Descriptions Flashcards
later-superior to the sternum, 1 cun below Yimen (LU2) at the level of the first intercostal space, 6 cun lateral to the Ren Meridian (anterior midline).
LU 1
in the superior lateral part of the anterior thoracic wall, superior to the coracoid process of the scapula, in the depression of the infraclavicular fossa, 6 cun lateral to the Ren Meridian (anterior midline).
LU 2
On the medial aspect of the upper arm, 3 cun below the end of the axillary fold, on the radial side of m. biceps brachii
LU 3
On the medial aspect of the upper arm, 4 cun below the end of the axillary fold, or 5 cun above the cubital crease, on the radial side of biceps brachii
LU 4
On the cubital crease, in the depression of the radial side of tendon biceps brachii. This point is located with the elbow slightly flexed.
LU 5
On the palmar aspect of the forearm, on the line joining LI-9 and LU-5, 7 cun above the transverse crease of the wrist (proximal to)
LU 6
Superior to the styloid process of the radial, 1.5 cun above transverse crease of wrist (proximal to), between the brachioradial muscle and the tendon of the long abductor muscle of the thumb
LU 7
1 cun above the transverse crease of the wrist in the depression on the lateral side of radial artery
LU 8
At the radial end of transverse crease of wrist, in depression on lateral side of radial artery
LU 9
On the radial aspect of the midpoint of 1st metacarpal bone, on the junction of red and white skin
LU 10
On the radial side of thumb, 0.1 cun posterior to the corner of the nail
LU 11
On the radial side of the index finger, about 0.1 cun posterior to the corner of the nail
LI 1
In the depression of the radial side of the index finer, distal to the 2nd metacarpal-phalangeal joint. The point is located with the finger slightly flexed.
LI 2
When a loose fist is made, the point is on the radial side of the index finger, in the depression proximal to the head of the 2nd metacarpal bone.
LI 3
On the dorsal of the hand, between the 1st and 2nd mc bones, approx. in the middle of the 2 mc bone on the radial side. Or, place in coincident position the transverse crease of the interphalangeal joint of the thumb with the margin of the web b/w the thumb & the index finger of the other hand. The point is where the tip of the thumb touches.
LI 4
On the radial side of the wrist. When the thumb is titled upward, it is in the depression b/w the tendons of m extensor polices longs & brevis
LI 5
With the elbow flexed and on the radial side of the arm upward, the point is on the line joining Yangxi LI 5 and Quchi LI 11, 3 cun above the crease of the wrist.
LI 6
With the elbow flexed & the radial side of the arm upward, the point is on the line connecting Ynagxi LI 5 & Quchi LI 11, 5 cun above the crease of the wrist.
LI 7
On the line joining Yangxi LI 5 & Quchi LI 11, 4 cun below the cubital crease.
LI 8
On the line joining Yangxi LI 5 & Quchi LI 11, 3 cun below the cubital crease.
LI 9
On the line joining Yangxi LI 5 & Quchi LI 11, 2 cun below the cubital crease
LI 10
When the elbow is flexed, the point is in the depression at the lateral end of the transverse cubital crease, midway b/w Chize LU 5 & the lateral epicondyle of the humerus.
LI 11
When the elbow is flexed, the point is on the lateral side of the upper arm, 1 cun above Quchi LI 11, on the border of the humerus.
LI 12
On the lateral side of the upper arm, in the line connecting Quchi LI 11 & Jianyu LI 15, 3 cun above Quchi LI 11.
LI 13
On the lateral side of the upper arm, on the line joining Quchi LI 11 & Jianyu LI 15, 7 cun above Quchi LI 11, at the insertion of m. deltoideus
LI 14
Antero-inferior to the acromion, on the upper portion of m. deltoideus. When the arm is in full abduction, the point is in the depression appearing at the anterior border of the acromioclavicular joint.
LI 15
In the upper aspect of the shoulder in the depression between the acromial extremity of the clavicle and the scapular spine.
LI 16
On the lateral side of the neck, at the posterior border of the scm, beside the laryngeal protuberance, at the midpoint of the line connecting Futu LI 18 & Quepen ST 12
LI 17
On the lateral side of neck, level with tip of Adams apple between sternal and clavicular heads of scm muscle.
LI 18
Right below the lateral margin of the nostril level with Du 26
LI 19
In the nasolabial groove, at the level of the midpoint of the lateral border or the Ala nasi
LI 20
When the eyes looking straight forward, the point is directly below the pupil, between the eyeball and the infraorbital ridge
ST 1
Directly below the pupil, in the depression at the infraorbital foramen
ST 2
Directly below the pupil, at the level of the lower border of ala nasi on the lateral side of the nasolabial groove.
ST 3
Lateral to the corner of the mouth, directly below the pupil
ST 4
Anterior to the angle of the mandible, on the anterior border of the attached portion of m. master where the pulsation of facial artery is palpable, in the groove-like depression appearing when the cheek is bulged.
ST 5
One finger-breadth (middle finger) anterior and superior to the lower angle of the mandible where m. master is prominence when the teeth are clenched and depressive when it is pressed
ST 6
On the face, anterior to the ear in the depression between the zygomatic arch and the mandibular notch. This point is located with the mouth closed.
