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Acupoints 2 Flashcards

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DU 24

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At the top of the head, on the midline, 0.5 cun posterior to the anterior hairline, 0.5 cun anterior to DU 23.

T. 0.5 - 1 cun

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DU 23

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At the top of the head, on the midline, 1 cun posterior to the anterior hairline, 0.5 cun posterior to DU 24.

T. 0.5 - 1 cun

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DU 22

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At the top of the head, on the midline, 2 cun posterior to the anterior hairline.

T. 0.5 - 1 cun

*Do not needle this point in infants whose fontanelle has not yet closed.

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DU 21

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At the top of the head, on the midline, 1.5 cun directly anterior to DU 20, 3.5 cun posterior to the anterior hairline.

T. 0.5 - 1 cun

*Do not needle this point in infants whose fontanelle has not yet closed.

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DU 20

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At the vertex of the head, on the midline, in the depression 5 cun posterior to the anterior hairline and 7 cun superior to the posterior hairline.

T. 0.5 - 1 cun

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DU 19

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At the back of the head, on the midline, 1.5 cun directly superior to DU 18, 1.5 cun posterior to DU 20.

T. 0.5 - 1 cun

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DU 18

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At the back of the head, on the midline, 1.5 cun directly superior to to DU 17, midway between DU 16 and DU 20.

T. 0.5 - 1 cun

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DU 17

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At the back of the head, on the midline, 1.5 cun directly superior to DU 16, in the depression directly superior to the external occipital protuberance.

T. 0.5 - 1 cun

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DU 16

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At the nape of the neck, on the midline, in the depression immediately inferior to the external occipital protuberance.

P. slightly inferiorly, 0.5 - 1 cun

*spinal canal lies between 1.5 - 2 cun deep to the skin’s surface

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DU 15

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At the nape of the neck, on the midline, in the depression 0.5 cun inferior to DU 16, below the spinous process of the first cervical vertebra.

P. slightly inferiorly, 0.5 - 1 cun

*spinal canal

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BL 1

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On the face, 0.1 cun medial and superior to the inner canthus of the eye, near the medial border of the orbit.

P. 0.2 - 0.3 cun

*angular artery and vein, ophthalmic artery and vein

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BL 2

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On the face, superior to the inner canthus, in a depression of the eyebrow, close to its medial end.

T-O. inferiorly towards BL 1 for eye diseases; prick to bleed for heat disorders

*frontal artery and vein

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BL 3

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On the head, directly superior to BL 2, 0.5 cun within the anterior hairline, level with Du 24.

T. 0.5 - 1 cun

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BL 4

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On the head, 0.5 cun within the anterior hairline, 1.5 cun lateral to DU 24, and 1/3 of the distance between DU 24 and ST 8.

T. 0.5 - 1 cun

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BL 5

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On the head, 0.5 cun directly posterior to BL 4, 1 cun within the anterior hairline, 1.5 cun lateral to DU 23.

T. 0.5 - 1 cun

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BL 6

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On the head, 1.5 cun posterior to BL 5, 2.5 cun within the anterior hairline, 1.5 cun lateral to the midline.

T. 0.5 - 1 cun

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BL 7

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On the head, 1.5 cun posterior to BL 6, 4 cun within the anterior hairline, 1.5 cun lateral to the midline.

T. 0.5 - 1 cun

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BL 8

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On the head, 1.5 cun posterior to BL 7, 5.5 cun within the anterior hairline, 1.5 cun lateral to the midline.

T. 0.5 - 1 cun

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BL 9

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On the back of the head, 1.3 cun lateral to DU 17.

T. 0.5 - 1 cun

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BL 10

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On the lateral aspect of the trapezius muscle, 1.3 cun lateral to DU 15.

P. 0.5 - 0.8 cun

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ST 1

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With the eyes looking directly forwards, the point is located directly inferior to the pupil between the eyeball and the infraorbital ridge.

Ask the patient to close the eyes and look upwards. Use a finger to push the eyeball upwards and insert the needle, first slightly inferiorly, then P. 0.5 - 1 cun

*eyeball

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ST 2

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With the eyes looking directly forwards, this point is located 1 cun directly inferior to the pupil, in the depression at the infraorbital foramen.

P. 0.2 - 0.4 cun; T. to join with SI 18, LI 20; or P-O. slightly laterally into the infraorbital foramen, 0.3 cun

*eyeball, infraorbital nerve

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ST 3

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With the eyes looking directly forward, the point is located directly below the pupil, level with the lower border of the ala nasi, on the lateral side of the nasolabial groove.

P. 0.3 - 0.4 cun; T. to join with such points as ST 4, SI 18, etc.

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ST 4

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On the face, 0.4 cun lateral to the corner of the mouth.

T. to join with such points as ST 6, LI 20, REN 24, etc.

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ST 5

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On the side of the head, directly anterior to the angle of the jaw, in the depression at the anterior border of the masseter muscle.

O. 0.3 - 0.5 cun; T. to join with such points as ST 4, ST 6, etc.

*facial artery and vein

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ST 6

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On the side of the head, approximately 1 finger breadth anterior and superior to the angle of the jaw at the prominence of the masseter muscle.

P. 0.5 cun; T. to join with such points as ST 4, ST 5, ST 7, etc.; T. towards the upper or lower jaw for toothache.

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ST 7

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On the side of the head, at the lower border of the zygomatic arch, in the depression anterior to the condyloid process of the mandible.

P. slightly inferiorly 0.5 - 1 cun; T. to join with such points as SI 19, SI 18, ST 6, etc. for diseases of the ear, teeth, face, and jaw.

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ST 8

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On the head, at the corner of the forehead, 4.5 cun lateral to DU 24, 0.5 cun within the anterior hairline.

