Anatomical structures beneath points

Question 1

What anatomical structures lie beneath LI4?

Answer 1

LI4 is located between the first and second metacarpal bones, on the dorsum of the hand. It lies above the first dorsal interosseous muscle and is near the radial nerve branches.

Question 2

What anatomical structures lie beneath Pc3?

Answer 2

Pc3 is located on the transverse cubital crease, on the ulnar side of the biceps brachii tendon. It lies above the median nerve and brachial artery.

Question 3

What anatomical structures lie beneath SP6?

Answer 3

SP6 is found 3 cun above the medial malleolus, posterior to the tibia. It lies above the posterior tibial artery, vein, and tibial nerve.

Question 4

What anatomical structures lie beneath ST36?

Answer 4

ST36 is located 3 cun below ST35, one finger-breadth lateral to the anterior crest of the tibia. It lies above the deep peroneal nerve and anterior tibial artery.

Question 5

What anatomical structures lie beneath BL40?

Answer 5

BL40 is at the midpoint of the popliteal crease, between the tendons of biceps femoris and semitendinosus. It lies above the tibial nerve and popliteal artery and vein.

Question 6

What anatomical structures lie beneath KD3?

Answer 6

KD3 is located between the medial malleolus and the Achilles tendon. It lies above the posterior tibial artery and tibial nerve.

Question 7

What anatomical structures lie beneath GB34?

Answer 7

GB34 is found anterior and inferior to the head of the fibula. It lies above the common peroneal nerve.

Question 8

What anatomical structures lie beneath LV3?

Answer 8

LV3 is between the first and second metatarsals, proximal to the junction. It lies above the dorsalis pedis artery and branches of the deep peroneal nerve.

Question 9

What anatomical structures lie beneath ST35?

Answer 9

ST35 is located just below the patella, lateral to the patellar ligament. It lies above the infrapatellar bursa and branches of the peroneal nerve.

Question 10

What anatomical structures lie beneath BL11?

Answer 10

BL11 is located 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the first thoracic vertebra (T1). It lies above the trapezius and rhomboid muscles, and branches of the thoracic spinal nerves.

Question 11

What anatomical structures lie beneath REN3?

Answer 11

REN3 is located on the anterior midline, 4 cun below the umbilicus. It lies above the rectus abdominis muscle, the bladder (in some cases), and branches of the iliohypogastric nerve.

Question 12

What anatomical structures lie beneath LI11?

Answer 12

LI11 is located at the lateral end of the transverse cubital crease. It lies above the brachialis muscle, the radial nerve, and radial recurrent artery.

Question 13

What anatomical structures lie beneath Pc6?

Answer 13

Pc6 is located 2 cun above the transverse crease of the wrist, between the tendons of palmaris longus and flexor carpi radialis. It lies above the median nerve.

Question 14

What anatomical structures lie beneath SP9?

Answer 14

SP9 is located below the medial condyle of the tibia. It lies above the saphenous nerve and great saphenous vein.

Question 15

What anatomical structures lie beneath ST40?

Answer 15

ST40 is located 8 cun above the lateral malleolus, two finger-breadths lateral to the anterior crest of the tibia. It lies above the superficial peroneal nerve.

Question 16

What anatomical structures lie beneath BL12?

Answer 16

BL12 is located 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the second thoracic vertebra (T2). It lies above the trapezius muscle and branches of the thoracic spinal nerves.

Question 17

What anatomical structures lie beneath REN4?

Answer 17

REN4 is located on the anterior midline, 3 cun below the umbilicus. It lies above the rectus abdominis muscle and the bladder (in some cases).

Question 18

What anatomical structures lie beneath SI3?

Answer 18

SI3 is located at the ulnar border of the hand, proximal to the fifth metacarpophalangeal joint. It lies above the dorsal interosseous muscles and branches of the ulnar nerve.

Question 19

What anatomical structures lie beneath BL13?

Answer 19

BL13 is located 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the third thoracic vertebra (T3). It lies above the rhomboid and trapezius muscles, and branches of the thoracic spinal nerves.

Question 20

What anatomical structures lie beneath REN5?

Answer 20

REN5 is located on the anterior midline, 2 cun below the umbilicus. It lies above the rectus abdominis muscle and the peritoneum.

Question 21

What anatomical structures lie beneath BL15?

Answer 21

BL15 is located 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the fifth thoracic vertebra (T5). It lies above the rhomboid and trapezius muscles, and branches of the thoracic spinal nerves.

