Point Location Flashcards
RN-1
At the perineum, between the anus and the root of the scrotum in males and between the anus and posterior labial commisure in females
RN-2
On the midpoint of the upper border of the symphysis pubis
RN-3
On the midpoint of the abdomen, 4 cun below the umbilicus (1 above pubic symphysis)
RN-4
On the midpoint of the abdomen, 3 cun below the umbilicus (2 above pubic symphysis)
Center: RN-4, 0.5: KD-13, 2: ST-28, ASIS: GB-27
RN-5
On the midpoint of the abdomen, 2 cun below the umbilicus (3 above public symphysis)
RN-6
On the midpoint of the abdomen, 1.5 cun below the umbilicus (3.5 above public symphysis)
RN-7
On the midpoint of the abdomen, 1 cun below the umbilicus (4 above pubic symphysis)
RN-8
In the center of the umbilicus
Center: RN-8, 0.5: KD-16, 2: ST-25, 4: SP-15, Below 11th rib/LR-13: GB-26
RN-9
On the midline of the abdomen, 1 cun above the umbilicus (7 below sternocostal angle)
RN-10
On the midline of the abdomen, 2 cun above the umbilicus (6 below sternocostal angle)
RN-11
On the midline of the abdomen, 3 cun above the umbilicus (5 below sternocostal angle)
RN-12
On the midline of the abdomen, 4 cun above the umbilicus- midway between umbilicus and sternocostal angle
RN-13
On the midline of the abdomen, 5 cun above the umbilicus (3 below sternocostal angle)
RN-14
On the midline of the abdomen, 6 cun above the umbilicus (2 below sternocostal angle)
RN-15
Below the xiphoid process, 7 cun above the umbilicus (1 below sternocostal angle) locate the point in supine position w/ the arms uplifted
RN-16
On the midline of the sternum, at the level with the 5th intercostal space (at level of sternocostal angle)
RN-17
On the anterior midline, at the level with the 4th intercostal space, midway between the nipples (junction 4th intercostal space and sternum)
RN-18
On the anterior midline, at the level with the 3rd intercostal space, midway between the nipples (junction 3rd intercostal space and sternum)
RN-19
On the anterior midline, at the level with the 2nd intercostal space, midway between the nipples (junction 2nd intercostal space and sternum)
RN-20
On the anterior midline, at the midpoint of the sternal angle, at the level with the 1st intercostal space (junction 1st intercostal space and sternum)
RN-21
On the anterior midline, at the center of the sternal manubrium 1 cun below RN-22 midline of manubrium of sternum, midway between RN-20 and RN-22
RN-22
In the center of the suprasternal fossa (0.5 superior to suprasternal notch)
RN-23
Above the Adam’s apple (laryngeal prominence), in the depression above the hyoid bone
RN-24
In the depression in the center of the mentolabial groove
Intervertebral spaces to skip for point location on the DU channel
SKIP T2, T4, T8, T12, L3
DU-1
Midway between the tip of the coccyx and the anus
DU-2
in the hiatus of the sacrum (sacro-coccygeal hiatus)
DU-3
Below the spinous process of L4 (one intervertebral space below line connecting the highest points of two iliac crests that are level w/ lower border of L3)
DU-4
Below the spinous process of L2
(one intervertebral space above line connecting highest points two iliac crests that are level w/ lower border L3)
DU-5
Below the spinous process of L1
(two intervertebral spaces above line connecting highest points of two iliac crests that are level with lower border of L2)
DU-6
Below the spinous process of T11
(Skipped T12)
DU-7
Below the spinous process of T10
DU-8
Below the spinous process of T9
DU-9
Below the spinous process of T7
(skipped T8)
DU-10
Below the spinous process of T6
DU-11
Below the spinous process of T5
DU-12
Below the spinous process of T3
(skipped T4)
DU-13
Below the spinous process of T1
(skipped T2)
DU-14
Below the spinous process of C7
(approximately level of shoulders)
DU-15
0.5 cun directly above midpoint of posterior hairline, 0.5 cun below DU-16, in depression below C1
(hairline measured at 1 cun inferior to DU-16)
DU-16
1 cun above midpoint of posterior hairline, directly below external occipital protuberance, in depression between m. trapezius of both sides
DU-17
On midline of head, 1.5 cun above DU-16, superior to the external occipital protuberance
DU-18