T. 0.5 - 1 cun

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ST 9

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On the neck, level with the tip of and 1.5 cun lateral to the laryngeal prominence, in the depression between the anterior border of the sternocleidomastoid muscle and the lateral border of the thyroid cartilage.

P. 0.5 - 1 cun

*carotid artery

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ST 10

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On the neck, at the anterior border of the sternocleidomastoid muscle, midway between ST 9 and ST 11.

P-O. directed medially, 0.5 - 1 cun

*carotid artery

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ST 11

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At the root of the neck, superior to the medial end of the clavicle, directly inferior to ST 9, in the depression between the sternal and clavicular heads of the sternocleidomastoid muscle.

P. 0.2 - 0.3 cun

*subclavian vessels, lung

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GB 1

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On the face, in the hollow on the lateral side of the orbital margin, approximately 0.5 cun lateral to the outer canthus.

T. posteriorly, 0.2-0.3 cun, or extend to connect with Taiyang

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GB 2

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On the side of the head, in the hollow between the intertragic notch posteriorly and the condyloid process of the mandible anteriorly. Locate this point with the mouth wide open.

Slightly posterior, 0.5 - 1 cun

*superficial temporal artery

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GB 3

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On the side of the face, anterior to the ear, in a hollow superior to the upper border of the zygomatic arch, directly superior to ST 7.

P. 0.3 - 0.5 cun

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GB 4

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On the head, in the temporal region, within the hairline, 1/4 of the distance between ST 8 and GB 7.

T. 0.5 - 1.5 cun

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GB 5

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On the head, in the temporal region, within the hairline, 1/2 of the distance between ST 8 and GB 7.

T. 0.5 - 1.5 cun

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GB 6

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On the head, in the temporal region, within the hairline, 3/4 of the distance between ST 8 and GB 7.

T. 0.5 - 1.5 cun

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GB 7

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On the head, in the temporal region, within the hairline, level with and 1 finger breadth anterior to SJ 20.

T. 0.5 - 1.5 cun

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GB 8

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On the head, in the temporal region, in the slight depression 1 cun directly superior to the apex of the ear.

T. 0.5 - 1.5 cun

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GB 9

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On the head, above the ear, in the depression 0.5 cun posterior to GB 8.

T. 0.5 - 1.5 cun

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GB 10

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On the head, 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 lone of the rim of the ear, in a depression about 1/3 of the distance between GB 9 and GB 12.

T. 0.5 - 1.5 cun

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GB 11

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On the head, 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 lone of the rim of the ear, in a depression about 2/3 of the distance between GB 9 and GB 12.

T. 0.5 - 1.5 cun

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GB 12

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On the head, in the depression just posterior and inferior to the mastoid process.

O. inferiorly 0.5 - 1 cun

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GB 13

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On the forehead, 0.5 cun within the anterior hairline, 2/3 of the distance between DU 24 and ST 8.

T. 0.5 - 1.5 cun

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GB 14

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On the forehead, 1 cun superior to the middle of the eyebrow, directly superior to the pupil when the eyes are looking straight ahead.

T. inferiorly 0.5 - 0.8 cun

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GB 15

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On the forehead, directly superior to GB 14, 0.5 cun within the anterior hairline, midway between DU 24 and ST 8.

T. 0.5 - 1.5 cun

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GB 16

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On the head, in the parietal region, on a curved line drawn between GB 15 and GB 20, following the contour of the cranium, 1.5 cun posterior to GB 15.

T. 0.5 - 1.5 cun

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GB 17

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On the head, in the parietal region, on a curved line drawn between GB 15 and GB 20, following the contour of the cranium, 3 cun posterior to GB 15.

T. 0.5 - 1.5 cun

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GB 18

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On the head, in the parietal region, on a curved line drawn between GB 15 and GB 20, following the contour of the cranium, 1.5 cun posterior to GB 17.

T. 0.5 - 1.5 cun

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GB 19

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On the head, in the occipital region, directly superior to GB 20, level with DU 17.

T. 0.5 - 1.5 cun

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GB 20

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On the head, below the occiput, approximately midway between DU 16 and GB 12, in the hollow between the origins of the sternocleidomastoid and trapezius muscles.

slightly O. inferiorly along the channel, 1 - 1.5 cun; directed towards the tip of the nose or the contralateral eyeball or Yintang, 0.5 - 1 cun

*spinal cord

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Si Shen Cong

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4 points at the vertex of the scalp, grouped around DU 20 and located 1 cun anterior, posterior, and lateral to it.

T. 0.5 - 1.5 cun

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Dang Yang

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With the patient looking straight ahead, this point is located superior to the pupil, 1 cun superior to the hairline (0.5 cun superior to GB 15, level with DU 23).

T. 0.3 - 0.8 cun

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Shang Ming

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Directly superior to the pupil, inferior to the margin of the orbit (midpoint at the supraorbital margin, in the depression between the eyeball and the supraorbital ridge).

P. 0.5 - 1 cun

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Yin Tang

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At the glabella, at the midpoint between the medial extremities of the eyebrows.

T. inferiorly or laterally 0.3 - 0.5 cun

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Qiu Hou

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Along the inferior border of the orbit, at the junction of the lateral 1/4 and medial 3/4 of the infraorbital margin.

slightly inferiorly, then P. between the eyeball and the inferior wall of the orbit, 0.5 - 1 cun

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Yu Yao

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In the centre of the eyebrow, in the depression directly superior to the pupil when the eyes are looking straight forward.

T. 0.5 - 1 cun

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Tai Yang

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At the temple, in the tender depression approximately 1 cun posterior to the midpoint between the lateral extremity of the eyebrow and the outer canthus of the eye.

P. 0.5 - 0.8 cun; T. posteriorly towards GB 8, 1 - 1.5 cun; O. anteriorly, 0.3 - 0.5 cun; prick to bleed

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Bi Tong / Shang Ying Xiang

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At the highest point of the naso-labial groove.

