All Points Locations Iii

Front 1

LU1

Back 1

"[Location]:
Laterosuperior to the sternum, 1 cun below Yunmen (LU 2), at the level of the 1st intercostal space, 6 cun lateral to the anterior midline.

[Name]:
Zhongfu - Central prefecture
Zhong: middle; fu: place.
Zhong refers to the Middle Jiao. The lung meridian originates from the Middle Jiao. The point is in the place where the Qi of the spleen and stomach in the Middle Jiao is gathered into the lung meridian.

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Front 2

LU2

Back 2

"[Location]:
In the superior lateral part of the anterior thoracic wall, superior to the coracoid process of scapula, in the depression of the infraclavicular fossa, 6 cun lateral to the anterior midline.

[Name]:
Yunmen - Cloud gate, 雲門
Yun: cloud; men: door.
Yun refers to the Qi of the lung. The point is on the upper part of the chest and serves as a door for the Qi of the lung.

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Front 3

LU3

Back 3

"[Location]:
On the medial aspect of the upper arm, 3 cun below the end of axillary fold, on the radial side of m. biceps brachii.

[Name]:
Tianfu - Heaven prefecture
Tian: heaven; fu: place.
Tian here means `upper`. The point is on the upper arm, which is a confluence of the Qi of the lung.

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Front 4

LU4

Back 4

"[Location]:
On the medial aspect of the upper arm, 4 cun below the anterior end of the axillary fold, or 5 cun above the cubital crease, on the radial side of m. biceps brachii.

[Name]:
Xiabai - Chivalry white, 俠白
Xia: to press from both sides; bai: white.
White colour refers to the lung. When both arms are hanging freely, this point is precisely on both sides of the lung.

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Front 5

LU5

Back 5

"[Location]:
On the cubital crease, in the depression of the radial side of the tendon of m. biceps brachii. This point is located with the elbow slightly flexed.

[Name]:
Chize - Short narrow marsh, 尺沢
Chi: ruler, or ulnar; ze: marsh.
Chi refers to the ulnar aspect of the arm (from the wrist to the elbow). The point is in the depression of the elbow fossa at the ulnar aspect. The Qi of the meridian is infused here, like water flowing into a marsh.

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Front 6

LU6

Back 6

"[Location]:
On the palmar aspect of the forearm, on the line joining Taiyuan (LU-9) and Chize (LU-5), 7 cun above the transverse crease of the wrist.

[Name]:
Kongzui - Supreme cave
Kong: hole; zui: the most.
The hole of this point is the deepest of all.

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Front 7

LU7

Back 7

"[Location]:
Superior to the styloid process of the radius, 1.5 cun above the transverse crease of the wrist between brachioradial muscle and the tendon of long abductor muscle of the thumb. When the index fingers and thumbs of both hands are crossed with the index finger of one hand placed on the styloid process of the radius of the other, the point is in the depression right under the tip of the index finger.

[Name]:
Lieque - Extreme shortcoming
Lie: arrangement; que: depression.
Lighting and the rift in the sky were called Lieque in ancient times. The Hand-Taiyin meridian branches from this point to connect the Hand-Yangming meridian. The point is in the depression superior to the styloid process of the radius.

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Front 8

LU8

Back 8

"[Location]:
1 cun above the transverse crease of the wrist in the depression on the lateral side of the radial artery.

[Name]:
Jingqu - Meridian gutter, 經渠, 経渠
Jing: to pass; qu: ditch.
A ditch where the meridian passes.

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Front 9

LU9

Back 9

"[Location]:
At the radial end of the transverse crease of the wrist, in the depression on the lateral side of the radial artery.

[Name]:
Taiyuan - Great gulf, 太淵
Tai: great; yuan: deep pool.
Tai means abundance. The Qi of the meridian in the local part of the point is abundant as water in a deep pool.

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Front 10

LU10

Back 10

"[Location]:
On the radial aspect of the midpoint of the first metacarpal bone, on the junction of the red and white skin (i.e. the junction of the dorsum and palm of the hand).

[Name]:
Yuji - Fish seam, Yu-Chi, 魚際
Yu: fish; ji: border.
The musculi flexor pollicis in the palm are prominent like a fish; the point is located just on its border. Yuji is now used as an anatomical word.

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Front 11

LU11

Back 11

"[Location]:
On the radial side of the thumb, about 0.1 cun posterior to the corner of the nail.

[Name]:
Shaoshang - Young tradesman
Shao: immaturity; shang: one of the five sounds, pertaining to metal.
Shao here means less. The lung pertains to metal in the Five Elements and to the shang sound in the Five Sounds. This is the last point of the lung meridian, where the Qi is less.

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Front 12

LI1

Back 12

"[Location]:
On the radial side of the index finger, about 0.1 cun posterior to the corner of the nail.

[Name]:
Shangyang - Tradesman Yang, 商陽
Shang: one of the Five Sounds, pertaining to metal; yang: Yang of Yin-Yang.
The large intestine pertains to metal and is ascribed to the shang sound. Yang refers to the Yang meridian.

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Front 13

LI2

Back 13

"[Location]:
In the depression of the radial side of the index finger, distal to the 2nd metacarpal-phalangeal joint. The point is located with the finger slightly flexed.

[Name]:
Erjian - Two intervals, 二間
Er: two, second; jian: clearance.
Jian here means ""point"". This is the second point of the large intestine meridian.

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Front 14

LI3

Back 14

"[Location]:
When a loose fist is made, the point is on the radial side of the index finger, in the depression proximal to the head of the second metacarpal bone.

[Name]:
Sanjian - Three intervals, 三間
San: three; jian: chearance.
Jian here means `point`. This is the third point of the large intestine meridian.

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Front 15

LI4

Back 15

"[Location]:
On the dosum of the hand, between the 1st and 2nd metacarpal bones, approximately in the middle of the 2nd metacarpal bone on the radial side. Or, place in coincident position the transverse crease of the interphalageal joint of the thumb with the margin of the web between the thumb and the index finger of the other hand. The point is where the tip of the thumb touches.

[Name]:
Hegu - Connecting valleys
He: junction; gu: valley.
This point lies between the 1st and the 2nd metacarpal bones. The location of the point is depressed as a valley.

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Front 16

LI5

Back 16

"[Location]:
On the radial side of the wrist. When the thumb is tilted upward, it is in the depression between the tendons m. extensor pollicis longus and brevis.

[Name]:
Yangxi - Sunny stream, 陽谿
Yang: Yang of Yin-Yang; xi: brook.
Yang refers to the Yang meridian. The local depression is like a brook in the mountains.

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Front 17

LI6

Back 17

"[Location]:
With the elbow flexed and the radial side of arm upward, the point is on the line joining Yangxi (LI 5) and Quchi (LI 11), 3 cun above the crease of the wrist.

[Name]:
Pianli - Isolated hashness, 偏歷
Pian: divergence; li: passway.
A collateral of the large intestine meridian separates from here and diverges to the lung meridian.

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Front 18

LI7

Back 18

"[Location]:
With the elbow flexed and the radial side of arm upward, the point is on the line connecting Yangxi (LI-5) and Quchi (Ll-11), 5 cun above the crease of the wrist.

[Name]:
Wenliu - Warm stagnant, 溫溜
Wen: to warm; liu: circulation.
This point is able to warm the meridian and promote its circulation, and is good for treating cold pain of the elbow and arm.

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Front 19

LI8

Back 19

"[Location]:
On the line joining Yangxi (LI 5) and Quchi (LI 11), 4 cun below the cubital crease.

[Name]:
Xialian - Lower screen
Xia: inferior; lian: edge.
The point is inferior to Shanglian (LI9) at the dorsal side of the forearm, close to the radial aspect.

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Front 20

LI9

Back 20

"[Location]:
On the line joining Yangxi (LI-5) and Quchi (LI-11), 3 cun below the cubital crease.

[Name]:
Shanglian - Upper screen
Shang: superior; lian: edge.
The point is superior to Xialian (LI8) at the dorsal side of the forearm, close to the radial aspect.

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Front 21

LI10

Back 21

"[Location]:
On the line joining Yangxi (L.I.-5) and Quchi (L.I.-11), 2 cun below the cubital crease.

[Name]:
Shousanli - Three Li
Shou: arm; san: three; li: taken as cun in ancient times.
The point is on the forearm. With the arm stretched, the point is 3 cun below Quchi (LI11).

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Front 22

LI11

Back 22

"[Location]:
When the elbow is flexed, the point is in the depression at the lateral end of the transverse cubital crease, midway between Chize (LU-5) and the lateral epicondyle of the humerus.

[Name]:
Quchi - Bent pond
Qu: crooked; chi: pond.
When the arm is bent, the depression at the elbow is like a pool and this point is inside it.

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Front 23

LI12

Back 23

"[Location]:
When the elbow is flexed, the point is on the lateral side of the upper arm, 1 cun above QuchiI (LI 11), on the border of humerus.

[Name]:
Zhouliao - Elbow bone, Chow-Liao
Zhou: elbow; liao: foramen.
The point is at the elbow and close to the foramen.

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Front 24

LI13

Back 24

"[Location]:
On the lateral side of the upper arm, on the line connecting Quchi (Ll 11) and Jianyu (LI 15), 3 cun above Quchi (LI 11).

[Name]:
Shouwuli - Five Li
Shou: arm; wu: five; li: taken as cun in ancient times.
The point is on the upper arm, 5 cun below Tianfu (LU3).

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Front 25

LI14

Back 25

"[Location]:
On the lateral side of the upper arm, on the line joining Quchi (LI 11) and Jianyu (LI 15), 7 cun above Quchi (LI 11), at the insertion of m. deltoideus.

[Name]:
Binao - Elbow joint
Bi: arm; nao: muscle prominence of the arm.
This point is at the muscle prominence of the arm.

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Front 26

LI15

Back 26

"[Location]:
Antero-inferior to the acromion, on the upper portion of m. deltoideus. When the arm is in full abduction, the point is in the depression appearing at the anterior border of the acromioclavicular joint.

[Name]:
Jianyu - Shoulder bone
Jian: shoulder; yu: corner.
The point is at the corner of the shoulder.

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Front 27

LI16

Back 27

"[Location]:
In the upper aspect of the shoulder, in the depression between the acromial extremity of` the clavicle and the scapular spine.

[Name]:
Jugu - Huge bone
Ju: huge; gu: bone.
The clavicle was called Jugu in ancient times. The point is close to its acromial end.

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Front 28

LI17

Back 28

"[Location]:
On the lateral side of the neck, at the posterior border of sternocleidomastoid muscle, beside the laryngeal protuberance, at the midpoint of the line connecting Futu (Ll 18) and Quepen (ST 12).

[Name]:
Tianding - Heavenly vessel
Tian: heaven; ding: an ancient cooking vessel with two loop handles.
Tian means upper. The head looks like a Ding. The point is below the ear at the neck.

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Front 29

LI18

Back 29

"[Location]:
On the lateral side of the neck, level with the tip of Adam`s apple, between the sternal head and the clavicular head of m.

[Name]:
Futu - Supporting prominence
Fu: side; tu: prominence.
Tu refers to the laryngeal prominence. The point is beside the Adam`s apple.

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Front 30

LI19

Back 30

"[Location]:
Right below the lateral margin of the nostril, level with Renzhong (Shuigou, DU 26).

[Name]:
Kouheliao - Stalk bone
Kou: mouth; he: grain; liao: foramen.
The grain enters the stomach through the mouth. The point is in the foramen beside the mouth.

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Front 31

LI20

Back 31

"[Location]:
In the nasolabial groove, at the level of the midpoint of the lateral border of ala nasi.

[Name]:
Yingxiang - Welcome fragrance
Ying: to meet; xiang: fragrance.
This point is on either side of the nose and is used to treat disorders of the nose, to improve the sense of smell and enable the nose to sense fragrance.

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Front 32

ST1

Back 32

"[Location]:
When the eyes looking straight forward, the point is directly below the pupil, between the eyeball and the infraorbital ridge.


[Name]:
Chengqi - Lacrimation receiver
Cheng: to receive; qi: tears.
The point is below the eyes, a place for receiving tears.

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Front 33

ST2

Back 33

"[Location]:
Directly below the pupil, in the depression at the infraorbital foramen.

[Name]:
Sibai - Four white
Si: four directions; bai: brightness.
This point is below the eye and is indicated in treating diseases of the eyes. It is said to improve the vision and give one sharp eyes in all four directions.

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Front 34

ST3

Back 34

"[Location]:
Directly below the pupil, at the level of the lower border of ala nasi on the lateral side of the nasolabial groove.


[Name]:
Juliao - Big bone
Ju: huge; liao: foramen.
The point is in the big foramen at the junction of the superior maxillary bone and the zygomatic bone.

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Front 35

ST4

Back 35

"[Location]:
Lateral to the corner of the mouth, directly below the pupil.

[Name]:
Dicang - Terrestrial granary, 地倉
Di: earth; cang: granary.
The five grains grow on the earth. The grain enters the stomach through the mouth, as if going into a granary. The point is at the corner of the mouth.

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Front 36

ST5

Back 36

"[Location]:
Anterior to the angle of mandible, on the anterior border of the attached portion of m. masseter where the pulsation of facial artery is palpable, in the groove-like depression appearing when the cheek is bulged.

[Name]:
Daying - The great welcome
Da: large; ying: to receive.
The point lies beside the Daying artery (the extramaxillary artery).

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Front 37

ST6

Back 37

"[Location]:
One finger-breadth (middle finger) anterior and superior to the lower angle of the mandible where m. masseter is prominent when the teeth are clenched, and depressive when it is pressed.

[Name]:
Jiache - Cheek chariot, 頰車
Jia: cheek; che: vehicle.
Che refers to the mandible. The point is on the cheek, close to the angle of the mandible.

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Front 38

ST7

Back 38

"[Location]:
On the face, anterior to the ear, in the depression between the zygomatic arch and the mandibular notch. This point is located with the mouth closed.

[Name]:
Xiaguan - Lower pass,下關
Xia: lower; guan: pass.
Guan indicates the zygomatic arch; the point is below it.

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Front 39

ST8

Back 39

"[Location]:
On the lateral side of the head, 0.5 cun above the anterior hairline at the corner of the forehead, and 4.5 cun lateral to the midline of the head.

[Name]:
Touwei - Head support, 頭維
Tou: head; wei: corner.
The point is at the corner between two hairlines at the forehead.

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Front 40

ST9

Back 40

"[Location]:
Level with the tip of Adam`s apple where the pulsation of common carotid artery is palpable, on the anterior border of m.


[Name]:
Renying - Welcomed by man
Ren: mankind; ying: to receive.
The point lies beside Renying artery (common carotid artery).

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Front 41

ST10

Back 41

"[Location]:
At the midpoint of the line joining Renying (ST 9) and Qishe (ST 11), on the anterior border of m. sternocleidomastoideus.

[Name]:
Shuitu - Rushing water
Shui: water; tu: passing through.
The point is at the neck, close to the esophagus, where water and food pass.

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Front 42

ST11

Back 42

"[Location]:
At the superior border of the sternal extremity of the clavicle, between the sternal head and clavicular head of m. sternocleidomastoideus.

