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KD 1
Sole of the foot in a depression between the second and third metatarsal bones one third of the distance between the base of the second toe and the heel
KD 2
On the medial side of the foot, distal and inferior to the medial malleolus, in the depression distal and inferior to the navicular tuberosity; opposite SP 4
KD 3
In the depression between the medial malleolus and the Achilles tendon, level with the prominence of the medial malleolus
KD 4
Approximately .5 cun posterior to the midpoint of the line drawn between KD 3 and KD 5 on the anterior border of the Achilles tendon
KD 5
1 cun inferior to KD 3 in a depression anterior and superior to the calcaneal tuberosity
KD 6
1 cun below the prominence of the medial malleolus, in the groove formed by two ligamentous bundles
KD 7
On the medial aspect of the lower leg, 2 cun superior to KD 3, on the anterior border of the Achilles tendon
KD 8
On the medial aspect of the lower leg, 2 cun superior to KD 3 and .5 cun anterior to KD 7, posterior to the medial border of the tibia
KD 9
On the medial aspect of the lower leg, 5 cun superior to KD 3, on the line drawn between KD 3 and KD 10, about 1 cun posterior to the medial border of the tibia
KD 10
At the medial end of the popliteal crease, between the semitendinosus and semimembranosus tendons
*locate and needle with knee slightly flexed*
SI 1
On the dorsal aspect of the little finger at the junction of lines drawn along the ulnar border fo the nail and the base of the nail, .1cun from the corner of the nail *OUTSIDE*
SI 2
On the ulnar border of the little finger, in a depression just distal to the metacarpophalangeal joint
SI 3
On the ulnar border of the hand, in the substantial depression proximal to the head of the 5th metacarpal bone
SI 4
On the ulnar border fo the hand, in the depression between the base of the 5th metacarpal bone and the triquetral bone
SI 5
At the ulnar border of the wrist, in the depression between the head of the ulna and the triquetral bone
SI 6
When the palm of the hand is placed on the chest, this point is located on the dorsal aspect of the head of the ulna, in a cleft level with and to the radial side of the high point of the syloid process of the ulna
SI 7
On the line connecting SI5 and SI 8, 5 cun proximal to SI 5, in the groove between the anterior border of the ulna and the muscle belly of the flexor carpi ulnaris
SI 8
In the depression between the tip of the olecranon process of the ulna and the tip of the medial epicondyle of the humerus
SI 9
On the posterior aspect of the shoulder, 1 cun superior to the posterior axillary crease when the arm hangs in the adducted position
SI 10
On the posterior aspect of the shoulder, in the depression inferior to the scapular spine, directly superior to the posterior axillary crease (SI 9)
SI 11
On the scapula, in the tender depression 1/3 the distance from the midpoint of the inferior border of the scapular spine to the inferior angle of the scapula
SI 12
In the center of the suprascapular fossa, directly above SI 11, in the depression formed when the arm is raised (superior to the scapular spine, above SI 11)
SI 13
In the tender depression superior to the medial end of the scapular spine, midway between SI 10 and T2
*slide a fingertip medially along the superior border of the scapular spine until it falls into a tender depression just lateral to the medial border of the scapula*
SI 14
3 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of T1
SI 15
2 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of C7
SI 16
On the posterior border of the SCM muscle, level with the laryngeal prominence *same level as ST 9*
SI 17
In the depression between the angle of the mandible and the anterior border of the SCM
SI 18
Directly below the outer canthus, in the depression at the lower border of the zygomatic bone
SI 19
With the mouth open, this point is located in the depression between the middle of the tragus and the condyloid process of the mandible
What is the name of SI 6
Yanglao
What is the name of HT 7
Shenmen
What is the name of HT 8
Shaofu
What is the name of SP 6
Sanyinjiao
What is the name of SP 9
Yinlingquan
What is the name of ST 36
Zusanli
What is the name of ST 40
Fenglong
What is the name of LI 11
Quchi
What is the name of LU 7
Lieque
What is the name of LU 9
Taiyuan
What is the name of LI 4
Hegu
KD 11
On the lower abdomen, 5 cun below the umbilicus, at the superior border of the pubic symphosis, .5 cun lateral to the midline
KD 12
On the lower abdomen, 4 cun below the umbilicus, 1 cun superior to the superior border of the pubic symphosis, .5 cun lateral to the midline
KD 13
On the lower abdomen, 3 cun below the umbilicus, 2 cun superior to the superior border of the pubic symphosis, .5 cun lateral to the midline
KD 14
On the lower abdomen, 2 cun below the umbilicus, 3 cun superior to the superior border of the pubic symphosis, .5 cun lateral to the midline
KD 15
On the lower abdomen, 1 cun below the umbilicus, 4 cun superior to the superior border of the pubic symphosis, .5 cun lateral to the midline
KD 16
On the abdomen, .5 cun lateral to the midline (umbilicus)
KD 17
On the upper abdomen, 2 cun above the umbilicus, .5 cun lateral to the midline
KD 18
On the upper abdomen, 3 cun above the umbilicus, .5 cun lateral to the midline
KD 19
On the upper abdomen, 4 cun above the umbilicus, .5 cun lateral to the midline
KD 20
On the upper abdomen, 5 cun above the umbilicus, .5 cun lateral to the midline
KD 21
On the upper abdomen, 6 cun above the umbilicus, .5 cun lateral to the midline
KD 22
In the fifth intercostal space, 2 cun lateral to the midline
KD 23
In the fourth intercostal space, 2 cun lateral to the midline
KD 24
