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The meridian of Hand-Taiyin Lung starts at the Middle Jiao (Middle Burner). It descends to connect with the Large Intestine. Returning, it follows the stomach opening, passes through the diaphragm, and belongs to the Lung. From the lung system (trachea, larynx, etc.), it emerges horizontally under the axilla. Descending along the anterior aspect of the medial upper arm... Its branch diverges from the wrist at Lieque (LU7), enters the palm directly, and scatters in the thenar eminence. In excess conditions, the Cun Kou pulse is three times larger than the Ren Ying pulse; in deficiency conditions, the Ren Ying pulse is smaller than the Cun Kou pulse.

The meridian of Hand-Yangming Large Intestine starts at the radial end of the index finger. It follows the radial margin of the finger. Emerging between the two bones at Hegu (LI4), it ascends into the depression between the two tendons. It follows the anterior aspect of the lateral upper arm. Reaching the shoulder, it crosses the Dazhui (GV14) on the left and right, proceeds forward into the Supraclavicular Fossa (Quepen). It connects with the Lung, descends through the diaphragm, and belongs to the Large Intestine. Its branch ascends from the supraclavicular fossa along the neck, passes through the cheek, enters the lower teeth. Returning, it exits around the lips, intersects at the philtrum (Renzhong), with the left vessel crossing to the right and the right to the left, distributing on both sides of the nasal alae, connecting with the nostrils. In excess conditions, the Ren Ying pulse is twice as large as the Cun Kou pulse; in deficiency conditions, the Ren Ying pulse is smaller than the Cun Kou pulse.

The meridian of Foot-Yangming Stomach starts beside the nasal alae (Yingxiang LI20), intersecting at the root of the nose. It receives qi from the Foot-Taiyin Bladder meridian. Descending along the lateral side of the nose. Entering the upper teeth. Returning, it exits around the mouth, encircles the lips, descends to intersect at Chengjiang (CV24). Branching along the mandibular angle ascending, along the preauricular area, passing through the hairline of the Foot-Yangming meridian, to the frontal vertex. Its branch descends from the front of Daying (ST5) to Renying (ST9). Along the throat, descending into the supraclavicular fossa. Passing through the diaphragm, belonging to the Stomach, connecting with the Spleen. The straight branch descends from the supraclavicular fossa along the mamillary line, descending alongside the umbilicus, entering the Qi Street (Qichong). Its branch originates from the lower opening of the stomach, follows inside the abdomen, descends to the Qi Street to merge. Below, it reaches Bituan (ST31), obliquely enters the anterior medial thigh. Descending to the patella. Following the lateral margin of the tibia. Descending to the dorsum of the foot. Entering the space between the toes of the middle toe. Its branch diverges three cun below the knee, entering the space between the toes of the lateral middle toe. Its branch diverges from the dorsum of the foot, entering the space between the big toe, exiting its tip. In excess conditions, the Ren Ying pulse is three times larger than the Cun Kou pulse; in deficiency conditions, the Ren Ying pulse is smaller than the Cun Kou pulse.

The meridian of Foot-Taiyin Spleen starts at the tip of the big toe. Following the red-white flesh border of the toe. Passing behind the nuclear bone (base of the first metatarsal). Ascending to the anterior margin of the medial malleolus. Following the medial margin of the tibial bone ascending. At eight cun above the medial malleolus, it crosses behind the Foot-Jueyin Liver meridian. Ascending along the anterior medial margin of the thigh. Entering the abdomen, belonging to the Spleen, connecting with the Stomach. Piercing the diaphragm, flanking the pharynx, connecting with the root of the tongue, scattering under the tongue. Its branch re-enters the stomach, pierces the diaphragm, and pours into the Heart. Symptoms include abdominal distension, vomiting after eating, belching, heaviness of the body, frequent hiccups, heart pain radiating to the back, inability to lie flat, swelling and coldness in the inner thigh and knee when standing forcibly, and dysfunction of the big toe. For these diseases, excess is treated by draining, deficiency by tonifying. Heat conditions are treated with rapid needle withdrawal, cold conditions with retained needles. Sunken conditions are treated with moxibustion. Conditions that are neither excess nor deficiency are treated by selecting points from the meridian itself. In excess conditions, the Cun Kou pulse is twice as large as the Ren Ying pulse; in deficiency conditions, the Cun Kou pulse is smaller than the Ren Ying pulse.