[Name]:
Qishe - Energy house, 氣舍
Qi: vital energy; she: residence.
Qi refers to the vital energy of the lung and stomach. The point is beside the trachea, like a residence for the Qi.

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Front 43

ST12

Back 43

"[Location]:
In the midpoint of the supraclavicular fossa, 4 cun lateral to the anterior midline.

[Name]:
Quepen - Broken basin
Que: depression; pen: basin.
Quepen refers to the supraclavicular fossa, where the point is located.

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Front 44

ST13

Back 44

"[Location]:


[Name]:
Qihu - Energy window, 氣戶, 気戶
Qi: vital energy; hu: door.
The point is on the upper part of the chest, like a door for the Qi, the vital energy of the lung and stomach.

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Front 45

ST14

Back 45

"[Location]:


[Name]:
Kufang - Storage house, 庫房
Ku: storehouse; fang: side room.
Inhaled air is stored in the lungs as if in a storehouse, going downwards as if from a door into a side room.

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Front 46

ST15

Back 46

"[Location]:


[Name]:
Wuyi - Chamber screen
Wu: room; yi: concealment.
The point is in the middle of the chest; when the inhaled air reaches this point, it `conceals` itself in the underlying room.

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Front 47

ST16

Back 47

"[Location]:


[Name]:
Yingchuang - Window ornament, 膺窓
Ying: chest; chuang: window.
The point is on the chest, like a window into it.

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Front 48

ST17

Back 48

"[Location]:
In the fourth intercostal space, in the centre of the nipple, 4 cun lateral to the anterior midline.

[Name]:
Ruzhong - Center of breast
Ru: breast; zhong: centre.
The point is in the centre of the nipple.

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Front 49

ST18

Back 49

"[Location]:
On the chest, directly below the nipple, on the lower border of breast, in the 5th intercostal space, 4 cun lateral to the anterior midline.

[Name]:
Rugen - Breast base
Ru: breast; gen: root.
The point is at the root of the breast.

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Front 50

ST19

Back 50

"[Location]:
6 cun above the umbilicus, 2 cun lateral to Juque (CV 14).

[Name]:
Burong - No containment
Bu: not; rong: to contain.
The point is on the upper abdomen, it indicates that the level of the point is the limit of where the stomach receives water and food.

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Front 51

ST20

Back 51

"[Location]:
5 cun above the umbilicus, 2 cun lateral to Shangwan (CV-13).

[Name]:
Chengman - Full receiving, 承滿
Cheng: to receive; man: fullness.
The point is on the upper abdomen. The stomach is full when the water and food it takes in have reached this level.

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Front 52

ST21

Back 52

"[Location]:
4 cun above the umbilicus, 2 cun lateral to Zhongwan (CV 12).

[Name]:
Liangmen - Beam gate, 梁門
Liang: grain or food; men: door.
The point is on the upper epigastric region and is the door for passage of food to stomach.

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Front 53

ST22

Back 53

"[Location]:
3 cun above the umbilicus, 2 cun lateral to Jianli (CV 11).

[Name]:
Guanmen - Pass gate, 關門
Guan: pass; men: door.
The point is close to the lower stomach and correspond to the junction between the stomach and the intestines,closings and opening like a door.

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Front 54

ST23

Back 54

"[Location]:
2 cun above the umbilicus, 2 cun lateral to Xiawan (CV 10).

[Name]:
Taiyi - Great Yi
Tai: great; yi: one of the Ten Heavenly Stems.
The centre is considered Taiyi in ancient times. Taiyi is the Central Palace of Hetu (the Eight Diagrams). The spleen is at the centre, of the abdomen and is likened to Taiyi. The point is on the stomach, corresponding to the centre of the abdomen.

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Front 55

ST24

Back 55

"[Location]:
1 cun above the umbilicus, 2 cun lateral to Shuifen (CV 9).

[Name]:
Huaroumen - Slippery flesh gate, 滑肉門
Hua: good; rou: muscle; men: door.
Huarou refers to preliminarily digested fine food. The point is on the level 1 cun above the navel; the stomach contents are clear above and turbid below it. This is like a door through which the fine food passes.

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Front 56

ST25

Back 56

"[Location]:
2 cun lateral to the centre of the umbilicus.

[Name]:
Tianshu - Celestial pivot, 天樞
Tian: heaven; shu: pivot.
The region above the navel is considered as the heaven, pertaining to Yang, and the region below it as the earth, pertaining to Yin. The point is on the level with the navel, like a pivot between heaven and earth.

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Front 57

ST26

Back 57

"[Location]:
1 cun below the umbilicus, 2 cun lateral to Yinjiao (CV 7).

[Name]:
Wailing - Outer mound
Wai: exterior; ling: hill.
The local prominence of the point is like a hill.

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Front 58

ST27

Back 58

"[Location]:
2 cun below the umbilicus, 2 cun lateral to Shimen (CV 5).

[Name]:
Daju - Super great
Da: large; ju: huge.
The point is on the greatest prominence of the abdominal wall.

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Front 59

ST28

Back 59

"[Location]:
3 cun below the umbilicus, 2 cun lateral to Guanyuan (CV 4).

[Name]:
Shuidao - Water pathway
Shui: water; dao: passage.
The deep region of the point corresponds to the small intestines and is close to the bladder, pertaining to the lower Jiao, where waterway passes.

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Front 60

ST29

Back 60

"[Location]:
4 cun below the umbilicus, 2 cun lateral to Zhongji (CV 3).

[Name]:
Guilai - Return, 歸來
Gui: return; lai: arrival.
This point is indicated in prolapse of the uterus and hernia for returning them to their original places.

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Front 61

ST30

Back 61

"[Location]:
5 cun below the umbilicus, 2 cun lateral to Qugu (CV 2).

[Name]:
Qichong - Rushing energy, 氣沖
Qi: Qi of the meridian; Chong: gushing.
The point is located in a Qi `street` and is a passageway for the Qi of the meridian to circulate.

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Front 62

ST31

Back 62

"[Location]:
On the anterior side of the thigh and on the line connecting the anterosuperior iliac spine and the superiolateral corner of the patella, on the level of the perineum when the thigh is flexed in the depression lateral to the sartorius muscle.

[Name]:
Biguan - Thigh pass, 髀關
Bi: thigh; guan: joint.
The point is at the femoral joint.

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Front 63

ST32

Back 63

"[Location]:
On the line connecting the anterior superior iliac spine and lateral border of the patella, 6 cun above the laterosuperior border of the patella.

[Name]:
Futu - Conquered rabbit
Fu: lying porstrate; tu: rabbit.
The prominence of the local muscle of the point looks like a prostrate rabbit.

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Front 64

ST33

Back 64

"[Location]:
When the knee is flexed, the point is 3 cun above the laterosuperior border of the patella, on the line joining the laterosuperior border of the patella and the anterior superior iliac spine.

[Name]:
Yinshi - Fair in shade, 陰市
Yin: Yin of Yin-Yang; shi: market.
Yin refers to pathogenic cold, and shi means dispersion. The point is used to disperse pathogenic cold from the knee.

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Front 65

ST34

Back 65

"[Location]:
When the knee is flexed, the point is 2 cun above the laterosuperior border of the patella.

[Name]:
Liangqiu - Beam mound
Liang: ridge; qiu: hills.
The prominent muscle above the knee where this point is located, looks like a ridge and hill.

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Front 66

ST35

Back 66

"[Location]:
When the knee is flexed, the point is at the lower border of the patella, in the depression lateral to the patellar ligament.

[Name]:
Dubi - Nose of calf, 犢鼻
Du: calf; bi: nose.
The depressions on both sides below the kneecap look like the nostrils of a calf and the point is at the external foramen.

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Front 67

ST36

Back 67

"[Location]:
3 cun below Dubi (ST 35), one finger-breadth (middle finger) from the anterior border of the tibia.

[Name]:
Zusanli - Walking three miles
Zu: lower limbs; san: three; li: taken as cun in ancient times.
The point is on the legs, 3 cun below the knee.

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Front 68

ST37

Back 68

"[Location]:
6 cun below Dubi (ST 35), and one finger breadth (middle finger) from the anterior border of the tibia.

[Name]:
Shangjuxu - Super great void
Shang: upper; ju: great; xu: void.
A large void lies between the tibia and fibula. The point is in the upper part of the void.

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Front 69

ST38

Back 69

"[Location]:
8 cun below Dubi (ST 35), and one finger breadth (middle finger) from the anterior border of the tibia.

[Name]:
Tiaokou - Strip mouth, 條口
Tiao: strip; kou: space.
The point is in the strip space between the fibula and tibia.

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Front 70

ST39

Back 70

"[Location]:
9 cun below Dubi (ST 35), and one finger breadth (middle finger) from the anterior border of the tibia.

[Name]:
Xiajuxu - Inferior great void
Xia: lower; ju: great; xu: void.
A large void is formed between the tibia and the fibula. The point lies in the lower part of the void.

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Front 71

ST40

Back 71

"[Location]:
8 cun superior to the tip of the external malleolus, lateral to Tiaokou (ST 38) about two finger-breadth lateral to the anterior border of the tibia.

[Name]:
Fenglong - Rich and prosperous, 豐隆
Feng: plentiful; long: abundance.
The plentiful grain Qi of the stomach meridian is abundant; at this point it overflows into its major collateral.

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Front 72

ST41

Back 72

"[Location]:
On the dorsum of the foot, at the midpoint of the transverse crease of the ankle joint, in the depression between the tendons of m. extensor digitorum longus and hallucis longus, approximately at the level of the tip of the external malleolus.

[Name]:
Jiexi - Dissolving brook, 解谿
Jie: separation; xi: stream.
Xi refers to a minor depression on the body surface. The point is in the anterior articular depression of the ankle joint.

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Front 73

ST42

Back 73

"[Location]:
On the dome of the instep of the foot, between the tendons of long extensor muscle of the great toe and long extensor muscle of toes, where the pulsation of the dorsal artery of foot is palpable.

[Name]:
Chongyang - Flushing Yang, 沖陽
Chong: important place; yang: Yang of Yin-Yang.
The point is where the Chongyang pulse is located (arteria dorsalis pedis).

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Front 74

ST43

Back 74

"[Location]:
In the depression distal to the junction of the 2nd and 3rd metatarsal bones.

[Name]:
Xiangu - Sinking valley
Xian: depression; gu: valley.
Gu refers to a depression on the body surface. The point is in the depression between the second and third metatarsals.

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Front 75

ST44

Back 75

"[Location]:
Proximal to the web margin between the 2nd and 3rd toes, in the depression distal and lateral to the 2nd metatarsodigital joint.

[Name]:
Neiting - Inner court
Nei: interior; ting: courtyard.
This point lies next to Lidui (ST45), as if it were a courtyard to it.

"

Front 76

ST45

Back 76

"[Location]:
On the lateral side of the 2nd toe, 0.1 cun posterior to the corner of the nail.

[Name]:
Lidui - Strict exchange, 厲兌
Li: stomach; dui: door.
This point is at the end of the second toe, like a door of the stomach meridian.

"

Front 77

SP1

Back 77

"[Location]:
On the medial side of the great toe, 0.1 cun posterior to the corner of the nail.


[Name]:
Yinbai - Hidden white
Yin: hidden; bai: white.
The point is in a hidden region, where the colour is white.

"

Front 78

SP2

Back 78

"[Location]:
On the medial side of the great toe, distal and inferior to the first metatarsodigital joint, in the depression of the junction of the red and white skin.

[Name]:
Dadu - Great metropolis
Da: big; du: assembling.
The point is at the big toe, where the Qi of the meridian gathers.

"

Front 79

SP3

Back 79

"[Location]:
Proximal and inferior to the 1st metatarsophalangeal joint, in the depression of the junction of the red and white skin.

[Name]:
Taibai - Too white
Tai: great; bai: white.
The point is in the white skin of the big toe, where the white skin is the widest.

"

Front 80

SP4

Back 80

"[Location]:
In the depression distal and inferior to the base of the 1st metatarsal bone, at the junction of the red and white skin.

[Name]:
Gongsun - Generation gap, 公孫
Gong: connection; sun: reticular collateral.
Sun here means `collateral`; from this point the collateral of the spleen meridian connects with the stomach meridian.

"

Front 81

SP5

Back 81

"[Location]:
In the depression distal and inferior to the medial malleolus, midway between the tuberosity of the navicular bone and the tip of the medial malleolus.

[Name]:
Shangqiu - Trades hill
Shang: one of the Five Sounds, pertaining to metal; qiu: hills.
This is the Jing-River point of the spleen meridian and pertains to metal. The point is below the medial malleolus, which looks like a hill.

"

Front 82

SP6

Back 82

"[Location]:
3 cun directly above the tip of the medial malleolus, posterior to the medial border of the tibia.

[Name]:
Sanyinjiao - Crossroad of 3 Yin, 三陰交
Sanyin: three Yin meridian; jiao: crossing.
This is an intersecting point of the spleen meridian, the liver meridian and the kidney meridian.

"

Front 83

SP7

Back 83

"[Location]:
6 cun from the tip of the medial malleolus, on the line connecting the tip of the medial malleolus and Yinlingquan (SP-9), posterior to the medial border of the tibia.

[Name]:
Lougu - Leaking valley
Lou: aperture; gu: valley.
The point is located in the depression posterior to the tibia, like in a valley.

"

Front 84

SP8

Back 84

"[Location]:
3 cun below Yinlingquan (SP-9), on the line connecting Yinlingquan (SP-9) and the medial malleolus.

[Name]:
Diji - Terrestrial machine, 地機
Di: earth; ji: importance.
Di refers to the lower limbs where the point is located. The local muscle is very thick and is an important region for leg movement.

"

Front 85

SP9

Back 85

"[Location]:
On the lower border of the medial condyle of the tibia, in the depression posterior and inferior to the medial condyle of the tibia.

[Name]:
Yinlingquan - Spring in shady mound, 陰陵泉
Yin: Yin of Yin-Yang; ling: hill; quan: spring.
Yin here means `interior`. The point lies in the depression at the interior border of the medial epicondyle of the tibia, like a spring at the foot of a hill.

"

Front 86

SP10

Back 86

"[Location]:
When the knee is flexed, the point is 2 cun above the mediosuperior border of the patella, on the bulge of the medial portion of m. quadriceps femoris. Or, when the patient`s knee is flexed, cup your right palm to his left knee, with the thumb on the medial side and with the other four fingers directed proximally, and the thumb forming an angle of 45 degrees; with the index finger. The point is where the tip of your thumb rests.

[Name]:
Xuehai - Sea of blood
Xue: blood; hai: sea.
This point is indicated in blood diseases, in the sense of ruturning overflowed blood into the sea.

"

Front 87

SP11

Back 87

"[Location]:
6 cun above Xuehai (SP-10), on the line drawn from Xuehai (SP-10) to Chongmen (SP-12).

[Name]:
Jimen - Windowing gate, 箕門
Ji: dustpan; men: door.
A man sitting with both legs outstretched is reminiscent of the dustpan in shape. The point is on the medial aspect of both thighs, just like the opening of the dustpan.

"

Front 88

SP12

Back 88

"[Location]:
Superior to the lateral end of the inguinal groove, lateral to the pulsating exteral iliac artery, at the level of the upper border of synphysis pubis, 3.5 cun lateral to Qugu (REN-2).

