Chi Institute Acupuncture 2026 Exam – 300+ Questions & Verified Answers on Meridian Theory and Acupuncture Point Localization

This document contains over 300 comprehensive exam questions and verified answers for the Chi Institute Acupuncture 2026 examination, covering detailed meridian theory, point location, anatomical landmarks, and clinical indications. The material systematically reviews all primary channels including Lung (11 points), Large Intestine, Stomach (45 points), Spleen (21 points), Heart (9 points), Small Intestine (19 points), Bladder (67 points), Kidney (27 points), Pericardium (9 points), Triple Heater (23 points), Gallbladder (44 points), Liver (14 points), Conception Vessel (24 points), and Governing Vessel. It includes precise cun measurements, intercostal space references, muscle groove identification, popliteal and malleolar landmarks, bowling ball hip points (GB-29, GB-30, BL-54), cubital crease landmarks (LU-5, PC-3, HT-3, SI-8), and detailed front-mu, back-shu, yuan-source, jing-well, he-sea, shu-stream, and luo-connecting point classifications. The content closely aligns with the foundational curriculum taught at Chi Institute and reflects core principles found in Veterinary Acupuncture: Ancient Art to Modern Medicine by Huisheng Xie and Vanessa Preast. It integrates Yin and Yang channel theory, five element point categories (wood, fire, earth, metal, water), influential points (blood, marrow, Qi, tendons, bone), confluent points of extraordinary vessels (Yin Qiao, Yang Qiao, Yin Wei, Yang Wei, Dai, Chong), and clinical applications for conditions such as Wei syndrome, Bi syndrome, Liver Qi stagnation, Kidney deficiency, urinary incontinence, paralysis, epilepsy, reproductive disorders, gastrointestinal disease, and respiratory conditions. Detailed anatomical descriptions include tibial and femoral cun measurements, vertebral landmark mapping (T1–L7), sacral foramina positioning, and thoracic intercostal space identification. This document is particularly suitable for: Veterinary acupuncture students preparing for Chi Institute certification examinations Veterinary professionals studying Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine Acupuncture certification candidates reviewing meridian pathways and point localization Practitioners seeking an in-depth meridian and point reference guide for exam preparation It serves as a complete and exam-focused study resource designed to strengthen meridian memorization, anatomical accuracy, point classification systems, channel relationships, and clinical reasoning required for high-level acupuncture certification performance. Keywords: meridian pathways, acupuncture point locations, lung meridian 11 points, bladder meridian 67 points, stomach meridian 45 points, gallbladder meridian 44 points, spleen meridian 21 points, kidney meridian 27 points, pericardium meridian 9 points, triple heater meridian 23 points, liver meridian 14 points, conception vessel 24 points, governing vessel, front mu points, back shu points, yuan source points, jing well points, he sea points, shu stream points, luo connecting points, five element theory, yin and yang meridians, cun measurement, wei syndrome, bi syndrome, TCVM, veterinary acupuncture