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156 Cards in this Set
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LU-1
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On the lateral aspect of the chest, in the first intercostal space, 6 cun lateral to the midline, 1 cun inferior to LU-2
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LU-5
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He-Sea
On the cubital crease of the elbow, in the depression at the radial side of the tendon of biceps brachii |
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LU-5
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He-Sea
On the cubital crease of the elbow, in the depression at the radial side of the tendon of biceps brachii |
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LU-6
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Xi-Cleft
On the flexor aspect of the forearm, 7 cun proximal to LU-9, on the line connecting LU-9 with LU-5. |
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LU-5
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He-Sea
On the cubital crease of the elbow, in the depression at the radial side of the tendon of biceps brachii |
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LU-7
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Luo
On the radial aspect of the forearm, approx. 1.5 cun proximal to LI-5, the cleft between the tendons of brachioradialis and abductor pollicis longus |
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LU-8
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Jing River
Above the wrist, 1 cun proximal to LU-9, on the line connecting LU-9 with LU-6, in the depression at the base of the styloid process of the radius and on the radial side of the radial artery. |
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LU-9
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Shu-Stream, Yuan-Source
At the wrist joint, in the depression between the radial artery and the tendon of abductor pollicis longus, level with HT-7 (proximal border of the pisiform bone). |
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LU-10
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Ying-Spring
On the thenar eminence of the hand, in a depression between the midpoint of the shaft of the first metacarpal bone and the thenar muscles. |
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LU-11
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Jing-Well
On the extensor aspect of the thumb, at the junction of the lines drawn along the radial border of the nail and the base of the nail, approx. 0.1 cun from the corner of the nail. |
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LI-1
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Jing-Well
On the dorsal aspect of the index finger, at the junction of the lines drawn along the radial border of the nail and the base of the nail, approx. 0.1 cun from the corner of the nail. |
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LI-2
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Ying-Spring
On the radial border of the index finger, in a depression just distal the metacarpo-phalangeal joint. |
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LI-3
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Shu-Stream
On the radial side of the index finger, in the substantial depression proximal to the head of the second metacarpal bone. |
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LI-4
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Yuan Source
On the dorsum of the hand, between the first and second metacarpal bones, at the midpoint of the second metacarpal bone and close to its radial border. |
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LI-5
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Jing-River
On the radial side of the wrist, in the center of the hollow formed by the tendons of extensor pollicis longus and brevis (anatomical snuffbox). |
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LI-6
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Luo-Connecting
3 cun proximal to LI-5 on the line connecting LI-5 to LI-11. |
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LI-7
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Xi-Cleft
5 cun proximal to LI-5 on the line connecting LI-5 to LI-11. |
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LI-11
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He-Sea
At the elbow, midway between LU-5 and the lateral epicondyle of the humerus, at the lateral end of the transverse cubital crease. |
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ST-45
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On the dorsal aspect of the 2nd toe, at the juncture of the lines drawn along the lateral border of the nail and the base of the nail, approx. 0.1 cun from the corner of the nail.
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ST-44
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On the dorsum of the foot, between the 2nd and 3rd toes, 0.5 cun proximal to the margin of the web.
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ST-43
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On the dorsum of the foot, between the 2nd and 3rd metatarsal bones, 1 cun proximal to ST-44
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ST-41
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On the ankle, level with the prominence of the lateral malleolus, in the depression formed between the tendons of extensor hallucis longus and extensor digitorum longus
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ST-36
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Below the knee, 3 cun inferior to ST-35, 1 finger breadth lateral to the anterior crest of the tibia.
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ST-40
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On the lower leg, midway between the tibiofemoral joint line (level with the popliteal crease) and the lateral malleolus, 2 finger breadths lateral to the anterior crest of the tibia.
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ST-34
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On the thigh, on the line between the lateral border of the patella and the anterior superior iliac spine, 2 cun proximal to the superior border of the patella.
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ST-42
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On the dorsum of the foot, in a depression formed between the 2nd and 3rd metatarsal bones and the 2nd and 3rd cuneiform bones, 1.5 cun distal to ST-41, on the line drawn between ST-41 and ST-43, at the point where the pulsation of the dorsalis pedis artery may be palpated.
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SP-1
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On the dorsal aspect of the big toe, at the juncture of the lines drawn along the medial border of the nail and the base of the nail, approx 0.1 cun from the corner of the nail.
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SP-2
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On the medial side of the big toe, in the depression distal and inferior to the first metatarso-phalangeal joint.