The meridian of Hand-Shaoyin Heart starts in the Heart. Emerging to belong to the Heart System (tissues connecting the heart to other organs). Descending through the diaphragm, connecting with the Small Intestine. Its branch ascends from the Heart System, flanking the pharynx, connecting with the Eye System (vessels connecting the eyeball to the brain). The straight branch ascends from the Heart System to the Lung, emerging under the axilla. Descending along the posterior medial aspect of the upper arm. Running behind the Hand-Taiyin and Hand-Jueyin meridians. Descending to the inner elbow. Following the posterior medial aspect of the forearm. Reaching the end of the ulnar styloid process in the palm. Entering the posterior medial aspect of the palm. Following the medial aspect of the little finger to exit its tip. Symptoms include dryness of the throat, heart pain, thirst with desire to drink, this is called Arm Jue. Diseases governed by the Heart include yellow eyes, costal pain, pain and coldness in the posterior medial aspect of the upper arm and forearm, and heat/pain in the palm. For these diseases, deficiency is treated by tonifying, heat by rapid needle withdrawal, cold by retained needles. Sunken conditions are treated with moxibustion. Conditions that are neither excess nor deficiency are treated by selecting points from the meridian itself. In excess conditions, the Ren Ying pulse is twice as large as the Cun Kou pulse; in deficiency conditions, the Ren Ying pulse is smaller than the Cun Kou pulse.

The meridian of Hand-Taiyang Small Intestine starts at the tip of the little finger. Following the lateral side of the hand ascending to the wrist. Exiting the ulnar styloid process. Directly ascending along the posterior lateral aspect of the forearm. Exiting between the two tendons at the inner elbow. Ascending along the posterior lateral aspect of the upper arm. Exiting the shoulder joint. Circling the scapula. Intersecting at Dazhui (GV14). Descending into the supraclavicular fossa. Connecting with the Heart, following the esophagus, descending through the diaphragm, reaching the Stomach, belonging to the Small Intestine. Its branch ascends from the supraclavicular fossa along the neck and cheek. To the outer canthus of the eye. Retreating into the ear. Its branch diverges from the cheek, ascending to the zygomatic bone, reaching the root of the nose. To the inner canthus of the eye. Obliquely connecting with the zygomatic bone. Symptoms include deafness, yellow eyes, cheek swelling, sore throat, and mandibular pain. For these diseases, cold conditions are treated with retained needles, sunken conditions with moxibustion. Conditions that are neither excess nor deficiency are treated by selecting points from the meridian itself. In excess conditions, the Ren Ying pulse is twice as large as the Cun Kou pulse; in deficiency conditions, the Ren Ying pulse is smaller than the Cun Kou pulse.

The meridian of Foot-Taiyang Bladder starts at the inner canthus of the eye (Jingming BL1). Ascending to the forehead, intersecting at the vertex (Baihui GV20). Its branch ascends from the vertex to the upper angle of the ear. The straight branch enters the head to connect with the Brain. Returning, it exits separately down the nape. Descending flanking the spine to reach the waist. Entering to follow the paraspinal muscles. Connecting with the Kidney, belonging to the Bladder. Its branch descends from the waist, flanking the spine, penetrating the buttocks, entering the popliteal fossa. Its branch diverges from the shoulder blade, descending laterally. Flanking the spine. Passing the hip pivot. Following the posterior lateral margin of the thigh. Merging in the popliteal fossa. Descending through the calf muscle. Exiting behind the lateral malleolus. Following Jinggu (BL64). To the lateral side of the little toe. Symptoms include stiffness of the neck like being pulled, spinal pain, low back feeling like breaking, inability to flex the thigh and knee, tightness in the popliteal fossa, tearing sensation in the calf. This is Ankle Jue. Diseases governed by the sinews include hemorrhoids, malaria, mania, epilepsy, headache and pain at the vertex and nape, yellow eyes with tearing, nasal congestion and epistaxis, pain in the nape, back, waist, sacrum, popliteal fossa, calf, and foot, and dysfunction of the little toe. For these diseases, excess is treated by draining. In excess conditions, the Ren Ying pulse is twice as large as the Cun Kou pulse; in deficiency conditions, the Ren Ying pulse is smaller than the Cun Kou pulse.