T. towards bridge of the nose, 0.3 - 0.5 cun

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Nei Ying Xiang

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In the nasal cavity, at the junction of the nasal bone and nasal cartilage (inner side of Bi Tong).

prick to bleed

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Jia Cheng Jiang

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On the face, 1 cun lateral to REN 24, over the mental foramen.

P-O. medially and inferiorly into the mental foramen, 0.3 - 0.5 cun; T. 0.5 - 1.5 cun

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Jin Jin, Yu Ye

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These points are located on the veins either side of the frenulum of the tongue, Jin Jin to the left and Yu Ye to the right.

prick to bleed

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Hai Quan

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Below the tongue, in the centre of the frenulum.

prick to bleed

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Ju Quan

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With maximum extension of the tongue in the centre of the tongue body.

prick to bleed

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Yi Ming

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Behind the earlobe, 1 cun posterior to SJ 17.

P. 0.5 - 0.8 cun

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Er Jian

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When the ear is folded forwards, this point lies at the apex of the ear.

P. 0.1 cun; prick to bleed

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Qian Zheng

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0.5 - 1 cun anterior to the auricular lobe.

O. 0.5 - 1 cun

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Shang Lian Quan

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1 cun below the midpoint of the lower jaw, in the depression between the hyoid bone and the lower border of the jaw.

O. 0.8 - 1.2 cun towards the root of the tongue

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An Mian

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Behind the ear, midway between GB 20 and SJ 17.

P. 0.5 - 1 cun

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Bai Lao

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At the back of the neck, 2 cun superior to DU 14, 1 cun lateral to the midline.

P. 0.5 - 0.8 cun

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DU 25

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On the midline at the tip of the nose.

P. 0.2 - 0.3 cun; T. superiorly, 0.5 - 1 cun; prick to bleed

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DU 26

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Above the upper lip on the midline, at the junction of the upper third and lower two thirds of the philtrum.

O. superiorly, 0.3 - 0.5 cun

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DU 27

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On the midline, at the junction of the margin of the upper lip and philtrum.

O. superiorly 0.2 - 0.3 cun

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DU 28

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Inside the mouth, in the superior frenulum, at the junction of the upper lip and the gum.

O. superiorly, 0.2 - 0.3 cun; prick to bleed.

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LI 20

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In the naso-labial groove, at the level of the midpoint of the lateral border of the ala nasi.

T. medio-superiorly, 0.3 - 0.5 cun; or join to Bi Tong

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LI 19

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On the face, inferior to the lateral margin of the nostril, 0.5 cun lateral to DU 26.

O. 0.3 - 0.5 cun

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LI 18

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On the lateral side of the neck, level with the tip of the laryngeal prominence, between the sternal and clavicular heads of the sternocleidomastoid muscle.

P. 0.3 - 0.5 cun; O. 0.5 - 0.8 cun

*carotid artery, jugular vein

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LI 17

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On the lateral side of the neck, 1 cun inferior to LI 18, on the posterior border of the sternocleidomastoid muscle.

P. 0.3 - 0.5 cun; O. 0.5 - 0.8 cun

*carotid artery, jugular vein

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SJ 23

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On the face, in the depression on the supraorbital margin, at the lateral end of the eyebrow.

T. 0.5 - 1 cun

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SJ 22

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On the head, approximately 0.5 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.

T. 0.3 - 0.5 cun

*superficial temporal artery

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SJ 21

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On the head, in the depression anterior to the supratragic notch and slightly superior to the condyloid process of the mandible. Locate this point with the mouth open.

O. inferiorly slightly posteriorly, 0.5 - 1 cun

*superficial temporal artery and vein

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SJ 20

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On the side of the head, directly level with the ape of the ear when the ear is folded forwards.

T. 0.5 - 1.5 cun

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SJ 19

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On the head, posterior to the ear, in a small depression on the mastoid bone, 2/3 of the distance along a curved line drawn from SJ 17 to SJ 20, following the line of the rim of the ear.

T. 0.3 - 0.5 cun

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SJ 18

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Posterior to the ear, in a small depression on the mastoid bone, 1/3 of the distance along a curved line drawn from SJ 17 to SJ 20, following the line of the rim of the ear.

T. 0.3 - 0.5 cun; prick to bleed

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85
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SJ 17

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Behind the earlobe, between the ramus of the mandible and the mastoid process, in the depression just superior to the palpable tranverse process of the first cervical vertebra.

P. directed towards the opposite ear, 0.5 - 1 cun

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86
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SJ 16

A

On the posterior border of the sternocleidomastoid muscle, level with the angle of the mandible, approximately 1 cun inferior to GB 12.

P. 0.5 - 1 cun

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87
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REN 22

A

On the midline, in the centre of the suprasternal fossa, 0.5 cun superior to the suprasternal notch.

P. 0.2 - 0.3 cun; first P. 0.2 - 0.3 cun, then direct needle inferiorly along the posterior border of the manubrium of the sternum, 0.5 - 1 cun

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88
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REN 23

A

On the anterior midline of the neck, in the depression superior to the hyoid bone.

O. in the direction of DU 20, 0.5 - 1.2 cun

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89
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REN 24

A

Above the chin, in the depression in the centre of the mentolabial groove.

T-O. directed superiorly, 0.3 - 0.5 cun; or T. along the lower lip to join with ST 4

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90
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SI 17

A

At the neck, in the depression between the angle of the mandible and the anterior border of the sternocleidomastoid muscle.

directed towards the root of the tongue, anterior to the carotid vessels, 0.5 - 1 cun

*carotid artery

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91
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SI 16

A

At the neck, on the posterior border of the sternocleidomastoid muscle, level with the laryngeal prominence.