In the third intercostal space, 2 cun lateral to the midline
KD 25
In the second intercostal space, 2 cun lateral to the midline
KD 26
In the first intercostal space, 2 cun lateral to the midline
KD 27
In the depression on the lower border of the clavicle, 2 cun lateral to the midline
HT 1
In the depression at the center of the axilla
HT 2
3 cun proximal to the medial end of the transverse cubital crease, on the line connecting HT 1 and HT 3
HT 3
Midway between P3 and the medial epicondyle of the humerous, at the medial end of the transverse cubital crease when the elbow is fully flexed
HT 4
On the radial side of the tendon of flexor carpi ulnaris, 1.5 cun proximal to HT 7
HT 5
On the radial side of the tendon of flexor carpi ulnaris, 1 cun proximal to HT 7
HT 6
On the radial side of the tendon of flexor carpi ulnaris, .5 cun proximal to HT 7
HT 7
At the wrist joint, on the radial side of flexor carpi ulnaris, in the depression at the proximal border of the pisiform bone
HT 8
On the palm, in the depression between the 4th and 5th metacarpal bones, where the tip of the little finger rests when a light fist is made
HT 9
On the dorsal aspect of the little finger, at the junction of lines drawn along the radial border of the nail and the base of the nail, approximately .1 cun from the corner of the nail *INSIDE*
SP 1
On the dorsal aspect of the big toe, at the junction of lines drawn along the medial border of the nail and the base of the nail, approximately .1 cun from the corner of the nail
SP 2
On the medial side of the big toe, in the depression distal and inferior to the first metatarso-phalangeal joint
SP 3
On the medial side of the foot, in the depression proximal and inferior to the head of the first metatarsal bone
SP 4
On the medial side of the foot, in the depression distal and inferior to the base of the metatarsal bone
SP 5
On the medial side of the ankle, in the depression which lies at the junction of straight lines drawn along the anterior and inferior borders of the medial malleolus
SP 6
On the medial side of the lower leg, 3 cun superior to the prominence of the medial malleolus, in a depression close to the medial crest of the tibia
SP 7
On the medial side of the lower leg, 3 cun superior to SP 6, in a depression just posterior to the medial crest of the tibia
SP 8
On the medial side of the lower leg, 3 cun inferior to SP 9, in a depression just posterior to the medial crest of the tibia
SP 9
On the medial side of the lower leg, in a depression in the angle formed by the medial condyle of the tibia and the posterior border of the tibia
SP 10
2 cun proximal to the superior border of the patella, in the tender depression on the bulge of the vastus medialis muscle, directly above SP 9
SP 11
On the medial side of the upper leg, 6 cun proximal to SP 10, on a line connecting SP 10 and SP 12
SP 12
3.5 cun lateral to Ren 2, on the lateral side of the femoral artery
SP 13
ON the lower abdomen, .7 cun superior and .5 cun lateral to SP 12, 4 cun lateral to the midline
SP 14
On the lower abdomen, 1.3 cun inferior to SP 15, 4 cun lateral to the midline
SP 15
On the abdomen, in the depression at the lateral border of the recuts abdominus muscle (4 cun from the midline), level with the umbilicus
SP 16
On the abdomen, in the depression at the lateral border of the recuts abdominus muscle (4 cun from the midline), 3 cun superior to SP 15
SP 17
On the lateral side of the chest, in the 5th intercostal space, 6 cun lateral to the midline
SP 18
On the lateral side of the chest, in the 4th intercostal space, 6 cun lateral to the midline
SP 19
On the lateral side of the chest, in the 3rd intercostal space, 6 cun lateral to the midline
SP 20
On the lateral side of the chest, in the 2nd intercostal space, 6 cun lateral to the midline
SP 21
On the mid-axillary line, in the 7th intercostal space
SP 21
On the mid-axillary line, in the 7th intercostal space
ST 1
With the eyes looking directly forwards, this point is located directly below the pupil between the eyeball and the infra-orbital ridge
ST 2
With the eyes looking directly forwards, this point is located directly below the pupil, in the depression at the infra-orbital foramen
ST 3
With the eyes looking directly forwards, this point is located directly below the pupil, level with the lower border of the ala nasi, on the lateral side of the naso-labial groove
ST 4
.4 cun lateral to the corner of the mouth
ST 5
Directly anterior to the angle of the jaw, in the depression at the anterior border of the masseter muscle
ST 6
Approximately 1 fingerbreadth anterior and superior to the angle of the jaw at the prominence of the masseter muscle
ST 7
At the lower border of the zygomatic arch, in the depression anterior to the condyloid process of the mandible
ST 8
At the corner of the forehead, 4.5 cun lateral to DU 24 and .5 cun within the anterior hairline
ST 9
Level with the tip of and 1.5 cun lateral to the laryngeal prominence, in the depression between the anterior border of the SCM muscle and the lateral border of the thyroid cartilage
ST 10
On the neck, at the anterior border of the SCM muscle, midway between ST 9 and ST 11
ST 11
At the root of the neck, superior to the medial end of the clavicle, directly below ST 9 in the depression between the sternal and clavicular heads of the SCM muscle
ST 12
In the supraclavicular area, posterior to the superior border of the clavicle and at its midpoint, 4 cun lateral to the midline, on the mamillary line
ST 13
At the top of the chest, directly below ST 12, on the inferior border of the clavicle, 4 cun lateral to the midline, on the mamillary line
ST 14
On the chest, in the first intercostal space, 4 cun lateral to the midline, on the mamillary line
ST 15
