Back Neck head Points Flashcards
1
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Li-20
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In the naso labial groove at the level of the mid point of the lateral boarder of the ala nasi
CAUTION: contra indicated moxa
2
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Li-19
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Below the lateral margin of the nostril 0.5 cun lateral to DU-26
CAUTION: contraindicated moxa
3
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Li-18
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On the lateral side of the neck level w the tip of the laryngeal prominence between the sternal and clavicular heads of the SCM
CAUTION: deep needling may puncture the carotid artery or jugular vein
4
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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 boarder of tye SCM
CAUTION : deep needling may puncture the carotid artery or jugular vein
5
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Li-16
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On the upper aspect of the shoulder in the depression medial to the acromion process and between the lateral extremity of the clavical and scapular spine
CAUTION: deep medial insertion carries risk of phneumothorax, particularily in thin patients
6
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Li-15
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In the depression which lies anterior and inferior to the acromion at the origin of the deltoid muscle
7
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St-1
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W the eyes looking directly forwards this point is located directly below the pupil between the eyeball and the infra orbital ridge
CAUSTION: needle should be inserted slowly w/o lifting thrusting or rotating, immediatley on withdrawl press firmly w cotton ball for 1 min to prevent hemotoma, shouldnt be attempted by those who havent had clinical supervision
8
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St-2
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W the eyes looking forward this point is located 1 cun directly below the pupil at the depression at the infraorbital foramen
CAUTION: deep insertion along the foramen may injure eyeball, manipulation by lifting or thrusting is contraindicated due to risk of damaging the infra orbital nerve which emerges from the foramen
9
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St-3
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W the eyes looking forward this point is located directly below the pupil level w the lower boarder of the ala nasi on the lateral aspect of the nasolabial groove
10
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St-4
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0.4 cun lateral to the corner of the mouth
11
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St-5
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Directoy anterior to the angle of of the jaw in a depression at the anterior boarder of the maseter muscle
CAUTION: vigorous manipulation is contraindicated to avoid the risk of damaging the facial artery and vein
12
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St-6
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Approximately 1 finger breadth anterior and superior to the angle of the jaw at the prominence of the masseter muscle
13
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St-7
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At the lower boarder of the zygomatic arch in the depression anterior to the condyloid process of the mandable
14
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St-8
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At the corner of the forehead 4.5 cun lateral to DU-24 and 0.5 cun w/in the anteriror hair line
CAUTION: contraindicated moxa
15
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St-9
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Level w the tip of and 1.5 cun lateral to the laryngeal prominence in the depression between the anterior boarder of the SCM and the lateral boarder of the thyroid cartilage , also lies between the carotid artery and the thyroid cartilage
CAUTION: care should be taken to avoid puncturing the carotid artery which must be palpated and then held laterally during needling. Use index finger of one hand to define and enlarge the space between the lateral boarder of the thyroid cartilage and the artery and needle into this space w the other hand. Dont attempt w/o havinng had proper clinical supervision