[Name]:
Chongmen - Flushing gate, 沖門
Chong: pass; men: door.
The point is in Qi `street` and is an important door for the passage of the Qi of the meridian.

"

Front 89

SP13

Back 89

"[Location]:
4 cun below the centre of the umbilicus, 0.7 cun superior to Chongmen (SP-12), 4 cun lateral to the anterior midline.

[Name]:
Fushe - Prefecture house
Fu: Zang-fu organs; she: dwelling.
The deep region of this point is the abdominal cavity, which is the dwelling place of the Zang-fu organs.

"

Front 90

SP14

Back 90

"[Location]:
1.3 cun below Daheng (SP-15), 4 cun lateral to the anterior midline, on the lateral side of m. rectus abdominis.

[Name]:
Fujie - Knot of belly, 腹結
Fu: abdomen; jie: stagnation.
This point is indicated in treating abdominal stagnation.

"

Front 91

SP15

Back 91

"[Location]:
4 cun lateral to the centre of the umbilicus, lateral to m. rectus abdominis.

[Name]:
Daheng - Great cross, 大橫
Da: large; heng: horizontal.
This point is on the large part of the abdomen horizontal to the navel.

"

Front 92

SP16

Back 92

"[Location]:
3 cun above the centre of the umbilicus, and 4 cun lateral to the anterior midline.

[Name]:
Fuai - Sorrow belly
Fu: abdomen; ai: pain.
This point is good for treating abdominal pain.

"

Front 93

SP17

Back 93

"[Location]:
In the 5th intercostal space, 6 cun lateral to the anterior midline.

[Name]:
Shidou - Food cave, 食竇
Shi: food; dou: sinus.
The point is infero-lateral to the nipple and in its deep region there is a sinus in which milk is stored. This point is used to promote absorption of food and for tonification.

"

Front 94

SP18

Back 94

"[Location]:
In the 4th intercostal space, 6 cun lateral to the anterior midline.

[Name]:
Tianxi - Celestrial stream, 天谿
Tian: heaven; xi: valley.
Tian here means `upper`. The point is in the stream-like intercoastal space.

"

Front 95

SP19

Back 95

"[Location]:
In the 3rd intercostal space, 6 cun lateral to the anterior midline.

[Name]:
Xiongxiang - Chest country, 胸鄉
Xiong: chest; xiang: vast place.
This point is located on the vast part of the upper chest.

"

Front 96

SP20

Back 96

"[Location]:
In the 2nd intercostal space, 6 cun lateral to the anterior midline.

[Name]:
Zhourong - Full glory, 周榮
Zhou: general; rong: nourishment.
The point functions to harmonize the nutrient Qi and to nourish the whole body.

"

Front 97

SP21

Back 97

"[Location]:
On the lateral side of the chest and on the middle axillary line, in the 6th intercostal space.

[Name]:
Dabao - Great bundle
Da: large; bao: containing.
The point pertains to the major collateral of the spleen meridian. The spleen (earth) lies in the center and is related to all the Zang-Fu organs.

"

Front 98

HT1

Back 98

"[Location]:
When the upper arm is abducted, the point is in the centre of the axilla, on the medial side of the axillary artery.

[Name]:
Jiquan - Extreme spring, 極泉
Ji: summit; quan: spring.
The point is in the center of the armpit; the local depression is like a spring.

"

Front 99

HT2

Back 99

"[Location]:
When the elbow is flexed, the point is 3 cun above the medial end of the transverse cubital crease Shaohai (HT-3), in the groove medial to m. biceps brachii.

[Name]:
Qingling - Green ghost, 青靈
Qing: the colour signifying origination; ling: mind.
The heart is an official monarch with the functions of resuscitation, and housing the mind. This point is the source of the Qi of the meridian.

"

Front 100

HT3

Back 100

"[Location]:
With the elbow flexed, at the midpoint of the line connecting the medial end of the cubital crease and the medial epicondyle of humerus.

[Name]:
Shaohai - Young sea
Shao: young; hai: sea.
Shao refers to the Hand-Shaoyin meridian. This is the He-sea point of the heart meridian. The Qi of the meridian circulates to this point, like water flowing into the sea.

"

Front 101

HT4

Back 101

"[Location]:
When the palm faces upward, the point is on the radial side of the tendon of m. flexor carpi ulnaris, 1.5 cun above the transverse crease of the wrist

[Name]:
Lingdao - Ghost path, 靈道
Ling: mind; dao: pathway.
The heart dominates the mind. This point is in the depression on the radial side of the tendon of m. flexor carpi ulnaris; it is like a pathway leading toward the mind.

"

Front 102

HT5

Back 102

"[Location]:
When the palm faces upward, the point is on the radial side of the tendon of m. flexor carpi ulnaris, 1 cun above the transverse crease of the wrist.

[Name]:
Tongli - Inner communication
Tong: leading to; li: interior.
From this point the collateral of this meridian branches to the small intestine meridian.

"

Front 103

HT6

Back 103

"[Location]:
When the palm faces upward, the point is on the radial side of the tendon of m. flexor carpi ulnaris, 0.5 cun above the transverse crease of the wrist.

[Name]:
Yinxi - Yin tortuosity, 陰郗
Yin: Yin of Yin-Yang; xi: cleft.
This is the Xi-cleft point of the Hand-Shaoyin Meridian.

"

Front 104

HT7

Back 104

"[Location]:
At the ulnar end of the transverse crease of the wrist, in the depression on the radial side of the tendon of m. flexor carpi ulnaris.

[Name]:
Shenmen - God`s door, 神門
Shen: mind; men: door.
The heart houses the mind. This point is a door for the mind.

"

Front 105

HT8

Back 105

"[Location]:
When the palm faces upward, the point is between the 4th and 5th metacarpal bones. Or, when a fist is made, the point is where the tip of the little finger rests.

[Name]:
Shaofu - Young prefecture
Shao: young; fu: place.
The point belongs to the Hand-Shaoyin Meridian and is where the Qi of the meridian flows in.

"

Front 106

HT9

Back 106

"[Location]:
On the radial side of the little finger, about 0.1 cun from the corner of the nail.

[Name]:
Shaochong - Little flush, 少沖
Shao: young; chong: gushing.
The point is on the little finger on the Hand-Shaoyin Meridian, where the Qi of the meridian originates and gushes upwards along the meridian.

"

Front 107

SI1

Back 107

"[Location]:
On the ulnar side of the little finger, about 0.1 cun from the corner of the nail.

[Name]:
Shaoze - Young marsh, 少澤
Shao: young; ze: marsh.
The point is located on the little finger, just where the Qi of the meridian originates; it is like a small marsh.

"

Front 108

SI2

Back 108

"[Location]:
When a loose fist is made, the point is on the ulnar end of the crease in front of the metacarpophalangeal joint of the little finger, at the junction of the red and white skin.

[Name]:
Qiangu - Front Valley
Qian: front; gu: valley.
This point lies in the depression in front of the 5th metacarpophalangeal joint, which is like a valley.

"

Front 109

SI3

Back 109

"[Location]:
When a loose fist is made, the point is on the ulrlar end of the distal palmar crease, proximal to the 5th metacarpophalangeal joint, at the end of the transverse crease and the junction of the red and white skin.

[Name]:
Houxi - Back stream, 後谿
Hou: back; xi: brook.
This point lies in the brook-like depression at the back of the 5th metacarpophalangeal joint.

"

Front 110

SI4

Back 110

"[Location]:
On the ulnar side of the palm, in the depression between the base of the 5th metacarpal bone and hamate bone.

[Name]:
Wangu - Wrist bone
Wan: wrist; gu: bone.
The point is between the bones of the wrist.

"

Front 111

SI5

Back 111

"[Location]:
At the ulnar end of the transverse crease on the dorsal aspect of the wrist, in the depression between the styloid process of the ulna and the triquetral bone.

[Name]:
Yanggu - Yang: Yang of Yin-Yang; gu: valley.
Yang means the `exterior`. The seam on the exterior aspect of the wrist, where the point is located, is like a valley.


"

Front 112

SI6

Back 112

"[Location]:
Dorsal to the head of the ulna. When tile palm face the chest, the point is in the bony cleft on radial radial side of the styloid process of the ulna.

[Name]:
Yanglao - Nourishing the old, 養老
Yang: to support; lao: old people.
This point is good for treating geriatric diseases such as blurring of vision, deafness, lumbago, shoulder pain, etc.

"

Front 113

SI7

Back 113

"[Location]:
On the line joining Yanggu (SI-5) and Xiaohai (SI-8), 5 cun proximal to the dorsal crease of the wrist.

[Name]:
Zhizheng - Supporting the upright
Zhi: divergence; zheng: rugular meridian.
The collateral of the small intestine meridian diverges from this point to the heart meridian.

"

Front 114

SI8

Back 114

"[Location]:
When the elbow is flexed, the point is located in the depression between the olecranon and the ulna and the medial epicondyle of the humerus.

[Name]:
Xiaohai - Small sea
Xiao: small; hai: sea.
Xiao refers to the small intestine meridian, and this is the He-sea point of the meridian. When the Qi and blood arrive at this point, it is just like water flowing into the sea.

"

Front 115

SI9

Back 115

"[Location]:
Posterior and inferior to the shoulder joint. When the arm is adducted, the point is 1 cun above the posterior end of the axillary fold.

[Name]:
Jianzhen - Shoulder chastity, 肩貞
Jian: shoulder; zhen: upright.
This is the point where the small intestine meridian goes on to the shoulder.

"

Front 116

SI10

Back 116

"[Location]:
When the arm is adducted, the point is directly above the posterior end of the axillary fold, in the depression inferior to the scapular spine.

[Name]:
Naoshu - Nao lucus
Nao: muscle prominence of the upper arm; shu: point.
The point is on the upper arm, where the Qi of the meridian is infused in.

"

Front 117

SI11

Back 117

"[Location]:
On the scapula, in the depression of the center of the subscapular fossa, and at the level of the 4th thoracic vertebra.

[Name]:
Tianzong - Celestial ancestor
Tian: upper part; zong: respect.
Tianzong means an important point on the upper part of the body.

"

Front 118

SI12

Back 118

"[Location]:
In the centre of the suprascapular fossa, directly above Tianzong (SI-11). When the arm is lifted, the point at in the site of the depression.

[Name]:
Bingfeng - Straight wind, 秉風
Bing: to receive; feng: pathogenic wind.
The point is located at a place where it is easily invaded by the pathogenic wind.

"

Front 119

SI13

Back 119

"[Location]:
On the medial extremity of the suprascapular fossa, about midway between Naoshu (SI-10) and the spinous process of the second thoracic vertebra.

[Name]:
Quyuan - Tortuous wall
Qu: curved; yuan: wall.
The spine of the scapula is like a curved wall, and this point is located on it.

"

Front 120

SI14

Back 120

"[Location]:
3 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the 1st thoracic vertebra where Taodao (DU-13) is located.

[Name]:
Jianwaishu - Outside of shoulder
Jian: shoulder; wai: lateral aspect; shu: point.
The point is on the shoulder, slightly lateral to the vertebral border of the scapula.

"

Front 121

SI15

Back 121

"[Location]:
2 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the 7th cervical vertebra Dazhui (DU-14).

[Name]:
Jianzhongshu - Middle of shoulder
Jian: shoulder; zhong: central; shu: point.
The point is on the shoulder and is in the centre of the vertebral border of the scapula.

"

Front 122

SI16

Back 122

"[Location]:
In the lateral aspect of the neck, posterior to m. sternocleidomastoideus and Futu (LI-18), on the level of the laryngeal protuberance.

[Name]:
Tianchuang - Celestial window, 天窓
Tian: upper part; chuang: window.
This point is on the neck and indicated in treating otological diseases. Its function is to restore hearing loss, as if a window were being opened.

"

Front 123

SI17

Back 123

"[Location]:
Posterior to the angle of mandible, in the depression on the anterior border m. sternocleidomastoideus.

[Name]:
Tianrong - celestial acceptance
Tian: upper part; rong: abundance.
The point is on the head, where the Qi of the meridian is abundant.

"

Front 124

SI18

Back 124

"[Location]:
Directly below the outer canthus, in the depression on the lower border of zygorna.

[Name]:
Quanliao - Cheek bone, 顴豂
Quan: zygoma; liao: foramen.
The point is on the raphe of the zygomatic bone.

"

Front 125

SI19

Back 125

"[Location]:
Anterior to the tragus and posterior to the condyloid process of the mandible, in the depression formed when the mouth is open.

[Name]:
Tinggong - Listening palace, 聽宮
Ting: hearing; gong: palace.
Tinggong refers to the ear. The point is located in front of the ear and is indicated in treating otological diseases.

"

Front 126

BL1

Back 126

"[Location]:
In the depression slightly above the inner canthus.

[Name]:
Jingming - Eye bright
Jing: eye; ming: brightness.
The point is located near the eye and its function is to clear the eye.

"

Front 127

BL2

Back 127

"[Location]:
On the medial extremity of the eyebrow, or on the Supraorbital notch.

[Name]:
Cuanzhu - Drilling bamboo, Zanzhu, 攢竹
Cuan: to assemble; zhu: bamboo.
The point is at the end of the eyebrow, which looks like a luxuriant bamboo plant.

"

Front 128

BL3

Back 128

"[Location]:
Directly above Zanzhu (BL-2), 0.5 cun within the anterior hairline, between Shenting (DU-24) and Quchai (BL-4).

[Name]:
Meichong - Eyebrow flush, 眉沖
Mei: eyebrow; chong: upward.
The point is at the anterior hairline, directly above the eyebrow.

"

Front 129

BL4

Back 129

"[Location]:
0.5 cun directly above the midpoint of the anterior hairline and 1.5 cun lateral to the midline, at the junction of the medial third and lateral two-thirds of the distance from Shenting (DU-24) to Touwei (ST-8).

[Name]:
Qucha - Crooked and inferior
Qu: crooked; cha: unevenness.
The meridian runs crooked laterally from Meichong (BL3) and then runs posteriorly from this point. It is marked by unevenness.

"

Front 130

BL5

Back 130

"[Location]:
1 cun directly above the midpoint of the anterior hairline and 1.5 cun lateral to the midline.

[Name]:
Wuchu - Five locations, 五處
Wu: fifth; chu: place.
This is the fifth point of the bladder meridian of Foot-Taiyang.

"

Front 131

BL6

Back 131

"[Location]:
2.5 cun directly above the midpoint of the anterior hairline and 1.5 cun lateral to the midline.

[Name]:
Chengguang - Receiving light
Cheng: to receive; guang: brightness.
The point is at the vertex of the head, where brightness is easily perceived.

"

Front 132

BL7

Back 132

"[Location]:
4 cun directly above the midpoint of the anterior hairline and 1.5 cun lateral to the midline.

[Name]:
Tongtian - Reaching heaven
Tong: reaching; tian: heaven.
The upper part of the head is likened as the heaven. The point is at the head and connects upwards with vertex.

"

Front 133

BL8

Back 133

"[Location]:
5.5 cun directly above the midpoint of the anterior hairline and 1.5 cun lateral to the midline.

[Name]:
Luoque - Discard refute, 絡卻
Lou: linking; que: return.
The collateral of the bladder meridian returns to the body surface from this point after linking with the brain.

