寸，入胸中。手太阴之正，别入渊腋少阴之前，入走肺。（俱经络三。）足太阳之筋，支者从腋后
外廉，入腋下。足少阳之筋，其直者上走腋前廉。手太阳之筋，入结于腋下。（俱经络四。）脾
之大络名大包，出渊腋下三寸。（经络五。）上焦布胸中走腋。（经络二十三。）
胁∶足少阳循胁里，直者过季胁。手厥阴出胁。足厥阴布胁肋。（俱经络二。）足阳明之筋，
上循胁。手太阴之筋，下抵季胁。手厥阴之筋，前后挟胁。（俱经络四。）脾之大络，布胁。（经络五。）
肋∶足太阴之筋，循腹里，结于肋。（经络四。）
〔四肢部〕
四肢∶四肢皆禀气于胃，而不得至经，必因于脾，乃得禀也。（疾病十三。）四肢者，诸阳之
本也。（疾病十二。）
手大指∶手太阴出手大指端。（经络二。）
手食指∶手太阴支者，直出次指内廉，出其端。手阳明起大指次指端。（俱经络二。）
手中指∶手厥阴循中指出其端。（经络二。）
手名指∶手厥阴支者，循小指次指出其端。手少阳起手小指次指之端。（俱经络二。）
手小指∶手太阳起小指之端。手少阴循小指之内出其端。（俱经络二。）
手掌∶手太阴之别，直入掌中。（经络五。）手少阴抵掌后锐骨之端，入掌内后廉。手厥阴
入掌中。（俱经络二。）
手腕∶手太阴从腕后。手太阳循手外侧上腕。手少阳循手表。（俱经络二。）手太阳之筋，
结于腕。手少阳之筋，结于腕。手阳明之筋，结于腕。（俱经络四。）手太阴之别，名列缺，起腕
上。手少阴之别，名通里，去腕寸半，别而上行。手心主之别，名内关，去腕二寸，出两筋
间。手太阳之别，名支正，上腕五寸，内注少阴。手阳明之别，名偏历，去腕三寸，入太阴。
手少阳之别，名外关，去腕二寸，外绕臂。（俱经络五。）
合谷∶手阳明出合谷两骨间。（经络二。）
寸口∶手太阴之筋，循大指上行，结于鱼后，行寸口外侧。（经络四。）
手踝∶手太阳循手外侧，出踝中。（经络二。）
肘∶手太阳出肘内侧两筋之间。手阳明入肘外廉。手少阳上贯肘。手太阴行心主之
前，下肘中。手少阴下肘内。（俱经络二。）手太阳之筋，结于肘内锐骨之后，弹之应小指之上。
手厥阴之筋，与太阴并行，给于肘内廉。（俱经络四。）
臂∶手太阳循臂骨下廉。手阳明循臂上廉。手少阳出臂外两骨之间。手太阴循臂内。
手少阴循臂内后廉。手厥阴下臂行两筋之间。（俱经络二。）手厥阴之筋，上臂阴；其支者，结
于臂。（经络四。）
∶手太阳上循 外后廉。手阳明上 外前廉。手少阳循 外。手太阴下循 内。
手少阴下循 内后廉。手厥阴循 内，行太阴少阴之间。（俱经络二。）
足∶阳气起于足五指之表，阴脉者集于足下而聚于足心。阴气起于五指之里，集于膝
下而聚于膝上。（疾病三十四。）
足大指∶足太阴起于大指之端，循内侧。足阳明支者，入大指，出其端。足少阳支者，
别跗上，入大指之间，出其端，还贯爪甲，出三毛。足厥阴起大指丛毛之际。（俱经络二。）手少
阳三焦下 ，在于足大指之前，少阳之后。（经络十六。）冲脉入足大指。（经络十三。）
足中指∶足阳明入中指内间；其支者，入外间。（经络二。）足阳明之筋，起于中三指。（经络四。）
足名指∶足少阳入小指次指之间。（经络二。）足少阳之筋，起于小指次指。（经络四。）
足小指∶足太阳循京骨，至小指外侧。足少阴之脉，起于小指之下，邪走足心。（俱经络二。）
足太阳之筋，起于足小指。（经络四。）
足心∶足少阴邪走足心。（经络二。）冲脉入足下。（经络十三。）
足本节∶足太阴之别，名公孙，去本节后一寸，走阳明。（经络五。）
足跗∶足阳明下足跗。足少阳循足跗上。足厥阴上循足跗上廉。（俱经络二。）足阳明之
筋，结于跗上。（经络四。）冲脉别者，出跗属上下。（经络十三。）
足跟∶足太阳之筋，上循跟。（经络四。）足少阴循内踝之后，别入跟中。（经络二。）
踵∶足太阳之筋，循足外踝，结于踵。足少阴并足太阴之筋，结于踵。（俱经络四。）
内踝∶足太阴上内踝前廉。足厥阴上踝八寸，交出太阴之后。（俱经络二。）足太阴之筋，
上结于内踝。足厥阴之筋，上结于内踝之前。足少阴之筋，并足太阴之筋，邪走内踝之下。
（俱经络四。）足少阴之别，名大钟，当踝后，绕跟走太阳。足厥阴之别，名蠡沟，去内踝五寸，走
少阳。（俱经络五。）冲脉并少阴之经，下入内踝之后。（经络十三。）跷脉上内踝之上。（经络二十八。）
外踝∶足太阳出外踝之后。足少阳下出外踝之前。（俱经络二。）足太阳之筋，上结于踝。
足少阳之筋，上结外踝。（俱经络四。）足太阳之别，名飞阳，去踝七寸，别走少阴。足少阳之
别，名光明，去踝五寸，走厥阴。足阳明之别，名丰隆，去踝八寸，走太阴。（俱经络五。）
足胫∶足阳明循胫外廉。足太阴循胫骨后。（俱经络二。）足厥阴之别，循胫。（经络五。）足少
阳之筋，上循胫外廉。（经络四。）冲脉循胫骨内廉，温足胫。（经络十三。）冲脉下者，伏行 骨内。
（针刺二十。）
∶足太阳下贯 内。足少阴上 内。（俱经络二。）足太阳之筋，别者结于 外。（经络四。）
三焦下 上踝五寸，别入贯 肠。（经络十六。）
膝∶足阳明下膝膑中。足太阴上膝股内前廉。足少阳出膝外廉。（俱经络二。）足太阳之
筋，自外踝邪上结于膝。足阳明之筋，上结于膝外廉。（俱经络四。）膝者筋之府。（疾病九十一。）
辅骨∶足少阳下外辅骨之前。（经络二。）足阳明之筋，其支者结于外辅骨，合少阳。足太
阴之筋，直者络于膝内辅骨。足少阴之筋，与太阳之筋合而上结于内辅之下。足少阳之
筋，支者别起外辅骨。足厥阴之筋，上结内辅之下。（俱经络四。）
中∶足太阳从后廉下合 中。足少阴出 内廉。足厥阴上 内廉。（俱经络二。）足太
阳之正，别入于 中。（经络三。）足太阳之筋，结于 。（经络四。）三焦下 ，出 中外廉。（经络
十六。）冲脉邪入 中。（经络十三。）
上廉下廉∶足阳明，下三里三寸为巨虚上廉，复下上廉三寸为巨虚下廉，大肠属上，小
肠属下，足阳明胃脉也。（经络十六。）大肠合于巨虚上廉，小肠合于巨虚下廉。（针刺二十四。）
伏兔∶足阳明之筋，直者上循伏兔。足少阳之筋，前者结于伏兔之上。（俱经络四。）
股∶足少阴上股内后廉。足厥阴循股阴。（俱经络二。）足太阴之筋，上循阴股。足少阴之
筋并太阴之筋而上循阴股。（俱经络四。）冲脉循阴股内廉。（经络十三。）
髀∶足太阳过髀枢，循髀外。足少阳横入髀厌中，以下循髀阳。（俱经络二。）足阳明之正，
上至髀。足太阴之正，上至髀。足少阳之正，绕髀。（俱经络三。）足少阳之筋，其支者上走髀。
足阳明之筋，结于髀枢；其直者，上结于髀。足太阴之筋，上结于髀。（俱经络四。）
节∶诸筋者皆属于节。（经络二十一。）
溪∶北方黑色，入通于肾，故病在溪。（藏象四。）
四末∶四末阴阳之会者，此气之大络也。（经络十三。）阳受气于四末。（针刺二十八。）
四街∶四街者，气之径路也。（经络十三。）
〔皮毛肌肉部〕
皮毛∶西方生燥，在体为皮毛。（藏象五。）肺者气之本，其华在毛，其充在皮。（藏象二。）肺
之合皮也，其荣毛也。（藏象八。）审平之纪，其养皮毛。（运气十三。）肺合大肠，大肠者皮其应。
肾合三焦膀胱，三焦膀胱者腠理毫毛其应。（俱藏象二十八。）