On midline of head, 1.5 cun above DU-17, midway between DU-16 and DU-20
DU-19
On midline of head, 1.5 cun above DU-18, and 1.5 cun behind DU-20
DU-20
On midline of head, 7 cun above posterior hairline, approximately on midpoint of line connecting apexes of two auricles
DU-21
On midline of head, 1.5 cun anterior to DU-20
3.5 cun posterior to anterior hairline
DU-22
2 cun posterior to midpoint of anterior hairline, 3 cun anterior to DU-20
DU-23
1 cun directly above midpoint of anterior hairline, 0.5 cun posterior to DU-24
DU-24
0.5 cun above the midpoint of the anterior hairline
DU-25
on the tip of the nose
DU-26
At junction of upper 1/3 and lower 2/3 of philtrum
(near nostrils)
DU-27
On midline, at the junction of margin of upper lip and philtrum
DU-28
In the mouth, in the superior frenulum, at the junction of the upper lip and gum
Lung Meridian
Hand Taiyin
LU-1
In the 1st intercostal space, 6 cun lateral to midline (Ren Mai), 1 cun inferior to LU-2
LU-2
6 cun lateral to the midline, in the center of the hollow of the delto-pectoral triangle
(depression below acromial extremity of clavicle)
LU-3
On antero-lateral aspect of upper arm, 3 cun inferior to axillary fold, on radial side of m. biceps brachii
medial aspect=antero-lateral aspect
between biceps brachii and humerus
LU-4
On antero-lateral aspect of upper arm, 4 cun inferior to axillary fold, on radial side of biceps brachii
1 cun below LU-3
5 cun superior LU-5
antero-lateral=medial
LU-5
On cubital crease, in depression at radial side of tendon of biceps brachii
locate w/ elbow slightly flexed, avoid cubital vein
- *CUBITAL CREASE:**
- *LI-11:** lateral end of transverse cubital crease, between LU-5 and lateral epicondyle of humerus
LU-5: radial side of tendon of biceps brachii
PC-3: ulnar side aponeurosis of biceps brachii
HT-3: medial end transverse cubital crease, between PC-3 and medial epicondyle of humerus
LU-6
On palmar (flexor) aspect forearm, on line joining LU-5 and LU-9, 7 cun above LU-9 (transverse crease of wrist/carpal crease)
LU-7
1.5 cun proximal to LI-5, in cleft between tendons of brachioradialis and abductor pollicis longus
LU-8
Above the wrist, 1 cun proximal to LU-9, on radial side of radial artery, on line connecting LU-5 to LU-9
LU-9= @ transverse crease of wrist
LU-9
At wrist joint, in depression between radial artery and tendon of abductor pollicis longus, level w/ HT-7
(@radial end of transferse crease of wrist)
(HT-7=proximal border of pisiform bone)
Carpal Crease/Wrist Crease:
LU-9:between radial artery and tendon of abductor pollicis longus
PC-7: Between palmaris longus and flexor carpi radialis
HT-7: radial side of flexor carpi ulnaris, in depression at proximal border of pisiform bone
LU-10
On thenar eminence, in depression between midpoint of shaft of 1st metacarpal bone and thenar muscles
(border of red and white skin)
(radial aspect 1st metacarpal)
LU-11
On extensor/radial aspect of thumb, about 0.1 cun posterior to the corner of the nail
Large Intestine Meridian
Hand Yangming
LI-1
Dorsal aspect of index finger, radial border of nail, 0.1 cun posterior to corner of nail
LI-2
On radial side of index finger, in depression distal to metacarpal-phalangeal joint, at junction red and white skin
LI-3
Radial side of index finger, in depression proximal to head of second metacarpal bone
LI-4
On dorsum of hand, between 1st and second metacarpal bones, at midpoint of second metacarpal bone close to radial border
(highest point of bulge of muscle)
LI-5
Radial side of wrist, center of hollow formed by tendons of extensor pollicis longus and brevis
(anatomical snuffbox)
LI-6
With elbow flexed and radial side arm upward, 3 cun above LI-5 on line connecting LI-5 and LI-11
LI-7
With elbow flexed and radial side of arm upward, 5 cun proximal to LI-5, on line connecting LI-5 and LI-11
(1 cun distal to midpoint of line connecting LI-5 to LI-11)
LI-8
Radial side of forearm, 4 cun distal to LI-11, on line connecting LI-11 and LI-5
LI-9
Radial side of forearm, 3 cun distal to LI-11, on line connecting LI-11 and LI-5
LI-10
On radial side of forearm, 2 cun distal to LI-11, on line connecting LI-11 and LI-5
LI-11
In depression at lateral end of transverse cubital crease, between LU-5 and lateral epicondyle of humerus