The meridian of Foot-Shaoyin Kidney starts below the little toe. Slanting towards the sole of the foot (Yongquan KI1). Exiting below Rangu (KI2). Following the posterior aspect of the medial malleolus. A branch enters the heel. Ascending along the posterior medial aspect of the lower leg. Exiting the medial aspect of the popliteal fossa. Ascending along the posterior medial aspect of the thigh. Reaching the spine (Changqiang GV1). Belonging to the Kidney, connecting with the Bladder. The straight branch ascends from the Kidney, piercing the Liver and Diaphragm, entering the Lung. Following the throat, flanking the root of the tongue. Its branch exits the Lung, connects with the Heart, and pours into the Chest. Symptoms include lack of appetite despite hunger, dizziness as if seeing nothing, heart hanging like a suspended weight feeling hungry, insufficient Qi causing fearfulness, heart palpitations as if someone is about to catch them, this is Bone Jue. Heat in the mouth and dry tongue, swollen throat, upper flowing Qi, dry and painful throat, irritability and heart pain, jaundice, dysentery, pain in the posterior medial aspect of the spine and thigh, weakness and coldness in the limbs, lethargy, heat and pain in the soles of the feet. For these diseases, excess is treated by draining, deficiency by tonifying. Heat conditions are treated with rapid needle withdrawal, cold conditions with retained needles. Sunken conditions are treated with moxibustion. Conditions that are neither excess nor deficiency are treated by selecting points from the meridian itself. When using moxibustion, one should eat strongly to generate flesh, loosen the belt, let the hair down, hold a large staff, and wear thick-soled shoes. In excess conditions, the Cun Kou pulse is twice as large as the Ren Ying pulse; in deficiency conditions, the Cun Kou pulse is smaller than the Ren Ying pulse.

The meridian of Hand-Jueyin Pericardium starts in the Chest. Emerging to belong to the Pericardium (Pericardium Collateral). Descending through the diaphragm, sequentially connecting with the Upper, Middle, and Lower Jiao. Its branch follows the chest, emerging from the hypochondrium. Descending three cun under the axilla. Ascending to touch the axilla. Descending along the medial upper arm. Running between the Hand-Taiyin and Hand-Shaoyin meridians. Entering the elbow center. Descending along the medial aspect of the forearm between the two tendons. Entering the palm. Following the middle finger to its tip. Its branch diverges from the palm, along the ring finger to its tip. Symptoms include heat in the palm, spasms and tightness of the arm and elbow, axillary swelling, severe fullness in the chest and hypochondrium, great palpitations of the heart, red face and yellow eyes, excessive laughter. For these diseases, excess is treated by draining, deficiency by tonifying. Heat conditions are treated with rapid needle withdrawal, cold conditions with retained needles. Sunken conditions are treated with moxibustion. Conditions that are neither excess nor deficiency are treated by selecting points from the meridian itself. In excess conditions, the Ren Ying pulse is one time larger than the Cun Kou pulse; in deficiency conditions, the Ren Ying pulse is smaller than the Cun Kou pulse.

