Neuro and myofascial Correspondences in the Chong Mai

TCM Description	Anatomy	Nerves (Symp/Parasym)	Myofascial Line (DFL)	Reflexes/ Plexuses	Acupuncture Points
Originates inside the lower abdomen (in the uterus in women), emerges at the perineum	Originates in the lower abdomen and pelvic cavity	Lumbar plexus (L1-L5), Sacral plexus (S1-S4) (*Parasympathetic)	DFL - Legs: Pelvic floor muscles, iliopsoas	Pelvic floor reflexes	Huiyin REN-1
Ascends inside the spinal column	Ascends through the abdominal cavity, following the anterior aspect of the spine	Lumbar plexus (L1-L5) (*Parasympathetic)	DFL - Trunk: Transversus abdominis, internal oblique	Abdominal reflexes, Enteric nervous system (submucosal and myenteric plexuses)
Connects with the Kidney channel at Henggu KID-11, ascends through the Kidney channel to Youmen KID-21, disperses in the chest	Connects with the kidneys, traversing the paravertebral muscles and fascia	T12-L2 (innervation of kidney area) (*Sympathetic)	DFL - Trunk: Psoas major and minor, quadratus lumborum	Renal reflexes, Renal plexus	Qichong ST-30, Henggu KID-11, Dahe KID-12, Qixue KID-13, Siman KID-14, Zhongzhu KID-15, Huangshu KID-16, Shangqu KID-17, Shiguan KID-18, Yindu KID-19, Futonggu KID-20, Youmen KID-21
Continues to ascend through the thoracic cavity, impacting the diaphragm	Ascends through the thoracic cavity, impacting the diaphragm	Phrenic nerve (C3-C5) (*Parasympathetic), Thoracic spinal nerves (T1-T12) (*Sympathetic)	DFL - Trunk: Diaphragm, DFL - Neck: Deep cervical fascia	Thoracic and diaphragmatic reflexes, Celiac plexus, Splanchnic nerves (*Sympathetic)
Extends into the chest region, influencing the thoracic organs	Extends into the chest region, influencing the thoracic organs	Thoracic spinal nerves (T1-T12) (*Sympathetic)	DFL - Trunk: Deep cervical fascia, DFL - Neck: Longus colli, longus capitis, temporalis	Intercostal and upper thoracic reflexes, Cardiac plexus, Pulmonary plexus (*Parasympathetic)
Ascends along the throat, curves around the lips, terminates below the eye	Ascends along the throat, curves around the lips, terminates below the eye	Various cranial nerves (*Parasympathetic)	DFL - Neck: Scalenes, deep cervical fascia	Primitive reflexes affecting the head and neck regions
Emerges at Qichong ST-30, descends the medial aspect of the legs, terminates on the sole of the foot	Descends the medial aspect of the legs	Lumbar and sacral plexuses (*Parasympathetic)	DFL - Legs: Adductor magnus, tibialis posterior, flexor digitorum longus	Lower limb reflexes	Qichong ST-30
Separates at the heel, terminates at the big toe	Separates at the heel, terminates at the big toe	Lumbar and sacral plexuses (*Parasympathetic)	DFL - Legs: Flexor digitorum longus, tibialis posterior	Lower limb reflexes