P. 0.5 - 0.8 cun

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92
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SI 18

A

On the face, directly inferior to the outer canthus, in the depression at the lower border of the zygomatic bone.

T. to join with ST 4, ST 7, LI 20, ST 6, etc; P. 0.5 - 0.7

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93
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SI 19

A

With the mouth open, this point is located in the depression between the middle of the tragus and the condyloid process of the mandible. Locate this point with the mouth open.

P. 0.5 - 1 cun

*superficial artery and vein

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94
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DU 2

A

On the midline, in the sacro-coccygeal hiatus.

O. superiorly, 0.5 - 1 cun

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95
Q

BL 34

A

Over the 4th posterior sacral foramen.

P. 0.5 - 1 cun, or 1.5 - 2 cun through the foramen

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96
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BL 30

A

1.5 cun lateral to the midline, at the level of the 4th posterior sacral foramen.

P. 0.5 - 1 cun

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97
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BL 33

A

Over the 3rd posterior sacral foramen.

P. 0.5 - 1 cun, or 1.5 - 2 cun through the foramen

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98
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BL 29

A

1.5 cun lateral to the midline, at the level of the 3rd posterior sacral foramen.

P. 0.5 - 1 cun

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99
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BL 32

A

Over the 2nd posterior sacral foramen.

P. 0.5 - 1 cun, or 1.5 - 2 cun through the foramen

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100
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BL 28

A

1.5 cun lateral to the midline, at the level of the 2nd posterior sacral foramen.

P. 0.5 - 1 cun

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101
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BL 31

A

Over the 1st posterior sacral foramen.

P. 0.5 - 1 cun, or 1.5 - 2 cun through the foramen (slightly oblique medial and inferior insertion)

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102
Q

BL 27

A

1.5 cun lateral to the midline, at the level of the 1st posterior sacral foramen.

P. 0.5 - 1 cun

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103
Q

BL 26

A

1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of L5.

P. 1 - 1.5 cun

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104
Q

Shi Qi Zhi

A

On the midline of the lower back, in the depression below the spinous process of L5.

P. 0.5 - 1 cun

*spinal canal

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105
Q

DU 3

A

On the midline of the lower back, in the depression below the spinous process of L4.

P. 0.5 - 1 cun

*spinal canal

106
Q

BL 25

A

1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of L4.

P. 1 - 1.5 cun

107
Q

Yao Yan

A

Approximately 3.5 - 4 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of L4.

P. 0.8 - 1.2 cun; moxa applicable

108
Q

Yao Yi

A

3 cun lateral to L4

P. 0.5 - 1 cun

109
Q

BL 24

A

1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of L3.

P. 1 - 1.5 cun

110
Q

Xia Zhi Shi

A

3 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of L3.

111
Q

DU 4

A

On the midline of the lower back, in the depression below the spinous process of L2.

P. 0.5 - 1 cun

*spinal canal

112
Q

BL 23

A

1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of L2.

O. or P-O. towards the spine, 1 - 1.5 cun

*kidney

113
Q

BL 52

A

3 cun lateral to the midline, level with the lower border of the spinous process of L2, level with BL 23.

O. 0.3 - 0.5 cun

*kidney

114
Q

DU 5

A

On the midline of the lower back, in the depression below the spinous process of L1.

P. 0.5 - 1 cun

*spinal canal

115
Q

BL 22

A

1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of L1.

O. or P-O. towards the spine, 1 - 1.5 cun

*kidney

116
Q

BL 51

A

3 cun lateral to the midline, level with the lower border of the spinous process of L1, level with BL 22.

O. 0.3 - 0.5 cun

*kidney

117
Q

Pi Gen

A

3.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of L1.

P. 0.5 - 0.8 cun

118
Q

BL 50

A

3 cun lateral to the midline, level with the lower border of the spinous process of T12, level with BL 21.

O. 0.3 - 0.5 cun

*pneumothorax

119
Q

DU 6

A

On the midline of the back, in the depression below the spinous process of T11.

P. 0.5 - 1 cun

*spinal canal

120
Q

BL 20

A

1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of T11.

O. towards spine, 0.5 - 1 cun, or T-O. 1 - 1.5 cun

*pneumothorax

121
Q

DU 7

A

On the midline of the lower back, in the depression below the spinous process of T10.

P-O. superiorly, 0.5 - 1 cun

*spinal canal

122
Q

BL 19

A

1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of spinous process of T10.

O. towards spine, 0.5 - 1 cun, or T-O. 1 - 1.5 cun

*pneumothorax

123
Q

BL 48

A

3 cun lateral to the midline, level with the lower border of the spinous process of T10, level with BL 19.

O. 0.3 - 0.5 cun

*pneumothorax

124
Q

BL 21

A

1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of T12.

O. towards spine, 0.5 - 1 cun, or T-O. 1 - 1.5 cun

*pneumothorax

125
Q

BL 49

A

3 cun lateral to the midline, level with the lower border of the spinous process of T11, level with BL 20.

O. 0.3 - 0.5 cun

*pneumothorax

126
Q

DU 8

A

On the midline of the back, in the depression below the spinous process of T9.

O. 0.5 - 1 cun

*spinal canal

127
Q

BL 18

A

1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of T9.

O. towards spine, 0.5 - 1 cun, or T-O 1 - 1.5 cun

*pneumothorax

128
Q

BL 47

A

3 cun lateral to the midline, level with the lower border of the spinous process of T9, level with BL 18.

O. 0.3 - 0.5 cun

*pneumothorax

129
Q

Wei Guan Xia Shu

A

1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of T8.

O. towards spine, 0.5 - 1 cun, or T-O. 1 - 1.5 cun

*pneumothorax

130
Q

DU 9

A

On the midline of the back, in the depression below the spinous process of T7.