The meridian of Hand-Shaoyang Sanjiao starts at the tip of the ring finger. Ascending out between the two fingers (ring and little). Along the wrist. Ascending along the space between the two bones (ulna and radius) of the forearm. Penetrating the elbow tip. Ascending along the lateral upper arm. Exiting the shoulder well (Jianjing GB21). Entering the supraclavicular fossa directly. Distributing in the Tanzhong (Chest Center). Scattering over the Pericardium. Descending through the diaphragm, universally belonging to the Sanjiao. Its branch ascends from the Tanzhong, exits the supraclavicular fossa. Ascends the neck. Flanking the post-auricular area. Directly ascending to emerge above the upper angle of the ear. Curving down the cheek to the zygomatic bone. Its branch enters the ear from behind the ear. Exiting in front of the ear. Passing Guansu (Shangguan GB12). Crossing the cheek anteriorly. To the outer canthus of the eye. Symptoms include deafness, dull hearing, swollen throat, and throat obstruction. For these diseases, deficiency is treated by tonifying. In excess conditions, the Ren Ying pulse is twice as large as the Cun Kou pulse; in deficiency conditions, the Ren Ying pulse is smaller than the Cun Kou pulse.

The meridian of Foot-Shaoyang Gallbladder starts at the outer canthus of the eye (Tongziliao GB1). Ascending to touch the head corner. Descending behind the ear. Following the neck. Running anterior to the Hand-Shaoyang Sanjiao meridian. Reaching the shoulder. Yet crossing behind the Hand-Shaoyang Sanjiao meridian. Entering the supraclavicular fossa. Its branch enters the ear from behind the ear. Exiting in front of the ear. To the posterior of the outer canthus. Its branch descends from the outer canthus. To the Great Ying (below the earlobe). Merging with the Hand-Shaoyang Sanjiao meridian at the zygomatic bone. Descending adding to Jiache (ST4). Descending the neck, merging with the supraclavicular fossa. Descending into the chest. Piercing the diaphragm. Connecting with the Liver. Belonging to the Gallbladder. Following the interior of the hypochondrium. Exiting the Qi Street. Circling the pubic hair. Horizontally entering the Hip Aperture (Guanyuan). The straight branch descends from the supraclavicular fossa, enters the axilla. Follows the chest. Passes the lateral costal margin. Descends to merge with the Hip Aperture. Descending along the lateral thigh. Exiting the lateral margin of the knee. Descending anterior to the lateral fibular bone. Directly descending to touch the end of the Jiegu (lower fibula). Descending exiting anterior to the lateral malleolus. Following the dorsum of the foot. Entering the space between the fourth and fifth toes. Its branch diverges from the dorsum of the foot, entering the space between the big toe. Following the bifurcation of the big toe internally. Exiting its tip. Returning to penetrate the nail bed. Exiting the three hairs. Symptoms include bitter taste in the mouth, frequent sighing, costal pain preventing turning, severe case where the face has a dusty appearance, body lacks luster, heat on the lateral foot, this is Yang Jue. Diseases governed by the bones include headache, mandibular pain, pain at the outer canthus, swelling and pain in the supraclavicular fossa, axillary swelling, horse-sword and collarbone goiters, sweating with chills, malaria, pain in the chest, hypochondrium, ribs, thigh, knee, lateral to the tibia, Jiegu, lateral malleolus anterior, and all joints, and dysfunction of the fourth and fifth toes. For these diseases, excess is treated by draining, deficiency by tonifying. Heat conditions are treated with rapid needle withdrawal, cold conditions with retained needles. Sunken conditions are treated with moxibustion. Conditions that are neither excess nor deficiency are treated by selecting points from the meridian itself. In excess conditions, the Ren Ying pulse is twice as large as the Cun Kou pulse; in deficiency conditions, the Ren Ying pulse is smaller than the Cun Kou pulse.