On the chest, in the second intercostal space, 4 cun lateral to the midline, on the mamillary line
ST 16
On the chest, in the third intercostal space, 4 cun lateral to the midline, on the mamillary line
ST 17
On the center of the nipple, in the fourth intercostal space, 4 cun lateral to the midline *No needle, No moxa*
ST 18
Directly below the nipple, in the fifth intercostal space
ST 19
On the abdomen, 2 cun lateral to the midline and 6 cun superior to the umbilicus, level with Ren 14
ST 20
On the abdomen, 2 cun lateral to the midline and 5 cun superior to the umbilicus, level with Ren 13
ST 21
On the abdomen, 2 cun lateral to the midline and 4 cun superior to the umbilicus, level with Ren 12
ST 22
On the abdomen, 2 cun lateral to the midline and 3 cun superior to the umbilicus, level with Ren 11
ST 23
On the abdomen, 2 cun lateral to the midline and 2 cun superior to the umbilicus, level with Ren 10
ST 24
On the abdomen, 2 cun lateral to the midline and 1 cun superior to the umbilicus, level with Ren 9
ST 25
On the abdomen, 2 cun lateral to the umbilicus
ST 26
On the lower abdomen, 2 cun lateral to the midline and 1 cun inferior to the umbilicus, level with Ren 7
ST 27
On the lower abdomen, 2 cun lateral to the midline and 2 cun inferior to the umbilicus, level with Ren 5
ST 28
On the lower abdomen, 2 cun lateral to the midline and 3 cun inferior to the umbilicus, level with Ren 4
ST 29
On the lower abdomen, 2 cun lateral to the midline and 4 cun inferior to the umbilicus, level with Ren 3
ST 30
On the lower abdomen, 2 cun lateral to the midline, level with the superior border of the pubic symphysis, level with Ren 2
ST 31
On the upper thigh, in a depression just lateral to the Sartorius muscle, at the junction of a vertical line drawn downward from the anterior superior iliac spine, and a horizontal line drawn level with the lower border of the pubic symphysis
ST 32
On the thigh, on a line drawn between the lateral border of the patella and the anterior superior iliac spine, in a depression 6 cun proximal to the superior border of the patella
ST 33
On the thigh, on a line drawn between the lateral border of the patella and the anterior superior iliac spine, in a depression 3 cun proximal to the superior border of the patella
ST 34
On the thigh, on a line drawn between the lateral border of the patella and the anterior superior iliac spine, in a depression 2 cun proximal to the superior border of the patella
ST 35
On the knee, in the hollow formed when the knee is flexed, immediately below the patella and lateral to the patellar ligament
ST 36
Below the knee, 3 cun inferior to ST 35, 1 fingerbreadth lateral to the anterior crest of the tibia
ST 37
On the lower leg, 3 cun inferior to ST 36, 1 fingerbreadth lateral to the anterior crest of the tibia
ST 38
On the lower leg, midway between the tibio-femoral joint line (level with the popliteal crease) and the prominence of the lateral malleolus, 1 fingerbreadth lateral to the anterior crest of the tibia
ST 39
On the lower leg, 3 cun inferior to ST 37, 1 fingerbreadth lateral to the anterior crest of the tibia; Or 1 cun inferior to ST 38
ST 40
On the lower leg, midway between the tibio-femoral joint line (level with the popliteal crease) and the lateral malleolus, 2 fingerbreadths lateral to the anterior crest of the tibia; 1 cun lateral to ST 38
ST 41
On the ankle, level with the prominence of the lateral malleolus, in a depression between the tendons of extensor hallicus longus and extensor digitorum longus
ST 42
On the dorsum of the foot, in the depression fromed by the junction of the second and third metatarsal bones and the cuneiform bones (2nd &3rd), 1.5 cun distal to ST 41, on the line drawn between ST 41 and ST 43
ST 43
On the dorsum of the foot between the second and third metatarsal bones, in a depression 1 cun proximal to ST 44
ST 44
On the dorsum of the foot, between the second and third toes, .5 cun proximal to the margin of the web
ST 45
On the dorsal aspect of the second toe, at the junction of lines drawn along the lateral border and the base of the nail, approximately .1 cun from the corner of the nail
ST 41
On the ankle, level with the prominence of the lateral malleolus, in a depression between the tendons of extensor hallicus longus and extensor digitorum longus
ST 42
On the dorsum of the foot, in the depression fromed by the junction of the second and third metatarsal bones and the cuneiform bones (2nd &3rd), 1.5 cun distal to ST 41, on the line drawn between ST 41 and ST 43
ST 43
On the dorsum of the foot between the second and third metatarsal bones, in a depression 1 cun proximal to ST 44
ST 44
On the dorsum of the foot, between the second and third toes, .5 cun proximal to the margin of the web
ST 45
On the dorsal aspect of the second toe, at the junction of lines drawn along the lateral border and the base of the nail, approximately .1 cun from the corner of the nail
The Lung internal pathway originates where?
The middle jiao
What is the name of the Lung Meridian?
Hand TaiYin
The Large Intestine internal pathway originates where?
LI 1 the index finger
What is the name of the Large Intestine Meridian?
Hand Yangming
The Stomach internal pathway originates where?
Large Intestine 20
What is the name of the Stomach Meridian?
Foot Yangming
The Spleen internal pathway originates where?
SP 1 the big toe
What is the name of the Spleen Meridian?
Foot TaiYin
The Heart internal pathway originates where?
The Heart
What is the name of the Heart Meridian?
Hand ShaoYin
What is the name of the Small Intestine Meridian?
Hand TaiYang
What is the name of the Bladder Meridian?
Foot TaiYang
Where does the Small Intestine internal pathway originate?
SI 1 the little finger
Where does the Bladder internal pathway originate?
