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161 Cards in this Set
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Zhōngfǔ |
On the upper lateral aspect of the chest, acupoint is located in the first intercostal space, 1 cun below Yunmen (LU-2), 6 cun lateral to the midline. |
Front-Mu of the Lung |
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Chǐzé |
On the cubital crease of the elbow, acupoint is located in the depression at the radial side of the tendon of biceps brachii. |
He-sea point
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Kǒngzuì |
On the radial palmar aspect of the forearm, acupoint is located on the line joining Chize(LU-5) with Taiyuan(LU-9), 7 cun above the transverse crease of the wrist. |
Xi-Cleft point
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Lièqūe |
On the radial margin of the forearm, superior to the styloid process of the radius, 1.5 cun above the transverse radial crease. |
Luo-Connecting point, Eight Confluent point with Conception Vessel |
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Taìyuān |
On the radial end of the transverse crease of the wrist, where the radial artery pulsates. |
Shu-Stream point, Yuan-Source point, Converging Points of Vessels. |
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Yújì |
In the depression behind the root of the thumb, about the midpoint of the palmar side of the first metacarpal bone, on the junction of the red and white skin. |
Ying-Spring point |
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Shàoshāng |
On the radial side of the thumb, 0.1 cun from the corner of the nail
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Jing-Well point |
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Shangyang
LI-1 商阳 |
On the radial side of the distal phalanx of the index finger, 0.1 cun from the corner of the nail. |
Jing-Well point |
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Sanjian
LI-3 三间 |
When a loose fist is made, the point is on the radial side of the index finger, in the depression proximal to the metacarpophalangeal joint. |
Shu-Stream point
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Hegu LI-4 合谷
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On the dorsum of the hand, between the first and second metacarpal bones, at midpoint of the second metacarpal bone on the radial side. |
Yuan-Source point
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Yangxi
LI-5 阳溪 |
On the radial side of the wrist of the dorsal crease of the wrist, in the centre of the depression formed by the tendons of extensor pollicis longus and brevis (anatomical snuffbox).
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Jing-River point
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Pianli
LI-6 偏历 |
With the elbow flexed, the point is on the dorsal radial side of the forearm, on the line connecting Yangxi (LI5) to Quchi (LI-11), 3 cun above the wrist crease. |
Luo-Connecting point
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Shousanli
LI-10 手三里 |
With the elbow flexed, the point is on the dorsal radial side of the forearm, on the line connecting Yangxi (LI5) to Quchi (LI-11), 2 cun below the transverse cubital crease. |
None
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Quchi
LI-11 曲池 |
When the elbow is flexed, the point is on the lateral end of the transverse cubital crease, at the midpoint between Chize (LU-5) and the lateral epicondyle of the humerus.
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He-sea point
Mother point. Erjian (LI2) – Son point |
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Binao
LI-14 臂臑 |
On the lateral side of the arm, superior to the insertion of the deltoid muscle, on the line connecting Quchi (LI-11) and Jianyu (LI-15), 7 cun above Quchi (LI-11).
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None
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Jianyu
LI-15 肩髃 |
When the arm is abducted 90o laterally or forward, acupoint is located is on the deltoid muscle of the shoulder, in the depression of the anterior inferior portion of the shoulder.
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None
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Futu
LI-18 扶突 |
On the lateral side of the neck, level with the tip of the laryngeal prominence (Adam's apple), between the sternal and clavicular heads of the sternocleidomastoid muscle.
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None
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Yingxiang
LI-20 迎香 |
At the level of the midpoint of the lateral border of the ala nasi, in the naso-labial groove.
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None
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Chengqi
ST-1 承泣 |
On the face, the point is directly below the pupil of the eye, between the eyeball and the infraorbital ridge.
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None
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Sibai
ST-2 四白 |
On the face, directly below the pupil of the eye, in the depression at the infraorbital foramen.