The meridian of Foot-Jueyin Liver starts at the junction of the hair on the big toe. Ascending along the lateral margin of the dorsum of the foot. One cun away from the medial malleolus. Ascending eight cun above the malleolus. Crossing behind the Foot-Taiyin Spleen meridian. Ascending along the medial thigh. Entering the pubic hair region. Surrounding the genitalia. Ascending to the lower abdomen. Flanking the stomach laterally. Belonging to the Liver. Connecting with the Gallbladder. Piercing the diaphragm. Distributing in the hypochondrium. Following the posterior aspect of the throat. Ascending into the nasopharynx. Connecting with the Eye System. Ascending out to the forehead. Intersecting with the Du Meridian at the vertex. Its branch descends from the Eye System through the cheek interior. Encircling the interior of the lips. Its branch re-enters the Liver, pierces the diaphragm. Pours into the Lung. Symptoms include low back pain preventing bending or extending, hernia in men, lower abdominal swelling in women, severe dryness of the throat, dusty face and loss of luster. Diseases governed by the Liver include chest fullness, vomiting and reflux, undigested diarrhea, fox hernia, enuresis, and urinary retention. For these diseases, excess is treated by draining. In excess conditions, the Cun Kou pulse is twice as large as the Ren Ying pulse; in deficiency conditions, the Cun Kou pulse is smaller than the Ren Ying pulse.

The collateral vessel of Hand-Taiyin Lung is named Lieque (LU7). Starting at the interval above the wrist. Running parallel with the Hand-Taiyin meridian directly into the palm. Scattering in the thenar eminence. In excess conditions, there is heat in the palm. In deficiency conditions, there is yawning and stretching. Treat by selecting this collateral vessel.

The collateral vessel of Hand-Shaoyin Heart is named Tongli (HT5). One and half cun distal to the wrist. Diverging and ascending. Following the meridian into the Heart. Connecting with the root of the tongue. Belonging to the Eye System. In excess conditions, there is heart pain. In deficiency conditions, inability to speak. Treat by selecting this collateral vessel.

The collateral vessel of Hand-Jueyin Pericardium is named Neiguan (PC6). Two cun distal to the wrist. Emerging between the two tendons. Ascending along the meridian. Connecting with the Pericardium. Connecting with the Heart System. In excess conditions, there is heart pain. In deficiency conditions, there is vexation. Treat by selecting this collateral vessel.

The collateral vessel of Hand-Taiyang Small Intestine is named Zhizheng (SI7). Five cun above the wrist. Internally pouring into the Shaoyin meridian. Its branch ascends to the elbow. Connecting with the Jianyu (LI15) point. In excess conditions, joint laxity and elbow dysfunction. In deficiency conditions, growth of warts. Treat by selecting this collateral vessel.

The collateral vessel of Hand-Yangming Large Intestine is named Pianli (LI6). Three cun distal to the wrist. Diverging into the Taiyin Lung meridian. Its branch ascends along the arm, riding the Jianyu (LI15). Ascending to Qujia (side of the jaw) and the teeth. Its branch enters the ear, merging with the Zong Mai (Master Vessel). In excess conditions, there is tinnitus. In deficiency conditions, hearing loss. Treat by selecting this collateral vessel.

The collateral vessel of Hand-Shaoyang Sanjiao is named Waiguan (TE5). Two cun distal to the wrist. Externally winding around the arm. Pouring into the Chest Center. Merging with the Heart Master (Pericardium). In excess conditions, elbow spasm. In deficiency conditions, inability to grasp. Treat by selecting this collateral vessel.

The collateral vessel of Foot-Taiyang Bladder is named Feiyang (BL58). Seven cun distal to the medial malleolus. Diverging to walk the Shaoyin Kidney meridian. In excess conditions, nasal obstruction, headache, and back pain. In deficiency conditions, nasal obstruction and epistaxis. Treat by selecting this collateral vessel.

The collateral vessel of Foot-Shaoyang Gallbladder is named Guangming (GB37). Five cun distal to the medial malleolus. Diverging to walk the Jueyin Liver meridian. Descending to connect with the dorsum of the foot. In excess conditions, Jue (cold extremities). In deficiency conditions, flaccidity syndrome. Unable to rise from sitting. Treat by selecting this collateral vessel.