ST 7
On the lateral side of the head, 0.5 cun above the anterior hairline at the corner of the forehead, and 4.5 cun lateral to the midline of the head.
ST 8
Level with the tip of Adam’s apple where the pulsation of common carotid artery is palpable, on the anterior border of m. scm
ST 9
At midpoint of line joining Renying ST 9 and Qishe ST 11 on the anterior border of m. scm
ST 10
At the superior border of the sternal extremity of the clavicle, between the sternal head and clavicular head of m. scm
ST 11
In the midpoint of the supraclavicular fossa, 4 cun lateral to the anterior midline.
ST 12
At the lower border of the middle of the clavicle, 4 cun lateral to the anterior midline
ST 13
In the first intercostal space 4 cun lateral to the anterior midline
ST 14
In the second intercostal space, 4 cun lateral to the anterior midline
ST 15
In the third intercostal space, 4 cun lateral to the anterior midline
ST 16
In the fourth intercostal space, in the centre of the nipple, 4 cun lateral to the anterior midline
ST 17
On the chest, directly below the nipple, on the lower border of the breast, in the 5th intercostal space, 4 cun lateral to the anterior midline
ST 18
6 cun above the umbilicus, 2 cun lateral to Jueque REN 14
ST 19
5 cun above the umbilicus, 2 cun lateral to Shangwan REN 13
ST 20
4 cun above the umbilicus, 2 cun lateral to Zhongwan
ST 21
3 cun above the umbilicus, 2 cun lateral to Jianli REN 11
ST 22
2 cun above the umbilicus, 2 cun lateral to Xiawan REN 10
ST 23
1 cun above the umbilicus, 2 cun lateral to Shuifen REN 9
ST 24
2 cun lateral to the center of the umbilicus
ST 25
1 cun below the umbilicus, 2 cun lateral to Yinjiao REN 7
ST 26
2 cun below umbilicus, 2 cun lateral to REN 5
ST 27
3 cun below umbilicus, 2 cun lateral to REN 4
ST 28
4 cun below umbilicus, 2 cun lateral to REN 3
ST 29
5 cun below umbilicus, 2 cun lateral to REN 2
ST 30
On anterior side of thigh an don the line connecting the anterosuperior iliac spine and the supernatural corner of the patella, on the level of the perineum when the thigh is flexed in the depression lateral to the satoris muscle
ST 31
On the line connecting the anterior superior iliac spine and lateral border of the patella, 6 cun above the later-superior border of the patella
ST 32
When the knee is flexed, the point is 3 cun above the later-superior border of the patella, on the line joining the later-superior border of the patella and the anterior superior iliac spine
ST 33
When the knee is flexed, the point is 2 cun above the later-superior border of the patella
ST 34
When the knee is flexed, the point is at the lower border of the patella, in the depression lateral to the patellar ligament
ST 35
3 cun below ST 35 one finger breadth (middle finger) from anterior border of the tibia
ST 36
6 cun below ST 35 and one finger breadth from the anterior border of the tibia
ST 37
8 cun below ST 35 and one finger breadth from the anterior border of the tibia
ST 38
9 cun below ST 35 and one finger breadth from the anterior border of the tibia
ST 39
8 cun superior to the tip of the external malleolus, lateral to ST 38 about 2 finger breadth lateral to the antiperspirant border of the tibia
ST 40
On the dorm of the foot, at the midpoint of the transverse crease of the ankle joints, in the depression between the tendons of m. extensor digitorum longs and hallicus longs, approx. at the level of the tip of the external malleolus
ST 41
On the dome of the instep of the foot, between the tendons of the long extensor muscle of the great toe and long extensor muscle of toes, where the pulsation of the dorsal artery of the foot it palpable
ST 42
In the depression distal to the junction of the 2nd and 3rd metatarsal bones
ST 43
Proximal to the web margin between the 2nd and 3rd toes in the depression distal and lateral to the 2nd metatarsodigital joint
ST 44
On the lateral side of the 2nd toe, 0.1 cun posterior to the corner of the nail
ST 45
On ulnar side of the little finger about 0.1 cun from corner of the nail
SI 1
When loose fist is made, point is on the ulnar end of crease in front of metacarpophalangeal joint of littler finger at junction of red and white skin
SI 2
When loses fist is made point is on ulnar end of distal palmar crease proximal to 5th MC joint at end of transverse crease and junction of red and white skin
SI 3
On ulnar side of palm in depression between base of 5th MC and hamate bone
SI 4
At ulnar end of transverse crease on dorsal aspect of wrist in depression between styloid process of ulna and triquetral bone
SI 5
Dorsal to head of ulna; when palm faces the chest, point is boney cleft on radial side of styloid process of ulna
SI 6
On line joining SI-5 and SI-8, 5 cun proximal to dorsal crease of wrist
SI 7
When elbow is flexed point is located in depression between olecranon of ulna and medial epicondyle of humerus
SI 8
Posterior and inferior to shoulder joint; when arm is adducted point is 1 cun above posterior end of axillary fold
SI 9
when arm is adducted, point is directly above posterior end of axillary fold in depression inferior to scapular spine