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SP-3
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On the medial side of the foot, in the depression proximal and inferior to the head of the first metatarsal bone.
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SP-5
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On the medial side of the ankle, in a depression which lies at the juncture of the straight lines drawn from the anterior and inferior borders of the medial malleolus.
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SP-9
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On the medial side of the lower leg, in a depression formed by the angle of the medial condyle of the tibia and the posterior border of the tibia.
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SP-4
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On the medial side of the foot, in the depression distal and inferior to the base of the first metatarsal bone.
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SP-8
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On the medial side of the lower leg, 3 cun inferior to SP-9, in the depression just posterior to the medial crest of the tibia.
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SP-21
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On the mid-axillary line, in the 7th intercostal space (some sources say 6th intercostal space).
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HT-8
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On the palm, in the depression between the 4th and 5th metacarpal bones, where the tip of the little finger rests when a fist is made.
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HT-4
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On the radial side of the tendon of flexor carpi ulnaris, 1.5 cun proximal to HT-7.
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HT-3
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Midway between PC-3 and the medial epicondyle of the humerus, at the medial end of the transverse cubital crease when the elbow is fully flexed.
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HT-7
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At the wrist joint, on the radial side of the tendon of flexor carpi ulnaris, in the depression proximal to the border of the pisiform bone.
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SI-19
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With the mouth open, in the depression between the middle of the tragus and the condyloid process of the mandible.
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SI-8
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At the elbow, in the depression between the olecranon process of the ulna and the medial epicondyle of the humerus.
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SI-6
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With the palm resting on the chest, in the depression between the head of the ulna and the high point of the styloid process of the ulna.
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SI-4
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On the ulnar border of the hand, in the depression between the base of the 5th metacarpal bone and the triquetral bone.
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SI-3
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On the ulnar border of the hand, in the depression proximal to the head of the 5th metacarpal bone.
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SI-7
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On the line connecting SI-5 with SI-8, 5 cun proximal to SI-5, in the depression between the anterior border of the ulna and the muscle belly of flexor carpi ulnaris.
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SI-2
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On the ulnar border of digiti minimi, in the depression just distal to the metacarpo-phalangeal joint.
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HT-6
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On the radial side of the tendon of flexor carpi ulnaris, 0.5 cun proximal to HT-7.
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HT-5
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On the radial side of the tendon of flexor carpi ulnaris, 1 cun proximal to HT-7.
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SI-5
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On the ulnar border of the hand, in the depression between the head of the ulna and the triquetral bone.
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HT-1
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In the depression at the center of the axilla.
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PC-9
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In the center of the tip of the middle finger.
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PC-8
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Between the 2nd and 3rd metacarpal bones, proximal to the metacarpo-phalangeal joint, in a depression at the radial side of the 3rd metacarpal bone.
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PC-3
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On the transverse cubital crease, in a depression immediately on the ulnar side of the aponeurosis of the biceps brachii muscle.
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PC-7
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At the wrist joint, between the tendons of flexor carpi radialis and palmaris longus, level with HT-7.
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PC-1
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1 cun lateral (and slightly superior) to the nipple, in the 4th intercostal space.
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PC-5
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On the flexor aspect of the forearm, 3 cun proximal to PC-7, between the tendons of flexor carpi radialis and palmaris longus.
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PC-4
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On the flexor aspect of the forearm, 5 cun proximal to PC-7, on a line connecting PC-3 to PC-7, between the tendons of palmaris longus and flexor carpi radialis.
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PC-6
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On the flexor aspect of the forearm, 2 cun proximal to PC-7, between the tendons of palmaris longus and flexor carpi radialis.
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BL-67
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On the dorsal aspect of the little toe, at the juncture of the lines drawn along the lateral side of the nail and the base of the nail, Approx. 0.1 cun from the corner of the nail.
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BL-66
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On the lateral side of the foot, in the depression anterior and inferior to the 5th metatarso-phalangeal joint.