O. superiorly, 0.5 - 1 cun

*spinal canal

131
Q

BL 17

A

1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of T7.

O. towards the spine, 0.5 - 1 cun, or T-O. 1 - 1.5 cun

*pneumothorax

132
Q

BL 46

A

3 cun lateral to the midline, level with the lower border of the spinous process of T7, level with BL 17.

O. 0.3 - 0.5 cun

*pneumothorax

133
Q

DU 10

A

On the midline, in the depression below the spinous process of T6.

O. superiorly, 0.5 - 1 cun

*spinal canal

134
Q

BL 16

A

1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of T6.

O. towards the spine, 0.5 - 1 cun, or T-O. 1 - 1.5 cun

*pneumothorax

135
Q

BL 45

A

3 cun lateral to the midline, level with the lower border of the spinous process of T6, level with BL 16.

  1. 0.3 - 0.5 cun
    * pneumothorax
136
Q

DU 11

A

On the midline of the upper back, in the depression below the spinous process of T5.

O. superiorly, 0.5 - 1 cun

*spinal canal

137
Q

BL 15

A

1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of T5.

O. towards the spine, 0.5 - 1 cun, or T-O. 1 - 1.5 cun

*pneumothorax

138
Q

BL 44

A

3 cun lateral to the midline, level with the lower border of the spinous process of T5, level with BL 15.

O. 0.3 - 0.5 cun

*pneumothorax

139
Q

BL 14

A

1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of T4.

O. towards spine, 0.5 - 1 cun, or T-O. 1 - 1.5 cun

*pneumothorax

140
Q

BL 43

A

3 cun lateral to the midline, level with the lower border of the spinous process of T4, level with BL 14.

O. 0.3 - 0.5 cun

*pneumothorax

141
Q

DU 12

A

On the midline of the upper back, in the depression below the spinous process of T3.

P-O. superiorly, 0.5 - 1 cun

*spinal canal

142
Q

BL 42

A

3 cun lateral to the midline, level with the lower border of the spinous process of T3, level with BL 13.

O. 0.3 - 0.5 cun

*pneumothorax

143
Q

BL 13

A

1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of T3.

O. towards spine, 0.5 - 1 cun, or T-O. 1 - 1.5 cun

*pneumothorax

144
Q

BL 12

A

1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of T2.

O. towards spine, 0.5 - 1 cun, or T-O. 1 - 1.5 cun

*pneumothorax

145
Q

BL 41

A

3 cun lateral to the midline, level with the lower border of the spinous process of T2, level with BL 12.

O. 0.3 - 0.5 cun

*pneumothorax

146
Q

SI 13

A

In the tender depression superior to the medial end of the scapular spine, midway between SI 10 and the spinous process of T2.

P. 0.3 - 0.5 cun, or O. laterally, 0.5 - 1 cun

*lungs

147
Q

DU 13

A

On the midline of the upper back, in the depression below the spinous process of T1.

P-O. superiorly, 0.5 - 1 cun

*spinal canal

148
Q

BL 11

A

1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of T1.

O. towards spine, 0.5 - 1 cun, or T-O. 1 - 1.5 cun

*pneumothorax

149
Q

SI 14

A

3 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of T1, level with DU 13.

O. medially, 0.5 - 1 cun

*pneumothorax

150
Q

Hua To Jia Ji

A

0.5 - 1 cun lateral to the depressions below the spinous processes of the 12 thoracic and 5 lumbar vertebrae

P-O. towards spine, 0.5 - 1 cun

151
Q

DU 14

A

On the midline at the base of the neck, in the depression inferior to the spinous process of C7.

P-O. superiorly, 0.5 - 1 cun

*spinal canal

152
Q

Ding Chuan

A

0.5 - 1 cun lateral to the depression inferior to the spinous process of C7 (DU 14).

P-O. towards spine, 0.5 - 1 cun

153
Q

SI 15

A

2 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of C7 (DU 14).

O. medially, 0.5 - 1 cun

*pneumothorax

154
Q

GB 21

A

On the upper aspect of the shoulder, midway between DU 14 and the tip of the acromion, at the crest of the trapezius muscle.

Posterior O., 0.5 - 1 cun

*pneumothorax, contraindicated in pregnancy

155
Q

Jie He Xue

A

3.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of C7.

P. 0.3 - 0.5 cun/0.5 - 0.8 cun

156
Q

SI 11

A

On the scapula, in a tender depression 1/3 of the distance from the midpoint of the inferior border of the scapular spine to the angle of the scapula.

P. or O., 0.5 - 1.5 cun

157
Q

SI 12

A

In the centre of the suprascapular fossa, directly superior to SI 11, in a depression formed when the arm is raised.

O. medially, 0.5 - 1 cun

*pneumothorax

158
Q

SI 13

A

In the tender depression superior to the medial end of the scapular spine, midway between SI 10 and the spinous process of T2.

P. 0.3 - 0.5 cun, or O. laterally, 0.5 - 1 cun

*pneumothorax

159
Q

SJ 15

A

In the suprascapular fossa, in the depression midway between GB 21 and SI 13.

O. 0.5 - 1 cun

*pneumothorax

160
Q

LI 16

A

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.

P. or O. 0.5 - 1 cun

*pneumothorax (deep medial insertion)

161
Q

BL 54

A

3 cun lateral to the midline, at the level of the spinous process of the 4th sacral vertebra (3 cun lateral to the sacro-coccygeal hiatus).

P. 1 - 2.5 cun

162
Q

BL 35

A

0.5 cun lateral to the Governing Vessel, level with the tip of the coccyx.

P. towards the genital region, 1 - 1.5 cun

163
Q

Yao Qi

A

2 cun directly superior to the tip of the coccyx.