Question 22

What anatomical structures lie beneath REN6?

Answer 22

REN6 is located on the anterior midline, 1.5 cun below the umbilicus. It lies above the rectus abdominis muscle and peritoneum.

Question 23

What anatomical structures lie beneath LU5?

Answer 23

LU5 is located on the cubital crease, radial to the biceps brachii tendon. It lies above the brachial artery and radial nerve.

Question 24

What anatomical structures lie beneath SJ4?

Answer 24

SJ4 is located at the dorsum of the wrist, in the depression between the tendons of extensor digitorum and extensor digiti minimi. It lies above the dorsal carpal ligament and branches of the radial nerve.

Question 25

What anatomical structures lie beneath KD6?

Answer 25

KD6 is located 1 cun below the medial malleolus. It lies above the posterior tibial artery, vein, and tibial nerve.

Question 26

What anatomical structures lie beneath BL17?

Answer 26

BL17 is located 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the seventh thoracic vertebra (T7). It lies above the trapezius and rhomboid muscles, and branches of the thoracic spinal nerves.

Question 27

What anatomical structures lie beneath REN12?

Answer 27

REN12 is located on the anterior midline, 4 cun above the umbilicus. It lies above the rectus abdominis muscle and the stomach.

Question 28

What anatomical structures lie beneath LU9?

Answer 28

LU9 is located at the radial end of the transverse crease of the wrist, in the depression between the radial artery and the tendon of abductor pollicis longus. It lies above the radial artery.

Question 29

What anatomical structures lie beneath SJ5?

Answer 29

SJ5 is located 2 cun above the transverse crease of the wrist, between the radius and ulna. It lies above the interosseous membrane and branches of the radial nerve.

Question 30

What anatomical structures lie beneath KD7?

Answer 30

KD7 is located 2 cun above KD3, on the posterior border of the tibia. It lies above the posterior tibial artery and tibial nerve.

Question 31

What anatomical structures lie beneath BL18?

Answer 31

BL18 is located 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the ninth thoracic vertebra (T9). It lies above the rhomboid and trapezius muscles, and branches of the thoracic spinal nerves.

Question 32

What anatomical structures lie beneath REN14?

Answer 32

REN14 is located on the anterior midline, 6 cun above the umbilicus. It lies above the rectus abdominis muscle and the heart or diaphragm (depending on depth).

Question 33

What anatomical structures lie beneath SJ6?

Answer 33

SJ6 is located 3 cun above the transverse crease of the wrist, between the radius and ulna. It lies above the interosseous membrane and branches of the radial nerve.

Question 34

What anatomical structures lie beneath LV2?

Answer 34

LV2 is located on the dorsum of the foot, between the first and second toes. It lies above the dorsal digital nerve and branches of the dorsalis pedis artery.

Question 35

What anatomical structures lie beneath Ht3?

Answer 35

Ht3 is located at the medial end of the transverse cubital crease, when the elbow is flexed. It lies above the ulnar nerve.

Question 36

What anatomical structures lie beneath GB40?

Answer 36

GB40 is located anterior and inferior to the lateral malleolus. It lies above branches of the superficial peroneal nerve.

Question 37

What anatomical structures lie beneath BL21?

Answer 37

BL21 is located 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the twelfth thoracic vertebra (T12). It lies above the erector spinae muscle and branches of the thoracic spinal nerves.

Question 38

What anatomical structures lie beneath REN17?

Answer 38

REN17 is located on the anterior midline, at the level of the fourth intercostal space. It lies above the sternum and the thymus gland (in some cases).

Question 39

What anatomical structures lie beneath LU1?

Answer 39

LU1 is located 6 cun lateral to the anterior midline, in the first intercostal space. It lies above the pectoralis major muscle and branches of the thoracoacromial artery.

Question 40

What anatomical structures lie beneath LI10?

Answer 40

LI10 is located 2 cun below LI11 on the line connecting LI5 and LI11. It lies above the brachioradialis muscle and branches of the radial nerve.

Question 41

What anatomical structures lie beneath SP8?

Answer 41

SP8 is located 3 cun below SP9, on the line connecting SP9 and the medial malleolus. It lies above the posterior tibial artery and tibial nerve.

Question 42

What anatomical structures lie beneath GB31?

Answer 42

GB31 is located on the lateral side of the thigh, 7 cun above the transverse popliteal crease. It lies above the iliotibial band and branches of the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve.