SI 10
on scapula in depression of center of sub scapular fossa and at level of 4th thoracic vertebra
SI 11
In center of supra scapular fossa directly above SI-11; when arm is lifted point is at sit of depression
SI 12
On medial extremity of supra scapular fossa about midway between SI 10 and spinous process of 2nd thoracic vertebra
SI 13
3 cun lateral to lower border of spinous process of 1st thoracic vertebra where Du 13 is located
SI 14
2 cun lateral to lower border of spinous process of 7th cervical vertebra (Du14)
SI 15
In lateral aspect of neck posterior to SCM and LI 18 on level of laryngeal protuberance
SI 16
Posterior to angle of mandible in depression on anterior border of SCM
SI 17
Directly below outer acanthus in depression on lower border of zygoma
SI 18
Anterior to tragus and posterior to condyloid process of mandible in depression formed when mouth is open
SI 19
on medial side of great toe 0.1 cun posterior to corner of nail
SP 1
on medial side of great toe distal and inferior to 1st metatarsodigital joint in depression of junction of red and white skin
SP 2
proximal and inferior to 1st metatarsophalangeal joint in depression of junction of red and white skin
SP 3
in depression distal and inferior to base of 1st metatarsal bone at junction of red and white skin
SP 4
in depression distal and inferior to medial malleolus midway between tuberosity of navicular bone and top of medial malleolus
SP 5
3 cun directly above top of medial malleolus posterior to medial border of tibia
SP 6
6 cun from tip of medial malleolus on line connecting tip of medial malleolus and SP9 posterior to medial border of tibia
SP 7
3 cun below SP 9 on line connecting tip of medial malleolus and Sp 9
SP 8
on lower border of medial condyle of tibia in depression posterior and inferior to medial condyle of tibia
SP 9
when knee is flexed point is 2 cun above mediosuperior border of patella on bulge of medial portion of quadriceps femoris
SP 10
6 cun above SP 10 on line drawn from SP 10 to SP 12
SP 11
superior to lateral end of inguinal groove lateral to pulsating femoral artery at level of upper border of pubis symphysis, 3.5 cun lateral to REN 2
SP 12
4 cun below center of umbilicus 0.7 cun superior to Sp 12, 4 cun lateral to anterior midline
SP 13
1.3 cun below SP 15, 4 cun lateral to anterior midline, on lateral side of rectus abdominis
SP 14
4 cun lateral to center of umbilicus lateral to rectus abdominis
SP 15
3 cun above center of umbilicus, 4 cun lateral to anterior midline
SP 16
in 5th IC space,6 cun lateral to anterior midline
SP 17
in 4th IC, 6 cun lateral to anterior midline
SP 18
in 3rd IC, 6 cun lateral to anterior midline
SP 19
in 2nd IC, 6 cun lateral to anterior midline
SP 20
on lateral side of chest on middle axillary line in 6th IC space
SP 21
between anus and root of the scrotum in males/posterior labial commissure in females
RN 1
on midpoint of the upper border of symphysis pubis
RN 2
on anterior midline 4 cun below umbilicus
RN 3
on anterior midline 3 cun below umbilicus
RN 4
on anterior midline 2 cun below umbilicus
RN 5
on anterior midline 1.5 cun below umbilicus
RN 6
On anterior midline 1 cun below umbilicus
RN 7
In the center of the umbilicus
RN 8
on anterior midline 1 cun above umbilicus
RN 9
On anterior midline 2 cun above umbilicus
RN 10
on anterior midline 3 cun above umbilicus
RN 11
on anterior midline, 4 cun above umbilicus
RN 12
On anterior midline 5 cun above umbilicus
RN 13
on anterior midline 6 cun above umbilicus
RN 14
on anterior midline 1 cun below xiphosternal syndrondrosis, locate point with patient supine with arms uplifted
RN 15
On the anterior midline level with 5th IC space on xiphosternal syndrondrosis
RN 16
On anterior midline at level with 4th IC space, midway between nipples
RN 17
On anterior midline at level with 3rd IC space
RN 18
On anterior midline at level with 2nd IC space
RN 19
on anterior midline at midpoint of sternal angle at level with 1st IC space
RN 20
on anterior midline in center of enteral menubrium 1 cun below RN 22
RN 21
in center of the suprasternal fossa
RN 22
above Adam’s apple in the depression on the upper border of hyoid bone
RN 23
in depression in center of mentolabial groove
RN 24
when upper arm is abducted point is in the center of axilla on medial side of axillary artery
HT 1
when elbow is flexed point is 3 cun above medial end of transverse cubital crease in groove medial to biceps brachii
HT 2
when elbow flex, at midpoint of line connecting medial end of cubital crease and medial epicondyle of humerus
HT 3
when palms face upward point is on radial side of tendon of flexor carpi ulnas, 1.5 cun above transverse crease of wrist
HT 4
when palm faces upward point is on radial side of tendon of flexor carpi ulnas, 1 cun above transverse crease of wrist
HT 5
when palm face upward point is on radial side of tendon of flexor carpi unaries, 0.5 cun above transverse crease of wrist
HT 6
at ulnar end of tranverse crease of wrist in depression on radial side of tendon of flexor carpi ulnas
HT 7
