What is Bladder Channel of Foot Taiyang?

Zú Tài Yáng Páng Guāng Jīng · 足太阳膀胱经 · Channels & Vessels

The longest channel, it begins at the inner canthus of the eye, ascends over the head, descends along the back in two parallel lines, and continues down the posterior aspect of the leg to the little toe, connecting with the bladder and kidneys.

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Bladder Channel of Foot Taiyang belongs to the Channels & Vessels group of Traditional Chinese Medicine terminology. Browse the full TCM glossary or the related terms below.

Related Channels & Vessels terms

Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel)Dai Mai (Belt Vessel)Du Mai (Governing Vessel)Eight Extraordinary VesselsGallbladder Channel of Foot ShaoyangHeart Channel of Hand ShaoyinKidney Channel of Foot ShaoyinLarge Intestine Channel of Hand YangmingLiver Channel of Foot JueyinLung Channel of Hand TaiyinLuo Mai (Collaterals)Pericardium Channel of Hand JueyinRen Mai (Conception Vessel)San Jiao Channel of Hand Shaoyang

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What is Bladder Channel of Foot Taiyang in Traditional Chinese Medicine?

The longest channel, it begins at the inner canthus of the eye, ascends over the head, descends along the back in two parallel lines, and continues down the posterior aspect of the leg to the little toe, connecting with the bladder and kidneys.

What category does Bladder Channel of Foot Taiyang belong to?

Bladder Channel of Foot Taiyang is part of the Channels & Vessels group of TCM concepts.

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