手太阴络足太阴络手少阴络足少阴络手厥阴络足厥阴络手太阳络足太阳络手少阳络足少
阳络
手阳明络足阳明络任脉之络督脉之络脾之大络合为十五络自经分派而别走他经者也
(入门)
手太阴之别名曰列缺起于腕上分间去腕一寸半别走阳明并太阴之经直入掌中散于鱼际其
病实则手锐掌热虚则欠KT 小便遗数取之所别也(灵枢)
足太阴之别名曰公孙去本节之后一寸别走阳明其别者入络肠胃厥气上逆则霍乱实则肠中
切痛虚则鼓胀取之所别也(灵枢)
手少阴之别名曰通里去腕一寸半别走太阳循经入于心中系舌本属目系实则支膈虚则不能
言取之所别也(灵枢)
足少阴之别名曰太钟当踝后绕跟别走太阳其别者并经上走于心包下别贯腰脊其病气逆则
烦闷实则闭癃虚则腰痛取之所别也(灵枢)
手厥阴之别名曰内关去腕二寸别走少阳出于两筋之间循经以上系于心包络心系实则心痛
虚则为头项强取之所别也(灵枢)
足厥阴之别名曰蠡沟在内踝上五寸别走少阳其别者循胫上睾结于茎其病气逆则睾肿
卒疝实则挺长虚则暴痒取之所别也(灵枢)
手太阳之别名曰支正在腕后五寸别走少阴其别者上走肘络肩 实则节弛肘废虚则生疣取
之所别也(灵枢)
足太阳之别名曰飞阳在外踝上七寸别走少阴实则鼻窒头背痛虚则鼽衄取之所别也(灵枢)
手少阳之别名曰外关在腕后二寸外别走心主绕臂注胸中其病实则肘挛虚则不收取之所别
也(灵枢)
足少阳之别名曰光明在外踝上五寸别走厥阴下络足跗实则厥虚则痿 坐不能起取之所别
也(灵枢)
手阳明之别名曰偏历在腕后三寸别走太阴其别者上循臂绕肩 上曲颊偏齿其别者入耳合
于宗脉实则龋聋虚则齿寒痹隔取之所别也(灵枢)
足阳明之别名曰丰隆在外踝上八寸别走太阴其别者循胫骨外廉上络头顶合诸经之气下络
喉嗌其病气逆则喉痹卒喑实则狂癫虚则足不收胫枯取之所别也(灵枢)
任脉之别名曰会阴在两阴间下鸠尾散于腹其病实则腹皮痛虚则瘙痒取之所别也(灵枢)
督脉之别名曰长强在脊 端挟膂上项散头上下当肩胛左右别走太阳入贯膂其病实则脊强
虚则头重取之所别也(灵枢)
脾之大络名曰大包在渊腋下三寸布胸胁其病实则身尽痛虚则下节皆纵此脉若罗络之血者
皆取之脾之大络脉也(灵枢)
手太阴络、足太阴络、手少阴络、足少阴络、手厥阴络、足厥阴络、手太阳络、足太阳络、手少阳络、足少阳络、手阳明络、足阳明络、任脉之络、督脉之络、脾之大络，合称为十五络。它们从经脉分支而出，分别走向其他经脉。（出自《针灸入门》）
手太阴肺经的别络名为列缺，起始于腕上分间，距离手腕一寸半处，别走阳明经（大肠经），与太阴经并行，直入掌中，散布于鱼际部位。其病症表现为：实证时手部锐骨及掌心发热；虚证时呵欠连天、小便频数或遗尿。治疗应取该别络所出之处。（出自《灵枢》）
足太阴脾经的别络名为公孙，位于本节后一寸处，别走阳明经（胃经）。其分支进入并联络肠胃。若逆气上冲则发生霍乱；实证时肠中剧烈疼痛；虚证时腹部鼓胀。治疗应取该别络所出之处。（出自《灵枢》）
手少阴心经的别络名为通里，距离手腕一寸半处，别走太阳经（小肠经），沿经脉进入心中，联系舌根，归属于目系。其实证表现为胸膈支撑满闷；虚证表现为不能言语。治疗应取该别络所出之处。（出自《灵枢》）
足少阴肾经的别络名为大钟，位于踝后，环绕脚跟，别走太阳经（膀胱经）。其分支沿经脉上行至心包，向下穿过腰脊。其病症表现为：气逆则烦闷；实证时小便闭塞不通；虚证时腰痛。治疗应取该别络所出之处。（出自《灵枢》）
手厥阴心包经的别络名为内关，距离手腕二寸处，别走少阳经（三焦经），出于两筋之间，沿经脉上行，联系心包，络属心系。其实证表现为心痛；虚证表现为头项强直。治疗应取该别络所出之处。（出自《灵枢》）
足厥阴肝经的别络名为蠡沟，位于内踝上五寸处，别走少阳经（胆经）。其分支沿胫骨上行至睾丸，结聚于阴茎。其病症表现为：气逆则睾丸肿胀、突发疝气；实证时阴茎挺长；虚证时突然瘙痒。治疗应取该别络所出之处。（出自《灵枢》）
手太阳小肠经的别络名为支正，位于腕后五寸处，别走少阴经（心经）。其分支上行至肘部，联络肩部。其实证表现为关节松弛、肘部功能丧失；虚证时生疣。治疗应取该别络所出之处。（出自《灵枢》）
足太阳膀胱经的别络名为飞阳，位于外踝上七寸处，别走少阴经（肾经）。其实证表现为鼻塞、头背痛；虚证时鼻流清涕或鼻出血。治疗应取该别络所出之处。（出自《灵枢》）
手少阳三焦经的别络名为外关，位于腕后二寸处，向外别走心主（心包经），绕臂注入胸中。其实证表现为肘部拘挛；虚证时手臂不能收持。治疗应取该别络所出之处。（出自《灵枢》）
足少阳胆经的别络名为光明，位于外踝上五寸处，别走厥阴经（肝经），向下联络足背。其实证表现为厥逆；虚证表现为痿软无力，坐起困难。治疗应取该别络所出之处。（出自《灵枢》）
手阳明大肠经的别络名为偏历，位于腕后三寸处，别走太阴经（肺经）。其分支沿臂上行，绕过肩部，上至曲颊，偏斜于牙齿。其另一分支进入耳中，会合于宗脉。其实证表现为龋齿、耳聋；虚证表现为牙齿寒冷、痹阻隔塞。治疗应取该别络所出之处。（出自《灵枢》）
足阳明胃经的别络名为丰隆，位于外踝上八寸处，别走太阴经（脾经）。其分支沿胫骨外侧上行，联络头顶，会合各经之气，向下联络咽喉。其病症表现为：气逆则喉痹、突然失音；实证表现为狂躁癫疾；虚证表现为足部不能收持、胫部枯瘦。治疗应取该别络所出之处。（出自《灵枢》）
任脉的别络名为会阴，位于两阴之间，向下至鸠尾，散布于腹部。其实证表现为腹皮疼痛；虚证表现为瘙痒。治疗应取该别络所出之处。（出自《灵枢》）
督脉的别络名为长强，位于脊柱末端，挟持脊旁肌肉上行至项部，散布于头部上下，正当肩胛左右，别走太阳经，进入并贯穿脊旁肌肉。其实证表现为脊背强直；虚证表现为头重。治疗应取该别络所出之处。（出自《灵枢》）
脾的大络名为大包，位于渊腋穴下三寸，布散于胸胁。其实证表现为全身疼痛；虚证表现为下部关节松弛无力。此脉如同罗网般的络脉中的血络，都取之于脾之大络脉。（出自《灵枢》）
The Luo-Connecting vessels of the Hand Taiyin, Foot Taiyin, Hand Shaoyin, Foot Shaoyin, Hand Jueyin, Foot Jueyin, Hand Taiyang, Foot Taiyang, Hand Shaoyang, Foot Shaoyang, Hand Yangming, Foot Yangming, Ren Mai (Conception Vessel), Du Mai (Governing Vessel), and the Great Luo of the Spleen are collectively known as the Fifteen Luo-Connecting Vessels. They branch off from their respective meridians and diverge to connect with other meridians. (From *Zhenjiu Rumeng*)
The Luo-Connecting vessel of the Hand Taiyin Lung Meridian is named Lieque (LI 7). It originates at the bifurcation above the wrist, one and a half cun distal to the wrist crease, diverges to the Yangming Large Intestine Meridian, runs parallel with the Taiyin Lung Meridian, enters directly into the palm, and scatters in the Thenar Eminence (Yuji area). Its pathological manifestations include: excess patterns presenting with heat in the radial styloid process and palm; deficiency patterns presenting with yawning and frequent urination or urinary incontinence. Treatment should target the point where this vessel diverges. (From *Ling Shu*)