BL 1 the inner canthus
LI 1
On the dorsal aspect of the index finger, at the junction of lines drawn along the radial border of the nail and the base of the nail, approximately .1 cun from the corner of the nail
LI 2
On the radial border of the index finger, in a depression just distal to the 2nd metacarpo-phalangeal joint
LI 3
On the radial side of the index finger, in the substantial depression proximal to the head of the 2nd metacarpal bone
LI 4
On the dorsum of the hand, between the 1st and 2nd metacarpal bones, at the midpoint of the 2nd metacarpal bone adn close to its radial border
LI 5
On the radial side of the wrist, in the center of the hollow formed by the tendon of the extensor pollicis longus and brevis (anatomical snuffbox)
LI 6
3 cun proximal to LI 5 on the line connecting LI 5 with LI 11
LI 7
5 cun proximal to LI 5 (7 cun distal LI 11) on the line connecting LI 5 with LI 11
LI 8
On the radial side of the forearm, 4 cun distal to LI 11, on the line connecting LI 5 with LI 11 (8 cun proximal from LI 5)
LI 9
On the radial side of the forearm, 3 cun distal to LI 11, on the line connecting LI 5 with LI 11 (9 cun proximal from LI 5)
LI 10
On the radial side of the forearm, 2 cun distal to LI 11, on the line connecting LI5 with LI 11, (10 cun proximal from LI 5)
LI 11
At the elbow, midway between LU 5 and the lateral epicondyle of the humerus, at the lateral end of the transverse cubital crease
LI 12
When the elbow is flexed, this point is located in the depression 1 cun proximal to and 1 cun lateral to LI 11
LI 13
ON the lateral side of the upper arm, 3 cun proximal to LI 11, on the line connecting LI 11 with LI 15
LI 14
On the lateral side of the upper arm, in the visible and tender depression formed between the distal insertion of the deltoid muscle and the brachialis muscle, approximately 3/5 of the distance along the line drawn between LI 11 and LI 15
LI 15
In the depression which lies anterior and inferior to the acromion, at the origin of the deltoid muscle
LI 16
On the upper aspect of the shoulder, in the depression medial to the acromion process and between the lateral extremity of the clavicle and the scapular spine
LI 17
On the lateral side of the neck, 1 cun inferior to LI 18 on the posterior border of the SCM muscle
LI 18
On the lateral side of the neck, level with the tip of the laryngeal prominence, between the sternal and clavicular heads of the SCM
LI 19
Directly below the lateral margin of the nostril, .5 cun lateral to DU 26
LI 20
In the naso-labial groove, at the level of the midpoint of the lateral border of the ala nasi
LU 1
On the lateral aspect of the chest, in the 1st intercostal space, 6 cun lateral to the midline, 1 cun inferior to LU 2
LU 2
On the antero-lateral aspect of the chest, below the lateral extremity of the clavicle, 6 cun lateral to the midline, in the center of the hollow of the delto-pectoral triangle
LU 3
On the antero-lateral aspect of the upper arm, 3 cun inferior to the axillary fold and 6 cun superior to LU 5, in the depression between the lateral border of the biceps brachii muscle and the shaft of the humerus
LU 4
On the antero-lateral aspect of the upper arm, 4 cun inferior to the axillary fold and 5 cun superior to LU 5, in the depression between the lateral border of the biceps brachii muscle and the shaft of the humerus
LU 5
On the cubital crease of the elbow, in the depression at the radial side of the tendon of the biceps brachii
LU 6
On the flexor aspect of the forearm, 7 cun proximal to LU 9, on the line connecting Lu 5 with LU 9
LU 7
On the radial aspect of the forearm, approximately 1.5 cun proximal to LI 5, in the cleft between the tendons of brachioradialis and abductor pollicis longus
LU 8
Above the wrist, 1 cun proximal to LU 9, on the line connecting Lu 6 with LU 9, in the depression at the base of the styloid process of the radius and on the radial side of the radial artery
LU 9
At the wrist joint, in the depression between the radial artery and the tendon of abductor pollicis longus, level with HE 7 (the proximal border of the pisiform bone)
LU 10
On the thenar eminence of the hand, in a depression between the midpoint of 1st metacarpal bone and the thenar muscles
LU 11
On the extensor aspect of the thumb, at the junction of lines drawn along the radial border of the nail and the base of the nail, approximately .1 cun from the corner of the nail
What is the name of KD 10
Yingu
What is the name of KD 3
Taixi
What is the Proximal end of a bone called
The Base
What is the Distal end of a bone called
The Head
UB 1
.1 cun medial and superior to the inner canthus of the eye, near the medial border of the orbit
UB 2
Superior to the inner canthus, in a depression on the eyebrow, close to the medial end
UB 3
Directly superior to UB 2, .5 cun within the anterior hairline, level with DU 24
UB 4
.5 cun within the anterior hairline, 1.5 cun lateral to DU 24 and 1/3 of the distance between DU 24 and ST 8
UB 5
.5 cun directly posterior to UB 4, 1 cun within the anterior hairline, and 1.5 cun lateral to DU 23
UB 6
1.5 cun posterior to UB 5, 2.5 cun within the anterior hairline and 1.5 cun lateral to the midline
UB 7
1.4 cun posterior to UB 6 and 4 cun within the anterior hairline, 1.5 cun lateral to the midline
UB 8
1.5 cun posterior to UB 7, and 5.5 cun within the anterior hairline, 1.5 cun lateral to the midline
UB 9
1.3 cun lateral to DU 17
UB 10
On the lateral aspect of the trapezius muscle, 1.3 cun lateral to DU 15
UB 11
1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of T1
UB 12
1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of T2
UB 13
1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of T3
UB 14
1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of T4
UB 15
1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of T5
UB 16
1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of T6
UB 17
1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of T7
UB 18
1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of T9
UB 19
1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of T10
UB 20
1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of T11
UB 21