when palm face upward, point is between 4th and 5th MC bones; when fist is made point is where tip of little finger rests
HT 8
on radial side of little finger about 0.1 cun from corner of nail
HT 9
in 4th IC, 1 cun lateral to nipple and 5 cun lateral to anterior midline
(don’t go deep)
PC 1
on the anterior aspect of arm, 2 cun below level of anterior axillary fold, between the 2 heads of m. biceps brachii
PC 2
on transverse cubital crease, in the depression immediately to the ulnar side of the tendon of m. biceps brachii
(elbow should be slightly bent)
PC 3
on the inside aspect of forearm, 5 cun above the transverse crease of wrist, on the line
PC 4
on the inside aspect of forearm, 3 cun above transverse crease of wrist, between the tendons of m. palmaris longus and m. flexor carpi radials
PC 5
on the inside aspect of forearm, 2 cun above the transverse crease of wrist, between the tendons of m. palmaris longus and m. flexor radialis
PC 6
at the wrist joint, in middle of transverse crease of wrist, between the tendons on m. palmaris longus and m. flexor carpi radialis
PC 7
b/w the 2nd and 3rd MC bones, at the center of palm, but close to the latter and in the part touching the tip of the middle finger when a fist is made
PC 8
in the center of the tip of the middle finger
(can also be on radial corner of middle fingernail)
PC 9
on lateral side of ring finger, about 0.1 cun from corner of nail
SJ 1
when fist is clenched, point is in depression proximal to margin of web between the run and small fingers, at function of red and white skin
SJ 2
when fist is clenched, point is on dorm of hand between 4th and 5th MC bones, in depression proximal to the 4th metacarpophalangeal joint
SJ 3
on dorsum of wrist, in depression lateral to tendon of m. extensor digitorum communis
(extend wrist against resistance for better palpation)
SJ 4
2 cun proximal to dorsal crease of the wrist, on line connecting SJ 4 and tip of olecranon, b/w radius and ulna
SJ 5
on posterior aspect of forearm, 3 cun proximal to dorsal crease of the wrist, on line connecting SJ 4 and tip of olecranon, b/w the radius and ulna, on radial side of m. extensor digitorum
SJ 6
on the posterior aspect of forearm, at the level with SJ6 on ulnar side of SJ 6, on the radial border of the ulna
SJ 7
on posterior aspect of forearm, 4 cun proximal to dorsal crease of the wrist, b/w radius and ulna
SJ 8
on posterior aspect and on lateral side of forearm, 5 cun below olecranon, b/w radius and ulna
SJ 9
when elbow is flexed (on posterior side), point is in depression about 1 cun superior to olecranon
SJ 10
posterior aspect of arm, 1 cun above SJ 10 or 2 cun proximal to prominence of olecranon (when elbow is flexed)
SJ 11
on posterior aspect of arm, 5 cun proximal to prominence of olecranon, on line joining olecranon and SJ 14, midway b/w SJ 11 and SJ 13
SJ 12
on the line joining SJ 14 and the olecranon, on the posterior border of m. deltoideus or 3 cun inferior to acromial angle
SJ 13
on shoulder girdle, posterior to LI 15 in depression inferior and posterior to acromion when arm is abducted (when elbow is flexed and arm is abducted)
SJ 14
in a straight sitting position w. arms hanging close to side of body – midway b/w GB 21 and SI 13, on the superior angle of the scapula
SJ 15
on lateral side of neck, directly below posterior border of mastoid process, on level of mandibular angle and on posterior border of SCM muscle
1 cun inferior to GB12 on line b/w BL10 and SI17
SJ 16
posterior (behind ear) to lobule of ear, in depression b/w the mandible and mastoid process
SJ 17
in center of mastoid process, at junction of middle and lower third of curve formed by SJ 17 and SJ 20 posterior to helix
SJ 18
posterior to ear, at junction of the upper and middle third of the curve formed by SJ 17 and SJ 20 behind the helix
SJ 19
directly above the ear apex, within the hairline
SJ 20
in the depression anterior to supra tragic notch and behind the posterior border of the condyloid process of the mandible. The point is located w/ mouth open
SJ 21
anterior and superior to SJ 21, at level w/ root of auricle, on posterior border of hairline of temple where the superficial temporal artery passes
(avoid puncturing the superficial temporal artery)
SJ 22
in depression at lateral end of the eyebrow
SJ 23
midway b/w the tip of coccyx and anus, locate point with patient in prone position
DU 1
on hiatus of sacrum
DU 2
below spinous process of 4th lumbar vertebrae, level w/ iliac crest (L4)
DU 3
below spinous process of 2nd lumbar vertebra (L2)
DU 4
below spinous process of 1st lumbar vertebra (L1)
DU 5
on midline of back, in depression below the spinous process of the 11th thoracic vertebra (T11)
DU 6
below spinous process of 10th thoracic vertebra (T10)
DU 7
below spinous process of 9th thoracic vertebra (T9)
DU 8
below spinous process of 7th thoracic vertebra approx at level w/ inferior angle of scapula (T7)
DU 9
below spinous process of 6th thoracic vertebra (T6)
DU 10
below spinous process of 5th thoracic vertebra (T5)
DU 11
below spinous process of 3rd thoracic vertebra (T3)
DU 12
below spinous process of 1st thoracic vertebra (T1)
DU 13