16
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St-10
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On the neck at the anterior boarder of the SCM midway between st-9 and st-11
CAUTION: coraotid artery, hold artery asside w index finger and needle w other hand
17
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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 below st-9 in the depression betweeen the sternal and clavicular heads of the SCM
CAUTION: insertion inferiorally along the posterior boarder of the clavicle shouldnt be attempted w/o having had proper clinical supervision, deep needling may penetrate subclavian vessels or lung
18
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Si-19
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W the mouth open this point is in the depression between the middle of the tragus and the condyloid process of the mandible
ESSENTIAL POSITION: mouth open while needling then close after
19
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Si-18
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Directly below the outer canthus of the eye in the depression at the lower boarder of the zygomatic bone
CAUTION: contraindicate to moxa
20
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Si-17
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In the depression between the angle of the mandible and the anterior boarder of the SCM
21
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Si-16
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On the posterior boarder of the SCM level w the larygneal prominence
22
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Si-15
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2 cun lateral to the lower boarder of spinous process C7
CAUTION: deep insertion inferiorally esp. in thin people carries risk of pneumothorax
23
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Si-14
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3 cun lateral to the lower boarder of the spinous process T1
CAUTION: perpendicular insertion esp. in thin people carries risk of pneumothorax
24
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Si-13
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In the tender depression superior to thr medial end of the scapular spine midway between Si-10 and spinous process T2
CAUTION: this point is located close to the medial boarder of the scapula too medial insertion or deep medial-oblique needling may puncture lung
25
Si-12
In the centre if the suprascapular fossa directly above si-11 in a depression formed when the arm is raised
CAUTION: deep perpendicular insertion esp. in thin people carries risk of pneumothorax
26
Si-11
On the scapula in a temder depression 1/3 of the distance from the midpoint of the inferior boarder of the scapular spine to the inferior angle of the spine
27
Si-10
On the posterior aspect of the shoulder in the depression inferior to the scapular spine directly superior to the posterior auxillary crease when the arm hangs in the adducted position
28
Si-9
On the posterior aspect of the shoulder 1 cun superior to the posterior auxillary crease when the arm hangs in the adducted position
29
Bl-1
0.1 cun medial and superior to the inner canthus of the eye near the medial boarder of the orbit
CAUTION: contraindicated to moxa, shouldnt be attempted by those who havent had propper clinical supervision, ask patient to close eyes and to direct eye as far as possible to the side being needled, w the forefinger of 1 hand gently push the eyeball to the lateral side and hold it firmly Insert needle w other hand slowly, w/o lifting thrusting or rotating. Immediatley on withdraw use cotton ball to press firmly for 1 min to avoid hematoma
30
Bl-2
Superior to the inner canthus of the eye in a depression on the eyebrow close to its medial end
CAUTION: contraindicated moxa
31
Bl-3
Directly superior to bl-2 0.5 cun w/in the hairline level w du-24
CAUTION: contraindicated to moxa
32
Bl-4
0.5 cun w/in the anterior hairline 1.5 cun lateral to du-24 and 1/3 of the distance between du-24 and st-8
33
Bl-5
0.5 cun directly posterior to Bl-4, 1 cun w/in the anterior hairline and 1.5 cun lateral to Du-23
CAUTION: contraindicated moxa
34
Bl-6
1.5 cun anterior to Bl-5, 2.5 cun w/in the anterior hairline and 1.5 cun lateral to the midline
CAUTION: contraindicated moxa
35
Bl-7