1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of T12
UB 22
1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of L1
UB 23
1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of L2
UB 24
1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of L3
UB 25
1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of L4
UB 26
1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of L5
UB 27
1.5 cun lateral to the midline, at the level of the first posterior sacral foramen
UB 28
1.5 cun lateral to the midline, at the level of the second posterior sacral foramen
UB 29
1.5 cun lateral to the midline, at the level of the third posterior sacral foramen
UB 30
1.5 cun lateral to the midline, at the level of the fourth posterior sacral foramen
UB 31
Over the first posterior sacral foramen
UB 32
Over the second posterior sacral foramen
UB 33
Over the third posterior sacral foramen
UB 34
Over the fourth posterior sacral foramen
UB 35
.5 cun lateral to the Governing vessel (DU mai), level with the tip of the coccyx
UB 36
Just below the buttock, on a line directly superior to UB 40, in the center of the transverse gluteal crease, in a depression between the hamstring muscles
UB 37
On the back of the thigh, in the depression between the hamstring muscles, 6 cun distal to UB 36, and 8 cun proximal to UB 40, on the line connecting UB 36 and UB 40
UB 38
On the back of the knee, 1 cun superior to UB 39, on the medial side of the tendon biceps femoris
UB 39
At the back of the knee, on the popliteal crease and towards its lateral end, in the depression medial to the tendon biceps femoris
UB 40
At the back of the knee, in the popliteal crease, in a depression midway between the tendons of biceps femoris and semitendinosus
UB 41
3 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of T2
UB 42
3 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of T3
UB 43
3 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of T4
UB 44
3 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of T5
UB 45
3 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of T6
UB 46
3 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of T7
UB 47
3 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of T9
UB 48
3 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of T10
UB 49
3 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of T11
UB 50
3 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of T12
UB 51
3 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of L1
UB 52
3 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of L2
UB 53
3 cun lateral to the midline, at the level of the spinous process of the second sacral foramen
UB 54
On the buttock, in the depression 3 cun lateral to the sacro-coccygeal hiatus
(located midway between the midline and the lateral edge of the buttock)
UB 55
On the lower leg, 2 cun inferior to UB 40, on the line connecting UB 40 and UB 57, in the depression between the two heads of the gastrocnemius muscle
UB 56
ON the lower leg, 5 cun below UB 40 and midway between UB 55 and UB 57, in the center of the belly of the gastrocnemius muscle
UB 57
On the lower leg, in the depression formed below the bellies of the gastrocnemius muscle when the muscle is flexed, approximately 8 cun distal to UB 40 (midway between UB 40 and UB 60)
UB 58
On the lower leg, 7 cun directly superior to UB 60, lateral to and approximately 1 cun inferior to UB 57
UB 59
On the lower leg, 3 cun directly superior to UB 60
UB 60
Behind the ankle joint, in the depression between the prominence of the lateral malleolus and the Achilles tendon
UB 61
On the lateral side of the foot, 1.5 cun inferior to UB 60, in a tender depression on the calcaneum
UB 62
On the lateral side of the foot, approximately .5 cun inferior to the inferior border of the lateral malleolus, in a depression posterior to the peroneal tendons
UB 63
On the lateral side of the foot, in the depression posterior to the tuberosity of the fifth metatarsal bone
UB 64
On the lateral side of the foot, in the depression anterior and inferior to the tuberosity of the fifth metatarsal bone
UB 65
On the lateral side fo the foot, in the depression posterior and inferior to the head of the fifth metatarsal bone
UB 66
On the lateral side of the foot, in the depression anterior and inferior to the fifth metatarso-phalangeal joint
UB 67
On the dorsal aspect of the little toe, at the junction of lines drawn along the lateral border of the nail and the base of the nail, approximately .1 cun from the corner of the nail
PC 1
1 cun lateral and slightly superior to the nipple, in the 4th intercostal space
PC 2
On the anterior aspect of the arm, 2 cun below the anterior axillary fold, between the two heads of the biceps brachii muscle
PC 3
On the transverse cubital crease, in the depression immediately to the ulnar side of the aponeurosis of the biceps brachii
PC 4
On the flexor aspect of the forearm, 5 cun proximal to PC7, on the line connecting PC 7 and PC 3, between the tendons of Palmaris longus and flexor carpi radialis
PC 5
On the flexor aspect of the forearm, 3 cun proximal to PC 7, between the tendons of Palmaris longus and flexor carpi radialis
PC 6
On the flexor aspect of the forearm, 2 cun proximal to PC 7, between the tendons of Palmaris longus and flexor carpi radialis
PC 7
At the wrist joint, between the tendons of Palmaris longus and flexor carpi radialis, level with Ht 7 (and LU 9)
PC 8
Between the 2nd and 3rd metacarpal bones, proximal to the mtacarpo-phalangeal joint, in a depression at the radial side of the 3rd metacarpal bone
**This point may be located at the place where the tip of the middle finger lands when a fist is made**
PC 9
In the center of the tip of the middle finger
SJ 1
On the dorsal aspect of the ring finger, at the junction of lines drawn along the ulnar border of the nail and the base of the nail, approximately .1 cun from the corner of the nail
SJ 2
Between the ring and little fingers, .5 cun proximal to the margin of the web
SJ 3
On the dorsum of the hand, in the depression just proximal to the fourth and fifth metacarpo-phalangeal joints
SJ 4
On the dorsum of the wrist, at the level of the wrist joint, in the depression between the tendons of extensor digitorum communis and extensor digiti minimi