Question 43

What anatomical structures lie beneath DU14?

Answer 43

DU14 is located below the spinous process of the seventh cervical vertebra (C7). It lies above the spinal cord, the ligamentum flavum, and branches of the cervical spinal nerves.

Question 44

What anatomical structures lie beneath LU2?

Answer 44

LU2 is located 6 cun lateral to the anterior midline, below the clavicle in the delto-pectoral triangle. It lies above the pectoralis major muscle and branches of the thoracoacromial artery.

Question 45

What anatomical structures lie beneath LI14?

Answer 45

LI14 is located on the lateral side of the upper arm, on the line connecting LI11 and LI15. It lies above the deltoid muscle and branches of the radial nerve.

Question 46

What anatomical structures lie beneath ST34?

Answer 46

ST34 is located 2 cun above the patella, on the line connecting the anterior superior iliac spine and the lateral border of the patella. It lies above the rectus femoris muscle and branches of the femoral nerve.

Question 47

What anatomical structures lie beneath SI19?

Answer 47

SI19 is located anterior to the tragus and posterior to the condyloid process of the mandible, in the depression formed when the mouth is open. It lies above the auriculotemporal nerve and branches of the superficial temporal artery.

Question 48

What anatomical structures lie beneath ST41?

Answer 48

ST41 is located at the midpoint of the transverse crease of the ankle joint, between the tendons of extensor hallucis longus and extensor digitorum longus. It lies above the anterior tibial artery and deep peroneal nerve.

Question 49

What anatomical structures lie beneath LI20?

Answer 49

LI20 is located in the nasolabial groove, at the level of the midpoint of the lateral border of the ala nasi. It lies above the branches of the facial nerve and facial artery.

Question 50

What anatomical structures lie beneath DU20?

Answer 50

DU20 is located at the vertex of the head, on the midline. It lies above the periosteum of the skull and the superior sagittal sinus.

Question 51

What anatomical structures lie beneath GB21?

Answer 51

GB21 is located midway between DU14 and the acromion, on the crest of the trapezius muscle. It lies above the accessory nerve (CN XI) and branches of the suprascapular artery.

Question 52

What anatomical structures lie beneath SI11?

Answer 52

SI11 is located on the scapula, in the depression of the infraspinous fossa. It lies above the suprascapular nerve and branches of the suprascapular artery.

Question 53

What anatomical structures lie beneath GB20?

Answer 53

GB20 is located in the depression between the sternocleidomastoid and trapezius muscles, below the occiput. It lies above the greater occipital nerve and branches of the occipital artery.

Question 54

What anatomical structures lie beneath SP15?

Answer 54

SP15 is located 4 cun lateral to the center of the umbilicus. It lies above the rectus abdominis muscle and branches of the iliohypogastric nerve.

Question 55

What anatomical structures lie beneath BL23?

Answer 55

BL23 is located 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the second lumbar vertebra (L2). It lies above the erector spinae muscle and branches of the lumbar spinal nerves.

Question 56

What anatomical structures lie beneath KD16?

Answer 56

KD16 is located 0.5 cun lateral to the center of the umbilicus. It lies above the rectus abdominis muscle and branches of the iliohypogastric nerve.

Question 57

What anatomical structures lie beneath LV13?

Answer 57

LV13 is located at the free end of the 11th rib. It lies above the external oblique muscle and branches of the intercostal nerves.

Question 58

What anatomical structures lie beneath ST29?

Answer 58

ST29 is located 4 cun below the umbilicus, 2 cun lateral to the anterior midline. It lies above the rectus abdominis muscle and branches of the ilioinguinal nerve.

Question 59

What anatomical structures lie beneath GB30?

Answer 59

GB30 is located at the junction of the lateral one-third and medial two-thirds of the line connecting the greater trochanter and the sacral hiatus. It lies above the sciatic nerve and branches of the inferior gluteal artery.

Question 60

What anatomical structures lie beneath BL67?

Answer 60

BL67 is located on the lateral side of the small toe, about 0.1 cun posterior to the corner of the nail. It lies above branches of the dorsal digital nerve.

Question 61

What anatomical structures lie beneath Yintang?

Answer 61

Yintang is located between the eyebrows, on the glabella. It lies above the frontal bone and branches of the supratrochlear nerve.

Question 62

What anatomical structures lie beneath Taiyang?