发∶肾者主蛰封藏之本，其华在发。（藏象二。）肾之合骨也，其荣发也。（藏象八。）
肌∶三焦膀胱者，仓廪之本，其华在唇四白，其充在肌。（藏象二。）
肉∶脾之合肉也。（藏象八。）中央生湿，在体为肉。（藏象五。）备化之纪，其养肉。（运气十三。）
脾合胃，胃者肉其应。（藏象二十八。）
〔筋骨血脉部〕
筋爪∶东方生风，在体为筋。（藏象五。）敷和之纪，其养筋。（运气十三。）足厥阴络诸筋。（经
络四。）肝之合筋也，其荣爪也。（藏象八。）肝者罢极之本，其华在爪，其充在筋。（藏象二。）肝合
胆，胆者筋其应。（藏象十八。）筋者，聚于阴器而脉络于舌本。（疾病九十五。）
骨∶北方生寒，在体为骨。（藏象五。）肾者主蛰封藏之本，其充在骨。（藏象二。）肾之合骨
也。（藏象八。）静顺之纪，其养在骨髓。（运气十三。）骨者髓之府。（疾病类九十一。）
血脉∶心者生之本，其充在血脉。（藏象二。）心之合脉也。（藏象八。）南方生热，在体为脉。
（藏象五。）升明之纪，其养血。（运气十三。）心合小肠，小肠者脉其应。（藏象二十八。）
〔脏腑部〕
肺∶审平、从革、坚成之纪，其脏肺。（运气十三。）手太阴属肺。手阳明络肺。手少阴上
肺。足少阴直者，入肺中。足厥阴上注肺。（俱经络二。）诸气者皆属于肺。（经络二十一。）肺者气
之本。（藏象二。）脾气散精，上归于肺。（藏象十二。）
大肠∶手阳明属大肠。手太阴下络大肠。（俱经络二。）足太阴之别者，入络肠胃。（经络五。）
胃∶足阳明属胃。足太阴络胃。手太阳抵胃。足厥阴挟胃。手太阴循胃口。（俱经络二。）
手太阴之筋，散贯贲。（经络四。）大肠小肠，皆属于胃。（经络十六。）足太阴脉，贯胃属脾。（疾病十三。）
脾∶备化、卑监、敦阜之纪，其脏脾。（运气十三。）足太阴属脾。足阳明络脾。（俱经络二。）
心∶升明、伏明、赫曦之纪，其脏心。（运气十三。）手少阴起心中，出属心系。手太阳络心。
足太阴支者，注心中。足少阴支者，络心。（俱经络二。）足太阳之正，其一道循膂当心入散。
足少阳之正，贯心。足阳明之正，上通于心。（俱经络三。）手心主之别，络心系。（经络五。）督脉
上贯心。（经络二十七。）足太阳背俞，注于心。（疾病六十六。）诸血者皆属于心。（经络二十一。）
小肠∶手太阳属小肠。手少阴络小肠。（俱经络二。）足太阴之别者，入络肠胃。（经络五。）
膀胱∶足太阳属膀胱。足少阴络膀胱。（俱经络二。）三焦下 ，并太阳之正，入络膀胱，约
下焦。（经络十六。）三焦合入于委阳。（针刺二十四。）
肾∶静顺、涸流、流衍之纪，其脏肾。（运气十三。）足少阴属肾。足太阳络肾。（俱经络二。）足
少阴之正，别走太阳而合，上至肾。（经络三。）肾合三焦、膀胱。（藏象二十八。）冲脉者，十二经之
海也，与少阴之大络，起于肾下。（经络十三。）冲脉下者，注少阴之大络。（针刺二十。）胞络者系
于肾。（疾病六十二。）
心包络∶手厥阴属心包络。手少阳散络心包。（俱经络二。）足少阴之别者，上走心包。（经络五。）
三焦∶手少阳属三焦。手厥阴络三焦。（俱经络二。）三焦下 ，在于足大指之前，少阳之
后，出于 中外廉，名曰委阳，是太阳络也，手少阳经也。三焦者，足少阳太阳之所将，太阳
之别也。（经络十六。）手太阴之脉，起中焦。（经络二。）
胆∶足少阳属胆。足厥阴络胆。（俱经络二。）
肝∶敷和、委和、发生之纪，其脏肝。（运气十三。）足厥阴属肝。足少阳络肝。足少阴上贯
肝膈。（俱经络二。）足少阳别者，散之上肝。（经络三。）
〔前后阴部〕
二阴∶北方黑色，入通于肾，开窍于二阴。（藏象四。）静顺之纪。其主二阴。（运气十三。）
阴器∶足厥阴过阴器。（经络二。）足厥阴脉，循阴器而络于肝。（疾病三十九。）足阳明之筋，聚
于阴器。足太阴之筋，直者聚于阴器。足少阴之筋，并太阴之筋而上结于阴器。足厥阴之
筋，结于阴器。（俱经络四。）足厥阴之别者，循胫上睾，结于茎。（经络五。）任脉者起于中极之下，
以上毛际。督脉起于少腹以下骨中央，女子入系廷孔，其络循阴器，合篡间，绕篡后；其男
子循茎，下至篡，与女子等。（俱经络二十七。）跷脉循阴股入阴。（经络二十八。）前阴者，宗筋之所
聚，太阴阳明之所合也。（疾病三十四。）冲脉者，经脉之海也，主渗灌溪谷，与阳明合于宗筋，阴
阳总宗筋之会，会于气街，而阳明为之长。（疾病七十一。）
毛际∶足厥阴入毛中。足少阳出气街，绕毛际。（俱经络二。）足少阳之正，入毛际，合于厥
阴。（经络三。）
睾∶足厥阴别者，上睾。（经络五。）邪在小肠者，连睾系。（针刺四十七。）
臀∶足太阳贯臀。（经络二。）足太阳之筋，上结于臀。（经络四。）督脉别绕臀。（经络二十七。）
肛∶足太阳之正，下尻五寸，别入于肛。（经络三。）
尻∶足少阳之筋，后者结于尻。（经络四。）
The Qi of the Cun position enters the chest. The regular branch of the Hand-Taiyin Lung Meridian (Shou Tai Yin Fei Jing) diverges and enters anterior to the Yuan-ye (Yuanye, GB12) acupoint, proceeding to the lung. (All from *Jingluo* Chapter 3.) The sinews of the Foot-Taiyang Bladder Meridian (Zu Tai Yang Pang Guang Jing), a branch, from the posterior lateral aspect of the axilla, enters the axillary fossa. The sinews of the Foot-Shaoyang Gallbladder Meridian (Zu Shao Yang Dan Jing), the straight portion, ascends to the anterior lateral aspect of the axilla. The sinews of the Hand-Taiyang Small Intestine Meridian (Shou Tai Yang Xiao Chang Jing) knot at the lower axilla. (All from *Jingluo* Chapter 4.) The major collateral of the Spleen is named Dabao (SP21), emerging three cun below the Yuanye (GB12) acupoint. (*Jingluo* Chapter 5.) The Upper Jiao spreads in the chest and travels along the axilla. (*Jingluo* Chapter 23.)