"

Front 134

BL9

Back 134

"[Location]:
2.5 cun directly above the midpoint of the posterior hairline and 1.3 cun lateral to the midline, in the depression on the level of the upper border of the external occipital protuberance.

[Name]:
Yuzhen - Jade pillow
Yu: jade; zhen: pillow.
The ancient name of the occipital bone is `Yuzhengu` (jade pillow bone), and the point is on it.

"

Front 135

BL10

Back 135

"[Location]:
1.3 cun lateral to the midpoint of the posterior hairline and in the depression on the lateral aspect of m. trapezius.

[Name]:
Tianzhu - Celestial pillar
Tian: heaven; zhu: pillar.
Heaven here means upper. The cervical spine was called `Zhugu` (pillar bone) in ancient times and the point is lateral to it.

"

Front 136

BL11

Back 136

"[Location]:
1.5 cun lateral to Taodao (DU-13), at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the first thoracic vertebra.

[Name]:
Dazhu - Great slaughter
Da: big; zhu: shuttle.
The first thoracic vertebra is bigger; the spinous process is like a shuttle, and the point is lateral to it.

"

Front 137

BL12

Back 137

"[Location]:
1.5 cun lateral to the GV Meridian, at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the second thoracic vertebra.

[Name]:
Fengmen - Windy door, 風門
Feng: pathogenic wind; men: door.
This point is located where it is easily invaded by the pathogenic wind and is good for treating the diseases caused by the wind. The point is therefore considered as the door of the pathogenic wind.

"

Front 138

BL13

Back 138

"[Location]:
1.5 cun lateral to Shenzhu (DU-12), at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the third thoracic vertebra.

[Name]:
Feishu - Fei: lung; shu: point.
This point is the place where the Qi of the lung is infused into the back.


"

Front 139

BL14

Back 139

"[Location]:
1.5 cun lateral to the Governor Vessel, at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the fourth thoracic vertebra.

[Name]:
Jueyinshu - Yin in equilibrium locus, 厥陰俞
Jueyin: the end of Yin meridians, here referring to the Back-Shu point of pericardium.
This point is the place where the Qi of the pericardium is infused into the back.

"

Front 140

BL15

Back 140

"[Location]:
1.5 cun lateral to Shendao (DU-11), at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the fifth thoracic vertebra.

[Name]:
Xinshu - Heart locus
Xin: heart; shu: point.
This point is the place where the Qi of the heart is infused into the back.

"

Front 141

BL16

Back 141

"[Location]:
1.5 cun lateral to Lingtai (DU-10), at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the sixth thoracic vertebra.

[Name]:
Dushu - Governing locus
Du: Governor Vessel; shu: point.
This point is the place where the Qi of the governor vessel is infused.

"

Front 142

BL17

Back 142

"[Location]:
1.5 cun lateral to Zhiyang (DU-9), at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the seventh thoracic vertebra.

[Name]:
Geshu - Diaphragm locus
Ge: diaphragm; shu: point.
This point is the place where the Qi of the diaphragm is infused into the back.

"

Front 143

BL18

Back 143

"[Location]:
1.5 cun lateral to Jinsuo (DU-8), at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the ninth thoracic vertebra.

[Name]:
Ganshu - Liver locus
Gan: liver; shu: point.
This point is the place where the Qi of the liver is infused into the back.

"

Front 144

BL19

Back 144

"[Location]:
1.5 cun lateral to Zhongshu (DU-7), at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the tenth thoracic vertebra.

[Name]:
Danshu - Gallbladder locus, 膽俞
Dan: gallbladder; shu: point.
This point is the place where the Qi of the gallbladder is infused into the back.

"

Front 145

BL20

Back 145

"[Location]:
1.5 cun lateral to Jizhong (DU-6), at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the eleventh thoracic vertebra.

[Name]:
Pishu - Spleen locus
Pi: spleen; shu: point.
This is the place where the Qi of the spleen is infused into the back.

"

Front 146

BL21

Back 146

"[Location]:
1.5 cun lateral to the Governer Vessel (DU), at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the 12th thoracic vertebra.

[Name]:
Weishu - Stomach locus
Wei: stomach; shu: point.
This is the place where the Qi of the stomach is infused into the back.

"

Front 147

BL22

Back 147

"[Location]:
1.5 cun lateral to Xuanshu (DU-5), at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the first lumbar vertebra.

[Name]:
Sanjiaoshu - Triple burner locus
Sanjiao: three regions of the body cavity; shu: point.
This is the place where the Qi of the Sanjiao is infused into the back.

"

Front 148

BL23

Back 148

"[Location]:
1.5 cun lateral to Mingmen (DU-4), at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the second lumbar vertebra.

[Name]:
Shenshu - Kidney locus, 腎俞
Shen: kidney; shu: point.
This the place where the Qi of the kidney is infused into the back.

"

Front 149

BL24

Back 149

"[Location]:
1.5 cun lateral to the Governor Vessel (DU), at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the third lumbar vertebra.

[Name]:
Qihaishu - Energy sex locus, 氣海俞
Qihai: sea of the primary Qi; shu: point.
This point is opposite to Qihai (CV6), where the primary Qi is infused into the back.

"

Front 150

BL25

Back 150

"[Location]:
1.5 cun lateral to Yaoyangguan (DU-3), at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the fourth lumbar vertebra.

[Name]:
Dachangshu - Large intestine locus, 大腸俞
Dachang: large intestine; shu: point.
This point is the place where the Qi of the large intestine is infused into the back.

"

Front 151

BL26

Back 151

"[Location]:
1.5 cun lateral to the Governor Vessel, at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the fifth lumbar vertebra.

[Name]:
Guanyuanshu - Kuan-yuan locus, 關元俞
Guan: storage; yuan: primary Qi; shu: point.
This point is opposite to Guanyuan (CV4), where the stored Qi of primary Yin and primary Yang is infused into the back.

"

Front 152

BL27

Back 152

"[Location]:
1.5 cun lateral to the Governer Vessel, at the level of the 1st posterior sacral foramen.

[Name]:
Xiaochangshu - Small intestine locus, 小腸俞
Xiaochang: small intestine; shu: point.
This is the place where the Qi of the small intestine is infused into the back.

"

Front 153

BL28

Back 153

"[Location]:
1.5 cun lateral to the Governor Vessel, at the level of the second posterior sacral foramen.

[Name]:
Pangguangshu - Bladder locus
Pangguang: bladder; shu: point.
This point is the place where the Qi of the bladder is infused into the back.

"

Front 154

BL29

Back 154

"[Location]:
1.5 cun lateral to the Governor Vessel, at the level of the third posterior sacral foramen.

[Name]:
Zhonglvshu - Middle of spine locus
Zhong: centre; lv: muscles on both sides of the spine; shu: point.
This point is in the centre of the body, where the Qi of the muscles on both sides of the spine is infused into the back.

"

Front 155

BL30

Back 155

"[Location]:
1.5 cun lateral to the Governor Vessel, at the level of the fourth posterior sacral foramen.

[Name]:
Baihuanshu - White circle locus, 百環俞
Bai: white; huan: ring; shu: point.
This point is indicated in leukorrhoea.

"

Front 156

BL31

Back 156

"[Location]:
On the sacrum, at the midpoint between the posteriosuperior iliac spine and the posterior midline, just at the first posterior sacral foramen.

[Name]:
Shangliao - Superior bone
Shang: upper; liao: foramen.
This point is at the first dorsal sacral foramen.

"

Front 157

BL32

Back 157

"[Location]:
On the sacrum, medial and inferior to the posteriosuperior iliac spine, just at the second posterior sacral foramen.

[Name]:
Ciliao - Secondary bone
Ci: second; liao: foramen.
This point is at the second posterior sacral foramen.

"

Front 158

BL33

Back 158

"[Location]:
On the sacrum, medial and inferior to Ciliao (BL-32), just at the third posterior sacral foramen.

[Name]:
Zhongliao - Middle bone
Zhong: middle; liao: foramen.
This point is at the third posterior sacral foramen, approximately at the middle part.

"

Front 159

BL34

Back 159

"[Location]:
On the sacrum, medial and inferior to Zhongliao (BL-33), just at the fourth posterior sacral foramen.

[Name]:
Xialiao - Inferior bone
Xia: lower; liao: foramen.
This point is at the fourth posterior sacral foramen.

"

Front 160

BL35

Back 160

"[Location]:
On the sacrum, 0.5 cun lateral to the tip of the coccyx.

[Name]:
Huiyang - Meeting of the Yang, 會陽
Hui: crossing; yang: Yang of Yin-Yang.
This point pertains to the Yang meridian where it crosses the Governor Vessel (Dumai), which is considered as the sea of the Yang meridians.

"

Front 161

BL36

Back 161

"[Location]:
On the posterior side of the thigh, at the midpoint of the inferior gluteal crease.

[Name]:
Chengfu - Great support
Cheng: sustaining; fu: support.
This point is on the upper part of the femur at the midpoint of the gluteofemoral crease; its function is to enable the lower limbs to sustain the body weight.

"

Front 162

BL37

Back 162

"[Location]:
6 cun below Chengfu (BL-36) on the line joining Chengfu (BL-36) and Weizhong (BL-40).

[Name]:
Yinmen - Great gate, 殷門
Yin: thickness; men: door.
The local muscle of the point is thick, and the point is a door where the Qi of the bladder meridian passes through.

"

Front 163

BL38

Back 163

"[Location]:
1 cun above Weiyang (BL-39) on the medial side of the tendon m. biceps femoris. The point is located with the knee slightly flexed.

[Name]:
Fuxi - Superficial tortuosity
Fu: floating; xi: stream.
This point is on the upper border of the popliteus.

"

Front 164

BL39

Back 164

"[Location]:
Lateral to Weizhong (BL-40), on the medial border of the tendon of m. biceps femoris.

[Name]:
Weiyang - Delegating Yang, 委陽
Wei: crooked; yang: Yang of Yin-Yang.
Yang means `exterior`. The point is lateral to Weizhong (BL40) on the transverse crease of the popliteal fossa.

"

Front 165

BL40

Back 165

"[Location]:
Midpoint of the transverse crease of the popliteal fossa, between the tendons of m. biceps femoris and m. seinitendinosus.

[Name]:
Weizhong - Commanding median
Wei: crooked; zhong: middle.
The point is at the midpoint of the transverse crease of the popliteal fossa.

"

Front 166

BL41

Back 166

"[Location]:
3 cun lateral to the Governor Vessel, at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the second thoracic vertebra, on the spinal border of the scapula.

[Name]:
Fufen - Small supplementation
Fu: attached; fen: separation.
The bladder meridian runs downward bilaterally from the neck. This point is at the beginning of the second line and attached to the first line.

"

Front 167

BL42

Back 167

"[Location]:
3 cun lateral to the Governor Vessel, at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the third thoracic vertebra, on the spinal border of the scapula.

[Name]:
Pohu - Soul shelter
Po: spirit; hu: door.
The lung stores the spirit. The point is at the level of Feishu (BL13), like a door for the Qi of the lung.

"

Front 168

BL43

Back 168

"[Location]:
3 cun lateral to the Governor Vessel, at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the fourth thoracic vertebra, on the spinal border of the scapula.

[Name]:
Gaohuang - Vital organs
Gao: fat; huang: membrane.
Gaohuang refers to the fat and membrane below the heart and above the diaphragm. Since this part is close to the pericardium, it is considered as the component of the pericardium. The point is at the level of the Jueyinshu (BL14).

"

Front 169

BL44

Back 169

"[Location]:
3 cun lateral to Shendao (DU-11), at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the fifth thoracic vertebra, on the spinal border of the scapula.

[Name]:
Shentang - God`s temple
Shen: mind; tang: hall.
The heart houses the mind. The point is at the level of Xinshu (BL15), like a hall in which the mind is housed.

"

Front 170

BL45

Back 170

"[Location]:
3 cun lateral to Lingtai (DU-10), at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the sixth thoracic vertebra, on the spinal border of the scapula.

[Name]:
Yixi - Happy giggling
Yixi: a sighing sound.
If the patient is asked to say `Yixi` when the point is being located, the doctor`s fingers may feel the vocal fremitus.

"

Front 171

BL46

Back 171

"[Location]:
3 cun lateral to Zhiyang (DU-9), at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the seventh thoracic vertebra, approximately at the level of the inferior angle of the scapula.

[Name]:
Geguan - Diaphragm pass, 隔關
Ge: diaphragm; guan: pass.
The point is at the level of Geshu (BL17) and is therefore likened to a pass for treating disorders of the diaphragm.

"

Front 172

BL47

Back 172

"[Location]:
3 cun lateral to Jinsuo (DU-8), at the level of the lower border of the Spinous process of the ninth thoracic vertebra.

[Name]:
Hunmen - Soul gate, 魂門
Hun: soul; men: door.
The liver stores the soul. The point is at the level of Ganshu (BL18) like a door for the Qi of the liver.

"

Front 173

BL48

Back 173

"[Location]:
3 cun lateral to Zhongshu (DU-7), at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the tenth thoracic vertebra.

[Name]:
Yanggang - Yang principles, 陽綱
Yang: Yang of Yin-Yang; gang: key link.
The gallbladder pertains to Yang. The point is at the level of Danshu (BL19) and is important in treating gallbladder diseases.

"

Front 174

BL49

Back 174

"[Location]:
3 cun lateral to Jizhong (DU-6), at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the eleventh thoracic vertebra.

[Name]:
Yishe - Thought refuge
Yi: ideas; she: residence.
The spleen stores ideas. The point is at the level of Pishu (BL20) like a residence for the Qi of the spleen.

"

Front 175

BL50

Back 175

"[Location]:
3 cun lateral to the Governor Vessel, at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the twelfth thoracic vertebra.

[Name]:
Weicang - Stomach granry, 胃倉
Wei: stomach; cang: storehouse.
The point is at the level of Weishu (BL21). The stomach receives food, just like a storehouse.

"

Front 176

BL51

Back 176

"[Location]:
3 cun lateral to Xuanshu (DU-5), at the level of the lower border of the spirrous process of the first lumbar vertebra.

[Name]:
Huangmen - Organ gate, 肓門
Huang: membrane; men: door.
The point is at the level of Sanjiaoshu (BL22), like a door for the Qi of the Sanjiao.

"

Front 177

BL52

Back 177

"[Location]:
3 cun lateral to Mingmen (DU-4), at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the second lumbar vertebra.

[Name]:
Zhishi - Room of determination
Zhi: will; shi: chamber.
The kidney stores the will. The point is at the level of Shenshu (BL23), like a chamber where the Qi of the Kidney gathers.

"

Front 178

BL53

Back 178

"[Location]:
3 cun lateral to the median sacral crest, at the level of the second sacral posterior foramen.

[Name]:
Baohuang - Placenta & organ
Bao: bladder; huang: membrane.
Bao refers to the bladder. The point is at the level of Pangguangshu (BL30).

"

Front 179

BL54

Back 179

"[Location]:
On the level of the 4th posterior sacral foramen, 3 cun lateral to the median sacral crest.

[Name]:
Zhibian - Orderly edge, 秩邊
Zhi: order; bian: edge.
The back-Shu points of the bladder meridian are arranged in order. This point is at the lowest among them.