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None
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Dicang
ST-4 地仓 |
On the face, lateral to the corner of the mouth, directly below the pupil of the eye
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None
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Jiache
ST-6 颊车 |
On the cheek, in the depression one finger-breath (middle finger) anterior and superior to the lower angle of the mandible where the masseter muscle attaches, at the prominence of the muscle when the teeth are clenched. |
None |
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Xiaguan
ST-7 下关 |
On the face, anterior to the ear, in the depression between the zygomatic arch and the condyloid process of the mandible.
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None
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Touwei
ST-8 头维 |
On both sides of the scalp, 0.5 cun above the hairline at the corner of the forehead, 4.5 cun lateral from the midline of the head.
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None
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Liangmen
ST-21 梁门 |
On the upper abdomen, 4 cun superior to the umbilicus and 2 cun lateral to the anterior midline.
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None
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Tianshu
ST-25 天枢 |
On the middle of the abdomen, 2 cun lateral to the umbilicus.
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Front-Mu point of Large Intestine Meridian
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Guilai
ST-29 归来 |
On the lower abdomen, 4 cun below the centre of the umbilicus and 2 cun lateral to the anterior midline.
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None
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Futu
ST-32 伏兔 |
On the anterior aspect of the thigh, on the line connecting the anterior superior iliac spine and the lateral border of the patella, 6 cun above the superior-lateral border of the patella. |
None
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Liangqiu
ST-34 梁丘 |
When the knee is flexed, on the anterior aspect of the thigh, on the line connecting the anterior superior iliac spine and the lateral border of the patella, 2 cun above the patella.
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Front-Mu point of Large Intestine Meridian
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Zusanli
ST-36 足三里 |
On the anterior aspect of the lower leg, 3 cun below Dubi (ST35), one finger-breath (middle finger) from the anterior crest of the tibia.
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He-sea point |
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Shangjuxu
ST-37 上巨虚 |
On the anterior aspect of the lower leg, 6 cun below Dubi (ST35), one finger-breath (middle finger) from the anterior crest of the tibia. |
Lower He-sea point of Large Intestine Meridian
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Xiajuxu
ST-39 下巨虚 |
On the anterior aspect of the lower leg, 9 cun below Dubi (ST35), one finger-breath (middle finger) from the anterior crest of the tibia.
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Lower He-sea point of Small Intestine Meridian
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Fenglong
ST-40 丰隆 |
On the anterior aspect of the lower leg, 8 cun superior to the external malleolus, lateral to Tiaokou (ST-38), two finger-breath (middle finger) from the anterior crest of the tibia. |
Luo-Connecting point |
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Jiexi
ST-41 解溪 |
On the ankle, at the junction of the dorsum of the foot and the lower leg, in the depression at the midpoint of the transverse crease of the ankle between the tendons of the extensor hallucis longus and the digitorum longus muscles.
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Jing-River point
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Neiting
ST-44 内庭 |
On the dorsum of the foot, proximal to the web margin between the second and third toes, at the junction of the red and white skin.
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Ying-Spring point
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Lidui
ST-45 历兑 |
On the foot, on the lateral side of the end of the second toe, 0.1 cun from the corner of the nail.
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Jing-Well point
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Yinbai
SP-1 隐白 |
On the medial side of the big toe, 0.1 cun from the corner of the nail.
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Jing-Well point
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Taibai
SP-3 太白 |
On the medial aspect of the foot, in the depression posterior and inferior to the proximal metatarsophalangeal joint of the big toe, at the junction of the red and white skin border.
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Shu-Stream point and
Yuan-Source point |
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Gongsun
SP-4 公孙 |
On the medial aspect of the foot, in the depression distal and inferior to the base of the first metatarsal bone.
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Luo-Connecting point, One of the Eight Confluent Points, this point linking with Thoroughfare Vessel. |
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Sanyinjiao
SP-6 三阴交 |
On the medial aspect of the lower leg, 3 cun above the medial malleolus, on the posterior border of the medial aspect of the tibia.
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None
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Diji
SP-8 地机 |
On the medial aspect of the lower leg, 3 cun below Yinlingquan (SP9), on the line connecting the tip of the medial malleolus and Yinlingquan (SP9).