T. upward, 1 - 2 cun; moxa applicable

164
Q

Huan Zhong

A

Midway between GB 30 and DU 2.

P. 1.5 - 3 cun

165
Q

GB 30

A

On the postero-lateral aspect of the hip joint, 1/3 of the distance between the prominence of the greater trochanter and the sacro-coccygeal hiatus.

P. towards genitals, 2 - 3.5 cun

*sciatic nerve (deep)

166
Q

GB 29

A

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.

P. 1 - 2 cun, or O. inferiorly, 2 - 3 cun

167
Q

BL 36

A

Just below the buttock, on a line directly superior to BL 40, in the centre of the transverse gluteal crease in a depression between the hamstring muscles.

P. 1 - 2 cun

*posterior femoral cutaneous nerve, sciatic nerve (deep)

168
Q

LIV 12

A

1 cun inferior and 2.5 cun lateral to REN 2, in the crease of the groin, medial to the femoral vein.

medial, slightly O. 0.5 - 0.8 cun

*femoral vein

169
Q

SP 12

A

3.5 cun lateral to REN 2, on the lateral side of the femoral artery.

P. 0.5 - 1 cun

*deep needling in a medial direction may puncture the femoral artery, and in a lateral direction, the femoral nerve

170
Q

SP 13

A

On the lower abdomen, 0.7 cun superior and 0.5 cun lateral to SP 12, 4 cun lateral to the midline OR 4.3 cun inferior to SP 15.

P. 1 - 1.5 cun

*peritoneal cavity

171
Q

LIV 11

A

2 cun inferior to ST 30 on the anterior border of m. adductor longus.

P. or O. 0.5 - 1.5 cun

172
Q

LIV 10

A

3 cun inferior to ST 30 on the anterior border of m. adductor longus.

P. or O. 0.5 - 1.5 cun

173
Q

ST 31

A

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.

P. or O. 1 - 2 cun

174
Q

ST 32

A

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.

P. or O. 1 - 2 cun

175
Q

ST 33

A

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.

P. or O. 1 - 1.5 cun

176
Q

SP 11

A

On the medial side of the thigh, 6 cun proximal to SP 10, on a line connecting SP 10 with SP 12.

P. or O. 0.5 - 1 cun

*femoral artery

177
Q

LIV 9

A

Directly superior to the medial epicondyle of the femur, 4 cun superior to LIV 8, in the cleft between the vastus medialis and sartorius muscles.

P. or O. 1 - 2 cun

178
Q

Si Qiang

A

4.5 cun superior to the centre of the upper patellar border OR 5.5 cun superior to the midpoint of the patella.

P. 1 - 2 cun

179
Q

He Ding

A

In the depression at the midpoint of the superior border of the patella.

P. 0.5 - 1 cun

180
Q

SP 10

A

On the medial side of the thigh, 2 cun proximal to the superior border of the patella, in the tender depression on the bulge of the vastus medialis muscle, directly superior to SP 9.

P. or O. 1 - 1.5 cun

181
Q

ST 34

A

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.

P. or O. 1 - 1.5 cun

182
Q

Bai Chong Wo

A

3 cun proximal to the superior border of the patella, in a tender depression on the bulge of the vastus medialis muscle.

P. or O. 1 - 1.5 cun

183
Q

Kuan Gu

A

A pair of points 2 cun superior to the patella and 1.5 cun lateral and medial to ST 34.

P. 1 - 1.5 cun

184
Q

LIV 8

A

At the knee joint, 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.

P. or slightly posterior insertion, 1 - 1.5 cun

185
Q

KD 10

A

At the medial end of the popliteal crease, between the semitendinosus and semimembranosus tendons.

P. 1 - 1.5 cun

186
Q

BL 40

A

At the back of the knee, on the popliteal crease, in a depression midway between the tendons of biceps femoris and semitendinosus.

P. 1 - 1.5 cun, or prick to bleed to superficial veins

*tibial nerve, popliteal artery and vein

187
Q

BL 39

A

At the back of the knee, on the popliteal crease and towards its lateral end, in the depression medial to the tendon of biceps femoris.

P. 1 - 1.5 cun

*posterior femoral cutaneous nerve and common peroneal nerve

188
Q

ST 35

A

On the knee, in the hollow formed when the knee is flexed, immediately below the patella and lateral to the patella ligament.

with the knee flexed and supported by a pillow, P. towards BL 40, 1 - 2 cun, or O. in a medial and superior direction, 1 - 2 cun

189
Q

Xi Yan

A

On the knee, in the hollows formed when the knee is flexed, immediately below the patella and both medial and lateral to the patella ligament.

with the knee flexed, P. towards BL 40, 1 - 2 cun, or O. in a medial and superior direction, 1 - 2 cun

190
Q

GB 31

A

On the lateral aspect of the thigh, directly below the greater trochanter, 7 cun superior to the popliteal crease.

P. or slightly posteriorly O. 1 - 2 cun, or O. proximally or distally, 1.5 - 2.5 cun

191
Q

GB 32

A

On the lateral aspect of the thigh, 2 cun inferior to GB 31 (5 cun superior to the popliteal crease).

P. or slightly posteriorly O. 1 - 2 cun, or 0. 1.5 - 2.5 cun

192
Q

GB 33

A

On the lateral side of the knee, in the depression above the lateral epicondyle of the femur, between the femur and tendon of biceps femoris.

P. 1 - 2 cun

193
Q

BL 37

A

On the back of the thigh, in the depression between the hamstring muscles, 6 cun distal to BL 36, and 8 cun proximal to BL 40, on the line connecting BL 36 with BL 40.

P. 1 - 2 cun

*sciatic nerve (deep)

194
Q

BL 38

A

On the back of the knee, 1 cun superior to BL 39, on the medial side of the tendon of biceps femoris.