below spinous process of 7th cervical vertebra approx. at level of shoulders (C7)
DU 14
0.5 cun directly above midpoint of posterior hairline, in depression below spinous process of 1st cervical vertebra (C1)
DU 15
1 cun directly above midpoint of posterior hairline, directly below external occipital protuberance, in depression b/w trapezius of both sides (under EOP)
DU 16
2.5 cun directly above midpoint of posterior hairline, 1.5 cun directly above DU 16, in depression on upper border of EOP (above EOP)
DU 17
4 cun directly above midpoint of posterior hairline, 1.5 cun directly above DU 17
DU 18
5.5 cun directly above midpoint of posterior hairline, 1.5 cun directly above DU 18
DU 19
on midline of head, 5 cun directly above midpoint of anterior hairline, approx. on midpoint of line connecting the apex of ears
DU 20
3.5 cun directly above midpoint of the anterior hairline, 1.5 cun anterior to DU 20
DU 21
2 cun posterior to midpoint of anterior hairline, 3 cun anterior to DU 20
DU 22
1 cun directly above midpoint of anterior midline
DU 23
0.5 cun directly above midpoint of anterior hairline
DU 24
on tip of nose
DU 25
at junction of upper 1/3 and middle 1/3 of philtrum
DU 26
on labial tubercle of upper lip on vermilion border b/w philtrum and upper lip
DU 27
at junction of gum and frenulum of the upper lip
DU 28
on face, midway b/w medial ends of the 2 eyebrows
DU 29
on sole, in the depression when foot is in plantar flexion, approx. at the function of the anterior 1/3 and posterior 2/3 of line connecting the base of 2nd and 3rd toes and the heel
KI 1
anterior and inferior to medial malleolus, in depression on lower border of the tuberosity of navicular bone
KI 2
in depression b/w tip of the medial malleolus and Achilles’ tendon
KI 3
posterior and inferior to medial malleolus, in depression anterior to medial side of attachment of Achilles’ tendon
*luo connecting
KI 4
1 cun directly below KI 3 in depression of the medial side of tuberosity of calcaneum
KI 5
in depression below the tip of medial malleolus (located opposite to BL 62)
KI 6
2 cun directly above KI 3 on anterior border of Achilles’ tendon (level w/ and posterior to KI 8)
KI 7
0.5 cun anterior to KI 7, 2 cun above KI 3 posterior to medial border of tibia
KI 8
on medial aspect of lower leg, 5 cun directly above KI 3 at lower end of belly of m. gastrocnemius, on line drawn from KI 3 to KI 10
(point toes and flex knee to locate point)
KI 9
when knee is flexed, point is on medial side of popliteal fossa, b/w tendons of m. semitendinosus and semimembranosus, at the level w/ BL 40
KI 10
5 cun below umbilicus, on superior border of symphysis pubis, 0.5 cun lateral to REN 2
KI 11
4 cun below umbilicus, 0.5 cun lateral to REN 3
KI 12
3 cun below the umbilicus, 0.5 cun lateral to REN 4
KI 13
2 cun below the umbilicus, 0.5 cun lateral to REN 5
KI 14
1 cun below the umbilicus, 0.5 cun lateral to REN 7
KI 15
0.5 cun lateral to umbilicus, level w/ REN 8
KI 16
2 cun above umbilicus, 0.5 cun lateral to REN 10
KI 17
3 cun above umbilicus, 0.5 cun lateral to REN 11
KI 18
4 cun above umbilicus, 0.5 cun lateral to REN 12
KI 19
5 cun above umbilicus, 0.5 cun lateral to REN 13
(deep needling may penetrate the peritoneal cavity)
KI 20
6 cun above umbilicus, 0.5 cun lateral to REN 14
(to avoid injuring liver, deep insertion is not advisable)
KI 21
in 5th IC space, 2 cun lateral to conception vessel
(to avoid injuring heart, deep insertion is not advisable)
KI 22
in 4th IC space, 2 cun lateral to anterior midline
(deep perpendicular or oblique needling may puncture the Lung)
KI 23
in 2nd IC space, 2 cun lateral to anterior midline
(deep perpendicular or oblique needling may puncture the Lung)
KI 25
in 3rd IC space, 2 cun lateral to anterior midline
(deep perpendicular or oblique needling may puncture the Lung)
KI 24
in 1st IC space, 2 cun lateral to anterior midline
(deep perpendicular or oblique needling may puncture the Lung)
KI 26
in depression on lower border of clavicle, 2 cun lateral to anterior midline
(deep perpendicular or oblique needling may puncture the Lung)
KI 27
in depression slightly above inner cantos
BL 1
on medial extremity of eyebrow, or on supraorbital notch
BL 2
directly above BL 2, 0.5 cun within anterior hairline, b/w DU 24 and BL 4
BL 3
0.5 cun directly above midpoint of anterior hairline and 1.5 cun lateral to midline, at junction of medial 1/3 and lateral 2/3 of distance from DU 24 to ST 8
BL 4
1 cun directly above midpoint of anterior hairline and 1.5 cun lateral to midline
BL 5
2.5 cun directly above midpoint of anterior hairline and 1.5 cun lateral to midline
BL 6
4 cun directly above midpoint of anterior hairline and 1.5 cun lateral to midline
BL 7
5.5 cun directly above midpoint of anterior hairline and 1.5 cun lateral to midline
BL 8
2.5 cun directly above midpoint of posterior hairline and 1.3 cun lateral to midline, in depression on level of upper border of EOP
BL 9
1.3 cun lateral to midpoint of posterior hairline and in depression on lateral aspect of m. trapezius
BL 10
1.5 cun lateral to DU 13, at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of T2