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Xi-Cleft point
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Yinlingqun
SP-9 阴陵泉 |
On the medial aspect of the lower leg, in the depression of the lower border of the medial condyle of the tibia.
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He-Sea pointNone
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Xuehai
SP-10 血海 |
When the knee is flexed, on the medial aspect of the thigh, the point is 2 cun above the mediosuperior border of the patella, on the bulge of the medial portion of the quadriceps femoris muscle. |
None |
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Daheng
SP-15 大横 |
On the middle of the abdomen, 4 cun lateral to the centre of the umbilicus
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None
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Dabao
SP-21 大包 |
On the lateral aspect of the chest, on the mid-axillary line, in the six intercostal space. |
Major Luo-Connecting Point of the Spleen
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Jiquan
HT-1 极泉 |
At the apex of the axillary fossa, where the axillary artery pulsates.
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None
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Shaohai
HT-3 少海 |
When the elbow is flexed, the point is at the midpoint of the line connecting the medial end of the transverse cubital crease and the medial epicondyle of the humerus.
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He-Sea point |
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Tongli
HT-5 通里 |
On the palmar aspect of the forearm, the point is on the radial side of the tendon of the flexor carpi ulnaris, 1 cun above the transverse crease of the wrist.
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Luo-Connecting point
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Yinxi
HT-6 阴郄 |
On the palmar aspect of the forearm, the point is on the radial side of the tendon of the flexor carpi ulnaris, 0.5 cun above the transverse crease of the wrist.
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Xi-Cleft point
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Shenmen
HT-7 神门 |
On the wrist, at the ulnar end of the transverse crease of the wrist, in the depression on the radial side of the tendon of the flexor carpi ulnaris.
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Shu-Stream point
Yuan-Source point |
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Shaochong
HT-9 少冲 |
On the radial side of the distal phalanx of the little finger, 0.1 cun from the corner of the nail. |
Jing-Well point
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Shaoze
SI-1 少泽 |
On the ulnar side of the distal phalanx of the little finger, 0.1 cun from the corner of the nail.
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Jing-Well point
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Qiangu
SI-2 前谷 |
When a loose fist is made, the point is on the ulnar aspect of the hand, distal to the fifth metacarpophalangeal joint, at the end of the transverse crease of the metacarpophalangeal joint, at the junction of the red and white skin.
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None
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Houxi
SI-3 后溪 |
When a loose fist is made, the point is on the ulnar aspect of the hand, proximal to the fifth metacarpophalangeal joint, at the end of the transverse crease of the palm, at the junction of the red and white skin. |
Shu-Stream point, one of the Eight Confluent Points, this point linking with the Governor Vessel.
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Wangu
SI-4 腕骨 |
On the ulnar aspect of the palm, in the depression between the base of the fifth metacarpal bone and the hamate bone, at the red and white skin.
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Yuan-Source point
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Zhizheng
SI-7 支正 |
On the dorsal ulnar aspect of the forearm, 5 cun above the transverse crease of the wrist, on the line connecting Yanggu (SI-5) and Xiaohai (SI-8).
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None
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Tianzong
SI-11 天宗 |
On the scapula, in a depression in the centre of the subscapular fossa, level with the fourth thoracic vertebra.
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None
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Quanliao
SI-18 颧髎 |
On the face, directly below the outer canthus of the eye, in the depression on the lower border of the zygomatic bone.
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None
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Tinggong
SI-19 听宫 |
On the region of the face, anterior to the tragus and posterior to the condyloid process of the mandible, in the depression formed when the mouth is open.
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None
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Jingming
BL-1 睛明 |
On the face, in the depression medial and superior to the inner canthus of the eye.
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None
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Cuanzhu
BL-2 攒竹 |
On the face, in the depression on the medial end of the eyebrow, on the supraorbital notch.
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None
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Tianzhu
BL-10 天柱 |
On the nape, in the depression on the lateral border of the trapezius muscle, within the posterior hairline, 1.3 cun lateral to the midline.