P. 1 - 1.5 cun

*posterior femoral cutaneous nerve, common peroneal nerve

195
Q

LIV 7

A

Posterior and inferior to the medial condyle of the tibia, 1 cun posterior to SP 9.

P. 1 - 2 cun

196
Q

SP 9

A

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.

P. 1 - 1.5 cun

197
Q

GB 34

A

Below the lateral aspect of the knee, in the tender depression approximately 1 cun anterior and inferior to the head of the fibula.

P. or slightly O. posteriorly, 1 - 1.5 cun

*common peroneal nerve

198
Q

SP 8

A

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.

P. or O. 1 - 1.5 cun

199
Q

LIV 6

A

7 cun superior to 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.

P. 0.5 - 1 cun or O proximally, 1 - 2 cun

200
Q

SP 7

A

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.

P. or O. 1 - 1.5 cun

201
Q

LIV 5

A

5 cun superior to 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.

P. 0.5 - 1 cun, or O. proximally, 1 - 2 cun

202
Q

KD 9

A

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 crest of the tibia.

P. 1 - 1.5 cun

203
Q

SP 6

A

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.

P. or O. 1 - 1.5 cun

*contraindicated in pregnancy

204
Q

KD 7

A

On the medial aspect of the lower leg, in the depression 2 cun superior to KD 3, on the anterior border of the achilles tendon.

P. 0.5 - 1 cun

205
Q

KD 8

A

On the medial aspect of the lower leg, 2 cun superior to KD 3 and 0.5 cun anterior to KD 7, posterior to the medial crest of the tibia.

P. 0.5 - 1 cun

206
Q

Dan Nang Xue

A

A tender point between 1 and 2 cun distal to GB 34 on the right leg.

P. 1 - 1.5 cun

207
Q

ST 36

A

Below the knee, 3 cun inferior to ST 35, one finger breadth lateral to the anterior crest of the tibia.

P. 1 - 1.5 cun

208
Q

Lan Wei Xue

A

A tender point about 2 cun inferior to ST 36.

P. 1 - 1.5 cun

209
Q

ST 37

A

On the lower leg, 3 cun inferior to ST 36, one finger breadth lateral to the anterior crest of the tibia.

P. or O. 1 - 1.5 cun

210
Q

ST 38

A

On the lower leg, midway between the tibiofemoral joint line (level with the popliteal crease) and the prominence of the lateral malleolus, one finger breadth lateral to the anterior crest of the tibia.

P. or O. 1 - 1.5 cun

211
Q

ST 40

A

On the lower leg, midway between the tibiofemoral joint line (level with the popliteal crease) and the lateral malleolus, two finger breadths lateral to the anterior crest of the tibia.

P. or O. 1 - 1.5 cun

212
Q

ST 39

A

On the lower leg, 3 cun inferior to ST 37, one finger breadth lateral to the anterior crest of the tibia.

P. or O. 1 - 1.5 cun

213
Q

GB 35

A

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.

P. 1 - 1.5 cun

214
Q

GB 36

A

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.

P. 1 - 1.5 cun

215
Q

GB 37

A

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.

P. 1 - 1.5 cun

216
Q

GB 38

A

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.

P. 0.7 - 1 cun

217
Q

GB 39

A

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.

P. 1 - 1.5 cun

218
Q

BL 59

A

On the lateral side of the lower leg, 3 cun directly superior to BL 60.

P. or O. 1 - 1.5 cun

219
Q

BL 55

A

On the lower leg, 2 cun inferior BL 40, on the line connecting BL 40 and BL 57, in the depression between the two heads of the gastrocnemius muscle.

P. 1 - 1.5 cun

220
Q

BL 56

A

On the lower leg, 5 cun inferior to BL 40 and midway between BL 55 and BL 57, in the centre of the belly of the gastrocnemius muscle.

P. 1 - 1.5 cun

221
Q

BL 57

A

On the lower leg, in the depression formed below the bellies of the gastrocnemius muscle when the muscle if flexed, approximately 8 cun distal to BL 40.

222
Q

BL 58

A

On the lower leg, 7 cun directly superior to BL 60, lateral to and approximately 1 cun inferior to BL 57.

P. or O. 1 - 1.5 cun

223
Q

KD 1

A

On the sole of the foot, between the 2nd and 3rd metatarsal bones, approximately 1/3 of the distance between the base of the 2nd toe and the heel, in a depression formed when the foot is plantar flexed.

P. 0.5 - 1 cun

224
Q

Du Yin

A

On the plantar aspect of the 2nd toe, in the centre of the distal interphalangeal skin crease.

P. 0.1 - 0.2 cun or moxa

225
Q

Li Nei Ting

A

On the plantar aspect of the foot, between the 2nd and 3rd metatarsal bones, opposite to ST 44.

P. 0.3 - 0.5 cun

226
Q

SP 1

A

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 0.1 cun from the corner of the nail.

P. or O. proximally 0.1 - 0.2 cun, or prick to bleed

227
Q

LIV 1

A

On the dorsal aspect of the big toe, at the junction of lines drawn along the lateral border of the nail and the base of the nail, 0.1 cun from the corner of the nail.

P. or O. proximally, 0.1 - 0.2 cun, or prick to bleed

228
Q

ST 45

A

On the dorsal aspect of the 2nd toe, at the junction of lines drawn along the lateral border of the nail and the base of the nail, 0.1 cun from the corner of the nail.

P. or O. proximally 0.1 - 0.2 cun, or prick to bleed

229
Q

GB 44

A

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, 0.1 cun from the corner of the nail.

P. or O. proximally, 0.1 - 0.2 cun, or prick to bleed

230
Q

BL 67

A

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, 0.1 cun from the corner of the nail.