Answer 62

Taiyang is located in the depression about 1 cun posterior to the midpoint between the lateral end of the eyebrow and the outer canthus. It lies above the temporalis muscle and branches of the superficial temporal artery.

Question 63

What anatomical structures lie beneath Anmian?

Answer 63

Anmian is located posterior and superior to GB12, between GB20 and SJ17. It lies above the sternocleidomastoid muscle and branches of the greater auricular nerve.

Question 64

What anatomical structures lie beneath LI15?

Answer 64

LI15 is located in the depression anterior and inferior to the acromion, at the origin of the deltoid muscle. It lies above the axillary nerve and branches of the posterior circumflex humeral artery.

Question 65

What anatomical structures lie beneath SI9?

Answer 65

SI9 is located 1 cun above the posterior end of the axillary fold. It lies above the teres major muscle and branches of the axillary nerve.

Question 66

What anatomical structures lie beneath SI10?

Answer 66

SI10 is located directly above SI9, in the depression inferior to the scapular spine. It lies above the suprascapular nerve.

Question 67

What anatomical structures lie beneath SI12?

Answer 67

SI12 is located directly above SI11, in the center of the supraspinous fossa. It lies above the suprascapular nerve.

Question 68

What anatomical structures lie beneath SI13?

Answer 68

SI13 is located on the medial end of the supraspinous fossa. It lies above the suprascapular nerve.

Question 69

What anatomical structures lie beneath SI18?

Answer 69

SI18 is located directly below the outer canthus, in the depression on the lower border of the zygoma. It lies above the facial nerve and branches of the transverse facial artery.

Question 70

What anatomical structures lie beneath SP4?

Answer 70

SP4 is located in the depression distal and inferior to the base of the first metatarsal bone. It lies above the medial plantar nerve and branches of the medial plantar artery.

Question 71

What anatomical structures lie beneath SP5?

Answer 71

SP5 is located in the depression anterior and inferior to the medial malleolus. It lies above the saphenous nerve and branches of the posterior tibial artery.

Question 72

What anatomical structures lie beneath SP10?

Answer 72

SP10 is located 2 cun above the superior medial border of the patella. It lies above the vastus medialis muscle and branches of the femoral nerve.

Question 73

What anatomical structures lie beneath LV4?

Answer 73

LV4 is located anterior to the medial malleolus, in the depression medial to the tibialis anterior tendon. It lies above the saphenous nerve.

Question 74

What anatomical structures lie beneath LV5?

Answer 74

LV5 is located 5 cun above the medial malleolus, on the medial aspect of the tibia. It lies above the saphenous nerve.

Question 75

What anatomical structures lie beneath LV8?

Answer 75

LV8 is located in the depression superior to the medial end of the popliteal crease, posterior to the medial epicondyle of the femur. It lies above the saphenous nerve and branches of the femoral artery.

Question 76

What anatomical structures lie beneath GB2?

Answer 76

GB2 is located anterior to the intertragic notch, at the posterior border of the condyloid process of the mandible. It lies above branches of the auriculotemporal nerve.

Question 77

What anatomical structures lie beneath GB14?

Answer 77

GB14 is located 1 cun above the midpoint of the eyebrow, directly above the pupil. It lies above the branches of the supraorbital nerve.

Question 78

What anatomical structures lie beneath GB37?

Answer 78

GB37 is located 5 cun above the tip of the lateral malleolus, on the anterior border of the fibula. It lies above the superficial peroneal nerve.

Question 79

What anatomical structures lie beneath GB41?

Answer 79

GB41 is located posterior to the fourth metatarsophalangeal joint, in the depression lateral to the tendon of extensor digiti minimi. It lies above branches of the dorsal digital nerve.

Question 80

What anatomical structures lie beneath BL43?

Answer 80

BL43 is located 3 cun lateral to the lower border of the fourth thoracic vertebra (T4). It lies above the trapezius muscle and branches of the thoracic spinal nerves.

Question 81

What anatomical structures lie beneath DU26?

Answer 81

DU26 is located at the junction of the upper third and middle third of the philtrum. It lies above the branches of the facial nerve.

Question 82

What anatomical structures lie beneath Bitong?

Answer 82

Bitong is located at the highest point of the nasolabial groove. It lies above the branches of the infraorbital nerve.

Question 83

What anatomical structures lie beneath Jianqian?

Answer 83

Jianqian is located midway between the end of the anterior axillary fold and LI15. It lies above the deltoid muscle and branches of the axillary nerve.