Hypochondrium: The Foot-Shaoyang Gallbladder Meridian (Zu Shao Yang Dan Jing) circulates within the hypochondrium; the straight portion passes through the Ji-xie (lateral costal margin). The Hand-Jueyin Pericardium Meridian (Shou Jue Yin Xin Bao Jing) emerges from the hypochondrium. The Foot-Jueyin Liver Meridian (Zu Jue Yin Gan Jing) distributes over the hypochondrium and ribs. (All from *Jingluo* Chapter 2.) The sinews of the Foot-Yangming Stomach Meridian (Zu Yang Ming Wei Jing) ascend along the hypochondrium. The sinews of the Hand-Taiyin Lung Meridian (Shou Tai Yin Fei Jing) descend to reach the Ji-xie. The sinews of the Hand-Jueyin Pericardium Meridian (Shou Jue Yin Xin Bao Jing) flank the hypochondrium anteriorly and posteriorly. (All from *Jingluo* Chapter 4.) The major collateral of the Spleen distributes over the hypochondrium. (*Jingluo* Chapter 5.)
Ribs: The sinews of the Foot-Taiyin Spleen Meridian (Zu Tai Yin Pi Jing) circulate within the abdomen and knot at the ribs. (*Jingluo* Chapter 4.)
[Limbs Section]
Limbs: The limbs all receive Qi from the Stomach, but this Qi cannot reach the meridians directly; it must rely on the Spleen's transformation and transportation to be received. (*Jibing* Chapter 13.) The limbs are the root of all Yang meridians. (*Jibing* Chapter 12.)
Thumb: The Hand-Taiyin Lung Meridian (Shou Tai Yin Fei Jing) emerges at the tip of the thumb. (*Jingluo* Chapter 2.)
Index Finger: The branch of the Hand-Taiyin Lung Meridian (Shou Tai Yin Fei Jing) goes straight to the medial side of the index finger and emerges at its tip. The Hand-Yangming Large Intestine Meridian (Shou Yang Ming Da Chang Jing) starts at the tip of the index finger. (Both from *Jingluo* Chapter 2.)
Middle Finger: The Hand-Jueyin Pericardium Meridian (Shou Jue Yin Xin Bao Jing) circulates to the tip of the middle finger. (*Jingluo* Chapter 2.)
Ring Finger: The branch of the Hand-Jueyin Pericardium Meridian (Shou Jue Yin Xin Bao Jing) circulates to the tip of the ring finger. The Hand-Shaoyang Sanjiao Meridian (Shou Shao Yang San Jiao Jing) starts at the tip of the ring finger. (Both from *Jingluo* Chapter 2.)
Little Finger: The Hand-Taiyang Small Intestine Meridian (Shou Tai Yang Xiao Chang Jing) starts at the tip of the little finger. The Hand-Shaoyin Heart Meridian (Shou Shao Yin Xin Jing) circulates to the medial side of the little finger and emerges at its tip. (Both from *Jingluo* Chapter 2.)
Palm: The collateral of the Hand-Taiyin Lung Meridian (Shou Tai Yin Fei Jing) goes straight into the palm. (*Jingluo* Chapter 5.) The Hand-Shaoyin Heart Meridian (Shou Shao Yin Xin Jing) reaches the end of the ulnar styloid process at the back of the hand and enters the medial aspect of the palm. The Hand-Jueyin Pericardium Meridian (Shou Jue Yin Xin Bao Jing) enters the palm. (Both from *Jingluo* Chapter 2.)
Wrist: The Hand-Taiyin Lung Meridian (Shou Tai Yin Fei Jing) passes behind the wrist. The Hand-Taiyang Small Intestine Meridian (Shou Tai Yang Xiao Chang Jing) circulates on the lateral side of the hand and ascends to the wrist. The Hand-Shaoyang Sanjiao Meridian (Shou Shao Yang San Jiao Jing) circulates on the dorsal side of the hand. (Both from *Jingluo* Chapter 2.) The sinews of the Hand-Taiyang Small Intestine Meridian (Shou Tai Yang Xiao Chang Jing) knot at the wrist. The sinews of the Hand-Shaoyang Sanjiao Meridian (Shou Shao Yang San Jiao Jing) knot at the wrist. The sinews of the Hand-Yangming Large Intestine Meridian (Shou Yang Ming Da Chang Jing) knot at the wrist. (All from *Jingluo* Chapter 4.) The collateral of the Hand-Taiyin Lung Meridian (Shou Tai Yin Fei Jing) is named Lieque (LU7), originating above the wrist. The collateral of the Hand-Shaoyin Heart Meridian (Shou Shao Yin Xin Jing) is named Tongli (HT5), one and half cun from the wrist, diverging and ascending. The collateral of the Hand-Jueyin Pericardium Meridian (Shou Jue Yin Xin Bao Jing) is named Neiguan (PC6), two cun from the wrist, emerging between the two tendons. The collateral of the Hand-Taiyang Small Intestine Meridian (Shou Tai Yang Xiao Chang Jing) is named Zhizheng (SI7), five cun above the wrist, injecting internally into the Hand-Shaoyin channel. The collateral of the Hand-Yangming Large Intestine Meridian (Shou Yang Ming Da Chang Jing) is named Pianli (LI6), three cun from the wrist, entering the Hand-Taiyin channel. The collateral of the Hand-Shaoyang Sanjiao Meridian (Shou Shao Yang San Jiao Jing) is named Waiguan (TE5), two cun from the wrist, winding externally around the arm. (All from *Jingluo* Chapter 5.)
Hegu: The Hand-Yangming Large Intestine Meridian (Shou Yang Ming Da Chang Jing) emerges between the two bones at Hegu (LI4). (*Jingluo* Chapter 2.)
Cunkou: The sinews of the Hand-Taiyin Lung Meridian (Shou Tai Yin Fei Jing) circulate up the thumb, knot behind the Thenar eminence, and travel on the lateral side of Cunkou. (*Jingluo* Chapter 4.)