SJ 5
2 cun proximal to SJ 4, in the depression between the radius and the ulna, on the radial side of the extensor digitorum comunis tendons
SJ 6
3 cun proximal to SJ 4, in the depression between the radius and the ulna, on the radial side of the extensor digitorum communis muscle
SJ 7
3 cun proximal to SJ 4, level with and on the ulnar side of SJ 6, in the depression between the ulna and the extensor digitorum communis muscle
SJ 8
4 cun proximal to SJ 4, in the depression between the radius and the ulna, on the radial side of the extensor digitorum communis muscle
SJ 9
In the depression between the radius and the ulna, on a line drawn between SJ 4 and the lateral epicondyle of the humerus, 7 cun proximal to SJ 4
SJ 10
With the elbow flexed, this point is located in the depression 1 cun proximal to the olecranon
SJ 11
With the elbow flexed, this point is located 1 cun proximal to SJ 10
SJ 12
On the upper arm, on a line drawn between SJ 10 and SJ 14, 4 cun proximal to SJ 10 and 6 cun distal to SJ 14
SJ 13
On the upper arm, where the line drawn between SJ 10 and SJ 14 meets the posterior border of the deltoid muscle, approximately 2/3 the distance between the two points
SJ 14
At the origin of the deltoid muscle, in the depression which lies posterior and inferior to the lateral extremity of the acromion
SJ 15
In the suprascapular fossa, in the depression midway between GB 21 and SI 13 (medial end of the suprascapular fossa)
SJ 16
On the posterior border of the SCM approximately 1 cun inferior to GB 12 (posterior and inferior to the mastoid process), on the line drawn between UB 10 and SI 17
SJ 17
Behind the earlobe, between the ramus of the mandible and the mastoid process, in the depression just superior to the palpable transverse process of the first cervical vertebra
SJ 18
Posterior to the ear, in a small depression on the mastoid bone, 1/3 the distance along a curved line drawn from SJ 17 to SJ 20 following the line of the rim of the ear
SJ 19
Posterior to the ear, in a small depression 2/3 the distance along a curved line drawn from SJ 17 and SJ 20 following the line of the rim of the ear
SJ 20
On the side of the head, directly level with the apex of the ear when the ear is folded forwards
SJ 21
In the depression anterior to the supratragic notch slightly superior to the condyloid process of the mandible
SJ 22
Approximately .5 cun anterior to the upper border of the root of the ear, in a slight depression on the posterior border of the hairline of the temple
SJ 23
In the depression on the supraorbital margin, at the lateral end of the eyebrow
Name of P6
Neiguan
Name of P7
Daling
Name of UB 23
Shenshu (kidney shu)
Name of UB 43
Gaohuangshu
Name of SJ 5
Waiguan
Name of SJ 14
Jianliao
LV 1
On the dorsal aspect of the big toe, at the junction of the lines drawn along the lateral border of the nail and the base of the nail, approximately .1 cun from the corner of the nail
LV 2
On the dorsum of the foot, between the 1st and 2nd toes, .5 cun proximal to the margin of the web
LV 3
On the dorsum of the foot, in the hollow distal to the junction of the 1st and 2nd metatarsal bones
LV 4
On the ankle, anterior to the prominence of the medial malleolus, in the significant depression just medial to the tendon of the tibialis anterior when the ankle is extended
LV 5
5 cun above the prominence of the medial malleolus, immediately posterior to the medial crest of the tibia and the gastrocnemius muscle
LV 6
7 cun above the prominence of the medial malleolus, immediately posterior to the medial border of the tibia, in the depression between the medial border of the tibia and the gastrocnemius muscle
LV 7
Posterior to and inferior to the medial condyle of the tibia, 1 cun posterior to SP 9
LV 8
Just superior to the medial end of the popliteal crease, in the depression anterior to the tendons of m. semitendinosus and m. semimembranosus, about 1 cun anterior to KD 10
LV 9
Directly superior to the medial epicondyle of the femur, 4 un superior to LV 8 in the cleft between m. vastus medialis and m. sartorius
LV 10
3 cun inferior to ST 30 on the anterior border of m. adductor longus
LV 11
2 cun inferior to ST 30 on the anterior border of m. adductor longus
LV 12
1 cun inferior and 2.5 cun lateral to Ren 2, in the crease of the groin, medial to the femoral vein
LV 13
Directly anterior and inferior to the 11th rib
LV 14
On the mamillary line, in the 6th intercostal space, 4 cun lateral to the midline
GB 1
In the hollow on the lateral side of the orbital margin, approximately .5 cun lateral to the outer canthus
GB 2
In the hollow between the intertragic notch posteriorly and the condyloid process of the mandible anteriorly **Locate with the mouth wide open**
GB 3
Anterior to the ear, in a hollow above the upper border of the zygomatic arch, directly superior to ST 7
GB 4
In the temporal region, within the hairline, one quarter the distance between ST 8 and GB 7 **Find GB 7 first**
GB 5
I the temporal region, within the hairline, half the distance from ST 8 and GB 7 **Find GB 7 first**
GB 6
In the temporal region, within the hairline, ¾ of the distance between ST 8 and GB 7 **Find GB 7 first**
GB 7
In the temporal region, within the hairline, level with and one finger breadth anterior to SJ 20
GB 8
In the temporal region, in the slight depression 1 cun directly above the apex of the ear
GB 9
Above the ear, in the depression .5 cun posterior to GB 8
GB 10
Posterior to the ear, along a curved line drawn from GB 9 to GB 12 running within the hairline and more or less parallel to the line of the rim of the ear, in a depression about 1/3 the distance between GB 9 and GB 12
GB 11
Posterior to the ear, along a curved line drawn from GB 9 to GB 12 running within the hairline and more or less parallel to the line o fthe rim of the ear, in a depression slightly greater than 2/3 of the distance between GB 9 and GB 12
GB 12
In the depression just posterior to and inferior to the mastoid process
GB 13
On the forehead, .5 cun within the anterior hairline, 2/3 the distance between DU 24 and ST 8
GB 14