(perpendicular needling carries a substantial risk of causing a pneumothorax)
BL 11
1.5 cun lateral to governing vessel at the level of lower border of spinous process of T2
(perpendicular needling or oblique needling away from the spine carries a substantial risk of causing a pneumothorax)
BL 12
1.5 cun lateral to DU 12, at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of T3
(perpendicular needling or oblique needling away from the spine carries a substantial risk of causing a pneumothorax)
BL 13
1.5 cun lateral to governing vessel at the level of lower border of spinous process of T4
(perpendicular needling or oblique needling away from the spine carries a substantial risk of causing a pneumothorax)
BL 14
1.5 cun lateral to DU 11, at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of T5
(perpendicular needling or oblique needling away from the spine carries a substantial risk of causing a pneumothorax)
BL 15
1.5 cun lateral to DU 10, at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of T6
(perpendicular needling or oblique needling away from the spine carries a substantial risk of causing a pneumothorax)
BL 16
1.5 cun lateral to DU 9, at level of lower border of spinous process of T7
(perpendicular needling or oblique needling away from the spine carries a substantial risk of causing a pneumothorax)
BL 17
1.5 cun lateral to DU 8, at level of lower border of spinous process of T9
*Liver Back-Shu
(perpendicular needling or oblique needling away from the spine carries a substantial risk of causing a pneumothorax)
BL 18
1.5 cun lateral to DU 7, at level of lower border of spinous process of T10
*Gallbladder Back-Shu
(perpendicular needling or oblique needling away from the spine carries a substantial risk of causing a pneumothorax)
BL 19
1.5 cun lateral to DU 6, at level of lower border of spinous process of T11
*Spleen Back-Shu
(perpendicular needling or oblique needling away from the spine carries a substantial risk of causing a pneumothorax)
BL 20
1.5 cun lateral to governing vessel, at level of lower border of spinous process of T12
*Stomach Back-Shu
(perpendicular needling or oblique needling away from the spine carries a substantial risk of causing a pneumothorax)
BL 21
1.5 cun lateral to DU 5, at level of lower border of spinous process of L1
*San Jiao Back-Shu
(deep perpendicular needling carries a risk of injuring kidney)
BL 22
1.5 cun lateral to DU 4, at level of lower border of spinous process of L2
*Kidney Back-Shu
(deep perpendicular needling carries a risk of injuring kidney)
BL 23
1.5 cun lateral to governing vessel, at level of lower border or spinous process of L3
BL 24
1.5 cun lateral to DU 3, at level of lower border of spinous process of L4
*Large Intestine Back-Shu
BL 25
1.5 cun lateral to governing vessel, at level of lower border of spinous process of L5
BL 26
1.5 cun lateral to governing vessel, at level of first posterior sacral foramen
*Small Intestine Back-Shu
BL 27
1.5 cun laterla to governing vessel, at level of PSF 2
*Bladder Back-Shu
BL 28
1.5 cun lateral to governing vessel, at level of PSF 3
BL 29
1.5 cun lateral to governing vessel, at level of PSF 4
BL 30
on sacrum, at midpoint b/w posteriorsupesior iliac spine and posterior midline, just at PSF 1
BL 31
on sacrum, medial and inferior to posteriorsupesior iliac spine, just at PSF 2
BL 32
on sacrum, medial and inferior to BL 32, just at PSF 3
BL 33
on sacrum, medial and inferior to BL 33, just at PSF 4
BL 34
on sacrum, 0.5 cun lateral to tip of coccyx
BL 35
on posterior side of thigh, at midpoint of inferior gluteal crease/ on line directly superior to BL40 in center of transverse gluteal crease in depression b/w hamstring muscles
BL 36
6 cun below BL 36, on line joining BL 36 and BL 40
BL 37
1 cun above BL 39 on medial side of tendon of m. biceps femoris
(slightly flex knee to locate point)
BL 38
lateral to BL 40, on medial border of the tendon of m. biceps femoris
BL 39
midpoint of transverse crease of popliteal fossa, b/w tendons of m. biceps femoris and m. semitendinosus
(tibial nerve and popliteal artery and vein lie deep to this point)
BL 40
3 cun lateral to governing vessel, at level of lower border of T2 on spinal border of scapula
(deep perpendicular or deep oblique needling in a medial direction carries a substantial risk of causing a pneumothorax)
BL 41
3 cun lateral to governing vessel, at the level of lower border of T3, on spinal border of scapula (lateral to DU 12)
*Lung Outer Back-Shu
(deep perpendicular or deep oblique needling in a medial direction carries a substantial risk of causing a pneumothorax)
BL 42
3 cun lateral to governing vessel, at level of lower border of T4, on the spinal border of scapula
*PC Outer Back-Shu
(deep perpendicular or deep oblique needling in a medial direction carries a substantial risk of causing a pneumothorax)
BL 43
3 cun lateral to DU 11, at level of lower border of T5, on spinal border of scapula
*Heart Outer Back-Shu
(deep perpendicular or deep oblique needling in a medial direction carries a substantial risk of causing a pneumothorax)