Hand Ankle: The Hand-Taiyang Small Intestine Meridian (Shou Tai Yang Xiao Chang Jing) circulates on the lateral side of the hand and emerges at the ankle region. (*Jingluo* Chapter 2.)
Elbow: The Hand-Taiyang Small Intestine Meridian (Shou Tai Yang Xiao Chang Jing) emerges between the two tendons on the medial side of the elbow. The Hand-Yangming Large Intestine Meridian (Shou Yang Ming Da Chang Jing) enters the lateral side of the elbow. The Hand-Shaoyang Sanjiao Meridian (Shou Shao Yang San Jiao Jing) penetrates upward through the elbow. The Hand-Taiyin Lung Meridian (Shou Tai Yin Fei Jing) runs anterior to the Hand-Jueyin Pericardium Meridian (Shou Jue Yin Xin Bao Jing) and descends into the center of the elbow. The Hand-Shaoyin Heart Meridian (Shou Shao Yin Xin Jing) descends to the medial side of the elbow. (Both from *Jingluo* Chapter 2.) The sinews of the Hand-Taiyang Small Intestine Meridian (Shou Tai Yang Xiao Chang Jing) knot posterior to the sharp bone on the medial side of the elbow; palpation transmits sensation to above the little finger. The sinews of the Hand-Jueyin Pericardium Meridian (Shou Jue Yin Xin Bao Jing) run parallel with the Hand-Taiyin channel and meet at the medial aspect of the elbow. (All from *Jingluo* Chapter 4.)
Arm: The Hand-Taiyang Small Intestine Meridian (Shou Tai Yang Xiao Chang Jing) circulates along the lower border of the humerus. The Hand-Yangming Large Intestine Meridian (Shou Yang Ming Da Chang Jing) circulates along the upper border of the arm. The Hand-Shaoyang Sanjiao Meridian (Shou Shao Yang San Jiao Jing) emerges between the two bones of the forearm. The Hand-Taiyin Lung Meridian (Shou Tai Yin Fei Jing) circulates on the medial side of the arm. The Hand-Shaoyin Heart Meridian (Shou Shao Yin Xin Jing) circulates on the posterior medial side of the arm. The Hand-Jueyin Pericardium Meridian (Shou Jue Yin Xin Bao Jing) descends the arm between the two tendons. (Both from *Jingluo* Chapter 2.) The sinews of the Hand-Jueyin Pericardium Meridian (Shou Jue Yin Xin Bao Jing) ascend on the medial side of the arm; its branch knots at the arm. (*Jingluo* Chapter 4.)
[Note: Original text missing character after colon, context implies "Nao" (upper arm)]: The Hand-Taiyang Small Intestine Meridian (Shou Tai Yang Xiao Chang Jing) ascends along the posterior lateral aspect of the [Nao]. The Hand-Yangming Large Intestine Meridian (Shou Yang Ming Da Chang Jing) ascends along the anterior lateral aspect of the [Nao]. The Hand-Shaoyang Sanjiao Meridian (Shou Shao Yang San Jiao Jing) circulates on the lateral aspect of the [Nao]. The Hand-Taiyin Lung Meridian (Shou Tai Yin Fei Jing) descends along the medial aspect of the [Nao]. The Hand-Shaoyin Heart Meridian (Shou Shao Yin Xin Jing) descends along the posterior medial aspect of the [Nao]. The Hand-Jueyin Pericardium Meridian (Shou Jue Yin Xin Bao Jing) circulates on the medial aspect of the [Nao], running between the Hand-Taiyin and Hand-Shaoyin channels. (Both from *Jingluo* Chapter 2.)
Foot: Yang Qi originates on the surface of the five toes of the foot; Yin meridians gather at the sole and accumulate at the center of the foot. Yin Qi originates from the deep aspect of the five toes, gathers below the knee, and accumulates above the knee. (*Jibing* Chapter 34.)
Big Toe: The Foot-Taiyin Spleen Meridian (Zu Tai Yin Pi Jing) starts at the tip of the big toe and circulates on the medial side. A branch of the Foot-Yangming Stomach Meridian (Zu Yang Ming Wei Jing) enters the big toe and emerges at its tip. A branch of the Foot-Shaoyang Gallbladder Meridian (Zu Shao Yang Dan Jing) diverges on the dorsum of the foot, enters between the big toe and the second toe, emerges at its tip, returns to pierce the nail bed, and emerges at the tuft of hair. The Foot-Jueyin Liver Meridian (Zu Jue Yin Gan Jing) starts at the tuft of hair of the big toe. (All from *Jingluo* Chapter 2.) The Hand-Shaoyang Sanjiao Meridian (Shou Shao Yang San Jiao Jing) descends to the [Suo] (calf), located anterior to the big toe and posterior to the Shaoyang channel. (*Jingluo* Chapter 16.) The Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) enters the big toe. (*Jingluo* Chapter 13.)
Middle Toe: The Foot-Yangming Stomach Meridian (Zu Yang Ming Wei Jing) enters the space between the middle toes; its branch enters the lateral space. (*Jingluo* Chapter 2.) The sinews of the Foot-Yangming Stomach Meridian (Zu Yang Ming Wei Jing) originate from the middle three toes. (*Jingluo* Chapter 4.)
Ring Toe: The Foot-Shaoyang Gallbladder Meridian (Zu Shao Yang Dan Jing) enters between the little toe and the ring toe. (*Jingluo* Chapter 2.) The sinews of the Foot-Shaoyang Gallbladder Meridian (Zu Shao Yang Dan Jing) originate from the little toe and ring toe. (*Jingluo* Chapter 4.)
Little Toe: The Foot-Taiyang Bladder Meridian (Zu Tai Yang Pang Guang Jing) circulates Jinggu (BL64) to the lateral side of the little toe. The Foot-Shaoyin Kidney Meridian (Zu Shao Yin Shen Jing) originates below the little toe and slants toward the sole. (Both from *Jingluo* Chapter 2.) The sinews of the Foot-Taiyang Bladder Meridian (Zu Tai Yang Pang Guang Jing) originate from the little toe of the foot. (*Jingluo* Chapter 4.)
Sole: The Foot-Shaoyin Kidney Meridian (Zu Shao Yin Shen Jing) slants toward the sole. (*Jingluo* Chapter 2.) The Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) enters the sole. (*Jingluo* Chapter 13.)
Metatarsophalangeal Joint: The collateral of the Foot-Taiyin Spleen Meridian (Zu Tai Yin Pi Jing) is named Gongsun (SP4), one cun distal to the metatarsophalangeal joint, traveling to the Foot-Yangming channel. (*Jingluo* Chapter 5.)
Dorsum of Foot: The Foot-Yangming Stomach Meridian (Zu Yang Ming Wei Jing) descends to the dorsum of the foot. The Foot-Shaoyang Gallbladder Meridian (Zu Shao Yang Dan Jing) circulates on the dorsum of the foot. The Foot-Jueyin Liver Meridian (Zu Jue Yin Gan Jing) ascends along the superior border of the dorsum of the foot. (All from *Jingluo* Chapter 2.) The sinews of the Foot-Yangming Stomach Meridian (Zu Yang Ming Wei Jing) knot on the dorsum of the foot. (*Jingluo* Chapter 4.) A branch of the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) emerges from the dorsum connecting superiorly and inferiorly. (*Jingluo* Chapter 13.)