1.5 cun posterior to Bl-6 and 4 cun w/in the anterior hair line 1.5 cun lateral to midline
CAUTION: contraindicated moxa
36
Bl-8
1.5 cun posterior to bl-7 and 5.5 cun w/in the anterior hairline 1.5 cun lateral to the midline
37
Bl-9
1.3 cun lateral to du-17 (which is located in the depression superior to the external occipital protuberance 1.5 cun superior to du-16)
38
Bl-10
On the lateral aspect of the trapizius muscle 1.3 cun lateral to du-15
39
Bl-11
1.5 cun lateral to the lower boarder of spinous process T1
| CAUTION: perpendicular needling carries risk of pneumothorax
40
Bl-12
1.5 cun lateral to lower boarder of spinous process T2
| CAUTION: perpendicular needling or oblique needling away from the spine carries risk of pneumothorax
41
Bl-13
1.5 cun lateral to the lower boarder of the spinous process T3
CAUTION: perpendicular or oblique needling away from the spine carries risk of pneumothorax
42
Bl-14
1.5 cun lateral to the lower boarder of spinous process T4
| CAUTION: perpendicular needling or oblique needling away from the spine carries risk of pneumothorax
43
Bl-15
1.5 cun lateral to the lower boarder of spinous process T5
| CAUTION: perpendicular needling or oblique needling away from spine carries risk of pneumothorax
44
Bl-16
1.5 cun lateral to lower boarder of spinous process of T6
| CAUTION: perpendicular needling or orblique needling away from the spine has risk of pneumothorax
45
Bl-17
1.5 cun lateral to the lower boarder of the spinous process of T7
CAUTION: Perpendicular needling or oblique away from the spine carries risk of pneumothorax
46
Bl-18
1.5 cun lateral to the lower boarder of the spinous process of T9
CAUTION: perpendicular needling or oblique away from the spine carries risk of pneumothorax
47
Bl-19
1.5 cun lateral to the lower boarder of spinous process T10
| CAUTION: perpendicular needling or oblique away from the spine carries risk of pneumothorax
48
Bl-20
1.5 cuN Lateral to the lower boarder of the spinous process T11
CAUTION: perpendicular needling or oblique away from the spine carries risk of pneumothorax
49
Bl-21
1.5 cun lateral to the lower boarder of the spinous process of T12
CAUTION: perpendicular needling or oblique away from the spine carries risk of pneumothorax
50
Bl-22
1.5 cun lateral to the lower boarder of spinous process of L1
CAUTION: deep perpendicular needling carries risk of injuring the kidneys
51
Bl-23
1.5 cun lateral to the lower boarder of spinous process of L2
CAUTION: deep perpendicular insertion carries risk of injuring kidneys
52
Bl-24
1.5 cun lateral to the lower boarder of spinous process of L3
53
Bl-25
1.5 cun lateral to the lower boarder of the spinous process of L4
54
Bl-26
1.5 cun lateral to the lower boarder of the spinous process of L5
55
Bl-27
1.5 cun lateral to the midline at the level of the first posterior sacral foramen
56
Bl-28
1.5 cun lateral to the midline, at the level of the second posterior sacral foramen
57
Bl-29
1.5 cu. lateral to the midline at the level of the third posterior sacral foramen
58
Bl-30
1.5 cun lateral to the midline at the level of the fourth posterior sacral foramen
CAUTION: Contraindicated moxa
59
Bl-31
Over the first posterior sacral foramen
| CAUTION: contraindicated moxa
60
Bl-32
Over the second posterior sacral foramen
61
Bl-33
Over the third posterior sacral foaramen
62
Bl-34
Over the fourth posterior sacral foramen
63
Bl-35
0.5 cun lateral to the GV level w the tip of the coccyx
64
Bl-41
3 cun lateral to the midline level w the lower boarder of the spinous process T2 and level w bl-12
CAUTION: deep perpendicular or deep oblique needling in a medial direction carries risk of pneumothorax
65
Bl-42
3 cun lateral to the midline level w the lower boarder of the spinous process of T3 and level w bl-13
CAUTION: deep perpendicular or deep oblique needling in a medial direction carries a substantial risk of causing pneumothorax
66
Bl-43
3 cun lateral to the midline level w the lower boarder of the spinous process of T4 and level w Bl-14
CAUTION: deep perpendicular needling or deep oblique medial needling carries risk of pneumothorax
67
Bl-44
3 cun lateral to the midline level w the lower boarder of the spunous process of T5 and level w Bl-15
CAUTION: deep perpendicular needling or deep oblique needling in a medial direction carries a risk of pneumothorax
68
Bl-45
3 cun lateral to the midline level w the lower boarder of the spinous process of T6 and level w bl-16
CAUTION: deep perpendicular or deep oblique medial direction carries risk of pneumothorax
69
Bl-46