BL 44
3 cun lateral to DU 10, at level of lower border of T6, on spinal border of scapula
*DU Outer Back-Shu
(deep perpendicular or deep oblique needling in a medial direction carries a substantial risk of causing a pneumothorax)
BL 45
3 cun lateral to DU 9, at level of lower border of T7, approx. at level of inferior angle of scapula
*Diaphragm Outer Back-Shu
(deep perpendicular or deep oblique needling in a medial direction carries a substantial risk of causing a pneumothorax)
BL 46
3 cun lateral to DU 8, at level of lower border of T9
*Liver Outer Back-Shu
(deep perpendicular or deep oblique needling in a medial direction carries a substantial risk of causing a pneumothorax)
BL 47
3 cun lateral to DU 7, at level of lower border of T10
*GB Outer Back-Shu
(deep perpendicular or deep oblique needling in a medial direction carries a substantial risk of causing a pneumothorax)
BL 48
3 cun lateral to DU 6, at level of lower border of T11
*Spleen Outer Back-Shu
(deep perpendicular or deep oblique needling in a medial direction carries a substantial risk of causing a pneumothorax)
BL 49
3 cun lateral to governing vessel, at level of lower border T12
*Stomach Outer Back-Shu
(deep perpendicular or deep oblique needling in a medial direction carries a substantial risk of causing a pneumothorax)
BL 50
3 cun lateral to DU 5, at level of lower border of L1
*San Jiao Outer Back-Shu
(deep perpendicular needling carries a risk of injuring kidney)
BL 51
3 cun lateral to DU 4, at level of lower border of L2
*Kidney Outer Back-Shu
(deep perpendicular needling carries a risk of injuring kidney)
BL 52
3 cun lateral to median sacral crest, at level of PSF 2
BL 53
on level of PSF 4, 3 cun lateral to median sacral crest
BL 54
2 cun directly below BL 40, b/w medial and lateral heads of m. gastrocnemius, on line joining BL40 an BL57
BL 55
on line connecting BL40 and BL57, in center of belly of m. gastrocnemius, 5 cun below BL 40
(contraindicated to needling)
BL 56
on posterior midline of leg, b/w BL 40 and BL 60, in pointed depression formed below the gastrocnemius muscle belly when leg is stretched or heel is listed
BL 57
7 cun directly above BL 60, on posterior border of fibula, 1 cun lateral and inferior to BL 57
*Luo connecting point of Bladder
BL 58
3 cun directly above BL 60
BL 59
in depression b/w tip of external malleolus and Achilles’ tendon
(contraindicated in pregnancy)
BL 60
posterior and inferior to external malleolus, directly below BL 60, lateral to calcaneum at the function of red and white skin
BL 61
in depression directly below external malleolus
BL 62
on lateral side of foot, directly below anterior border or external malleolus, on lower border of cuboid bone
BL 63
below tuberosity of 5th MC, at the junction of red and white skin
*Yuan Source point of Bladder
BL 64
posterior to 5th metatarsophalangeal joint, at junction of red and white skin
BL 65
anterior to 5th metatarsophalangeal joint, at junction of red and white skin
BL 66
on lateral side of toe, about 0.1 cun from corner of nail
(induces delayed labor, hastens delivery once labor has commenced and promotes the expulsion of placenta after childbirth)
BL 67
0.5 cun lateral to outer cantos, in depression on lateral side of orbit
GB 1
anterior to inter tragic notch, at posterior border of condyloid process of mandible
(located with mouth open)
GB 2
in front of ear, on upper border of zygomatic arch, depression directly above ST 7
(deep needling should be avoided at this point)
GB 3
within hairline of temporal region, at junction of upper 1/4 and lower 3/4 of distance b/w ST 8 and GB 7
GB 4
within hairline of temporal region, midway of curbed line connecting ST 8 and GB 7
GB 5
within hairline at junction of lower 1/4 and upper 3/4 of curved line connecting ST 8 and GB 7
GB 6
on head, at crossing point of vertical posterior border of temple and horizontal line through ear apex
GB 7
superior to apex of auricle, 1.5 cun within hairline (directly above SJ 20 - easy to palpate while patient is chewing)
*deadman says 1 cun directly above apex of ear
GB 8
directly above posterior border of auricle (ear), 2 cun within hairline, about 0.5 posterior to GB 8
GB 9
posterior and superior to mastoid process, at junction of middle third and upper third of curved line connecting GB 9 and GB 12
(posterior to ear apex, 1 cun within hairline)
GB 10
posterior and superior to mastoid process, at junction of middle third and lower third of curved line connect GB 9 and GB 12
GB 11
in depression posterior and inferior to mastoid process
GB 12
0.5 cun within hairline of forehead, 3 cun lateral to DU 24
(ST8-ST8=9 cun. ST8-DU24=4.5cun. divide distance from ST8-DU24 into thirds (1.5+1.5+1.5)
GB 13
on forehead, directly above pupil, 1 cun directly above midpoint of eyebrow
(distance from labella to AHL is 3 cun. divide by 3 to find GB 14)
GB 14
on head, directly above pupil, 0.5 cun above anterior hairline, at midpoint of line connecting DU 24 and ST8
GB 15
on head, 1.5 cun above anterior hairline and 2.24 cun lateral to midline of head
(deadman says 1.5 cun from GB15)
GB 16