"

Front 180

BL55

Back 180

"[Location]:
2 cun directly below Weizhong (BL-40), between the medial and lateral heads of m. gastrocnemius, on the line joining Weizhong (BL-40) and Chengshan (BL-57).

[Name]:
Heyang - Meeting of the Yang, 合陽
He: confluence; yang: Yang of Yin-Yang.
The meridian runs downwards from the neck, where it branches out into two lines. After meeting at Weizhong (BL40) it travels downwards and gradually descends along the muscle. The higher point is considered as Yang.

"

Front 181

BL56

Back 181

"[Location]:
On the line connecting Weizhong (BL-40) and Chengshan (BL-57), in the centre of the belly of m. gastrocnemius, 5 cun below Weizhong (BL-40).

[Name]:
Chengjin - Supporting ligaments
Cheng: sustain; jin: tendon and muscle.
The point is on the gastrocnemius muscle, which is an important leg muscle helping to sustain the upper part of the body.

"

Front 182

BL57

Back 182

"[Location]:
On the posterior midline of the leg, between Weizhong (BL-40) and Kunlun (BL-60), in a pointed depression formed below the gastrocnemius muscle belly when the leg is stretched or the heel is lifted.

[Name]:
Chengshan - Supporting hill
Cheng: sustain; shan: mountain.
The two bellies of the gastrocnemius muscle are so prominent as a mountain; the point is below them, as if sustaining the mountain.

"

Front 183

BL58

Back 183

"[Location]:
7 cun directly above Kunlun (BL-60), on the posterior border of fibula, about 1 cun lateral and inferior to Chengshang (BL-57).

[Name]:
Feiyang - Flying and expanding, 飛揚
Fei: to fly; yang: lifting.
The point is a Luo-connecting point on the lateral aspect of leg and the collateral of this meridian flies out from this point to the kidney meridian.

"

Front 184

BL59

Back 184

"[Location]:
3 cun directly above Kunlun (BL-60).

[Name]:
Fuyang - Foot Yang, 跗陽
Fu: tarsus; yang: Yang of Yin-Yang.
Yang here means `exterior and superior`. The point is on the superior aspect of the tarsus and on the lateral aspect of the leg.

"

Front 185

BL60

Back 185

"[Location]:
In the depression between the tip of the external malleolus and Achilles tendon.

[Name]:
Kunlun - Kun Lun mountains, 崑崙
Kunlun: name of a mountain in West China.
The lateral malleolus is shaped like a mountain. The point is located next to it.

"

Front 186

BL61

Back 186

"[Location]:
osterior and inferior to the external malleolus, directly below Kunlun (BL-60), lateral to calcaneum, at the junction of the red and white skin.

[Name]:
Pucan - Supporting personal, 僕參
Pu: servant; can: paying respects.
The point is at the lateral aspect of the heel, and is therefore exposed when a servant pays his respects.

"

Front 187

BL62

Back 187

"[Location]:
In the depression directly below the external malleolus.

[Name]:
Shenmai - Stretching vessel, 申脈
Shen: to extend; mai: meridian.
The point pertains to the bladder meridian, from where the meridian extends to the Yang Heel Vessel (Yangqiaomai).

"

Front 188

BL63

Back 188

"[Location]:
On the lateral side of the foot, directly below the anterior border of the external malleolus, on the lower border of the cuboid bone.

[Name]:
Jinmen - Golden gate, 金門
Jin: gold; men: door.
The point pertains to the bladder meridian of Foot-Taiyang and is the starting point of the Yang Link Vessel (Yangweimai), like a door to enter the Yang Link Vessel.

"

Front 189

BL64

Back 189

"[Location]:
Below the tuberosity of the fifth metatarsal bone, at the junction of the red and white skin.

[Name]:
Jinggu - Capital bone
Jinggu is an ancient name for the tuberosity of the 5th metatarsal.
The point is on the lateral aspect of the tuberosity of the 5th metatarsal.

"

Front 190

BL65

Back 190

"[Location]:
Posterior to the fifth metatarsophalangeal joint, at the junction of the red and white skin.

[Name]:
Shugu - Restrict bone
Shu: bundle up; gu: bone.
Shugu is an ancient name of the head of the 5th metatarsal.
The point is on the lateral inferior aspect of the head of the 5th metatarsal.

"

Front 191

BL66

Back 191

"[Location]:
Anterior to the fifth metatarsophalangeal joint, at the junction of the red and white skin.

[Name]:
Zutonggu - Communicating the valleys
Zu: foot; tong: passing; gu: valley.
The point is in the depression of the foot, which is likened to a valley through which the Qi of the meridian passes.

"

Front 192

BL67

Back 192

"[Location]:
On the lateral side of the small toe, about 0.1 cun from the corner of the nail.

[Name]:
Zhiyin - Extreme Yin, 至陰
Zhi: reaching; yin: Yin of Yin-Yang.
Yin refers to the Foot-Shaoyin Meridian. This is the end point of the bladder meridian of Foot-Taiyang. From here it reaches to the Foot-Shaoyin meridian.

"

Front 193

KI1

Back 193

"[Location]:


[Name]:
Yongquan - Pouring spring
Yong: to gush; quan: spring.
Water welling up is called a gushing spring. The point is on the depression of the sole and the Qi of the meridian flows upwards like a gushing spring.

"

Front 194

KI2

Back 194

"[Location]:
Anterior and inferior to the medial malleolus, in the depression on the lower border of the tuberosity of the navicular bone.

[Name]:
Rangu - Blazing valley
Ran: tuberosity of the navicular bone; gu: valley.
The point is in the depression below the tuberosity of the navicular bone, as in a valley.

"

Front 195

KI3

Back 195

"[Location]:
In the depression between the tip of the medial malleolus and Achilles`

[Name]:
Taixi - Great brook, 太谿
Tai: great; xi: canyon.
The point is in the depression between the medial malleolus and the Achilles tendon, as in a vast canyon.

"

Front 196

KI4

Back 196

"[Location]:
Posterior and inferior to the medial malleolus, in the depression anterior to the medial side of the attachment of Achilles` tendon.

[Name]:
Dazhong - Big Ben, 大鐘
Da: big; zhong: heel.
This point is at the heel and the calcaneous bone is big, hence the name.

"

Front 197

KI5

Back 197

"[Location]:
1 cun directly below Taixi (KI-3), in the depression of the medial side of the tuberocity of the calcaneun.

[Name]:
Shuiquan - Water spring
Shui: water; quan: spring.
Shuiquan means water source. The kidney dominates water clearance. This point is a Xi-cleft point of the kidney meridian and indicated in treating dribbling of the urine.

"

Front 198

KI6

Back 198

"[Location]:
In the depression below the tip of the medial malleolus.

[Name]:
Zhaohai - Shine to sea
Zhao: to shine; hai: sea.
This point pertains to the kidney meridian and the Qi here is as abundant as a sea. It means that the real Yang of the kidney may illuminate the whole body.

"

Front 199

KI7

Back 199

"[Location]:
2 cun directly above Taixi (KI-3), on the anterior border of Achilles` tendon.

[Name]:
Fuliu - Repeating stagnant, 復溜
Fu: continuing; liu: flowing.
The point is above Zhaohai (KI6) and refers to the Qi of the meridian flowing into a sea, re-emerging and continuing to flow.

"

Front 200

KI8

Back 200

"[Location]:
2 cun directly above Taixi (KI-3), on the anterior border of Achilles` tendon.

[Name]:
Jiaoxin - Delivering message
Jiao: crossing; xin: belief.
Xin is one of the Five-Moralities (benevolence, loyalty, courtesy, intelligence and belief), pertaining to earth and thus referring to the spleen. The Qi of the meridian is crossed by the spleen meridian at this point.

"

Front 201

KI9

Back 201

"[Location]:
5 cun directly above Taixi (KI-3) at the lower end of the belly of m. gastrocnemius, on the line drawn from Taixi (KI-3) to Yingu (KI l0).

[Name]:
Zhubin - Building for guest, 筑賓
Zhu: strong; bin: knee and leg.
The point is on the medial aspect of the leg. It has the function of strengthening the knee and leg.

"

Front 202

KI10

Back 202

"[Location]:
When the knee is flexed, the point is on the medial side of the popliteal fossa, between the tendons of m. semitendinosus and semimembranosus, at the level with Weizhong (BL-40).

[Name]:
Yingu - Yin valley, 陰谷
Yin: Yin of Yin-Yang; gu: valley.
Yin means `interior`. The point is at the medial aspect of the knee joint and the local depression is like a valley.

"

Front 203

KI11

Back 203

"[Location]:
5 cun below the umbilicus, on the superior border of symphysis pubis, 0.5 cun lateral to Qugu (REN-2).

[Name]:
Henggu - Horizontal bone, 橫骨
Henggu is the ancient name of the pubis.
Ths point is on the superior border of the pubis.

"

Front 204

KI12

Back 204

"[Location]:
4 cun below the umbilicus, 0.5 cun lateral to Zhongji (REN-3).

[Name]:
Dahe - Great threat
Da: great; he: plentiful.
This point is the confluence of the kidney meridian and Thoroughfare Vessel (Chongmai), where the primary Qi of the Lower Jiao is plentiful.

"

Front 205

KI13

Back 205

"[Location]:
3 cun below the umbilicus, 0.5 cun lateral to Guanyuan (REN-4).

[Name]:
Qixue - Energy cave, 氣穴
Qi: vital energy; xue: cave.
Qi refers to the Qi of the kidney. The point is beside Guanyuan (CV4), like a cave where the kidney Qi is stored.

"

Front 206

KI14

Back 206

"[Location]:
2 cun below the umbilicus, 0.5 cun lateral to Shimen (REN-5).

[Name]:
Siman - Four-full, 四滿
Si: fourth; man: fullness.
This is the fourth point of the kidney meridian on the abdomen, and is indicated in abdominal distention.

"

Front 207

KI15

Back 207

"[Location]:
1 cun below the umbilicus, 0.5 cun lateral to Yinjiao (REN-7).

[Name]:
Zhongzhu - Middle injection
Zhong: middle; zhu: to pour.
The Qi of the kidney meridian pours from this point into the Middle Jiao.

"

Front 208

KI16

Back 208

"[Location]:
0.5 cun lateral to the umbilicus, level with Shenque (REN-8).

[Name]:
Huangshu - Mang locus
Huang: Huang-membrane; shu: to transport.
The Qi of the kidney infuses from this point into the Huang-membrane.

"

Front 209

KI17

Back 209

"[Location]:
2 cun above the umbilicus, 0.5 cun lateral to Xiawan (REN-10).

[Name]:
Shangqu - Tradesman`s music
Shang: one of the five sounds, pertaining to metal; qu: bend.
The large intestine also pertains to metal. This point corresponds to the flexure of the intestines.

"

Front 210

KI18

Back 210

"[Location]:
3 cun above the umbilicus, 0.5 cun lateral to Jianli (REN-11).

[Name]:
Shiguan - Stone pass, 石關
Shi: stone; guan: important.
Stone here means `hard` in consistency. This is an important point in the treatment of abdominal diseases.

"

Front 211

KI19

Back 211

"[Location]:
4 cuan above the umbilicus, 0.5 cun lateral to Zhongwan (REN-12).

[Name]:
Yindu - Yin capital, 陰都
Yin: Yin of Yin-Yang; du: to gather.
Yin refers to the abdomen and the Yin meridian. The point is in the abdomen where water and food are stored.

"

Front 212

KI20

Back 212

"[Location]:
5 cun above the umbilicus, 0.5 cun lateral to Shangwan (REN-13).

[Name]:
Futonggu - Reaching valley
Fu: abdomen; tong: passing; gu: water and food.
The point is in the abdomen, where water and food pass.

"

Front 213

KI21

Back 213

"[Location]:
6 cun above the umbilicus, 0.5 cun lateral to Juque (REN-14).

[Name]:
Youmen - Pylorus gate, 幽門
You: hiding; men: door.
The point pertains to the kidney meridian and is located where the lower orifice of the stomach is situated interiorly. It is hidden in the deep part of the abdomen.

"

Front 214

KI22

Back 214

"[Location]:
In the fifth intercostal space, 2 cun lateral to the Conception Vessel.

[Name]:
Bulang - Walking pavilion
Bu: step; lang: corridor.
The point lies along the Zhongting (middle courtyard). When the Qi of the meridian flows here, it is stepping into a corridor on either side of the courtyard.

"

Front 215

KI23

Back 215

"[Location]:
In the fourth intercostal space, 2 cun lateral to the anterior midline.

[Name]:
Shenfeng - God`s seal
Shen: mind, implying the heart; feng: manor.
The point is located in the region which is subjected to the heart.

"

Front 216

KI24

Back 216

"[Location]:
In the third intercostal space, 2 cun lateral to the anterior midline.

[Name]:
Lingxu - Ghost night fair, 靈墟
Ling: spirit, implying the heart; xu: mound.
The point internally corresponds to the heart and externally it is on the muscle prominence, which looks like a mound.

"

Front 217

KI25

Back 217

"[Location]:
In the third intercostal space, 2 cun lateral to the anterior midline.

[Name]:
Shencang - God`s storage
Shen: mind, implying the heart; cang: concealment.
This point is at the place where the mind is concealed.

"

Front 218

KI26

Back 218

"[Location]:
In the first intercostal space, 2 cun lateral to the anterior midline.

[Name]:
Yuzhong - Perhaps
Yu: luxuriance; zhong: middle.
The point is at the place where the Qi of the kidney is luxuriant when flowing into the chest.

"

Front 219

KI27

Back 219

"[Location]:
In the depression on the lower border of the clavicle, 2 cun lateral to the anterior midline.

[Name]:
Shufu - Shu prefecture
Shu: point; fu: organ.
The Qi of the kidney infuses from this point into the Fu organs.

"

Front 220

PC1

Back 220

"[Location]:
In the fourth intercostal space, 1 cun lateral to the nipple and 5 cun lateral to the anterior midline.

[Name]:
Tianchi - Celestial pond
Tian: heaven; chi: pool.
The point is lateral to the breast and the milk secreted from the breast is as if coming from a heavenly pool.

"

Front 221

PC2

Back 221

"[Location]:
2 cun below the level of the anterior axillary fold, between the two heads of m. biceps brachii.

[Name]:
Tianquan - Celestial spring
Tian: heaven; quan: spring.
The Qi of the meridian orginating from Tianchi flows downwards like spring water coming down from heaven.

"

Front 222

PC3

Back 222

"[Location]:
On the transverse cubital crease, at the ulnar side of the tendon of m. biceps brachii.

[Name]:
Quze - Crooked pond, 曲澤
Qu: curve; ze: marsh.
The Qi of the meridian infuses into the shallow depression of the elbow like water flowing into a marsh.

"

Front 223

PC4

Back 223

"[Location]:
5 cun above the transverse crease of the wrist, on the line connecting Quze (PER-3) and Daling (PER-7), between the tendons of m. palmaris longus and m. flexor carpi radialis.

[Name]:
Ximen - Crooked gate, 郗門
Xi: cleft; men: door.
This is a Xi - cleft point of the pericardium meridian, and is a door where the Qi of the meridian enters and exits.

"

Front 224

PC5

Back 224

"[Location]:
3 cun above the transverse crease of the wrist, between the tendons of m. palmaris longus and m. flexor carpi radialis.