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BL-65
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Shu-Stream
On the lateral side of the foot, in the depression posterior and inferior to the head of the 5th metatarsal bone. |
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BL-60
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Jing-River
At the ankle joint, in the depression between the prominence of the lateral malleolus and the achilles tendon. |
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BL-40
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He-Sea
Behind the knee, on the popliteal crease, in the depression midway between the tendons of biceps femoris and semitendonosus. |
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BL-58
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Luo Pt
On the lower leg, exactly 7 cun superior to BL-60. |
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BL-63
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Xi-Cleft
On the lateral side of the foot, in the depression posterior to the tuberosity of the 5th metatarsal bone. |
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BL-64
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Yuan-Source
On the lateral side of the foot, in the depression anterior and inferior to the tuberosity of the 5th metatarsal bone. |
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BL-1
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Emergence Pt
0.1 cun medial and superior to the inner canthus of the eye, on the medial border of the orbit. |
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TE-1
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Jing-Well
On the dorsal aspect of the ring finger, at the juncture of the lines drawn along the ulnar border of the nail and the base of the nail, approx. 0.1 cun from the corner of the nail. |
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TE-2
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Ying-Spring
Between the ring finger and the little finger, 0.5 cun proximal to the margin of the web. |
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TE-3
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Shu-Stream
On the dorsum of the hand, in a depression just proximal to the 4th and 5th metacarpo-phalangeal joints. |
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TE-4
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Yuan Source
On the dorsum of the wrist, level to the wrist joint, between the tendons of extensor digitorum communis and extensor digiti minimi. |
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TE-23
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Exit Pt
In the depression on the supraorbital margin, at the lateral end of the eyebrow. |
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TE-10
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He-Sea
With the elbow flexed, in a depression 1 cun proximal to the olecranon. |
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TE-7
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Xi-Cleft
3 cun proximal to TE-4, level to and on the ulnar side of TE-6, in a depression between the ulna and extensor digitorum communis. |
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TE-6
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Jing-River
3 cun proximal to TE-4, in a depression between the radius and the ulna, on the radial side of the extensor digitorum communis muscle. |
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TE-5
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Luo Pt.
2 cun proximal to TE-4, in a depression between the radius and the ulna, on the radial side of the extensor digitorum communis tendons. |
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KI-1
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Jing-Well
On the sole of the foot, between the 2nd and 3rd metatarsal bones, approx. 1/3 the distance from the base of the 2nd toe and the heel, in the depression formed when the foot is plantar flexed. |
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KI-2
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Ying-Spring
On the medial side of the foot, distal and inferior to the medial malleolus, in a depression distal an inferior to the navicular tuberosity. |
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KI-3
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Shu-Stream
In the depression between the medial malleolus and the achilles tendon, level with the prominence of the medial malleolus. |
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KI-7
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Jing-River
On the medial aspect of the lower leg, 2 cun superior to KI-3, on the anterior border of the achilles tendon. |
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KI-10
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He-Sea
On the medial end of the popliteal crease, between the semitendonosis and semimembrinosus tendons. |
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KI-4
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Luo Pt.
Approx 0.5 cun posterior to the midpoint of the line drawn between KI-3 and KI-5, on the anterior border of the achilles tendon. |
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KI-5
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Xi-Cleft
1 cun inferior to KI-3, in a depression superior and anterior to the calcaneal tuberosity. |
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KI-27
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Exit Pt
In a depression on the lower border of the clavicle, 2 cun lateral to the midline. |
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The internal branch of the KI meridien passes to which organ(s)?
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Kidney, Lungs, Heart, Bladder, and Liver
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What is a cun?
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unit of measure, one natural inch.
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The He-Sea for all yin organs is what element?
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Water
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The Jing-Well for all yin organs is what element?
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Wood
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The He-Sea for all yang organs is what element?
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Earth
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The Jing-Well for all yang organs is what element?
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Metal
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What point is the influential point for bones?
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BL-11
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What is the standard nomenclature for the BL?
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Foot Taiyang
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What is the standard nomenclature for the KI?
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Foot Shaoyin
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What is the standard nomenclature for the SI?
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Hand Taiyang
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What is the standard nomenclature for the LR?
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Foot Jueyin
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What is the standard nomenclature for the LU?
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Hand Taiyin
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What is the standard nomenclature for the LI?
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Hand Yangming
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What is the standard nomenclature for the ST?
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Foot Yangming
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What is the standard nomenclature for the SP?
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Foot Taiyin
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What is the standard nomenclature for the TE?
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Hand Shaoyang
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What is the standard nomenclature for the PC?
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Hand Jueyin
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What is the standard nomenclature for the GB?
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Foot Shaoyang
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What is the standard nomenclature for the HT?
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Hand Shaoyin
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The opening point for DUMO (Gov vessel)?
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SI-3
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The opening point for YINWEIMO (linking vessel)?
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PC-6
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The opening point for YANGWEIMO (linking vessel)?
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TE-5
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How many She Transport (water/elemental) points are there for each meridien?