The Luo-Connecting vessel of the Foot Taiyin Spleen Meridian is named Gongsun (SP 4). It is located one cun posterior to the base of the first metatarsal bone, diverging to the Yangming Stomach Meridian. Its branch enters and connects with the intestines and stomach. If rebellious Qi ascends, Huoluan (cholera-like syndrome) occurs. Excess patterns present with severe cutting pain in the intestines; deficiency patterns present with abdominal distension like a drum. Treatment should target the point where this vessel diverges. (From *Ling Shu*)
The Luo-Connecting vessel of the Hand Shaoyin Heart Meridian is named Tongli (HT 5). It is located one and a half cun distal to the wrist, diverging to the Taiyang Small Intestine Meridian. It follows the meridian into the heart, connects with the root of the tongue, and belongs to the visual system. Excess patterns present with fullness and supportiveness in the chest and diaphragm; deficiency patterns present with inability to speak. Treatment should target the point where this vessel diverges. (From *Ling Shu*)
The Luo-Connecting vessel of the Foot Shaoyin Kidney Meridian is named Dazhong (KI 4). It is located posterior to the malleolus, wrapping around the heel, and diverging to the Taiyang Bladder Meridian. Its branch follows the meridian upward to the Pericardium, and downward pierces through the waist and spine. Its pathological manifestations include: rebellious Qi causing irritability and oppression; excess patterns presenting with urinary retention; deficiency patterns presenting with lower back pain. Treatment should target the point where this vessel diverges. (From *Ling Shu*)
The Luo-Connecting vessel of the Hand Jueyin Pericardium Meridian is named Neiguan (PC 6). It is located two cun distal to the wrist, diverging to the Shaoyang Sanjiao Meridian, emerging between the two tendons, following the meridian upward to connect with the Pericardium and link with the Heart system. Excess patterns present with heart pain; deficiency patterns present with stiffness of the head and neck. Treatment should target the point where this vessel diverges. (From *Ling Shu*)
The Luo-Connecting vessel of the Foot Jueyin Liver Meridian is named Ligou (LR 5). It is located five cun above the medial malleolus, diverging to the Shaoyang Gallbladder Meridian. Its branch follows the tibia upward to the testis and knots at the penis. Its pathological manifestations include: rebellious Qi causing swelling of the testis and sudden hernia; excess patterns presenting with priapism; deficiency patterns presenting with sudden pruritus. Treatment should target the point where this vessel diverges. (From *Ling Shu*)
The Luo-Connecting vessel of the Hand Taiyang Small Intestine Meridian is named Zhizheng (SI 7). It is located five cun distal to the wrist, diverging to the Shaoyin Heart Meridian. Its branch ascends to the elbow, connecting with the shoulder. Excess patterns present with flaccidity of the joints and loss of elbow function; deficiency patterns present with the formation of warts. Treatment should target the point where this vessel diverges. (From *Ling Shu*)
The Luo-Connecting vessel of the Foot Taiyang Bladder Meridian is named Feiyang (BL 58). It is located seven cun above the lateral malleolus, diverging to the Shaoyin Kidney Meridian. Excess patterns present with nasal obstruction, headache, and back pain; deficiency patterns present with rhinorrhea or epistaxis. Treatment should target the point where this vessel diverges. (From *Ling Shu*)