Heel: The sinews of the Foot-Taiyang Bladder Meridian (Zu Tai Yang Pang Guang Jing) ascend along the heel. (*Jingluo* Chapter 4.) The Foot-Shaoyin Kidney Meridian (Zu Shao Yin Shen Jing) circulates posterior to the medial malleolus and diverges to enter the heel. (*Jingluo* Chapter 2.)
Achilles Tendon Area: The sinews of the Foot-Taiyang Bladder Meridian (Zu Tai Yang Pang Guang Jing) circulate the lateral malleolus and knot at the heel. The sinews of the Foot-Shaoyin Kidney Meridian (Zu Shao Yin Shen Jing) and the Foot-Taiyin Spleen Meridian (Zu Tai Yin Pi Jing) knot at the heel. (Both from *Jingluo* Chapter 4.)
Medial Malleolus: The Foot-Taiyin Spleen Meridian (Zu Tai Yin Pi Jing) ascends to the anterior border of the medial malleolus. The Foot-Jueyin Liver Meridian (Zu Jue Yin Gan Jing) ascends eight cun above the malleolus, crossing posterior to the Foot-Taiyin channel. (Both from *Jingluo* Chapter 2.) The sinews of the Foot-Taiyin Spleen Meridian (Zu Tai Yin Pi Jing) ascend and knot at the medial malleolus. The sinews of the Foot-Jueyin Liver Meridian (Zu Jue Yin Gan Jing) ascend and knot anterior to the medial malleolus. The sinews of the Foot-Shaoyin Kidney Meridian (Zu Shao Yin Shen Jing) run parallel with the sinews of the Foot-Taiyin Spleen Meridian (Zu Tai Yin Pi Jing) and slant toward below the medial malleolus. (All from *Jingluo* Chapter 4.) The collateral of the Foot-Shaoyin Kidney Meridian (Zu Shao Yin Shen Jing) is named Dazhong (KI4), located behind the malleolus, winding around the heel to travel with the Taiyang channel. The collateral of the Foot-Jueyin Liver Meridian (Zu Jue Yin Gan Jing) is named Ligou (LR5), five cun above the medial malleolus, traveling to the Shaoyang channel. (Both from *Jingluo* Chapter 5.) The Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) follows the Foot-Shaoyin channel and descends to enter posterior to the medial malleolus. (*Jingluo* Chapter 13.) The Qiao Mai (Heel Vessels) ascend above the medial malleolus. (*Jingluo* Chapter 28.)
Lateral Malleolus: The Foot-Taiyang Bladder Meridian (Zu Tai Yang Pang Guang Jing) emerges posterior to the lateral malleolus. The Foot-Shaoyang Gallbladder Meridian (Zu Shao Yang Dan Jing) descends and emerges anterior to the lateral malleolus. (Both from *Jingluo* Chapter 2.) The sinews of the Foot-Taiyang Bladder Meridian (Zu Tai Yang Pang Guang Jing) ascend and knot at the malleolus. The sinews of the Foot-Shaoyang Gallbladder Meridian (Zu Shao Yang Dan Jing) ascend and knot at the lateral malleolus. (Both from *Jingluo* Chapter 4.) The collateral of the Foot-Taiyang Bladder Meridian (Zu Tai Yang Pang Guang Jing) is named Feiyang (BL58), seven cun from the malleolus, diverging to the Shaoyin channel. The collateral of the Foot-Shaoyang Gallbladder Meridian (Zu Shao Yang Dan Jing) is named Guangming (GB37), five cun from the malleolus, traveling to the Jueyin channel. The collateral of the Foot-Yangming Stomach Meridian (Zu Yang Ming Wei Jing) is named Fenglong (ST40), eight cun from the malleolus, traveling to the Taiyin channel. (All from *Jingluo* Chapter 5.)
Lower Leg: The Foot-Yangming Stomach Meridian (Zu Yang Ming Wei Jing) circulates on the lateral border of the tibia. The Foot-Taiyin Spleen Meridian (Zu Tai Yin Pi Jing) circulates posterior to the tibial bone. (Both from *Jingluo* Chapter 2.) The collateral of the Foot-Jueyin Liver Meridian (Zu Jue Yin Gan Jing) circulates along the leg. (*Jingluo* Chapter 5.) The sinews of the Foot-Shaoyang Gallbladder Meridian (Zu Shao Yang Dan Jing) ascend along the lateral border of the tibia. (*Jingluo* Chapter 4.) The Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) circulates along the medial border of the tibia, warming the lower leg. (*Jingluo* Chapter 13.) The descending part of the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) runs deeply within the [Suo] (calf muscle/bone). (*Ci Zhen* Chapter 20.)
[Note: Original text missing character after colon, context implies "Suo" (calf)]: The Foot-Taiyang Bladder Meridian (Zu Tai Yang Pang Guang Jing) descends and penetrates the interior of the [Suo]. The Foot-Shaoyin Kidney Meridian (Zu Shao Yin Shen Jing) ascends the interior of the [Suo]. (Both from *Jingluo* Chapter 2.) A branch of the sinews of the Foot-Taiyang Bladder Meridian (Zu Tai Yang Pang Guang Jing) knots at the exterior of the [Suo]. (*Jingluo* Chapter 4.) The Sanjiao Meridian descends to the [Suo]; five cun above the malleolus, it diverges to penetrate the [Suo] intestine/muscle. (*Jingluo* Chapter 16.)
Knee: The Foot-Yangming Stomach Meridian (Zu Yang Ming Wei Jing) descends to the center of the patella. The Foot-Taiyin Spleen Meridian (Zu Tai Yin Pi Jing) ascends to the anterior medial border of the thigh/knee. The Foot-Shaoyang Gallbladder Meridian (Zu Shao Yang Dan Jing) emerges from the lateral border of the knee. (All from *Jingluo* Chapter 2.) The sinews of the Foot-Taiyang Bladder Meridian (Zu Tai Yang Pang Guang Jing) slant upward from the lateral malleolus to knot at the knee. The sinews of the Foot-Yangming Stomach Meridian (Zu Yang Ming Wei Jing) ascend and knot at the lateral border of the knee. (Both from *Jingluo* Chapter 4.) The knee is the residence of the sinews. (*Jibing* Chapter 91.)
Accessory Bone: The Foot-Shaoyang Gallbladder Meridian (Zu Shao Yang Dan Jing) descends anterior to the lateral accessory bone. (*Jingluo* Chapter 2.) The branch of the sinews of the Foot-Yangming Stomach Meridian (Zu Yang Ming Wei Jing) knots at the lateral accessory bone, merging with the Shaoyang. The straight portion of the sinews of the Foot-Taiyin Spleen Meridian (Zu Tai Yin Pi Jing) connects to the medial accessory bone of the knee. The sinews of the Foot-Shaoyin Kidney Meridian (Zu Shao Yin Shen Jing) merge with the sinews of the Taiyang channel and ascend to knot below the medial accessory bone. A branch of the sinews of the Foot-Shaoyang Gallbladder Meridian (Zu Shao Yang Dan Jing) originates separately from the lateral accessory bone. The sinews of the Foot-Jueyin Liver Meridian (Zu Jue Yin Gan Jing) ascend and knot below the medial accessory bone. (All from *Jingluo* Chapter 4.)
