Meridians

**Definition:** Classical loci in ACUPUNCTURE. They are main and collateral channels, regarded as a network of passages, through which vital energy (Qi) circulates and along which acupoints (ACUPUNCTURE POINTS) are distributed. The meridians are a series of 14 lines upon which more than 400 acupoints are located on the body. (The Pinyin Chinese-English Dictionary, p. 359; Dr. Wu Lancheng, Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing)

**Tree numbers:** - E02.190.044.555 - I01.076.201.450.654.558.520.300.500

**Synonyms:** - Jing Luo - Jingluo - Ching Lo