On the forehead, 1 cun superior to the middle of the eyebrow, directly above the pupil when the eyes are looking straight ahead
GB 15
On the forehead, directly above GB 14, .5 cun within the anterior hairline, midway between DU 24 and ST 8
GB 16
Above the forehead, on a curved line drawn between GB 15 and GB 20, following the contour of the cranium, 1.5 cun posterior to GB 15
GB 17
In the parietal region, on the curved line drawn between GB 15 and GB 20, following the contour of the cranium, 1.5 cun posterior to GB 16
GB 18
In the parietal region, on the curved line drawn between GB 15 and GB 20, following the contour of the cranium, 1.5 cun posterior to GB 17
GB 19
In the occipital region, directly above GB 20 level with DU 17
GB 20
Below the occiupt, approximately midway between DU 16 and GB 12
GB 21
Midway between DU 14 and the tip of the acromion, at the crest of the trapezius muscle
GB 22
On the mid axillary line, in the fifth intercostal space, approximately 3 cun inferior to the apex of the axilla, at the level with the nipple
GB 23
Below the axilla in the fifth intercostal space 1 cun anterior to GB 22, approxiamtely at the level with the nipple
GB 24
On the anterior chest wall, in the seventh intercostal space, directly below the nipple, 4 cun lateral to the midline
GB 25
Below the lateral aspect of the ribcage, anterior and inferior to the free end of the 12th rib
GB 26
Directly below LV 13 level with the umbilicus
GB 27
In the depression just anterior to the anterior superior iliac spine, approximately level with Ren 4 (3 cun below the umbilicus)
GB 28
.5 cun anterior and inferior to GB 27
GB 29
On the lateral aspect of the hip joint, at the midpoint of a line drawn between the anterior superior iliac spine and the prominence of the greater trochanter
GB 30
On the posterio-lateral aspect of the hip joint, 1/3rd of the distance between the prominence of the greater trochanter and the sacro-coccygeal hiatus
GB 31
ON the lateral aspect of the thigh, directly below the greater trochanter, 7 cun superior to the popliteal crease
GB 32
ON the lateral aspect of the thigh, 2 cun inferior to GB 31
GB 33
On the lateral side of the knee, in the depression above the lateral epicondyle on the femur, between the femur and the tendon of biceps femoris
GB 34
Below the lateral aspect of the knee, in the tender depression 1 cun anterior and inferior to the head of the fibula
What is the name of GB 34
Yanglingquan
GB 35
On the lateral aspect of the lower leg, 7 cun superior to the prominence of the lateral malleolus, in the depression at the posterior border of the fibula
GB 36
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
GB 37
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
GB 38
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
GB 39
Above the ankle joint, 3 cun superior to the prominence of the lateral malleolus, between the posterior border of the fibula and the tendons of peroneus longus and brevis
GB 40
At the ankle joint, in the depression anterior and inferior to the lateral malleolus
GB 41
In the depression distal to the junction of the 4th and 5th metatarsal bones, on the lateral side of the tendon of m. extensor digitorum longus (branch to the little toe)
GB 42
Between the 4th and 5th metatarsal bones, in the depression proximal to the metatarsal heads on the medial side of the tendon m. extensor digitorum longus (branch to the little toe)
GB 43
Between the 4th and little toe, .5 cun proximal to the margin of the web
GB 44
On the dorsal aspect of the 4th toe, at the junction of lines drawn along the lateral border of the nail and the base of the nail, approximately .1 cun from the corner of the nail
What is the name of GB 30
Huantiao
What is the name of LV 3
Taichong
What is the name of LV 8
Ququan
Where is Sishencong
Four points around DU 20
Where is Yuyao
Eyebrow directly above the pupil
Where is Taiyang
1 cun posterior to the intersection of the outer eyebrow and the outer canthus
Where is Xiyan
Medial to ST 35 'Calf's Nose'
Where is Bitong
the highest point of the nasal-labial groove (thread from LI 20)
Where is Anmian
Halfway between GB 12 and GB 20
Where is Weiguanxiashu
T8 on the Bladder line, 1.5 cun lateral to the midline
Where is Huatojiaji
17 total points .5 cun - 1 cun from the lower border of the spinous processes
Where is Yaotangxue
On the dorsum of the hand, two points located between the second and third and the fourth and fifth metacarpal bones
Tx: Lumbar Pain
Where is Luozhen
On the dorsum of the hand, in the depression just proximal to the second and third metacarpo-phalangeal joints
Where is Heding
Superior border of the patella
DU 1
On the midline, midway between the tip of the coccyx and the anus
DU 2
On the midline, in the sacro-coccygeal hiatus
DU 3
On the midline of the lower back, in the depression below the spinous process of the 4th lumbar vertebra
DU 4
On the midline of the lower back, in the depression below the spinous process of the 2nd lumbar vertebra
DU 5
On the midline of the lower back, in the depression below the spinous process of the 1st lumbar vertebra
DU 6
On the midline of the lower back, in the depression below the spinous process of the 11th thoracic vertebra
DU 7
On the midline of the lower back, in the depression below the spinous process of the 10th thoracic vertebra
DU 8
On the midline of the lower back, in the depression below the spinous process of the 9th thoracic vertebra
DU 9
On the midline of the lower back, in the depression below the spinous process of the 7th thoracic vertebra
DU 10
On the midline of the lower back, in the depression below the spinous process of the 6th thoracic vertebra
DU 11
On the midline of the lower back, in the depression below the spinous process of the 5th thoracic vertebra
DU 12
On the midline of the lower back, in the depression below the spinous process of the 3rd thoracic vertebra
DU 13
On the midline of the back, in the depression below the spinous process of T1
DU 14
On the midline at the base of the neck, in the depression below the spinous process of the 7th cervical vertebra
DU 15
On the midline at the nape of the neck, in the depression .5 cun inferior to DU 16, below the spinous process of the 1st cervical vertebra (not palpable)