Popliteal Fossa: The Foot-Taiyang Bladder Meridian (Zu Tai Yang Pang Guang Jing) descends from the posterior border and merges in the [Pu] (popliteal fossa). The Foot-Shaoyin Kidney Meridian (Zu Shao Yin Shen Jing) emerges from the medial aspect of the [Pu]. The Foot-Jueyin Liver Meridian (Zu Jue Yin Gan Jing) ascends to the medial border of the [Pu]. (All from *Jingluo* Chapter 2.) The regular branch of the Foot-Taiyang Bladder Meridian (Zu Tai Yang Pang Guang Jing) diverges into the [Pu]. (*Jingluo* Chapter 3.) The sinews of the Foot-Taiyang Bladder Meridian (Zu Tai Yang Pang Guang Jing) knot at the [Pu]. (*Jingluo* Chapter 4.) The Sanjiao Meridian descends to the [Pu], emerging from the lateral aspect of the [Pu]. (*Jingluo* Chapter 16.) The Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) slants into the [Pu]. (*Jingluo* Chapter 13.)
Upper and Lower Lian: The Foot-Yangming Stomach Meridian (Zu Yang Ming Wei Jing), descending three cun below Sanli (ST36), is Juxu Shanglian (ST37); descending another three cun from Shanglian is Juxu Xialian (ST39). The Large Intestine belongs to the upper, the Small Intestine belongs to the lower; these are governed by the Foot-Yangming Stomach Meridian. (*Jingluo* Chapter 16.) The Qi of the Large Intestine combines at Juxu Shanglian (ST37); the Qi of the Small Intestine combines at Juxu Xialian (ST39). (*Ci Zhen* Chapter 24.)
Futu: The straight portion of the sinews of the Foot-Yangming Stomach Meridian (Zu Yang Ming Wei Jing) ascends along Futu (ST32). The anterior portion of the sinews of the Foot-Shaoyang Gallbladder Meridian (Zu Shao Yang Dan Jing) knots above Futu. (Both from *Jingluo* Chapter 4.)
Thigh: The Foot-Shaoyin Kidney Meridian (Zu Shao Yin Shen Jing) ascends the posterior medial border of the thigh. The Foot-Jueyin Liver Meridian (Zu Jue Yin Gan Jing) circulates along the medial thigh. (Both from *Jingluo* Chapter 2.) The sinews of the Foot-Taiyin Spleen Meridian (Zu Tai Yin Pi Jing) ascend along the Yin thigh. The sinews of the Foot-Shaoyin Kidney Meridian (Zu Shao Yin Shen Jing) run parallel with the sinews of the Foot-Taiyin Spleen Meridian (Zu Tai Yin Pi Jing) and ascend along the Yin thigh. (Both from *Jingluo* Chapter 4.) The Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) circulates along the medial border of the Yin thigh. (*Jingluo* Chapter 13.)
Hip: The Foot-Taiyang Bladder Meridian (Zu Tai Yang Pang Guang Jing) passes through the Bi-shu (hip pivot) and circulates along the lateral hip. The Foot-Shaoyang Gallbladder Meridian (Zu Shao Yang Dan Jing) enters horizontally into the Bi-yan (hip depression) and then circulates along the Yang aspect of the hip. (Both from *Jingluo* Chapter 2.) The regular branch of the Foot-Yangming Stomach Meridian (Zu Yang Ming Wei Jing) ascends to the hip. The regular branch of the Foot-Taiyin Spleen Meridian (Zu Tai Yin Pi Jing) ascends to the hip. The regular branch of the Foot-Shaoyang Gallbladder Meridian (Zu Shao Yang Dan Jing) winds around the hip. (All from *Jingluo* Chapter 3.) A branch of the sinews of the Foot-Shaoyang Gallbladder Meridian (Zu Shao Yang Dan Jing) ascends to the hip. The sinews of the Foot-Yangming Stomach Meridian (Zu Yang Ming Wei Jing) knot at the Bi-shu; their straight portion ascends to knot at the hip. The sinews of the Foot-Taiyin Spleen Meridian (Zu Tai Yin Pi Jing) ascend and knot at the hip. (All from *Jingluo* Chapter 4.)
Joint: All sinews belong to the joints. (*Jingluo* Chapter 21.)
Stream: Northern black color corresponds internally to the Kidney; therefore, disease manifests in the streams. (*Zangxiang* Chapter 4.)
Four Extremities: The Four Extremities are the meeting point of Yin and Yang Qi; this is the major network of Qi. (*Jingluo* Chapter 13.) Yang receives Qi at the Four Extremities. (*Ci Zhen* Chapter 28.)
Four Streets: The Four Streets are the pathways of Qi. (*Jingluo* Chapter 13.)
[Fur, Skin, Muscle, Flesh Section]
Fur and Skin: The West generates Dryness; in the body, it corresponds to Fur and Skin. (*Zangxiang* Chapter 5.) The Lung is the root of Qi; its brilliance manifests in the hair, and its filling is in the skin. (*Zangxiang* Chapter 2.) The Lung combines with the Skin; its brilliance is in the hair. (*Zangxiang* Chapter 8.) In the Shenping cycle (balanced Metal phase), it nourishes the fur and skin. (*Yunqi* Chapter 13.) The Lung combines with the Large Intestine; the Large Intestine corresponds to the skin. The Kidney combines with the Sanjiao and Bladder; the Sanjiao and Bladder correspond to the interstices and fine hairs. (All from *Zangxiang* Chapter 28.)
Hair: The Kidney is the root of Hibernation and Storage; its brilliance manifests in the hair. (*Zangxiang* Chapter 2.) The Kidney combines with Bone; its brilliance is in the hair. (*Zangxiang* Chapter 8.)
Muscle: The Sanjiao and Bladder are the root of the Granary; their brilliance manifests in the white area around the lips, and their filling is in the muscle. (*Zangxiang* Chapter 2.)
Flesh: The Spleen combines with the Flesh. (*Zangxiang* Chapter 8.) The Center generates Dampness; in the body, it corresponds to Flesh. (*Zangxiang* Chapter 5.) In the Beihua cycle (balanced Earth phase), it nourishes the flesh. (*Yunqi* Chapter 13.) The Spleen combines with the Stomach; the Stomach corresponds to the flesh. (*Zangxiang* Chapter 28.)
[Tendon, Bone, Blood Vessel Section]
Tendon and Nail: The East generates Wind; in the body, it corresponds to Tendon. (*Zangxiang* Chapter 5.) In the Fuhe cycle (balanced Wood phase), it nourishes the tendon. (*Yunqi* Chapter 13.) The Foot-Jueyin Liver Meridian (Zu Jue Yin Gan Jing) networks all tendons. (*Jingluo* Chapter 4.) The Liver combines with the Tendon; its brilliance is in the nails. (*Zangxiang* Chapter 8.) The Liver is the root of Fatigue; its brilliance is in the nails, and its filling is in the tendon. (*Zangxiang* Chapter 2.) The Liver combines with the Gallbladder; the Gallbladder corresponds to the tendon. (*Zangxiang* Chapter 18.) The tendon gathers at the genitalia and networks the base of the tongue. (*Jibing* Chapter 95.)