The collateral vessel of Foot-Yangming Stomach is named Fenglong (ST40). Eight cun distal to the medial malleolus. Diverging to walk the Taiyin Spleen meridian. Its branch follows the lateral margin of the tibial bone. Ascending to connect with the head and nape. Merging the Qi of all meridians. Descending to connect with the throat. In excess conditions, mania and epilepsy. In deficiency conditions, inability to control the foot and withered shins. Treat by selecting this collateral vessel.

The collateral vessel of Foot-Taiyin Spleen is named Gongsun (SP4). One cun posterior to the base of the big toe. Diverging to walk the Yangming Stomach meridian. Its branch enters and connects with the intestines and stomach. When rebellious Qi ascends, there is Huoluan (vomiting and diarrhea). In excess conditions, cutting pain in the intestines. In deficiency conditions, drum-like distension. Treat by selecting this collateral vessel.

The collateral vessel of Foot-Shaoyin Kidney is named Dazhong (KI4). Behind the ankle, winding around the heel. Diverging to walk the Taiyang Bladder meridian. Its branch runs along the meridian, ascending to walk below the Pericardium. Externally piercing the lumbar spine. In excess conditions, low back pain. In deficiency conditions, low back pain like breaking. Treat by selecting this collateral vessel.

The collateral vessel of Foot-Jueyin Liver is named Ligou (LR5). Five cun distal to the medial malleolus. Diverging to walk the Shaoyang Gallbladder meridian. Its branch runs along the tibia, ascending to the testicle, knotting at the penis. When Qi rebels, there is sudden swelling of the testicle and hernia. In excess conditions, prolonged erection. In deficiency conditions, sudden itching. Treat by selecting this collateral vessel.

The collateral vessel of the Ren Meridian is named Wei Yi (Jiuwei CV15). Descending from Jiuwei, scattering in the abdomen. In excess conditions, pain in the abdominal skin. In deficiency conditions, itching and scratching. Treat by selecting this collateral vessel.

The collateral vessel of the Du Meridian is named Changqiang (GV1). Flanking the paraspinal muscles, ascending the nape, scattering on the head. Below, corresponding to the left and right of the shoulder blades. Diverging to walk the Taiyang Bladder meridian. Entering and piercing the paraspinal muscles. In excess conditions, stiff spine. In deficiency conditions, heavy head and shaking. Treat by selecting this collateral vessel.

The large collateral of the Spleen is named Dabao (SP21). Emerging three cun below Yuanxia. Distributing in the chest and hypochondrium. In excess conditions, pain throughout the body. In deficiency conditions, laxity of all joints. This meridian is like a net of collaterals. Named the Large Collateral of the Spleen. It governs all collateral vessels of the body.

All these fifteen collateral vessels: in excess conditions, they must be visible externally. In deficiency conditions, they must sink. If not seen visually, seek them above and below. Human meridians differ. Collateral vessels diverge from different locations.

The sinew meridian of Foot-Taiyang starts at the little toe of the foot. Ascending to knot at the ankle. Slanting upwards to knot at the knee. Its lower part follows the lateral side of the foot. Knotting at the calcaneus. Ascending along the Achilles tendon, knotting at the popliteal fossa. Its branch knots at the lateral calf. Ascending to the medial margin. Merging with the central branch, ascending to knot at the buttock. Ascending flanking the spine to the nape. Its branch enters separately to knot at the root of the tongue. The straight branch knots at the occipital bone. Ascending the head, descending to the chin, knotting at the nose. Its branch is the upper eyelid lash, descending to knot at the cheekbone. Its branch knots at the Jianyu (LI15) from the posterior-lateral axilla. Its branch enters the axilla. Ascending exiting the supraclavicular fossa. Knotting at the Wangu (occipital protuberance). Its branch exits the supraclavicular fossa, slanting upwards to the cheekbone.