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None
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Fengmen
BL-12 风门 |
On the back, 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the second thoracic vertebra
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None
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Feishu
BL-13 肺俞 |
On the back, 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the third thoracic vertebra
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None
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Xinshu
BL-15 心俞 |
On the back, 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the fifth thoracic vertebra
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None
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Geshu
BL-17 膈俞 |
On the back, 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the seventh thoracic vertebra
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None
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Ganshu
BL-18 肝俞 |
On the back, 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the ninth thoracic vertebra
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None
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Danshu
BL-19 胆俞 |
On the back, 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the tenth thoracic vertebra
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None
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Pishu
BL-20 脾俞 |
On the back, 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the eleventh thoracic vertebra
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None
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Weishu
BL-21 胃俞 |
On the back, 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the twelveth thoracic vertebra |
None
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Shenshu
BL-23 肾俞 |
On the back, 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the second lumbar vertebra
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None
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Dachangshu
BL-25 大肠俞 |
On the back, 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of fourth lumbar vertebra.
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None
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Pangguangshu
BL-28 膀胱俞 |
On the back, 1.5 cun lateral to the midline, at the level of the second posterior sacral foramen.
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None
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Ciliao
BL-32 次髎 |
In the region of the sacrum, medial and inferior to the posterior superior iliac spine, in the second posterior sacral foramen.
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None
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Weiyang
BL-39 委阳 |
At the back of the knee, at the lateral end of the transverse popliteal crease, in the depression medial to the tendon of biceps femoris muscle.
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None
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Weizhong
BL-40 委中 |
At the back of the knee, midpoint of the transverse popliteal crease, in a depression midway between the tendons of biceps femoris and semitendinosus muscles. |
None
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Gaohuangshu
BL-43 膏肓 |
On the back, 3 cun lateral to the midline, level with the lower border of the spinous process of the fourth thoracic vertebra
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None
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Zhishi
BL-52 志室 |
On the lower back, 3 cun lateral to the midline, level with the lower border of the spinous process of second lumbar vertebra
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None
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Zhibian
BL-54 秩边 |
In the region of the sacrum, 3 cun lateral to the middle sacral crest, at the level of the fourth sacral foramen.
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None
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Chengshan
BL-57 承山 |
On the posterior midline of the lower leg between Weizhong (BL-40) and Kunlun (BL-60), when extending the toes straight or lifting the heel, the point is below the belly of the gastrocnemius muscle in the apex of the depression.
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None
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Feiyang
BL-58 飞扬 |
On the posterior aspect of the lower leg, behind the external malleolus, 7 cun directly above Kunlun (BL60), 1 cun inferior and lateral to Chengshan (BL57).
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None |
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Kunlun
BL-60 昆仑 |
On the foot, behind the external malleolus, in the depression between the tip of the external malleolus and the tendo calcaneus.
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None
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Shenmai
BL-62 申脉 |
On the lateral aspect of the foot, in the depression directly below the external malleolus
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One of Eight Confluent Points linking with Yang Heel Vessel
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Shugu
BL-65 束骨 |
On the lateral aspect of the foot, posterior to the fifth metatarsophalangeal joint, at the junction of the red and white skin.
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Shu Stream Point
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Zhiyin
BL-67 至阴 |
On the lateral side of the little toe, 0.1 cun from the corner of the nail.
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Jing Well Point
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Yongquan
KI-1 涌泉 |
On the sole of the foot, in a depression formed when the foot is in plantar flexion approximately at the anterior third and the posterior two third of the line from the web between the second and third toes to the back of the heel,.
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None
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Rangu
KI-2 然谷 |
On the medial aspect of the foot, distal and inferior to the medial malleolus, in the depression distal and inferior to the navicular tuberosity, at the junction of the red and white skin.
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None
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Taixi
KI-3 太溪 |
On the medial aspect of the foot, posterior to the medial malleolus, in the depression between the medial malleolus and the tendo calcaneus.
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None
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Dazhong
KI-4 大钟 |
On the medial aspect of the foot, posterior and inferior to the medial malleolus, in the depression anterior to the medial side of the attachment of the tendo calcaneus. |
None
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Zhaohai
KI-6 照海 |
On the medial aspect of the lower leg, in the depression below the tip of the medial malleolus.