P. or O. proximally 0.1 - 0.2 cun, or prick to bleed

231
Q

Qi Duan

A

On the tips of the 10 toes.

P. 0.1 - 0.2 cun, or prick to bleed

232
Q

LIV 2

A

On the dorsum of the foot, between the 1st and 2nd toes, 0.5 cun proximal to the margin of the web.

O. 0.5 - 1 cun towards the heel, or P. 0.5 - 0.8 cun

233
Q

ST 44

A

On the dorsum of the foot, between the 2nd and 3rd toes, 0.5 cun proximal to the margin of the web.

P. 0.5 cun, or O. directed proximally 0.5 - 1 cun

234
Q

GB 43

A

Between the 4th and 5th toes, 0.5 cun proximal to the margin of the web.

P. 0.3 - 0.5 cun, or O. proximally, 0.5 - 1 cun

235
Q

Ba Feng

A

On the dorsum of the foot, between the toes, 0.5 cun proximal to the margin of the web.

O. proximally, 0.5 - 1 cun

236
Q

SP 2

A

On the medial side of the big toe, in the depression distal and inferior to the 1st metatarso-phalangeal joint.

O. inferiorly, 0.3 - 0.5 cun

237
Q

SP 3

A

On the medial side of the foot, in the depression proximal and inferior to the head of the 1st metatarsal bone.

P. 0.5 - 1 cun

238
Q

BL 66

A

On the lateral side of the foot, on the depression anterior and inferior to the 5th metatarso-phalangeal joint.

P. 0.2 - 0.3 cun

239
Q

BL 65

A

On the lateral side of the foot, in the depression posterior and inferior to the head of the 5th metatarsal bone.

P. 0.3 - 0.5 cun

240
Q

KD 2

A

On the medial side of the foot, distal and inferior to the medial malleolus, in the depression distal and inferior to the navicular tuberosity.

P. 0.5 - 1 cun

241
Q

KD 4

A

Approximately 0.5 cun posterior to the midpoint of the line drawn between KD 3 and KD 5, on the anterior border of the Achilles tendon.

P-O. directed anteriorly, 0.5 cun

242
Q

KD 5

A

1 cun inferior to KD 3, in a depression anterior and superior to the calcaneal tuberosity (the site of insertion of the Achilles tendon into the calcaneum).

P-O. directed away from the bone, 0.3 - 0.5 cun

243
Q

SP 4

A

On the medial side of the foot, in the depression distal and inferior to the base of the 1st metatarsal bone.

P. 0.5 - 1 cun

244
Q

LIV 3

A

On the dorsum of the foot, in the hollow distal to the junction of the 1st and 2nd metatarsal bones.

in the direction of KD 1, 0.5 - 1.5 cun

245
Q

ST 43

A

On the dorsum of the foot, between the 2nd and 3rd metatarsal bones, in a depression 1 cun proximal to ST 44.

P. or O. 0.5 - 1 cun

246
Q

ST 42

A

On the dorsum of the foot, in the depression formed by the junction of the 2nd and 3rd metatarsal bones and the 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.

P. or O. 0.3 - 0.5 cun

*dorsalis pedis artery

247
Q

GB 42

A

On the dorsum of the foot, between the 4th and 5th metatarsal bones, in the depression proximal to the metatarsal heads, on the medial side of the tendon of extensor digitorum longus.

P. 0.5 - 0.8 cun

248
Q

GB 41

A

On the dorsum of the foot, in the depression distal to the junction of the 4th and 5th metatarsal bones, on the lateral side of the tendon of extensor digitorum communis.

P. 0.5 - 1 cun

249
Q

BL 61

A

On the lateral side of the foot, 1.5 cun inferior to BL 60, in a tender depression on the calcaneum.

T. 0.3 - 0.5 cun

250
Q

BL 64

A

On the lateral side of the foot, in the depresison anterior and inferior to the tuberosity of the 5th metatarsal bone.

P. 0.3 - 0.5 cun

251
Q

BL 63

A

On the lateral side of the foot, in the depression posterior to the tuberosity of the 5th metatarsal bone.

P. 0.3 - 0.5 cun

252
Q

KD 3

A

In the depression between the medial malleolus and the Achilles tendon, level with the prominence of the medial malleolus.

P. 0.5 - 1 cun, or join to BL 60

253
Q

KD 6

A

1 cun inferior to the prominence of the medial malleolus, in the groove formed by two ligamentous bundles.

O. superiorly, 0.3 - 0.5 cun

254
Q

Nei Huai Jian

A

At the tip of the inner ankle bone.

P. 0.2 cun or moxa

255
Q

SP 5

A

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.

P. 0.2 - 0.3 cun, or T. towards ST 41

256
Q

LIV 4

A

On the ankle, anterior to the prominence of the medial malleolus, in the significant depression just medial to the tendon of tibialis anterior when the ankle is dorsiflexed.

P. 0.3 - 0.5 cun, or O. medially towards SP 5 or laterally towards ST 41

257
Q

ST 41

A

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.

P. 0.5 cun, or O. beneath the tendons to join with SP 5 medially or GB 40 laterally

*anterior tibial vessels and nerve

258
Q

GB 40

A

At the ankle joint, in the depression anterior and inferior to the lateral malleolus.

P. 1 - 1.5 cun directed towards KD 6

259
Q

BL 62

A

On the lateral side of the foot, approximately 0.5 cun inferior to the inferior border of the lateral malleolus, in a depression posterior to the peroneal tendons.

O. inferiorly, 0.3 - 0.5 cun

260
Q

Wai Huai Jian

A

At the tip of the outer ankle bone.

P. 0.2 cun, or moxa

261
Q

BL 60

A

Behind the ankle joint, in the depression between the prominence of the lateral malleolus and the Achilles tendon.

P. 0.5 - 1 cun

*contraindicated in pregnancy

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