The sinew meridian of Foot-Shaoyang starts at the fourth toe. Ascending to knot at the lateral malleolus. Ascending along the lateral margin of the tibia. Knotting at the lateral margin of the knee. Its branch diverges from the lateral fibular bone. Ascending to the thigh. Anteriorly knotting above the Futu (ST32). Posteriorly knotting at the Hip Pivot (Guanyuan GB29). Ascending along the hypochondrium. Belonging to the spine. Its branch originates from the posterior-lateral axilla. Ascending to the supraclavicular fossa. Knotting at the supraclavicular fossa. Symptoms include spasms of the fourth toe and shin, jumping hardness of the foot, spasms of the Futu, swelling of the anterior thigh. Pain radiating from the medial thigh to the hip. Twisting pain in the genitalia. Downward radiation to the umbilicus and bilateral hypochondrium. Radiation to the chest, spine interior pain. Treatment is with burning needle and robbery needling. Number based on knowing (effect). Pain as Shu (acupoint). Named Spring Sinew Bi Syndrome.

The sinew meridian of Foot-Yangming starts at the middle three toes. Knotting at the dorsum of the foot. Slanting externally upwards to the fibular bone. Ascending to knot at the lateral margin of the knee. Straight up knotting at the Hip Pivot (Guanyuan GB29). Ascending along the hypochondrium. Belonging to the spine. Symptoms include spasms of the middle toe and shin, jumping hardness of the foot, spasms of the Futu, swelling of the anterior thigh. Cold in the cheek sinews causes tension. Pulling the cheek, moving the mouth. Sudden deviation of the mouth and eyes. Tense cases cannot close the eyes. Heat causes sinew relaxation. Eyes cannot open. Cold in the cheek sinews causes tension. Pulling the cheek, moving the mouth. Thus deviation. Treatment uses horse fat to plaster the tense side. White wine mixed with cinnamon applied to the relaxed side. Ash placed in a pit. Height equal to sitting position. Plaster the tense cheek with hot fat. Drink good wine. Eat roasted meat. If not drinking/eating meat, do not use this treatment. Treatment is with burning needle and robbery needling. Number based on knowing. Pain as Shu. Named Spring Sinew Bi Syndrome.

The sinew meridian of Foot-Taiyin starts at the medial end of the big toe. Ascending to knot at the medial malleolus. The straight branch connects to the medial auxiliary bone of the knee. Ascending along the medial thigh, knotting at the thigh. Knotting at the abdomen. Scattering in the chest. The internal branch attaches to the spine. Symptoms include pain at the medial malleolus of the big toe. Pain radiating from the medial thigh to the hip. Twisting pain in the genitalia. Downward radiation to the umbilicus and bilateral hypochondrium. Radiation to the chest, spine interior pain. Treatment is with burning needle and robbery needling. Number based on knowing. Pain as Shu. Named Autumn Sinew Bi Syndrome.

The sinew meridian of Foot-Shaoyin starts below the little toe. Running with the sinew of Foot-Taiyin. Slanting to the lower medial malleolus. Knotting at the calcaneus. Merging with the sinew of Foot-Taiyang. Ascending to knot below the medial auxiliary bone. Ascending along the medial thigh. Knotting at the hip. Ascending along the spine. Flanking the paraspinal muscles. Ascending to the nape. Knotting at the occipital bone. Merging with the sinew of Foot-Taiyang. Symptoms include spasms of the sole of the foot. Spasms and pain at all knotted sites. Diseases here are mainly opisthotonos and clonic spasms. Treatment is with burning needle and robbery needling. Number based on knowing. Pain as Shu. Named Winter Sinew Bi Syndrome.

The sinew meridian of Foot-Jueyin starts above the big toe. Ascending to knot anterior to the medial malleolus. Ascending along the tibia. Ascending to knot below the medial auxiliary bone. Ascending along the medial thigh. Knotting at the genitalia. Connecting with all sinews. Symptoms include pain anterior to the medial malleolus of the big toe. Pain at the medial auxiliary bone. Pain and spasms in the medial thigh. Dysfunction of the genitalia. Injury internally leads to inability to erect. Injury by cold leads to retraction of the penis. Injury by heat leads to flaccidity and inability to retract. Treatment involves regulating water and clearing Yin Qi. For spasms, treatment is with burning needle and robbery needling. Number based on knowing. Pain as Shu. Named Late Autumn Sinew Bi Syndrome.