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None
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Fuliu
KI-7 复溜 |
On the medial aspect of the lower leg, in the depression 2 cun superior to Taixi (KI-3), anterior to the tendo calcaneus.
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None
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Shufu
KI-27 俞府 |
On the chest, in the depression on the lower border of the clavicle, 2 cun lateral to the anterior midline. |
None
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Tianchi
PC-1 天池 |
On the chest, in the fourth intercostal space, 1.0 cun lateral to the nipple, 5.0 cun lateral to the anterior midline
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None
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Quze
PC-3 曲泽 |
On the transverse crease of the elbow, in the depression on the ulnar side of the tendon of the biceps brachii muscle. |
None
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Jianshi
PC-5 间使 |
On the palmar aspect of the forearm, 3.0 cun above the transverse crease of the wrist, on the line connecting Quze (PC-3) and Daling (PC-7), between the tendons of the palmaris longus and flexor carpi radialis longus muscle.
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None
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Neiguan
PC-6 内关 |
On the palmar aspect of the forearm, 2.0 cun above the transverse crease of the wrist, on the line connecting Quze (PC-3) and Daling (PC-7), between the tendons of the palmaris longus and flexor carpi radialis longus muscle.
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None |
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Daling
PC-7 大陵 |
In the middle of the transverse crease of the wrist, between the tendons of the palmaris longus and flexor carpi radialis longus muscle.
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None
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Laogong
PC-8 劳宫 |
In the centre of the palm, between the second and third metacarpal bones, closer to the third metacarpal bone. When a fist is made, the point is where the tip of the middle finger touches. |
None |
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Zhongchong
PC-9 中冲 |
In the centre of the tip of the distal phalanx of the middle finger.
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None
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Guanchong
TE-1 关冲 |
On the ulnar side of the distal phalanx of the ring finger, 0.1 cun from the corner of the nail.
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None
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Zhongzhu
TE-3 中渚 |
On the dorsum of the hand, in the depression between the fourth and fifth metacarpal bones, proximal to the metacarpophalangeal joints.
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None
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Yangchi
TE-4 阳池 |
On the transverse crease of the dorsum of the wrist, in the depression on the ulnar side of the tendon of the extensor digitorum communis muscle.
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None
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Waiguan
TE-5 外关 |
On the dorsal aspect of the forearm, on the line connecting Yangchi (TE-4) and tip of elbow, 2 cun above the transverse crease of the wrist between the ulna and radius.
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None
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Zhigou
TE-6 支沟 |
On the dorsal aspect of the forearm, on the line connecting Yangchi (TE-4) and tip of elbow, 3 cun above the transverse crease of the wrist between the ulna and radius.
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None
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Jianliao
TE-14 肩髎 |
On the region of the shoulder, when the arm is abducted, the point is posterior to Jianyu (LI-15), in the depression posterior and inferior to the acromion.
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None
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Yifeng
TE-17 翳风 |
Posterior to the lobule of the ear, in the depression between the angle of the mandible and mastoid process
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None
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Ermen
TE-21 耳门 |
On the face, in the depression anterior to the supra-tragus notch and on the posterior border of the condyloid process of the mandible, when the mouth is open.
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None
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Sizhukong
TE-23 丝竹空 |
On the face, in the depression at the lateral end of the eyebrow.
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None
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Tongziliao
GB-1 瞳子髎 |
On the region of the face, lateral to the outer canthus on the lateral side of the orbit.
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None
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Tinghui
GB-2 听会 |
On the face, in the depression anterior to the infra-tragus notch at the posterior border of the condyloid process of the mandible, when the mouth is open.
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None
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Yangbai
GB-14 阳白 |
On the forehead, directly above the pupil of the eye when the eye is looking straight, 1.0 cun superior to the eyebrow.