[Name]:
Jianshi - The emissary, 間使
Jian: space; shi: minister of a monarchy.
This point pertains to the pericardium meridian and is in the space between the two tendons. It is so named because the pericardium is pictured as the minister of the heart.

"

Front 225

PC6

Back 225

"[Location]:
2 cun above the transverse crease of the wrist, between the tendons of m. palmaris longus and m. flexor radialis.

[Name]:
Neiguan - Inner pass, 內關
Nei: medial; guan: pass.
The point is at an important site on the medial aspect of the forearm, like a pass.

"

Front 226

PC7

Back 226

"[Location]:
In the middle of the transverse crease of the wrist, between the tendons of m. palmaris longus and m. flexor carpi radialis.

[Name]:
Daling - Great mound
Da: large; ling: mound.
The palmar root is prominent, like a large mound. This point is in the depression of the wrist proximal to it.

"

Front 227

PC8

Back 227

"[Location]:
At the center of the palm, between the 2nd and 3rd metacarpal bones, but close to the latter, and in the part touching the tip of the middle finger when a fist is made.

[Name]:
Laogong - Laboured palace, 勞宮
Lao: labour; gong: centre.
The hand is used for labour. `Lao` refers to the hand. The point is in the centre of the palm.

"

Front 228

PC9

Back 228

"[Location]:
In the centre of the tip of the middle finger.

[Name]:
Zhongchong - Middle flush, 中沖
Zhong: middle; chong: gushing.
The point is at the tip of the middle finger and is the Jing-well point of the pericardium meridian, where the Qi of the meridian originates and gushes upwards along the meridian.

"

Front 229

TE1

Back 229

"[Location]:
On the lateral side of the ring finger, about 0.1 cun from the corner of the nail.

[Name]:
Guanchong - Pass flush, 關沖
Guan: bend; chong: gushing.
The ring finger cannot be stretched out alone. Guan here refers to the ring finger. The point is at the tip of the ring finger and is the Jing-well point of the Sanjiao meridian, where the Qi of the meridian originates and gushes upwards along the meridian.

"

Front 230

TE2

Back 230

"[Location]:
When the fist is clenched, the point is located in the depression proximal to the margin of the web between the ring and small fingers, at the junction of the red and white skin.

[Name]:
Yemen - Secretion door, 液門
Ye: water; men: door.
This is a Ying-spring point of this meridian, pertaining to water. It has a function of regulating the passage of water like a door for entry and exit of water.

"

Front 231

TE3

Back 231

"[Location]:
When the fist is clenched, the point is on dorsum of the hand between the fourth and fifth metacarpal bones, in the depression proximal to the fourth metacarpophalangeal joint.

[Name]:
Zhongzhu - Middle island
Zhong: middle; zhu: water margin.
This point is in the middle of the Five-Shu points and the Qi of the meridian flows like water along the water margin.

"

Front 232

TE4

Back 232

"[Location]:
On the transverse crease of the dorsum of wrist, in the depression lateral to the tendon of m. extensor digitorum communis.

[Name]:
Yangchi - Yang pond, 陽池
Yang: Yang of Yin-Yang; chi: pool.
This point is in the depression on the back of the wrist and the Qi of the meridian flows like water into a pool.

"

Front 233

TE5

Back 233

"[Location]:
2 cun proximal to the dorsal crease of the wrist, on the line connecting Yangchi (SJ-4) and the tip of olecranon, between the radius and ulna.

[Name]:
Waiguan - Outer pass, 外關
Wai: lateral; guan: pass.
This point is at an important place on the lateral aspect of the forearm like a pass.

"

Front 234

TE6

Back 234

"[Location]:
3 cun proximal to the dorsal crease of the wrist, on the line connecting Yangchi (SJ-4) and the tip of olecranon, between the radius and ulna, on the radial side of m. extensor digitorum.

[Name]:
Zhigou - Branching ditch, 支溝
Zhi: limbs; gou: ditch.
Zhi here refers to the upper limbs. The point is located between the radius and the ulna.

"

Front 235

TE7

Back 235

"[Location]:
At the level with Zhigou (SJ-6), on the ulnar side of Zhigou (SJ-6), on the radial border of the ulna.

[Name]:
Huizong - Meeting ancestors, 會宗
Hui: meeting; zong: gathering.
This is a Xi-cleft point of this meridian, where the Qi of the meridian gathers.

"

Front 236

TE8

Back 236

"[Location]:
4 cun proximal to the dorsal crease of the wrist, between the radius and ulna.

[Name]:
Sanyangluo - Three Yang vessel, 三陽絡
Sanyang: the three Yang meridians of the hand; luo: connection.
This point connects with the three Yang meridians of the hand.

"

Front 237

TE9

Back 237

"[Location]:
On the lateral side of the forearm, 5 cun below the olecranon, between the radius and ulna.

[Name]:
Sidu - Four rivers, 四瀆
Si: four; du: river.
The Yangtze, the Yellow River, the Huaihe River and Jishui River were called Sidu in ancient times. The Qi of the meridian is able to irrigate more regions when it reaches this point.

"

Front 238

TE10

Back 238

"[Location]:
When the elbow is flexed, the point is in the depression about 1 cun superior to the olecranon.

[Name]:
Tianjing - Celestial well
Tian: heaven; jing: well.
The upper indicates the heaven. The point is in the depression by the olecranon of the upper limb, which is likened to a well.

"

Front 239

TE11

Back 239

"[Location]:
1 cun above Tianjing (SJ-10) when the elbow is flexed.

[Name]:
Qinglengyuan - Bitter cold abyss, 清冷淵
Qing: cool; leng: cold; yuan: deep water.
The function of this point is to eliminate the heat of Sanjiao as if the patient were in cool deep water.

"

Front 240

TE12

Back 240

"[Location]:
On the line joining the olecranon and Jianliao (SJ-14), midway between Qinglengyuan (SJ-11) and Naohui (SJ-13).

[Name]:
Xiaoluo - Melting river, 消濼
Xiao: to eliminate; luo: marsh.
This point pertains to the triple energizer merdian and functions to regulate water passage (water metabolism).

"

Front 241

TE13

Back 241

"[Location]:
On the line joining Jianliao (SJ-14) and the olecranon, on the posterior border of m. deltoideus.

[Name]:
Naohui - Shoulder meet
Nao: muscle prominence of the upper arm; hui: confluence.
The point is at the muscle prominence of the upper arm and is a confluence of this meridian with the Yang Link Vessel (Yangweimai).

"

Front 242

TE14

Back 242

"[Location]:
On the shoulder, posterior to Jianyu (LI-15), in the depression inferior and posterior to the acromion when the arm is abducted.

[Name]:
Jianliao - Shoulder bone
Jian: shoulder; liao: foramen.
The point is in a foramen on the shoulder.

"

Front 243

TE15

Back 243

"[Location]:
Midway between Jianjing (GB-21) and Quyuan (SI-13), on the superior angle of the scapula.

[Name]:
Tianliao - Celestial bone
Tian: heaven; liao: foramen.
`Heaven` here means `upper`. The point is in a foramen above the shoulder blade.

"

Front 244

TE16

Back 244

"[Location]:
On the lateral side of the neck, directly below the posterior border of mastoid process, on the level of the mandibular angle, and on the posterior border of sternocleidomastoid muscle.

[Name]:
Tianyou - Celestial window
Tian: heaven; you: window.
`Heaven` here means `upper`. Tianyou means heavenly windows. The point is on the upper part of the lateral aspect of …

"

Front 245

TE17

Back 245

"[Location]:
Posterior to the lobule of the ear, in the depression between the mandible and mastoid process.

[Name]:
Yifeng - Shielding wind, 翳風
Yi: shielding; feng: pathoginic wind.
The point is behind the earlobe and is the place for shielding off the pathogenic wind.

"

Front 246

TE18

Back 246

"[Location]:
In the centre of the mastoid process, at the junction of the middle and lower third of the curve formed by Yifeng (SJ-17) and Jiaosun (SJ-20) posterior to the helix.

[Name]:
Chimai - Crazy vessel, 瘈脈
Chi: convulsion; mai: collateral.
The point is behind the ear, where the collaterals are distributed, and is good for treating convulsions.

"

Front 247

TE19

Back 247

"[Location]:
Posterior to the ear, at the junction of the upper and middle third of the curve formed by Yifeng (SJ-17) and Jiaosun (SJ-20) behind the helix.

[Name]:
Luxi - Skull rest, 顱息
Lu: skull; xi: tranquility.
This point is on the skull and is used to calm the mind.

"

Front 248

TE20

Back 248

"[Location]:
Directly above the ear apex, within the hair line.

[Name]:
Jiaosun - Angled grandson
Jiao: corner; sun: tertiary collateral.
This point is on the temporal region, corresponding to the apex of the ear, where the tertiary collaterals are distributed.

"

Front 249

TE21

Back 249

"[Location]:
In the depression anterior to the supratragic notch and behind the posterior border of the condyloid process of the mandible. The point is located with the mouth open.

[Name]:
Ermen - Ear gate, 耳門
Er: ear; men: door.
This point is in front of the ear, like a door of the ear.

"

Front 250

TE22

Back 250

"[Location]:
Anterior and superior to Ermen (SJ-21), at the level with the root of the auricle, on the posterior border of the hairline of the temple where the superficial temporal artery passes.

[Name]:
Erheliao - Harmonious bone
Er: ear; he: harmony; liao: foramen.
This point is in the depression in front of the tragicus and is used to improve the hearing.

"

Front 251

TE23

Back 251

"[Location]:
In the depression at the lateral end of the eyebrow.

[Name]:
Sizhukong - Silky empty bamboo, 絲竹空
Sizhu: slender bamboo; kong: space.
This point is at the lateral end of the eyebrow, which looks like a slender bamboo. The locus of the point is a shallow depression.

"

Front 252

GB1

Back 252

"[Location]:
0.5 cun lateral to the outer canthus, in the depression on the lateral side of the orbit.

[Name]:
Tongziliao - Bone of the pupil
Tongzi: pupil; liao: foramen.
The point is in a foramen lateral to the outer canthus and on a level with the pupil.

"

Front 253

GB2

Back 253

"[Location]:
Anterior to the intertragic notch, at the posterior border of the condyloid process of the mandible. The point is located with the mouth open.

[Name]:
Tinghui - Listening conference, 聽會
Ting: hearing; hui: gathering.
This point is in front of the ear and beneficial to hearing. It is a place where the Qi of the meridian at the ear is gathered.

"

Front 254

GB3

Back 254

"[Location]:
In the front of the ear, on the upper border of the zygomatic arch, in the depression directly above Xiaguan (ST-7).

[Name]:
Shangguan - Upper pass, 上關, Kezhurun
Shang: upper; guan: border.
Guan refers to the zygomatic arch. The point is at the upper margin of the zygomatic arch.

"

Front 255

GB4

Back 255

"[Location]:
Within the hairline of the temporal region, at the junction of the upper 1/4 and lower 3/4 of the distance between Touwei (ST-8) and Qubin (GB-7).

[Name]:
Hanyan - Jaw hated, 頷厭
Han: mandible; yan: obedience.
The point is at the temple and the local muscle moves along with the motion of the mandible when chewing.

"

Front 256

GB5

Back 256

"[Location]:
Within the hairline of the temporal region, midway of the border line connecting Touwei (ST-8) and Qubin (GB-7).

[Name]:
Xuanlu - Skull in suspension, 懸顱
Xuan: hang; lu: skull.
This point is at the temple as if hanging on both sides of the skull.

"

Front 257

GB6

Back 257

"[Location]:
Within the hairline, at the junction of the lower 1/4 and upper 3/4 of the distance between Touwei (ST-8) and Qubin (GB-7).

[Name]:
Xuanli - Small supspension, 懸釐
Xuan: hang; li: hair.
This point is at the temple, and covered by the long hair.

"

Front 258

GB7

Back 258

"[Location]:
On the head, at a crossing point of the vertical posterior border of the temple and horizontal line through the ear apex.

[Name]:
Qubin - Tortuous sidehair, 曲鬢
Qu: curve; bin: hair on the temple.
This point is at the hairline on the temple above the ear.

"

Front 259

GB8

Back 259

"[Location]:
Superior to the apex of the auricle, 1.5 cun within the hairline.

[Name]:
Shuaigu - Chains of valleys
Shuai: command; gu: valley.
This point is above the ear and is the highest of all the points named gu (valley), like a commander.

"

Front 260

GB9

Back 260

"[Location]:
Directly above the posterior border of the auricle, 2 cun within the hairline, about 0.5 cun posterior to Shuaigu (GB-8).

[Name]:
Tianchong - Heavenly flush
Tian: heaven; chong: gushing.
Tian refers to the head, where the point is located. The Qi and blood gush upwards to the vertex of the head from this point.

"

Front 261

GB10

Back 261

"[Location]:
Posterior and superior to the mastoid process, at the junction of the middle third and upper third of the curve line connecting Tianchong (GB-9) and Wangu (GB-12).

[Name]:
Fubai - Floating white
Fu: superficial; bai: bright.
The point is on the superficial layer of the body and functions in clearing the mind and brightening the eyes.

"

Front 262

GB11

Back 262

"[Location]:
Posterior and superior to the mastoid process, at the junction of middle third and lower third of the curved line connecting Tianchong (GB-9) and Wangu (GB-12).

[Name]:
Touqiaoyin - Empty Yin, 頭竅陰
Tou: head; qiao: opening; yin: Yin of Yin-Yang.
The kidney and the liver pertain to Yin and open to the ears and the eyes. The point is on the head and indicated in ear and eye diseases.

"

Front 263

GB12

Back 263

"[Location]:
In the depression posterior and inferior to the mastoid process.

[Name]:
Wangu - Last bone
Wangu: mastoid process.
The point is on the lower margin of the mastoid process of the temporal bone, behind the ear.

"

Front 264

GB13

Back 264

"[Location]:
0.5 cun within the hairline of the forehead, 3 cun lateral to Shenting (DU-24).

[Name]:
Benshen - According to God
Ben: essential; shen: mind.
This point is lateral to Shenting along the anterior hairline. Inside the point, the brain is located which is known as the residence of the mind, responsible for mental activities and no doubt is essential to the life of man.

"

Front 265

GB14

Back 265

"[Location]:
On the forehead, directly above the pupil, 1 cun directly above the midpoint of the eyebrow.

[Name]:
Yangbai - Yang white, 陽白
Yang: Yang of Yin-Yang; bai: brightness.
Yang here refers to the head. The point is at the head and its function is to brighten the eye.

"

Front 266

GB15

Back 266

"[Location]:
On the head, directly above the pupil and 0.5 cun above the anterior hairline, at the midpoint of the line connecting Shenting (GV 24) and Touwei (ST 8).

[Name]:
Toulinqi - Coming tears, 頭臨泣
Tou: head; lin: regulation; qi: tears.
The point is on the head and indicated in disorders of lacrimation.

"

Front 267

GB16

Back 267

"[Location]:
On the head, 1.5 cun above the anterior hairline and 2.25 cun lateral to the midline of the head.

[Name]:
Muchuang - Eye window, 目窓
Mu: eye; chuang: window.
The point is above the eye and is indicated in treating eye disorders, like a window of the eye.