The sinew meridian of Hand-Taiyang starts above the little finger. Knotting at the wrist. Ascending along the medial aspect of the arm. Knotting posterior to the sharp bone of the inner elbow. Tapping it responds in the little finger above. Entering to knot in the armpit. Its branch walks posterior to the axilla. Ascending around the lateral margin of the upper arm. Ascending the shoulder. Walking the nape. Merging with Hand-Taiyang. Its branch enters the root of the tongue at the curved jaw. Its branch ascends the curved tooth, following anterior to the ear. Belonging to the outer canthus. Riding the chin. Knotting at the head corner. Symptoms at the passage site include spasms and pain. Tongue rolling. Treatment is with burning needle and robbery needling. Number based on knowing. Pain as Shu. Named Mid-Summer Sinew Bi Syndrome.

The sinew meridian of Hand-Shaoyang starts at the end of the fourth finger. Knotting at the wrist. Ascending along the arm. Knotting at the elbow. Ascending around the lateral margin of the upper arm. Ascending the shoulder walking the nape. Merging with Hand-Taiyang. Its branch enters the root of the tongue at the curved jaw. Its branch ascends the curved tooth, following anterior to the ear. Belonging to the outer canthus. Riding the chin. Knotting at the head corner. Symptoms at the passage site include spasms and pain. Tongue rolling. Treatment is with burning needle and robbery needling. Number based on knowing. Pain as Shu. Named Late Summer Sinew Bi Syndrome.

The sinew meridian of Hand-Yangming starts at the end of the fourth finger. Knotting above the wrist. Following the arm. Ascending to knot at the lateral elbow. Ascending to knot at the shoulder. Its branch winds around the shoulder blade. Flanking the spine. Symptoms at the passage site include spasms and pain. Treatment is with burning needle and robbery needling. Number based on knowing. Pain as Shu. Named Late Autumn Sinew Bi Syndrome.

The sinew meridian of Hand-Taiyin starts above the big toe. Following the finger ascending. Knotting posterior to the thenar eminence. Running on the lateral side of the Cun Kou. Ascending along the arm. Knotting in the elbow center. Ascending the arm to knot at the posterior-lateral axilla. Above the supraclavicular fossa. Knotting at the supraclavicular fossa. Descending to knot at the贲 (cardia). The posterior branch knots at the axilla. Symptoms at the passage site include spasms and pain. Treatment is with burning needle and robbery needling. Number based on knowing. Pain as Shu. Named Mid-Winter Sinew Bi Syndrome.

The sinew of the Heart Master starts at the middle finger. Running parallel with the Taiyin sinew. Knotting at the medial elbow. Ascending the medial arm. Knotting in the axilla. Descending to scatter anteriorly and posteriorly flanking the hypochondrium. Symptoms at the passage site include spasms and pain. Treatment is with burning needle and robbery needling. Number based on knowing. Pain as Shu. Named Mid-Summer Sinew Bi Syndrome.

The sinew of Hand-Shaoyin starts at the medial side of the little finger. Knotting at the sharp bone. Ascending to knot at the medial elbow. Ascending into the axilla. Crossing Taiyin. Flanking the interior of the breast. Knotting in the chest. Following the cardia. Descending tying at the umbilicus. Symptoms at the passage site include spasms and pain. Treatment is with burning needle and robbery needling. Number based on knowing. Pain as Shu. Named Late Winter Sinew Bi Syndrome.

The sinews of Foot-Yangming and Hand-Taiyang, when tense, cause deviation of the mouth and eyes. Tense eyes cannot see suddenly. Treatment is as described above.