The Luo-Connecting vessel of the Hand Shaoyang Sanjiao Meridian is named Waiguan (TE 5). It is located two cun distal to the wrist, diverging outward to the Heart Master (Pericardium), winding around the arm and pouring into the chest. Excess patterns present with spasm of the elbow; deficiency patterns present with the inability to hold objects. Treatment should target the point where this vessel diverges. (From *Ling Shu*)
The Luo-Connecting vessel of the Foot Shaoyang Gallbladder Meridian is named Guangming (GB 37). It is located five cun above the lateral malleolus, diverging to the Jueyin Liver Meridian, and descending to connect with the dorsum of the foot. Excess patterns present with Jue (cold extremities); deficiency patterns present with Wei (atrophy/flaccidity), making it difficult to sit up. Treatment should target the point where this vessel diverges. (From *Ling Shu*)
The Luo-Connecting vessel of the Hand Yangming Large Intestine Meridian is named Pianli (LI 6). It is located three cun distal to the wrist, diverging to the Taiyin Lung Meridian. Its branch ascends along the arm, wraps around the shoulder, reaches the angle of the jaw, and deviates to the teeth. Another branch enters the ear and converges with the Zong Mai (Grand Confluence Vessels). Excess patterns present with dental caries and deafness; deficiency patterns present with cold teeth and bi-syndrome with obstruction. Treatment should target the point where this vessel diverges. (From *Ling Shu*)
The Luo-Connecting vessel of the Foot Yangming Stomach Meridian is named Fenglong (ST 40). It is located eight cun above the lateral malleolus, diverging to the Taiyin Spleen Meridian. Its branch follows the lateral aspect of the tibia upward, connects with the vertex, converges with the Qi of all meridians, and descends to connect with the throat. Its pathological manifestations include: rebellious Qi causing throat obstruction and sudden aphonia; excess patterns presenting with mania and epilepsy; deficiency patterns presenting with inability to control the feet and emaciation of the shins. Treatment should target the point where this vessel diverges. (From *Ling Shu*)
The Luo-Connecting vessel of the Ren Mai (Conception Vessel) is named Huiyin (CV 23/HUANYIN). It is located between the external genitalia and anus, extending downward to Jiutui (CV 15), and scattering in the abdomen. Excess patterns present with pain in the abdominal skin; deficiency patterns present with pruritus. Treatment should target the point where this vessel diverges. (From *Ling Shu*)
The Luo-Connecting vessel of the Du Mai (Governing Vessel) is named Changqiang (GV 1). It is located at the end of the spine, flanking the paravertebral muscles, ascending to the nape, and scattering over the head above and below. It lies opposite the scapulae on the left and right, diverging to the Taiyang Bladder Meridian, entering and piercing through the paravertebral muscles. Excess patterns present with rigidity of the spine; deficiency patterns present with heaviness of the head. Treatment should target the point where this vessel diverges. (From *Ling Shu*)
The Great Luo of the Spleen is named Dabao (SP 21). It is located three cun below the Yuanye acupoint (AX-9), distributing across the chest and hypochondrium. Excess patterns present with pain throughout the body; deficiency patterns present with flaccidity of the lower joints. This vessel, resembling a net-like network of blood vessels, should all be treated by selecting the Great Luo of the Spleen. (From *Ling Shu*)