"

Front 268

GB17

Back 268

"[Location]:
On the head, 2.5 cun above the anterior hairline and 2.25 cun lateral to the midline of the head.

[Name]:
Zhengying - Upright camp, 正營
Zhengying: fright and fear.
This point is indicated in treating mental disorders such as fright and fear.

"

Front 269

GB18

Back 269

"[Location]:
On the head, 4 cun above the anterior hairline and 2.25 cun lateral to the midline of the head.

[Name]:
Chengling - Receiving spirit, 承靈
Cheng: support; ling: spirit.
The brain dominates the mind. The parietal bone is also called the Tianling bone. This point is just lateral and inferior to it.

"

Front 270

GB19

Back 270

"[Location]:
On the head and on the level of the upper border of external occipital protuberance or Naohu (DU-17), 2.25 cun lateral to the midline of the head.

[Name]:
Naokong - Empty brain, 腦空
Nao: brain; kong: cavity.
This point is lateral to the occipital bone and internally related to the brain. It is indicated in treating mental disorders.

"

Front 271

GB20

Back 271

"[Location]:
In the depression between the upper portion of m. sternocleidomastoideus and m. trapezius, on the same level with Fengfu (GV 16).

[Name]:
Fengchi - Wind pond, 風池
Feng: pathogenic wind; chi: pool.
The point is below the occipital bone in a pool-like depression. It is an important point in eliminating the pathogenic wind.

"

Front 272

GB21

Back 272

"[Location]:
On the shoulder, directly above the nipple, at the midpoint of the line connecting Dazhui (DU-14) and the acromion, at the highest point of the shoulder.

[Name]:
Jianjing - Shoulder well
Jian: shoulder; jing: well.
The point is on the shoulder depression, which is as deep as a well.

"

Front 273

GB22

Back 273

"[Location]:
On the mid-axillary line when the arm is raised, 3 cun below the axilla, in the 4th intercostal space.

[Name]:
Yuanye - Armpit pond, 淵腋
Yuan: deep pond; ye: axilla.
The axilla is likened to a deep pond. The point is at the axilla.

"

Front 274

GB23

Back 274

"[Location]:
1 cun anterior to Yuanye (GB 22), at the level of the nipple, in the 4th intercostal space.

[Name]:
Zhejin - Flank tendons, 輒筋
Zhe: ear of a cart; jin: muscle.
The `ear` of a cart is the plate protecting its wheel. The muscle on both sides of the flanks are as important a the ears of a cart, where the point is located.

"

Front 275

GB24

Back 275

"[Location]:
Directly below the nipple, in the seventh intercostal space, 4 cun lateral to the anterior midline.

[Name]:
Riyue - Sun moon
Ri: sun; yue: moon.
Ri is Yang, indicating the gallbladder, while yue is Yin, indicating the liver. This is an important point in treating liver and gallbladder diseases.

"

Front 276

GB25

Back 276

"[Location]:
On the lateral side of the abdomen, on the lower border of the free end of the twelfth rib.

[Name]:
Jingmen - Capital gate, 京門
Jing: primary; men: door.
This is a Mu-front point of the kidney meridian which dominates the primary Qi of the body in general. The point is like the door through which the Qi of the kidney enters and exits.

"

Front 277

GB26

Back 277

"[Location]:
Directly below Zhangmen (LR 13), at the crossing point of a vertical line through the free end of the eleventh rib and a horizontal line through the umbilicus.

[Name]:
Daimai - Belt meridian, 帶脈
Dai: belt; mai: meridian.
The point pertains to the gallbladder meridian and meets at the Belt Vessel (Daimai).

"

Front 278

GB27

Back 278

"[Location]:


[Name]:
Wushu - Five pivots, 五樞
Wu: five; shu: pivot.
The numeral 5 is a middle number and Shaoyang governs the pivot between the exterior and the interior of the body. The point is in a vital place in the middle of the body.

"

Front 279

GB28

Back 279

"[Location]:
Anterior and inferior to the anterior superior iliac spine, 0.5 cun anterior and inferior to Wushu (GB-27).

[Name]:
Weidao - Protecting path, 維道
Wei: maintain; dao: passage.
This point is the coinciding point of the gallbladder meridian and the Belt Vessel (Daimai), which encircle and restrains all the meridians.

"

Front 280

GB29

Back 280

"[Location]:
In the depression of the midpoint between the anterosuperior iliac spine and the prominence of the great trochanter.

[Name]:
Juliao - Dwelling bone
Ju: reside; liao: foramen.
The point is in the depression on the hip-bone.

"

Front 281

GB30

Back 281

"[Location]:
At the junction of the lateral 1/3 and medial 2/3 of the distance between the prominence of the great trochanter and the hiatus of the sacrum (Yaoshu, GV 2). When locating the point, put the patient in lateral recumbent position with the thigh flexed.

[Name]:
Huantiao - Circular jump, 環跳
Huan: a ring; tiao: jump.
The point is on the hipjoint, which is the pivot for jumping.

"

Front 282

GB31

Back 282

"[Location]:
On the midline of the lateral aspect of the thigh, 7 cun above the transverse popliteal crease. When the patient is standing erect with the hands close to the sides, the point is where the tip of the middle finger touches.

[Name]:
Fengshi - Windy fair, 風市
Feng: pathogenic wind; shi market.
`Market` means gathering and dispersing. This is an important point for removing the pathogenic wind.

"

Front 283

GB32

Back 283

"[Location]:


[Name]:
Zhongdu - Middle river, 中瀆
Zhong: middle; du: small ditch.
This point is in between the tendons at the lateral aspect of the thigh, as if in a ditch.

"

Front 284

GB33

Back 284

"[Location]:
3 cun above Yangliangquan (GB-34), lateral to the knee joint, in the depression above the external epicondyle of femur.

[Name]:
Xiyangguan - Knee Yang pass, 膝陽關
Xi: knee; yang: Yang of Yin-Yang; guan: joint.
Yang here means lateral. The point is at the lateral aspect of the knee joint.

"

Front 285

GB34

Back 285

"[Location]:
In the depression anterior and inferior to the head of the fibula.

[Name]:
Yanglingquan - Spring in sunny hill, 陽陵泉
Yang: Yang of Yin-Yang; ling: mound; quan: spring.
The lateral is Yang. The head of the fibula at the lateral aspect of the knee is prominent as a mound below which in the depression the point is located, like a spring.

"

Front 286

GB35

Back 286

"[Location]:
7 cun above the tip of the external malleolus, on the posterior border of the fibula.

[Name]:
Yangjiao - Yang crossroad, 陽交
Yang: Yang of Yin-Yang; jiao: crossing.
The lateral is Yang. The point is at the lateral aspect of the leg, where it crosses the bladder meridian.

"

Front 287

GB36

Back 287

"[Location]:


[Name]:
Waiqiu - Outer mound, 外邱
Wai: lateral; qiu: mound.
The point is above the lateral malleolus and the local muscle forms a mound-like prominence.

"

Front 288

GB37

Back 288

"[Location]:
5 cun directly above the tip of the external malleolus, on the anterior border of the fibula.

[Name]:
Guangming - Light bright
Guangming: brightness.
This is a Luo-connecting point of the gallbladder meridian and is indicated in eye diseases to regain the brightness of the eyes.

"

Front 289

GB38

Back 289

"[Location]:
4 cun above the tip of the external malleolus, slightly anterior to the anterior border of the fibula, between m. extensor digitorum longus and m. peronaeus brevis.

[Name]:
Yangfu - Positive support, 陽輔
Yang: Yang of Yin-Yang; fu: auxiliary.
The lateral is Yang and fu refers to the fibula. The point is anterior to the fibula on the lateral aspect of the leg.

"

Front 290

GB39

Back 290

"[Location]:
3 cun above the tip of the external malleolus, on the anterior border of fibula.

[Name]:
Xuanzhong - Suspended bell, 懸鐘, Juegu
Xuan: hanging; zhong: bell.
The point is above the lateral malleolus, where children in ancient times used to hang a bell.

"

Front 291

GB40

Back 291

"[Location]:
Anterior and inferior to the external malleolus, in the depression on the lateral side of the tendon of m. extensor digitorum longus.

[Name]:
Qiuxu - Great cemetery, 坵墟
Qiu: mound; xu: large mound.
The point is between the lateral malleolus (like a mound) and the peroneal trochlea of the calcaneus (like a large mound).

"

Front 292

GB41

Back 292

"[Location]:
Posterior to the fourth metatarsophalangeal joint, in the depression lateral to the tendon of m. extensor digiti minimi of the foot.

[Name]:
Zulinqi - Foot coming to tears, 足臨泣
Zu: foot; lin: treatment; qi: to tear.
The point is at the foot and is indicated in lacrimation and other eye diseases.

"

Front 293

GB42

Back 293

"[Location]:
Posterior to the fourth metatarsophalangeal joint, between the fourth and fifth metatarsal bones, on the medial side of the tendon of m. extensor digiti minimi of foot.

[Name]:
Diwuhui - Ground five meetings, 地五會
Di: ground; wu: five; hui: confluence.
Ground means inferior, indicating the foot. There are five points of the gallbladder meridian on the foots and this point is …

"

Front 294

GB43

Back 294

"[Location]:
On the dorsum of foot, between the fourth and fifth toe, proximal to the margin of the web, at the junction of the red and white skin.

[Name]:
Xiaxi - Chivalrous brook, 俠谿
Xia: to press from both sides; xi: stream.
The point is in the space between the 4th and the 5th toes. The space like a stream.

"

Front 295

GB44

Back 295

"[Location]:
On the lateral side of the fourth toe, about 0.1 cun from the corner of the nail.

[Name]:
Zuqiaoyin - Foot empty Yin, 足竅陰
Zu:foot; qiao: opening; yin: Yin of Yin-Yang.
The kidney and the liver pertain to Yin and open into the ear and the eye. The point is on the foot and is indicated in treating ear and eye disorders.

"

Front 296

LR1

Back 296

"[Location]:
On the lateral side of the terminal phalanx of the great toe, 0.1 cun from the corner of the nail.

[Name]:
Dadun - Great mound
Da: big; dun: thickness.
`Da` refers to the big toe. The point is on the lateral aspect of the big toe, where the muscle is thick.

"

Front 297

LR2

Back 297

"[Location]:
On the dorsum of the foot between the first and second toe, proximal to the margin of the web at the junction of the red and white skin.

[Name]:
Xingjian - Between columns, 行間
Xing: walking; jian: middle.
The point is in the depression anterior to the first and second metatarsophalangeal joints. The Qi of the meridian runs between them.

"

Front 298

LR3

Back 298

"[Location]:
On the dorsum of the foot, in the depression distal to the junction of the first and second metatarsal bones.

[Name]:
Taichong - Great flush
Tai: big; chong: important pass.
The point is on the foot, where the Qi of the meridian is abundant. It is an important pass in this meridian.

"

Front 299

LR4

Back 299

"[Location]:
Anterior to the medial malleolus, midway between Shangqiu (SP-5) and Jiexi (ST-41), in the depression on the medial side of the tendon of m. tibialis anterior.

[Name]:
Zhongfeng - Middle seal
Zhong: middle; feng: earth heaped into a mound.
This point lies between the two malleoli, as if between two mounds.

"

Front 300

LR5

Back 300

"[Location]:
5 cun above the tip of the medial malleolus, on the midline of the medial surface of the tibia.

[Name]:
Ligou - Insect gutter, 蠡溝
Li: shell; gou: groove.
The external shape of the gastrocnemius muscle looks like a shell and the point is in the groove medial and anterior to it.

"

Front 301

LR6

Back 301

"[Location]:
7 cun above the tip of the medial malleolus, on the midline of the medial surface of the tibia.

[Name]:
Zhongdu - Middle capital
Zhong: middle; du: confluence.
The point is at the midpoint of the meridian aspect of the leg, and is a confluence of the Qi of the Liver meridian.

"

Front 302

LR7

Back 302

"[Location]:
Posterior and inferior to the medial condyle of the tibia, in the upper portion of the medial head of m. gastrocnemius, 1 cun posterior to Yinlingquan (SP 9).

[Name]:
Xiguan - Knee pass, 膝關
Xi: knee; guan: joint.
The point is in the vicinity of the knee joint.

"

Front 303

LR8

Back 303

"[Location]:
When knee is flexed, the point is at the medial end of the transverse popliteal crease, posterior to the medial epicondyle of the tibia, in the depression of the anterior border of the insertions of m. semimembranosus and m. semitendinosus.

[Name]:
Ququan - Tortuous spring
Qu: crooked; quan: spring.
The point is at the medial end of the transverse crease of the popliteal fossa. With the knee flexed, the local depression is like a spring.

"

Front 304

LR9

Back 304

"[Location]:
4 cun above the medial epicondyle of the femur, between m. vastus medialis and m. sartorius.

[Name]:
Yingbao - Envelope of Yin, 陰包
Yin: Yin of Yin-Yang; bao: womb.
Yin here means interior. Bao refers to the uterus. The point is at the medial aspect of the thigh and is indicated in treating diseases of the uterus.

"

Front 305

LR10

Back 305

"[Location]:


[Name]:
Zuwuli - Five miles
Zu: lower limbs; wu: five; li: used to mean cun in ancient times.
The point is on the lower limbs, 5 cun above Jimen (SP11).

"

Front 306

LR11

Back 306

"[Location]:
2 cun directly below Qichong (ST 30), at the proximal end of the thigh, below the pubic tubercle and on the lateral border of m. abductor longus.

[Name]:
Yinlian - Yin screen, 陰廉
Yin: Yin of Yin-Yang; lian: edge.
Yin here means medial. The point is on the medial aspect of the thigh, near the genitalia.

"

Front 307

LR12

Back 307

"[Location]:
Lateral to the pubic tubercle, lateral and inferior to Qichong (ST 30), in the inguinal groove where the pulsation of femoral artery is palpable, 2.5 cun lateral to the anterior midline.

[Name]:
Jimai - Rapid pulse, 急脈
Ji: urgent; mai: artery.
The point is at the medial aspect of the thigh, where the artery can be palpated.

"

Front 308

LR13

Back 308

"[Location]:
On the lateral side of the abdomen, below the free end of the eleventh rib.

[Name]:
Zhangmen - Broad door, 章門
Zhang: screen; men: door.
The point is below the hypochondrium, which acts like a screen for the internal organs.

"

Front 309

LR14

Back 309

"[Location]:
Directly below the nipple, in the sixth intercostal space, 4 cun lateral to the anterior midline.

[Name]:
Qimen - Qi: cycle; men: door.
The bilateral flanks where the point is located look like an open door. When the Qi of the meridian reaches here, it is considered as one cycle of circulation. The point is therefore named Qimen.


"

Front 310

GV1

Back 310

"[Location]:
Midway between the tip of the coccyx and the anus, locating the point in prone position.

[Name]:
Changqiang - Long strong, 長強
Chang: long; qiang: strong.
The spinal column is long and strong. The point is at its lower end.

"

Front 311

GV2

Back 311

"[Location]:
In the hiatus of the sacrum.

[Name]:
Yaoshu - Lumbar locus
Yao: lower back; shu: point.
The point is on the lower back, where the Qi of the meridian is infused.