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5
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GB-1
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Entry pt
In the hollowon the lateral side of the orbital margin, approx. 0.5 cun lateral to the outer canthus. |
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GB-34
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He-Sea
Below the lateral aspect of the knee, in the tender depression approx. 1 cun anterior and inferior to the head of the fibula (approx. 2 cun below the popliteal crease). |
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GB-36
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Xi-Cleft
On the lateral aspect of the lower leg, 7 cun superior to the prominence of the lateral malleolus, at the anterior border of the fibula. |
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GB-37
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Luo Pt
On the lateral aspect of the lower leg, 5 cun superior to the prominence of the lateral malleolus, at the anterior border of the fibula. |
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GB-38
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Jing-River
On the lateral aspect of the lower leg, 4 cun superior to the prominence of the lateral malleolus at the anterior border of the fibula. |
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GB-40
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Yuan-Source
At the ankle joint, in the depression anterior and inferior to the lateral malleolus. |
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GB-41
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Shu-Stream
In the depression distal to the junctionof the 4th and 5th metatarsal bones, on the lateral side of the tendon of extensor digitorum longus (branch to little toe). |
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GB-43
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Ying-Spring
Between the 4th toe and the little toe, 0.5 cun proximal to the margin of the web. |
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GB-44
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Jing-Well
on the dorsal aspect of the 4th toe, at the junction of the lines drawn along the lateral border of the nail and the base of the nail, approx. 0.1 cun from the corner of the nail. |
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ST-1
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Entry Pt
With the eyes looking directly forwards, this point is located directly below the pupil between the eyeball and the infraorbital ridge. |
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LR-1
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Jing-Well
On the dorsal aspect of the big toe, at the juncture of the lines drawn along the lateral border of the nail and the base of the nail, approx. 0.1 cun from the corner of the nail. |
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LR-2
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Ying-Spring
On the dorsum of the foot, between the 1st and 2nd toes, 0.5 cun proximal to the margin of the web. |
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LR-3
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Shu-Stream, Yuan-Source
On the dorsum of the foot, in the hollow distal to the junction of the 1st and 2nd metatarsal bones. |
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LR-4
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Jing-River
On the ankle, anterior to the prominence of the medial malleolus (approx. 1 to 1.5 cun from the tip of the medial malleolus midway between SP-5 and ST-41), in the signficant depression just medial to the tendon of tibialis anterior when the ankle is extended (dorsiflexed). |
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LR-5
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Luo Pt
5 cun above the prominence of the medial malleolus, immediately posterior to the medial crest of the tibia, in the depression between the medial crest of the tibia and the gastrocnemius muscle (or, in the small depression on the medial aspect of the tibia). |
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LR-6
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Xi-Cleft
7 cun above the prominence of the medial malleolus, immediately posterior to the medial border of the tibia, in the depression between the medial borer of the tibia and the gastrocnemius muscle (or, in the small depression on the medial aspect of the tibia). |
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LR-8
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He-Sea
Just superior to the medial end of the popliteal crease, in the depression anterior to the tendons of semitendinosus and semimembranosus, about 1 cun anterior to KI-10. |
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LR-14
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Mu Pt/Exit pt
On the mamillary line, in the 6th intercostal space, 4 cun lateral to the midline. |
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Which Jing-Well point(s) are not located '0.1 cun from the corner of the nail'?
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KI, and possibly PC-9 (tip of middle finger)
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Opening point of REN channel?
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LU-7
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Opening of YINQIAOMO
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KI-6
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Opening of DU
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SI-3
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Opening of YANGQIAOMO
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BL-62
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Opening of DAIMO
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GB-41
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Opening of Chongmo
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SP-4
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Influential point of marrow?
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GB-39
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Influential point of sinews?
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GB-34
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Shu point of LU?
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BL-13
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Shu point of LI?
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BL-25
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Shu point of ST?
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BL-21
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Shu point of SP?
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BL-20
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Shu point of HT?
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BL-15
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Shu point of SI?
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BL-27
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Shu point of BL?
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BL-28
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Shu point of KI?
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BL-23
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Shu point of PC?
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BL-14
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Shu point of TE?
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BL-22
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Shu point of GB?
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BL-19
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Shu point of LR?
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BL-18
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Mu point of LR?
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LR-14
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Mu point of GB?
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GB-24
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Mu point of TE?
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CV-5
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Mu point of PC?
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CV-17
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Mu point of KI?
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GB-25
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Mu point of BL?
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CV-3
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Mu point of SI?
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CV-4
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Mu point of HT?
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CV-14
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Mu point of SP?
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LR-13
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Mu point of ST?
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CV-12
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Mu point of LI?
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ST-25
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