Bone: The North generates Cold; in the body, it corresponds to Bone. (*Zangxiang* Chapter 5.) The Kidney is the root of Hibernation and Storage; its filling is in the bone. (*Zangxiang* Chapter 2.) The Kidney combines with Bone. (*Zangxiang* Chapter 8.) In the Jingshun cycle (balanced Water phase), its nourishment is in the bone marrow. (*Yunqi* Chapter 13.) Bone is the residence of Marrow. (*Jibing Lei* Chapter 91.)
Blood Vessels: The Heart is the root of Life; its filling is in the blood vessels. (*Zangxiang* Chapter 2.) The Heart combines with the Vessels. (*Zangxiang* Chapter 8.) The South generates Heat; in the body, it corresponds to Vessels. (*Zangxiang* Chapter 5.) In the Shengming cycle (balanced Fire phase), it nourishes the blood. (*Yunqi* Chapter 13.) The Heart combines with the Small Intestine; the Small Intestine corresponds to the vessels. (*Zangxiang* Chapter 28.)
[Zang-Fu Organs Section]
Lung: In the Shenping, Congge, and Jiancheng cycles (Metal phases), the Zang organ is the Lung. (*Yunqi* Chapter 13.) The Hand-Taiyin Lung Meridian (Shou Tai Yin Fei Jing) belongs to the Lung. The Hand-Yangming Large Intestine Meridian (Shou Yang Ming Da Chang Jing) networks the Lung. The Hand-Shaoyin Heart Meridian (Shou Shao Yin Xin Jing) ascends to the Lung. The straight portion of the Foot-Shaoyin Kidney Meridian (Zu Shao Yin Shen Jing) enters the Lung. The Foot-Jueyin Liver Meridian (Zu Jue Yin Gan Jing) ascends and pours into the Lung. (All from *Jingluo* Chapter 2.) All Qi belongs to the Lung. (*Jingluo* Chapter 21.) The Lung is the root of Qi. (*Zangxiang* Chapter 2.) The Spleen scatters essence, which ascends to return to the Lung. (*Zangxiang* Chapter 12.)
Large Intestine: The Hand-Yangming Large Intestine Meridian (Shou Yang Ming Da Chang Jing) belongs to the Large Intestine. The Hand-Taiyin Lung Meridian (Shou Tai Yin Fei Jing) descends and networks the Large Intestine. (Both from *Jingluo* Chapter 2.) The collateral of the Foot-Taiyin Spleen Meridian (Zu Tai Yin Pi Jing) enters to network the stomach and intestines. (*Jingluo* Chapter 5.)
Stomach: The Foot-Yangming Stomach Meridian (Zu Yang Ming Wei Jing) belongs to the Stomach. The Foot-Taiyin Spleen Meridian (Zu Tai Yin Pi Jing) networks the Stomach. The Hand-Taiyang Small Intestine Meridian (Shou Tai Yang Xiao Chang Jing) reaches the Stomach. The Foot-Jueyin Liver Meridian (Zu Jue Yin Gan Jing) flanks the Stomach. The Hand-Taiyin Lung Meridian (Shou Tai Yin Fei Jing) circulates the stomach opening. (All from *Jingluo* Chapter 2.) The sinews of the Hand-Taiyin Lung Meridian (Shou Tai Yin Fei Jing) scatter and penetrate the贲 (cardia). (*Jingluo* Chapter 4.) The Large Intestine and Small Intestine both belong to the Stomach. (*Jingluo* Chapter 16.) The Foot-Taiyin Spleen Meridian (Zu Tai Yin Pi Jing) penetrates the Stomach and belongs to the Spleen. (*Jibing* Chapter 13.)
Spleen: In the Beihua, Beijian, and Dunfu cycles (Earth phases), the Zang organ is the Spleen. (*Yunqi* Chapter 13.) The Foot-Taiyin Spleen Meridian (Zu Tai Yin Pi Jing) belongs to the Spleen. The Foot-Yangming Stomach Meridian (Zu Yang Ming Wei Jing) networks the Spleen. (Both from *Jingluo* Chapter 2.)
Heart: In the Shengming, Fuming, and Hexi cycles (Fire phases), the Zang organ is the Heart. (*Yunqi* Chapter 13.) The Hand-Shaoyin Heart Meridian (Shou Shao Yin Xin Jing) originates in the heart, emerges, and belongs to the Heart System. The Hand-Taiyang Small Intestine Meridian (Shou Tai Yang Xiao Chang Jing) networks the Heart. A branch of the Foot-Taiyin Spleen Meridian (Zu Tai Yin Pi Jing) pours into the heart. A branch of the Foot-Shaoyin Kidney Meridian (Zu Shao Yin Shen Jing) networks the Heart. (All from *Jingluo* Chapter 2.) One path of the regular branch of the Foot-Taiyang Bladder Meridian (Zu Tai Yang Pang Guang Jing) circulates the spine, centers on the heart, and disperses. The regular branch of the Foot-Shaoyang Gallbladder Meridian (Zu Shao Yang Dan Jing) penetrates the heart. The regular branch of the Foot-Yangming Stomach Meridian (Zu Yang Ming Wei Jing) ascends to connect with the heart. (All from *Jingluo* Chapter 3.) The collateral of the Hand-Jueyin Pericardium Meridian (Shou Jue Yin Xin Bao Jing) networks the Heart System. (*Jingluo* Chapter 5.) The Du Mai (Governing Vessel) ascends and penetrates the heart. (*Jingluo* Chapter 27.) The Back-Shu points of the Foot-Taiyang Bladder Meridian (Zu Tai Yang Pang Guang Jing) pour Qi into the heart. (*Jibing* Chapter 66.) All Blood belongs to the Heart. (*Jingluo* Chapter 21.)
Small Intestine: The Hand-Taiyang Small Intestine Meridian (Shou Tai Yang Xiao Chang Jing) belongs to the Small Intestine. The Hand-Shaoyin Heart Meridian (Shou Shao Yin Xin Jing) networks the Small Intestine. (Both from *Jingluo* Chapter 2.) The collateral of the Foot-Taiyin Spleen Meridian (Zu Tai Yin Pi Jing) enters to network the stomach and intestines. (*Jingluo* Chapter 5.)
Bladder: The Foot-Taiyang Bladder Meridian (Zu Tai Yang Pang Guang Jing) belongs to the Bladder. The Foot-Shaoyin Kidney Meridian (Zu Shao Yin Shen Jing) networks the Bladder. (Both from *Jingluo* Chapter 2.) The Sanjiao Meridian descends to the [Suo] (calf), running parallel with the regular branch of the Taiyang channel, entering to network the Bladder, and regulating the Lower Jiao. (*Jingluo* Chapter 16.) The Sanjiao Meridian combines into Weiyang (BL39). (*Ci Zhen* Chapter 24.)