"

Front 312

GV3

Back 312

"[Location]:
Below the spinous process of the fourth lumbar vertebra, at the level with the crista iliaca.

[Name]:
Yaoyangguan - Lumbar sunny pass, 腰陽關
Yao: lower back; yang: Yang of Yin-Yang; guan: gear.
The governor vessel is Yang. The point pertains to it and is located in the turning zone of the lower back, like a gear for the lumbar joint.

"

Front 313

GV4

Back 313

"[Location]:
Below the spinous process of the second lumbar vertebra.

[Name]:
Mingmen - Gate of life, 命門
Ming: life; men: door.
The kidney is the vital source. The point is between Shensu, like a door for the Qi of the kidney.

"

Front 314

GV5

Back 314

"[Location]:
Below the spinous process of the first lumbar vertebra.

[Name]:
Xuanshu - Hanging pivot, 懸樞
Xuan: suspended; shu: pivot.
The point is on the lower back. When lying supine, the local region is suspended as a pivot for lumbar movement.

"

Front 315

GV6

Back 315

"[Location]:
Below the spinous process of the eleventh thoracic vertebra.

[Name]:
Jizhong - Middle of spine
Ji: spine; zhong: middle.
The spine consists of 21 vertebrae. This point is below the 11th vertebra in exactlly the middle of the spine.

"

Front 316

GV7

Back 316

"[Location]:
Below the spinous process of the tenth thoracic vertebra.

[Name]:
Zhongshu - Middle pivot, 中樞
Zhong: middle; shu: pivot.
This point is below the 10th vertebra and is like a pivot in the middle of the spine.

"

Front 317

GV8

Back 317

"[Location]:
Below the spinous process of the ninth thoracic vertebra.

[Name]:
Jinsuo - Ligament contraction, 筋縮
Jin: muscle; suo: contracture.
This point is used in treating all kinds of muscle contracture.

"

Front 318

GV9

Back 318

"[Location]:
Below the spinous process of the seventh thoracic vertebra, approximately at the level with the inferior angle of the scapula.

[Name]:
Zhiyang - Bright sunshine, 至陽
Zhi: reaching; yang: Yang of Yin-Yang.
This point is on a level with the diaphragm. The Qi of the meridian passes here and ascends, i.e. it reaches to Yang within Yang above the diaphragm from Yin within Yang below the diaphragm.

"

Front 319

GV10

Back 319

"[Location]:
Below the spinous process of the sixth thoracic vertebra.

[Name]:
Lingtai - Spiritual terrace, 靈臺
Ling: spirit; tai: platform.
This point is below Shendao (GV11) and Xinshu (BL15) and is therefore likened to a platform for the heart spirit.

"

Front 320

GV11

Back 320

"[Location]:
Below the spinous process of the fifth thoracic vertebra.

[Name]:
Shendao - God`s path
Shen: mind; dao: pathway.
The heart houses the mind. This point is medial to Xinshu (BL15), like a pathway of the mind.

"

Front 321

GV12

Back 321

"[Location]:
Below the spinous process of the third thoracic vertebra.

[Name]:
Shenzhu - Pillar of body
Shen: body; zhu: pillar.
This point is below the third thoracic vertebra and connects upwards with the head and the neck when downwards with the back and the lumbar vertebrae, like a pillar of the body.

"

Front 322

GV13

Back 322

"[Location]:
Below the spinous process of the first thoracic vertebra.

[Name]:
Taodao - Seeking path
Tao: moulding; dao: pathway.
The Qi of the Zang-fu organs gathers on the Governor Vessel and ascends along this way.

"

Front 323

GV14

Back 323

"[Location]:
Below the spinous process of the seventh cervical vertebra, approximately at the level of the shoulders.

[Name]:
Dazhui - Big vertebra
Da: large; zhui: vertebra.
This point is below the prominence of the 7th cervical vertebra, which is the largest of the cervical vertebrae.

"

Front 324

GV15

Back 324

"[Location]:
0.5 cun directly above the midpoint of the posterior hairline, in the depression below the spinous process of the first cervical vertebra.

[Name]:
Yamen - Dump gate, 啞門
Ya: mutism; men: door.
This point may either cause or treat mutism. It is likened to a two-way door to mutism.

"

Front 325

GV16

Back 325

"[Location]:
1 cun directly above the midpoint of the posterior hairline, directly below the external occipital protuberance, in the depression between m. trapezius of both sides.

[Name]:
Fengfu - Windy prefecture, 風府
Feng: pathogenic wind; fu: place.
This is a point for eliminating the pathogenic wind.

"

Front 326

GV17

Back 326

"[Location]:
2.5 cun directly above the midpoint of the posterior hairline, 1.5 cun directly above Fengfu (DU-16), in the depression on the upper border of the external occipital protuberance.

[Name]:
Naohu - Brain window, 腦戶
Nao: brain; hu: door.
The Governor Vessel (Dumai) runs upwards along the spine and enters the brain. This point is like a door on the occipital region for the Qi of the meridian flowing into the brain.

"

Front 327

GV18

Back 327

"[Location]:
4 cun directly above the midpoint of the posterior hairline and 1.5 cun above Naohu (DU-17).

[Name]:
Qiangjian - Strong connections, 強間
Qiang: stiffness; jian: middle.
This point is between the parietal bone and the occipital bone and is indicated in treating stiff neck and headache.

"

Front 328

GV19

Back 328

"[Location]:
5.5 cun directly above the midpoint of the posterior hairline, 1.5 cun directly above Qiangjian (DU-18).

[Name]:
Houding - Posterior vertex, 後頂
Hou: posterior; ding: vertex.
This point is posterior to the vertex.

"

Front 329

GV20

Back 329

"[Location]:
On the midline of the head, 5 cun directly above the midpoint of the anterior hairline, approximately on the midpoint of the line connecting the apexes of both ears.

[Name]:
Baihui - Hundred meetings, 百會
Bai: hundred; hui: meeting.
The point is at the vertex, and a meeting place of the three Foot-yang meridian, the liver meridian and the Governor Vessel (Dumai).

"

Front 330

GV21

Back 330

"[Location]:
3.5 cun directly above the midpoint of the anterior hairline and 1.5 cun anterior to Baihui (DU-20).

[Name]:
Qianding - Anterior vertex, 前頂
Qian: front; ding: vertex.
This point is in front of the vertex.

"

Front 331

GV22

Back 331

"[Location]:
2 cun posterior to the midpoint of the anterior hairline, 3 cun anterior to Baihui (DU-20).

[Name]:
Xinhui - Fontanelle meet, 顖會
Xin: fontanel; hui: closing.
The point is located where the anterior fontanel closes.

"

Front 332

GV23

Back 332

"[Location]:
1 cun directly above the midpoint of the anterior hairline.

[Name]:
Shangxing - Super star
Shang: upper; xing: star.
The head is considered as the sky. This point is at the head like a star in the sky.

"

Front 333

GV24

Back 333

"[Location]:
0.5 cun directly above the midpoint of the anterior hairline.

[Name]:
Shenting - God`s courtyard
Shen: mind; ting: vestibule.
The brain is the mansion of the mind. Shen here means brain. This point is on the forehead, like the vestibule of the brain.

"

Front 334

GV25

Back 334

"[Location]:
On the tip of the nose.

[Name]:
Suliao - Simple bone
Su: nasal cartilage; liao: foramen.
This point is in a foramen at the lower end of the nasal cartilage.

"

Front 335

GV26

Back 335

"[Location]:
At the junction of the upper third and middle third of the philtrum.

[Name]:
Shuigou - Water ditch, 水溝
Shui: water; gou: groove.
This point is in the philtrum, which looks like a water groove.

"

Front 336

GV27

Back 336

"[Location]:
On the labial tubercle of the upper lip, on the vermilion border between the philtrum and upper lip.

[Name]:
Duiduan - Exchange extreme
Dui: mouth; duan: tip.
This point is at the tip of the upper lip.

"

Front 337

GV28

Back 337

"[Location]:
At the junction of the gum and the frenulum of the upper lip.

[Name]:
Yinjiao - Gum crossing, 齦交
Yin: gum; jiao: meet.
This point is on the incisive suture of the upper gum, where the Governor Vessel and the Conception Vessel meet.

"

Front 338

CV1

Back 338

"[Location]:


[Name]:
Huiyin - Meeting of Yin, 會陰
Hui: crossing; yin: genitalia.
This point is located between the external genitalia and the anus, called Huiyin.

"

Front 339

CV2

Back 339

"[Location]:
On the midpoint of the upper border of the symphysis pubis.

[Name]:
Qugu - Crooked bone
Qu: crooked; gu: bone.
Qugu refers to the pubic bone, and the point is at the superior border of the pubic symphysis.

"

Front 340

CV3

Back 340

"[Location]:
On the anterior midline, 4 cun below the umbilicus.

[Name]:
Zhongji - Middle extreme, 中極
Zhong: centre; ji: exactly.
The point is exactly at the centre of the body.

"

Front 341

CV4

Back 341

"[Location]:
On the anterior midline, 3 cun below the umbilicus.

[Name]:
Guanyuan - Pass origin, 關元
Guan: storage; yuan: primary Qi.
The point is 3 cun directly below the navel and is a storage place for the primary Qi of the body.

"

Front 342

CV5

Back 342

"[Location]:
On the anterior midline, 2 cun below the umbilicus.

[Name]:
Shimen - Stone gate, 石門
Shi: stone; men: door.
Stone here means hard. The point is indicated in treating lumps in the lower abdomen.

"

Front 343

CV6

Back 343

"[Location]:
On the anterior midline, 1.5 cun below the umbilicus.

[Name]:
Qihai - Vapor sea, 氣海
Qi: primary Qi; hai: sea.
This point is below the navel and is the sea of the primary Qi of the whole body.

"

Front 344

CV7

Back 344

"[Location]:
On the anterior midline, 1 cun below the umbilicus.

[Name]:
Yinjiao - Cross of Yin, 陰交
Yin: Yin of Yin-Yang; jiao: crossing.
This point is 1 cun below the navel, and is the crossing point of the Conception Vessel (Renmai), the thoroughfare Vessel (Chongmai) and the kidney meridian.

"

Front 345

CV8

Back 345

"[Location]:
In the centre of the umbilicus.

[Name]:
Shenque - Spiritual shrine, 神闕
Shen: spirit; que: palace gate.
This point is in the centre of the navel which is an important passage for the circulation of the Qi and blood of the foetus, like a palace gate of the spirit.

"

Front 346

CV9

Back 346

"[Location]:
On the anterior midline, 1 cun above the umbilicus.

[Name]:
Shuifen - Water dividing
Shui: water; fen: separation.
This point is 1cun above the navel and corresponds internally to the small intestine, where the water and food are separated into the turbid and the clear.

"

Front 347

CV10

Back 347

"[Location]:
On the anterior midline, 2 cun above the umbilicus.

[Name]:
Xiawan - Lower epigastrium
Xia: a inferior; wan: stomach.
This point is over the inferior portion of the stomach.

"

Front 348

CV11

Back 348

"[Location]:
On the anterior midline, 3 cun above the umbilicus.

[Name]:
Jianli - Building interior
Jian: establishing; li: interior.
This point is located in the epigastric region and aids in establishing the Qi of the Middle Jiao.

"

Front 349

CV12

Back 349

"[Location]:
On the anterior midline, 4 cun above the umbilicus.

[Name]:
Zhongwan - Middle epigastrium
Zhong: middle; wan: stomach.
This point is over the middle of the stomach.

"

Front 350

CV13

Back 350

"[Location]:
On the anterior midline, 5 cun above the umbilicus.

[Name]:
Shangwan - Upper epigastrium
Shang: superior; wan: stomach.
This point is over the upper portion of the stomach.

"

Front 351

CV14

Back 351

"[Location]:
On the anterior midline of the abdomen, 6 cun above the umbilicus.

[Name]:
Juque - Great temple, 巨闕
Ju: great; que: palace gate.
This is a Mu-front point of the heart meridian, like a door for the Qi of the heart.

"

Front 352

CV15

Back 352

"[Location]:
On the anterior midline, 1 cun below the xiphosternal synchondrosis. Locate the point in supine position with the arms uplifted.

[Name]:
Jiuwei - Bird`s tail, 鳩尾
Jiu: turtledove; wei: tail.
This point is below the xiphoid process of the sternum which looks like a turtledove`s tail.

"

Front 353

CV16

Back 353

"[Location]:
On the anterior midline, at the level with the fifth intercostal space, on the xiphosternal synchondrosis.

[Name]:
Zhongting - Middle courtyard
Zhong: middle; ting: courtyard.
This point is below the heart, as if in the courtyard in front of the palace.

"

Front 354

CV17

Back 354

"[Location]:
On the anterior midline, at the level with the fourth intercostal space, midway between the nipples.

[Name]:
Danzhong - Middle altar, Shanzhong, Tanzhong
Dan: exposure; zhong: middle.
The exposed middle part of the chest was called Tanzhong in ancient times. This point is located there.

"

Front 355

CV18

Back 355

"[Location]:
On the anterior midline, at the level with the third intercostal space.

[Name]:
Yutang - Hall of jade
Yu: jade; tang: palace.
Jade is valuable. The point is located at the site of the heart. It is so important that is is considered a jade palace.

"

Front 356

CV19

Back 356

"[Location]:
On the anterior midline, at the level with the second intercostal space.

[Name]:
Zigong - Purple palace, 紫宮
Zi: purple; gong: palace.
Zigong is the name of a star and refers to the emperor`s residence. This point corresponds to the heart which is the organ of monarch, and is therefore called Zigong.

"

Front 357

CV20

Back 357

"[Location]:
On the anterior midline, at the midpoint of the sternal angle, at the level with the first intercostal space.

[Name]:
Huagai - Flowery covering, 華蓋
Hua: magnificent; gai: umbrella.
Huagai refers to the emperor`s umbrella. The location of the point corresponds to the lung, which lies above the heart and like an umbrella over it.

"

Front 358

CV21

Back 358

"[Location]:
On the anterior midline, in the centre of the sternal manubrium, 1 cun below Tiantu (REN-22).

[Name]:
Xuanji - Rotating machine, 璇璣
Xuan: rotating; ji: axis.
Xuanji is the name of the second and the third stars of the Big Dipper, opposite to star Zigong. This point is also opposite to the point Zigong (CV19) and is therefore named Xuanji.

"

Front 359

CV22

Back 359

"[Location]:
In the centre of the suprasternal fossa.

[Name]:
Tiantu - Sky prominence
Tian: heaven; tu: chimney.
The location of this point corresponds to the upper part of the trachea, which is like the chimney for the Qi of the lung.

"

Front 360

CV23

Back 360

"[Location]:
Above the Adam`s apple, in the depression of the upper border of the hyoid bone.

[Name]:
Lianquan - Screen spring
Lian: clear; quan: spring.
The two blood vessels below the tongue were called Lianquan in ancient times. This point is at the upper margin of the laryngeal prominence, close to the Lianquan vessels.

"

Front 361

CV24

Back 361

"[Location]:
In the depression in the centre of the mentolabial groove.

[Name]:
Chengjiang - Receiving fluid, 承漿
Cheng: receiving; jiang: fluid.
This point is in the depression at the middle of the chin; it is where excessive saliva is received.

"