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None
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Toulinqi
GB-15 头临泣 |
On the head, directly above the pupil of the eye when the eye is looking straight, 0.5 cun within the anterior hairline, at the midpoint of the line connecting Shenting (GV-24) and Touwei (ST-8)
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None
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Fengchi
GB-20 风池 |
On the nape, below the occiput, at the level of Fengfu (GV-16) , in the depression between the upper border of the sternocleidomastoid and the trapezius muscle.
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None
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Jianjing
GB-21 肩井 |
On the shoulder, directly above the nipple, at the midpoint of the line connecting Dazhui (GC-14) and the acromion.
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None |
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Riyue
GB-24 日月 |
On the upper abdomen, directly below the nipple, in the seventh intercostal space, 4 cun lateral to the anterior midline. |
None
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Daima
GB-26 带脉 |
On the lateral side of the abdomen, 1.8c un below Zhangmen (LR-13), where the vertical line of the free end of the eleventh rib and the horizontal line of the umbilicus intersect.
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None
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Huantao
GB-30 环跳 |
On the lateral side of the buttocks, when this patient is in the lateral recumbent position and the thigh is flexed, this point is the junction of the lateral one-third and medial two third of the line connecting the greater trochanter and the hiatus of the sacrum.
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None
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Fengshi
GB-31 风市 |
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 hanging down close to the sides, the point is where the tip of the middle finger touches.
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None
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Yanglingquan
GB-34 阳陵泉 |
On the lateral aspect of the lower leg, in the depression anterior and inferior to the head of the fibula
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None
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Guangming
GB-37 光明 |
On the lateral aspect of the lower leg, 5 cun above the tip of the external malleolus, on the anterior border of the fibula.
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None
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Xuanzhong
GB-39 悬钟 |
On the lateral aspect of the lower leg, 3 cun above the tip of the external malleolus, on the anterior border of the fibula
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None
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Qiuxu
GB-40 丘墟 |
On the foot, anterior and inferior to the external malleolus, in the depression on the lateral side of the tendon of the extensor digitorum longus muscle.
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None
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Zulinqi
GB-41 足临泣 |
On the lateral side of the dorsum of the foot, proximal to the fourth metatarsophalangeal joint, in the depression lateral to the tendon of the extensor digiti minimi muscle of the foot.
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None
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Zuqiaoyin
GB-44 足窍阴 |
On the foot, on the lateral side of the end of the fourth toe, 0.1 cun from the corner of the nail.
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None
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Dadun
LR-1 大敦 |
On the foot, on the lateral side of the end of the great toe, 0.1 cun from the corner of the nail.
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None
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Xingjian
LR-2 行间 |
On the dorsum of the foot, proximal to the margin of the web between the first and second toes, at the junction of the red and white skin.
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None
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Taichong
LR-3 太冲 |
On the dorsum of the foot, in the depression proximal to the first metatarsal space.
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None
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Ququan
LR-8 曲泉 |
On the medial aspect of the knee, when the knee is flexed, the point is in the depression on the medial end of the transverse popliteal crease, on the posterior border of the medial epicondyle of the femur, on the anterior portion of the insertion of the semitendinosus and semimembranosus muscles.
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None
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Zhangmen
LR-13 章门 |
On the lateral side of the abdomen, below the free end of the eleventh floating rib.
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None
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Qimen
LR-14 期门 |
On the chest, directly below the nipple, in the sixth intercostal space, 4 cun lateral to the anterior midline.
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None
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Zhongji
CV-3 中极 |
On the anterior median line of the lower abdomen, 4 cun below the umbilicus.
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None
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Guanyuan
CV-4 关元 |
On the anterior median line of the lower abdomen, 3 cun below the umbilicus.
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None
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Qihai
CV-6 气海 |
On the anterior median line of the lower abdomen, 1.5 cun below the umbilicus.
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None
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Shenque
CV-8 神阙 |
In the middle of the abdomen, in the centre of the umbilicus.
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None
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Xiawan
CV-10 下脘 |
On the anterior median line of the upper abdomen, 2 cun above the umbilicus.
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None
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Zhongwan
CV-12 中脘 |
On the anterior median line of the upper abdomen, 4 cun above the umbilicus.
