proximal to the transverse wrist crease, between the palmaris longus and flexor carpi radialis tendons; Jing-well (Metal) point of the Five Shu points, treats phlegm-heat and restlessness |
| PC6 Neiguan (Inner Pass): Location? Attributes? | 2 cun proximal to the transverse wrist crease, between the palmaris longus and flexor carpi radialis tendons; Luo-Connecting point, Eight Extraordinary Vessel point (connects to Yin Wei Mai), key point for calming the spirit and stopping vomiting |
| PC7 Daling (Large Mound): Location? Attributes? | In the center of the transverse wrist crease, between the palmaris longus and flexor carpi radialis tendons; Shu (Earth) point of the Five Shu points, Yuan-Source point of the Pericardium meridian |
| PC8 Laogong (Palace of Labor): Location? Attributes? | In the center of the palm, between the 2nd and 3rd metacarpal bones, where the tip of the middle finger points when the fist is clenched; Ying-Spring (Fire) point of the Five Shu points, key point for clearing heart fire |
| PC9 Zhongchong (Central Surge): Location? Attributes? | Distal end of the middle finger, 0.1 cun lateral to the corner of the nail; Well (Wood) point of the Five Shu points, clears orifices and awakens the spirit |