3 cun lateral to the midline level w the lower boarder of the spinous process of T7 and level w bl-17
CAUTION: deep perpendicular or deep medial oblique needling carries risk of pneumothorax
CAUTION: deep perpendicular or deep obique medial insertion carries risk of pneumothorax
70
Bl-47
3 cun lateral to the midline level w the lower boarder of the spinous process of T9 in line w Bl-18
CAUTION: deep perpendicular or deep oblique needling in a medial direction carries risk of pneumothorax
71
Bl-48
3 cun lateral to the midline level w thenlower boarder of the spinous process of T10 and level w Bl-19
CAUTION: deep perpendicular needling or deep oblique medial needling carries a risk of pneumothorax
72
Bl-49
3 cun lateral to the midline level w the lower boarder of the spinous process of T11 and level w Bl-20
CAUTION: deep perpendicular needling or deep medial oblique needling carries riskmof pneumothorax
73
Bl-50
3 cun lateral to the midline level w the lower boarder of the spinous process of T12 level w bl21
CAUTION: deep needling perpendicular or deep needling medial oblique carries risk of pneumothorax
74
Bl-51
3 cun lateral to the midline inline w the lower level of the spinous process of a L1 level w bl22
CAUTION: deep perpendicular needling carries risk of injuring the kidneys
75
Bl-52
3 cun lateral to the midline in line w the lower boarder of the spinous process L2 and level w Bl-23
CAUTION: deep perpendicular needling carries a risk of injuring the kidneys
76
Bl-53
3 cun lateral to the midline at the level of the spinous process of the S2
77
Bl-54
On the buttock in the depression 3 cun lateral to the sacro coccygeal hiatus
78
TE-23
In the depression on the supraorbital margin at the lateral end of the eyebrow
CAUTION: contra indicated moxa
79
TE-22
Approximately 0.5 cun anterior to the upper boarder of the root of the ear in a slight depression on themposterior boarder of the hairline of the temple
80
TE-21
In the depression anterior to the supratrigic notch and slightly superior to the condyloid process of the mandible
CAUTION: contraindicated for moxa in cases of discharge of pus from the ear
81
TE-20
On the side of the head directly level w the apex of the ear when the ear is folded forwards
82
TE-19
Posterior to the ear in a small depression 2/3 of the distance along the curved line drawn from TE-17 to TE-20
Following the line of the rim of the ear
CAUTION: contraindicated to bleeding
83
TE-18
Posterior to the ear in a small depression on the mastoid bone 1/3 of the distance along a curved line drawn between TE17 and TE20 following the rim of the ear
84
TE-17
Behind the earlobe between the ramus of the mandable and the mastoid process in the depression just superior to the palpable transverse process of C1
CAUTION: too anterior or posterior may cause pain or discomfort when opening or closing mouth
85
TE-16
on the posterior boarder of the SCM approx 1 cun inferior to GB-12 on a line drawn from bl10 and si17
86
TE-15
In the suprascapular fossa in the depression midway between Gb21 and si13
CAUTION: perpendicular needling especially in thin people carries risk of pneumothorax
87
TE-14
at the orgin of the deltoid muscle in the depression which lies posterior and inferior to the lateral extremety of the clavicle
88
Gb-1
In the hollow on the lateral side of the orbital margin approximatley 0.5 cun lateral to the outer canthus
CAUTION : contraindicated moxa
89
Gb-2
In the hollow between the intertriagic notch posteriorally and the condyloid process of the mandible anteriorally
ESSENTIAL POSITION:locate w mouth open
90
Gb-3
Anterior to the ear in a hollow above the ipper boarder of the zygomatic arch directly superior to st7
CAUTION: no deep needling
91
Gb-4
In the temporal region w/in the hairline 1/4 of the distance between st8 and gb7
92
Gb-5
In the temporal region w/in the hairline 1/2 the distance between st8 and gb7
93
Gb-6
In the temporal region w/in the hairline 3/4 of the distance between st8 and gb7
94
Gb-7
In the temporal region w/in the hairline level w and 1 finger breadth anterior to TE20
95
Gb-8
In the temporal region in the slight depression 1 cun directly above the apex of the ear
96
Gb-9
Above the ear in the depression 0.5 cun posterior to gb8
97
Gb-10
Posterior to the ear along a curved line drawn from gb9 to gb12 running w/in the hairline and more or less parallel to the line of the rim of the ear in a depression about 1/3 of the distance between gb9 and gb12
98
Gb-11