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None
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Tanzhong
CV-17 膻中 |
On the anterior median line of the chest, at the level of the fourth intercostal space, a the midpoint between the two nipples.
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None
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Tiantu
CV-22 天突 |
On the anterior median line of the chest, in the centre of the suprasternal fossa.
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None
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Lianquan
CV-23 廉泉 |
On the anterior median line of the neck, above the throat prominence, in the depression above the upper border of the hyoid bone.
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None
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Chengjiang
CV-24 承浆 |
On the face, above the chin, in the depression in the centre of the mentolabial groove.
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None
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Changqiang
GV-1 长强 |
Below the tip of the coccyx, at the midpoint between the tip of the coccyx and the anus.
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None
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Yaoyangguan
GV-3 腰阳关 |
On the lumbar region, on the posterior median line, in the depression below the spinous process of the fourth lumbar vertebra
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None
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Mingmen
GV-4 命门 |
On the lumbar region, on the posterior median line, in the depression below the spinous process of the second lumbar vertebra.
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None
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Zhiyang
GV-9 至阳 |
On the back, on the posterior median line, in the depression below the spinous process of the seventh thoracic vertebra.
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None
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Dazhui
GV-14 大椎 |
In the upper back, on the posterior median line, in the depression below the spinous process of the seventh cervical vertebra.
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None
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Yamen
GV-15 哑门 |
On the back of the neck, in the depression 0.5 cun directly above the midpoint of the posterior hairline, below the spinous process of the first cervical vertebra (impalpable).
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None
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Fengfu
GV-16 风府 |
On the back of the neck, 1.0 cun directly above the midpoint of the posterior hairline, below the external protuberance, in the depression between the trapezius muscle of both sides.
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None
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Baihui
GV-20 百会 |
On the head, 5.0 directly above the midpoint of the anterior hairline. Or, at the midpoint of the line connecting the apexes of the two auricles.
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None
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Shangxing
GV-23 上星 |
At the top of the head, 1 cun directly above the midpoint of the anterior hairline
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None
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Suliao
GV-25 素髎 |
On the face, on the midline at the tip of the nose.
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None
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Shuigou
GV-26 水沟 |
On the face, at the junction of the superior one-third and middle one-third of the philtrum
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None |
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Sishencong
EX-HN1 四神聪 |
A group of four points at the vertex of the scalp, 1 cun anterior, posterior, and lateral to Baihui (GV-20)
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None
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Yintang
EX-HN3 印堂 |
On the forehead, at the midpoint between the two medial ends of the eyebrows. |
None
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Taiyang
EX-HN5 太阳 |
In the region of the temple, in the depression, about one finger breath posterior to the midpoint between the lateral end of the eyebrow and the outer canthus of the eye |
None
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Jiaji
EX-B2 夹脊 |
On the back and lower back, 0.5 cun lateral to the lower border of each spinous process from the first thoracic vertebra tot the fifth lumbar vertebra. One side has 17 points, both sides of the spinal column have a total of 34 points.
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None
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Sifeng
EX-UE10 四缝 |
On the palmar surface, in the midpoint of the transverse creases of the proximal interphalangeal joints of the index, middle, ring and little fingers. One hand has four points, both hands have a total of eight points.
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None
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Shixuan
EX-UE11 十宣 |
On the tips of the ten fingers, 0.1 cun distal to the nails. Altogether, both hands have ten points
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None
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Neixiyan
EX-LE4 内膝眼 |
When the knee is flexed, the point is in the depression medial to the patellar ligament.
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None
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Xiyan
EX-LE5 膝眼 |
When the knee is flexed, the point is in the depression lateral to the patellar ligament.
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None
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Dannang
EX-LE6 胆囊 |
On the superior lateral aspect of the lower leg, 2 cun directly below the depression anterior and inferior to the head of the fibula, Yanglingquan (GB34)
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None
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Lanwei
EX-LE7 阑尾 |
On the superior anterior aspect of the lower leg, 5 cun below Dubi (ST35), one finger-breath from the anterior crest of the tibia.
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