DU 16
On the midline, at the nape of the neck, in the depression immediately below the external occipital protuberance
DU 17
At the base of the head, on the midline, 1.5 cun directly above DU 16, in the depression directly superior to the external occipital protuberance
DU 18
At the back of the head on the midline, 1.5 cun directly superior to DU 17 midway between DU 16 and DU 20
DU 19
At the back of the head on the midline, 1.5 cun directly superior to DU 18 and 1.5 cun posterior to DU 20
DU 20
At the vertex on the midline, in the depression 5 cun posterior to the anterior hairline and 7 cun superior to the posterior hairline
DU 21
At the top of the head, on the midline, 1.5 cun directly anterior to DU 20 and 3.5 cun posterior to the anterior hairline
DU 22
At the top of the head on the midline, 2 cun posterior to the anterior hairline
DU 23
At the top of the head, on the midline, 1 cun posterior to the anterior hairline and .5 cun posterior to DU 24
DU 24
At the top of the head, on the midline, .5 cun posterior to the anterioror hairline and .5 cun anterior to DU 23
DU 25
ON the midline, at the tip of the nose
DU 26
Above the upper lip, on the midline, at the junction of the upper third and lower two-thirds of the philtrum
DU 27
On the midline, at the junction of the margin of the upper lip and the philtrum
DU 28
Inside the mouth, in the superior frenulum, at the junction of the upper lip and the gum
REN 1
At the perineum, midway between the anus and the scrotum in men, and the anus and the posterior labial commissure in women
REN 2
On the midline of the lower abdomen, at the superior border of the pubic symphysis, 5 cun below the umbilicus
REN 3
On the midline of the lower abdomen, 4 cun inferior to the umbilicus and 1 cun superior to the pubic symphysis
REN 4
On the midline of the lower abdomen, 3 cun inferior to the umbilicus and 2 cun superior to the pubic symphysis
REN 5
On the midline of the lower abdomen, 2 cun inferior to the umbilicus and 3 cun superior to the pubic symphysis
REN 6
On the midline of the lower abdomen, 1.5 cun inferior to the umbilicus and 3.5 cun superior to the pubic symphysis
REN 7
On the midline of the lower abdomen, 1 cun inferior to the umbilicus and 4 cun superior to the pubic symphysis
REN 8
In the center of the umbilicus
REN 9
On the midline of the abdomen, 1 cun above the umbilicus, and 7 cun below the sternocostal angle
REN 10
On the midline of the abdomen, 2 cun above the umbilicus, and 6 cun below the sternocostal angle
REN 11
On the midline of the abdomen, 3 cun above the umbilicus, and 5 cun below the sternocostal angle
REN 12
On the midline of the abdomen, 4 cun above the umbilicus, and midway between the umbilicus and the sternocostal angle
REN 13
On the midline of the abdomen, 5 cun above the umbilicus, and 3 cun below the sternocostal angle
REN 14
On the midline of the abdomen, 6 cun above the umbilicus, and 2 cun below the sternocostal angle
REN 15
On the midline of the abdomen, 7 cun above the umbilicus, and 1 cun below the sternocostal angle
REN 16
On the midline of the sternum at the level of the sternocostal angle
REN 17
On the midline of the sternum, in the depression level with the junction of the 4th intercostal space and the sternum
REN 18
On the midline of the sternum, in the depression level with the junction of the 3rd intercostal space and the sternum
REN 19
On the midline of the sternum, level with the junction of the 2nd intercostal space and the sternum
REN 20
On the midline of the sternum, level with the junction of the 1st intercostal space and the sternum
REN 21
On the midline of the manubrium of the sternum, midway between REN 20 and REN 22
REN 22
On the midline, in the center of the suprasternal fossa, .5 cun superior to the suprasternal notch
REN 23
On the anterior midline of the neck, in the depression above the hyoid bone
REN 24
Above the chin, in the depression in the center of the mentolabial groove
What is the name of LU 7
Lieque
What is the name of LU 9
Taiyuan
What is the name of LI 4
Hegu
What is the name of LI 11
Quchi
What is the name of ST 36
Zusanli
What is the name of ST 40
Fenglong
What is the name of SP 6
Sanyinjiao
What is the name of SP 9
Yinlingquan
What is the name of HT 7
Shenmen
What is the name of HT 8
Shaofu
What is the name of SI 3
Houxi
What is the name of SI 11
Tianzong
What is the name of KD 3
Taixi
What is the name of KD 10
Yingu
What is the name of UB 23
Shenshu
What is the name of UB 43
Gaohuangshu
What is the name of GB 34
Yanglinquan
What is the name of GB 30
Huantiao
What is the name of LV 3
Taichong
What is the name of LV 8
Ququan
What is the name of PC 6
Neiguan
What is the name of PC 7
Daling
What is the name of SJ 5
Waiguan
What is the name of SJ 14
Jianliao
What is the name of DU 4
Mingmen
What is the name of DU 14
Dazhui
What is the name of REN 6
Qihai
What is the name of REN 17
Shanzhong
Where is Zigong
On the lower abdomen, 3 cun lateral to the midline, level with REN 3 (between spleen and stomach channel)
Where is Ti Tuo
On the lower abdomen, 4 cun lateral to the midline, level with REN 4 (in the spleen channel)
Where is Lanweixue
Approx. 2 cun distal to ST 36 on the RIGHT leg
(Appendix Point)
Where is Dannangxue
between 1 and 2 cun distal to GB 34 on the RIGHT leg
(Gallbladder Point)
Where is Ba Feng
On the dorsum of the foot, between the toes. .5 cun proximal to the margin of the web
Where is Ba Xie
in the depressions between the metacarpal heads, proximal to the margin of the web
Where is BaiChongWo
3 cun proximal to the superior border of the patella, in a tender depression on the bulge of the vastus medialis muscle
Where is Jianqian
On the anterior aspect of the shoulder joint, midway between the anterior axillary crease and LI 15
Where is Ding Chuan
.5 to 1 cun lateral to the depression below the spinous process of C7 (DU 14)
Where is Jinjin Yuye
On the veins either side of the frenulum of the tongue Jinjin (L) Yuue (R)
Where is Haiquan
In the center of the frenulum of the tongue between Jinjin and Yuye
Where is Jia Cheng Jiang
1 cun lateral to Ren 24 over the mental foramen