Posterior to the ear along a curved line drawn from gb9 to gb12 running w/in the hairline and more or less parallel to the line of the rim of the ear in a depression slightly greater than 2/3 of the distance between gb9 and gb12
99
Gb-12
In the depression just posterior and inferior to the mastoid process
100
Gb-13
On the forehead 0.5 cun w/in the anterior hairline 2/3 of the distance between du24 and st8
101
Gb-14
On the forehead 1 cun superior to the middle of the eyebrow directly above the pupil when the eye is looking forward
102
Gb-15
On the forehead directly above gb14, 0.5 cun w/in the anterior hairline midway between du24 and st8
103
Gb-16
Above the forehead on a curved line drawn between gb15 and gb20 following the contour of the cranium 1.5 cun posterior to gb15
104
Gb-17
In the parietal region on a curved line drawn between gb15 and gb20 following the contour of the cranium 1.5 cun posterior to gb16
105
Gb-18
In the parietal region on a curved line drawn between gb15 and gb20 following the contour of the cranium 1.5 cun posterior to gb17
106
Gb-19
In the occipital region directly above gb20 level w du17
107
Gb-20
Below the occiput approximatley midway between du16 and gb12 in the hollow between the orgions of the SCM and trapezius
CAUTION: deeper needling may damage the spinal chord, through needling 2-3 cun to contralateral gb20
108
Gb-21
Midway between du14 and the tip of the acromion at the crest of the trapezius muscle
CAUTION: perpendicular insertion especially in thin people carries risk of pneumothorax, contraindicated in pregnancy
109
Du-1
On the midline midway between the tip of the coccyx and the anus
110
Du-2
On the midline in the sacrococcygeal hiatus
111
Du-3
On the midline of the lower back in the depression below the spinous process of L4
CAUTION: the spinal canal lies deep between 1.25 and 1.75 cun deep to the skin surface varring according to body build
112
Du-4
On the midline of the low back in the depression below the spinous process of L2
CAUTION: the spinal canal lies deep between 1.25 and 1.75 cun deep to the skin surface varring according to body build, classics say contraindicated to moxabustion under 20 years old
113
Du-5
On the midline of the lower back in the depression of the spinous process of L1
CAUTION: the spinal canal lies deep between 1.25 and 1.75 cun deep to the skin surface varring according to body build
114
Du-6
On the midline of the back in the depression below the spinous process of T11
CAUTION: the spinal canal lies deep between 1.25 and 1.75 cun deep to the skin surface varring according to body build , classic contraindicated to moxabustion
115
Du-7
On the midline of the back in the depression below the spinous process of T10
CAUTION: the spinal canal lies deep between 1.25 and 1.75 cun deep to the skin surface varring according to body build, according to classics contraindicated to moxa
116
Du-8
On the midline of the back in the depression below the spinous process or T9
CAUTION: the spinal canal lies deep between 1.25 and 1.75 cun deep to the skin surface varring according to body build
117
Du-9
On the midline on the back in the depression below the spinous process of T7
CAUTION: the spinal canal lies deep between 1.25 and 1.75 cun deep to the skin surface varring according to body build
118
Du-10
On the midline on the back ithe depression below the spinous process of T6
CAUTION: the spinal canal lies deep between 1.25 and 1.75 cun deep to the skin surface varring according to body build, classic text contraindicated moxa
119
Du-11
On the midline of the upper back in the depression below the spinous process of T5
CAUTION: the spinal canal lies deep between 1.25 and 1.75 cun deep to the skin surface varring according to body build, classic text contraindicated to neeling
120
Du-12
On the midline of the upper back in the depression below the spinous process of T3
CAUTION: the spinal canal lies deep between 1.25 and 1.75 cun deep to the skin surface varring according to body build
121
Du-13
On the midline of the upper back in the depression below the spinous process of T1
CAUTION: the spinal canal lies deep between 1.25 and 1.75 cun deep to the skin surface varring according to body build
122
Du-14
On the midline at the base of the neck in the depression below the spinous process of C7
CAUTION: the spinal canal lies deep between 1.25 and 1.75 cun deep to the skin surface varring according to body build
123
Du-15
On the midline at the nape of the neck in the depression 0.5 cun inferior to du16 below the spinous process of C1