on head, 2.5 cun above anterior hairline, and 2.5 cun lateral to midline of head
(deadman says, 1.5 cun posterior to GB16)
GB 17
on head, 4 cun above anterior hairline, and 2.25 cun lateral to midline of head / directly lateral to DU 20, 2.25 cun from midline
(deadman says, 1.5 cun posterior to GB 17)
GB 18
on head and on level of upper border of EOP or DU 17, 2.25 cun lateral to midline of head
GB 19
in depression b/w upper portion of m. sternocleidomastoideus and m. trapezius, on same level w/ DU 16
(deeper needling may damage spinal cord)
GB 20
on shoulder, directly above nipple, at midpoint of line connecting DU 14 and acromion, at the highest point of shoulder
(i. perpendicular insertion, esp in thin patients, carries a substantial risk of inducing a pneumothorax ii. contraindicated in pregnancy)
GB 21
on mid axillary line when arm is raised, 3 cun below axilla, in 4th IC space
(i. deep or perpendicular needling may induce a pneumothorax ii. deadman says 5th ICS)
GB 22
1 cun anterior to GB 22, at level of nipple, in 4th ICS
(i. deep or perpendicular needling may induce a pneumothorax ii. deadman says 5th ICS)
GB 23
directly below nipple, 4 cun lateral to midline, in 7th ICS
(deep or perpendicular needling may induce a pneumothorax)
*GB Mu
GB 24
on lateral side of abdomen, on lower border of free end of 12th rib
(in thin subject, deep needling may penetrate the peritoneal cavity)
*KD Mu
GB 25
directly below LV13, at crossing point of vertical line through free end of 11th rib and horizontal line through umbilicus
(in thin subject, deep needling may penetrate the peritoneal cavity)
GB 26
in lateral side of abdomen, anterior to superior iliac spine, 3 cun below level of umbilicus
GB 27
anterior and inferior to anterior superior iliac spine (ASIS), 0.5 cun anterior and inferior to GB 27
GB 28
in depression of midpoint b/w ASIS and prominence of greater trochanter
GB 29
at junction of lateral to the third and medial 2/3 of distance b/w the prominence of greater trochanter and sacral hiatus of sacrum.
(i. to locate put patient on their side w/ thigh flexed ii. radiating or electric sensation may travel to foot )
GB 30
on midline of lateral aspect of thigh, 7 cun superior to popliteal crease
(i. when patient is standing erect w/ hands close to sides, the point is where tip of middle finger touches ii. located by first finding iliotibial band when knee is slightly flexed and hip is abducted against resistance)
GB 31
on lateral aspect of thigh, 2 cun below GB 31 or 5 cun superior to popliteal crease b/w m. vests laterals and n. biceps femoris
GB 32
3 cun above GB34, lateral to knee joint, in depression above external epicondyle of femur b/w femur and biceps femoris
(i.starting above knee joint, run a finger down the lateral aspect of thigh in groove b/w femur and biceps femoris, until finger falls into depression just proximal to lateral epicondyle of femur)
GB 33
in depression anterior and inferior to head of fibula
(i. slide fingers up the lateral aspect of lower leg until the soft tissue of musculature gives way to bony prominence of the head of fibula)
GB 34
7 cun above tip of external malleolus, on posterior border of fibula
(feel for posterior border of fibula above malleolus where it’s easily palpable and extend a line towards the head of the fibula)
GB 35
7 cun above tip of external malleolus, on anterior border of fibula
(feel for anterior border of fibula above ankle joint where it is easily palpable and extend a line towards the head of fibula)
GB 36
5 cun directly above tip of external malleolus, on anterior border of fibula
*Luo Point
GB 37
4 cun above tip of external malleolus, slightly anterior to anterior border of fibula, b/w m. extensor digitorium longus and m. peroneus brevis
*Fire
GB 38
3 cun above tip of external malleolus, on anterior border of fibula
(i.deadman says, posterior to fibula ii. movement of patient’s ankle after needling can result in bent needle. Point should be needled last and patient instructed not to move leg after needline)
GB 39
anterior and inferior to lateral or external malleolus, in the depression on lateral side of tendon of m. extensor digitorium longus
*Yuan Source
(locate at function of lines drawn along anterior and inferior borders of lateral malleolus)
GB 40
in depression distal to junction of 4th and 5th metatarsal bones (posterior to 4th metatarsophalangeal joint) lateral to tendon of m extensor digiti minimi of foot
*Wood
(incorrect angle of insertion will not enable needle to pass b/w shafts of 4th and 5th metatarsal bones)
GB 41
posterior to 4th metatarsophalangeal joint, b/w 4th and 5th metatarsal bones, on medial side of tendon of m. extensor digiti minimi of foot
(incorrect angle of insertion will not enable needle to pass b/w shafts of 4th and 5th metatarsal bones)
GB 42
on dorsum of foot, b/w 4th and 5th toe, proximal to margin of web, at junction of red and white skin
*Water
GB 43
on lateral side of 4th toe, about 0.1 cun from corner of nail
*Metal
(at intersection of vertical line drawn from laters side of nail and horizontal line of base of nail)
GB 44