Kidney: In the Jingshun, Heliu, and Liuyan cycles (Water phases), the Zang organ is the Kidney. (*Yunqi* Chapter 13.) The Foot-Shaoyin Kidney Meridian (Zu Shao Yin Shen Jing) belongs to the Kidney. The Foot-Taiyang Bladder Meridian (Zu Tai Yang Pang Guang Jing) networks the Kidney. (Both from *Jingluo* Chapter 2.) The regular branch of the Foot-Shaoyin Kidney Meridian (Zu Shao Yin Shen Jing) diverges to travel with the Taiyang channel and merge, ascending to the Kidney. (*Jingluo* Chapter 3.) The Kidney combines with the Sanjiao and Bladder. (*Zangxiang* Chapter 28.) The Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) is the Sea of the Twelve Meridians; together with the major collateral of the Shaoyin, it originates below the Kidney. (*Jingluo* Chapter 13.) The descending part of the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) pours into the major collateral of the Shaoyin. (*Ci Zhen* Chapter 20.) The Bao Luo (Uterine/Luteal Network) is tied to the Kidney. (*Jibing* Chapter 62.)
Pericardium: The Hand-Jueyin Pericardium Meridian (Shou Jue Yin Xin Bao Jing) belongs to the Pericardium. The Hand-Shaoyang Sanjiao Meridian (Shou Shao Yang San Jiao Jing) scatters and networks the Pericardium. (Both from *Jingluo* Chapter 2.) The collateral of the Foot-Shaoyin Kidney Meridian (Zu Shao Yin Shen Jing) ascends to travel to the Pericardium. (*Jingluo* Chapter 5.)
Sanjiao: The Hand-Shaoyang Sanjiao Meridian (Shou Shao Yang San Jiao Jing) belongs to the Sanjiao. The Hand-Jueyin Pericardium Meridian (Shou Jue Yin Xin Bao Jing) networks the Sanjiao. (Both from *Jingluo* Chapter 2.) The Sanjiao Meridian descends to the [Suo] (calf), located anterior to the big toe and posterior to the Shaoyang channel, emerging from the lateral aspect of the [Pu] (popliteal fossa), named Weiyang (BL39); this is the collateral of the Taiyang channel and also belongs to the Hand-Shaoyang channel. The Sanjiao is commanded by the Foot-Shaoyang and Foot-Taiyang channels; it is the collateral of the Taiyang. (*Jingluo* Chapter 16.) The pulse of the Hand-Taiyin Lung Meridian (Shou Tai Yin Fei Jing) originates in the Middle Jiao. (*Jingluo* Chapter 2.)
Gallbladder: The Foot-Shaoyang Gallbladder Meridian (Zu Shao Yang Dan Jing) belongs to the Gallbladder. The Foot-Jueyin Liver Meridian (Zu Jue Yin Gan Jing) networks the Gallbladder. (Both from *Jingluo* Chapter 2.)
Liver: In the Fuhe, Weihe, and Fasheng cycles (Wood phases), the Zang organ is the Liver. (*Yunqi* Chapter 13.) The Foot-Jueyin Liver Meridian (Zu Jue Yin Gan Jing) belongs to the Liver. The Foot-Shaoyang Gallbladder Meridian (Zu Shao Yang Dan Jing) networks the Liver. The Foot-Shaoyin Kidney Meridian (Zu Shao Yin Shen Jing) ascends and penetrates the liver diaphragm. (All from *Jingluo* Chapter 2.) A branch of the Foot-Shaoyang Gallbladder Meridian (Zu Shao Yang Dan Jing) diverges and scatters to the upper liver. (*Jingluo* Chapter 3.)
[Anterior and Posterior Orifices Section]
Two Yin: Northern black color corresponds internally to the Kidney; it opens into the Two Yin. (*Zangxiang* Chapter 4.) In the Jingshun cycle (balanced Water phase), it governs the Two Yin. (*Yunqi* Chapter 13.)
Genitalia: The Foot-Jueyin Liver Meridian (Zu Jue Yin Gan Jing) passes through the genitalia. (*Jingluo* Chapter 2.) The pulse of the Foot-Jueyin Liver Meridian (Zu Jue Yin Gan Jing) circulates the genitalia and networks the Liver. (*Jibing* Chapter 39.) The sinews of the Foot-Yangming Stomach Meridian (Zu Yang Ming Wei Jing) gather at the genitalia. The straight portion of the sinews of the Foot-Taiyin Spleen Meridian (Zu Tai Yin Pi Jing) gathers at the genitalia. The sinews of the Foot-Shaoyin Kidney Meridian (Zu Shao Yin Shen Jing) run parallel with the sinews of the Foot-Taiyin Spleen Meridian (Zu Tai Yin Pi Jing) and ascend to knot at the genitalia. The sinews of the Foot-Jueyin Liver Meridian (Zu Jue Yin Gan Jing) knot at the genitalia. (All from *Jingluo* Chapter 4.) The collateral of the Foot-Jueyin Liver Meridian (Zu Jue Yin Gan Jing) circulates the shin and ascends to the testis, knotting at the penis. (*Jingluo* Chapter 5.) The Ren Mai (Conception Vessel) originates below Zhongji (CV3) and ascends to the pubic hair line. The Du Mai (Governing Vessel) originates from the central bone below the lower abdomen; in women, it enters to tie to the Ting Kong, its collateral circulates the genitalia, meets at the perineum, and winds around the anus posteriorly; in men, it circulates the penis, descending to the perineum, identical to women. (All from *Jingluo* Chapter 27.) The Qiao Mai (Heel Vessels) circulate the Yin thigh and enter the genitalia. (*Jingluo* Chapter 28.) The anterior yin is where the Zong Jin (Gathering of Tendons) gathers; it is the convergence of the Taiyin and Yangming channels. (*Jibing* Chapter 34.) The Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) is the Sea of the Meridians; it primarily seeps and irrigates the valleys, combining with the Yangming at the Zong Jin. Yin and Yang generally converge at the Zong Jin, meeting at the Qijie (Gas Street), with the Yangming acting as their leader. (*Jibing* Chapter 71.)
Pubic Hair Line: The Foot-Jueyin Liver Meridian (Zu Jue Yin Gan Jing) enters the hair. The Foot-Shaoyang Gallbladder Meridian (Zu Shao Yang Dan Jing) emerges from Qijie (ST30), winding around the pubic hair line. (Both from *Jingluo* Chapter 2.) The regular branch of the Foot-Shaoyang Gallbladder Meridian (Zu Shao Yang Dan Jing) enters the pubic hair line and combines with the Jueyin. (*Jingluo* Chapter 3.)
Testis: The collateral of the Foot-Jueyin Liver Meridian (Zu Jue Yin Gan Jing) ascends to the testis. (*Jingluo* Chapter 5.) Pathogenic factors in the Small Intestine connect to the testicular cord. (*Ci Zhen* Chapter 47.)
Buttock: The Foot-Taiyang Bladder Meridian (Zu Tai Yang Pang Guang Jing) penetrates the buttock. (*Jingluo* Chapter 2.) The sinews of the Foot-Taiyang Bladder Meridian (Zu Tai Yang Pang Guang Jing) ascend and knot at the buttock. (*Jingluo* Chapter 4.) The Du Mai (Governing Vessel) diverges and winds around the buttock. (*Jingluo* Chapter 27.)
Anus: The regular branch of the Foot-Taiyang Bladder Meridian (Zu Tai Yang Pang Guang Jing) descends five cun below the Kaogu (coccyx) and diverges to enter the anus. (*Jingluo* Chapter 3.)
Kaogu (Coccyx): The posterior portion of the sinews of the Foot-Shaoyang Gallbladder Meridian (Zu Shao Yang Dan Jing) knots at the Kaogu. (*Jingluo* Chapter 4.)