CAUTION: the spinal canal lies deep between 1.5 and 2 cun deep to the skin surface varring according to body build therefor deep perpendicular insertion is therefor contraindicated , superior oblique toward the brain is also contraindicated, classic text contraindicated to moxa
124
Du-16
On the midline at the nape of the neck in the depression immediatley below the occipital protuberance
CAUTION: the spinal canal lies deep between 1.5 and 2 cun deep to the skin surface varring according to body build therefor deep perpendicular or superior oblique insertion is contaraindicated
125
Du-17
At the back of the head on the midline 1.5 cun directly above du16 in the depression directly superior to the external occipital protuberance
CAUTION: classic text contraindicated to needling and moxa
126
Du-18
At the back of the head on the midline 1.5 cun directly superior to du17 midway between du 16 and du20
127
Du-19
At the back of the head on the midline 1.5 cun directly superior to du18 and 1.5 cun posterior to du20
128
Du-20
At the vertex on the midline in the depression 5 cun posterior to the anterior hairline and 7 cun superior to the posterior hairline this point may also be measured as 8 cun posterior to the glabella and 6 cun superior to the external occipital protuberance
129
Du-21
At the top of the head on the midline 1.5 cun directly anterior to du20 and 3.5 cun posterior to the anterior hairline
CAUTION: do not needle in infants whose fontanelles has not closed
130
Du-22
At the top of the head on the midline 2 cun posterior to the anterior hairline
CAUTION: this point shouldnt be needled in infants whos fontanelles have not closed
131
Du-23
At the top of the head on the midline 1 cun posterior to the anterior hairline and 0.5 cun posterior to du24
132
Du-24
At the top of the head on the midline 0.5 cun posterior to the anterior hairline and 0.5 cun anterior to du23
CAUTION: classic texts contraindicated to needle
133
Du-25
On the midline on the tip of the nose
| CAUTION: classic text contraindicated to moxa
134
Du-26
Above the upper lip on the midline at the junction of the upper third and lower 2/3 of the philitrum
135
Du-27
On the midline at the junction of the margin of the upper lip and philitrum
136
Du-28
Inside the mouth in the superior frenulum at the junction of the upper lip and the gum
137
Sishencong
4 points at the vertex of the scalp grouped around du20 and located 1 cun anterior posterior and lateral to it
138
Yin tang
At the glabella at the midpoint between the medial extremeties of the eyebrows
139
Yuyao
In the centre of the eyebrow in the depression directly above the pupil when the eyes are forward
140
Qiuhou
Along the inferior boarder of the orbit at the junction of the lateral 1/4 of the medial 3/4 of the infraorbital region
CAUTION: the needle should be inserted slowly and not lifted thrusted or rotated, immediatley after removal press firmly w cotton ball for 1 min to prevent hemotoma, shouldnt be done w/o having had proper clinical supervison
141
Taiyang
At the temple in the tender depression approx 1 cun posterior to the midpoint between the lateral extremity of the eyebrow and the outer canthus of the eye
142
Erjian
When the ear is folded forwards this point lays at the apex of the ear
143
Bitong
At the highest point of the nasolabial groove
144
Jiachengjiang
1 cun lateral to Cv24 over the mental foramen
145
Jin jin yuye
These paired points are located on the veins either side of the frenulum of the tongue jinjin to the left and yuye to the right
146
Bailao
At the back of the neck 2 cun superior yo du14, 1 cun lateral to midline
147
Haiquan
In the centre of the frenulum of the tongue between jinjin and yuye
148
Anmian
Behind the ear midway between gb-20 and Te-17
149
Dingchuan
0.5 cun to 1 cun lateral to the depression below the spinous process of C7
150
Huanmen
1.5 cun lateral to the prominence of the spinous process of T5
CAUTION: perpendicular or oblique away from the spine can cause pneumothorax
151
Weiguanxiashu
1.5 cun lateral to the lower boarder of the spinous process of T8
CAUTION: perpendicular or oblique away from the spine has risk of pneumothorax
152
Yaoyan
In the depression approximately 3.5 cun lateral to the lower boarder of L4
153
Shiqizhuixia
On the midline on the lower back in a depression below the spinous process of L5
CAUTION: the spinal canal lies deep between 1.25 and 1.75 cun deep to the skin surface varring according to body build
154
Huatuojiaji
0.5 tom1 cun lateral to the depression below the spinous process of the 12 thoracic and 5 lumbar vertabre