- *CUBITAL CREASE:**
- *LI-11:** lateral end of transverse cubital crease, between LU-5 and lateral epicondyle of humerus
LU-5: radial side of tendon of biceps brachii
PC-3: ulnar side aponeurosis of biceps brachii
HT-3: medial end transverse cubital crease, between PC-3 and medial epicondyle of humerus
LI-8, LI-9, LI-10, LI-11
LI-11: lateral end of transverse cubital crease
LI-10: 2 cun distal to LI-11
LI-9: 3 cun distal to LI-11
LI-8: 4 cun distal to LI-11
LI-12
With elbow flexed, in depression 1 cun proximal to and 1 cun lateral to LI-11
(superior to lateral epicondyle of humerus)
LI-13
On lateral side of upper arm, 3 cun proximal to LI-11, on line connecting LI-11 with LI-15
(superior to epicondyle of humerus)
LI-14
Lateral side of upper arm, in visible and tender depression, between the distal insertion of deltoid muscle and brachialis muscle, approximately 3/5 distance along line between LI-11 and LI-15
(7 cun above LI-11)
LI-15
Anterior and inferior to acromion, at origin of deltoid muscle
(when arm in full abduction, anterior border acromioclavicular joint)
LI-16
On upper aspect of shoulder, in depression between lateral extremity of clavicle and scapular spine
LI-17
On lateral side of neck, 1 cun inferior to LI-18, on posterior border of sternocleidomastoid (SCM)
LI-18
On lateral side of neck, level with tip of laryngeal prominence (adam’s apple), between sternal and clavicular heads of the sternocleidomastoid
LI-19
Below lateral margin of nostril, 0.5 cun lateral to DU-26
LI-20
In nasolabial groove, at level of midpoint of lateral border of ala nasi
Stomach Meridian
Foot Yangming
ST-1
Eyes looking directly forward, directly below pupil, between eyeball and infraorbital ridge
ST-2
Eyes looking directly forward, 1 cun below pupin, in depression at infraorbital foramen
ST-3
Eyes looking directly forward, below pupil, level with lower border of ala nasi
(lateral side naso-labial groove)
ST-4
0.4 cun lateral to corner of mouth
ST-5
directly anterior to angle of jaw, in depression at anterior border of masseter muscle
ST-6
1 fingerbreadth anterior and superior to angle of jaw at prominence of masseter muscle
*in the belly of masseter muscle with jaw clenched
ST-7
At lower border of zygomatic arch, in depression anterior to condyloid process of mandible
(needle w/ mouth closed)
ST-8
At corner of forehead, 4.5 cun lateral to DU-24, 0.5 cun within anterior hairline
ST-9
Level with tip of and l.5 cun lateral to laryngeal prominence, between anterior border of SCM and lateral border of thyroid cartilage
(caution: carotid artery)
ST-10
On neck, at anterior border of SCM, midway between ST-9 and ST-11
ST-11
At root of neck, superior to medial end of clavicle, directly below ST-9, between sternal and clavicular heads of SCM
ST-12
Posterior to superior border of clavicle, at it’s midpoint, 4 cun lateral to midline, on mamillary line
ST-13
Directly below ST-12, on inferior border of clavicle, 4 cun lateral to midline, on mamillary line
ST-14
On chst, in 1st intercostal space, 4 cun lateral to midline (RN-20), on mamillary line
ST-15
On chest, in 2nd intercostal space, 4 cun lateral to midline (RN-19), on mamillary line
ST-16
On chest, in 3rd intercostal space, 4 cun lateral to midline (RN-18), on mamillary line
ST-17
At center of nipple, in 4th intercostal space, 4 cun lateral to midline (RN-17)
(nipple unlikely to be 4 cun lateral midline)
*contraindicated to needling and moxa
ST-18
Directly below nipple, in 5th intercostal space, 4 cun lateral to midline (RN-16)
ST-19
On abdomen, 2 cun lateral to midline, 6 cun superior to umbilicus, level RN-14
ST-20
On abdomen, 2 cun lateral midline, 5 cun superior umbilicus, level with RN-13
ST-21
On abdomen, 2 cun lateral midline and 4 cun superior umbilicus, level with RN-12
(21-12)
ST-22
On abdomen, 2 cun lateral to midline and 3 cun superior to umbilicus, level with RN-11
(22-11)
ST-23
On abdomen, 2 cun lateral to midline and 2 cun superior to umbilicus, level with RN-10
ST-24
On abdomen, 2 cun lateral midline, 1 cun superior to umbilicus, level RN-9
ST-25
On abdomen, 2 cun lateral to umbilicus (RN-8)
*caution peritoneal cavity
ST-26
On lower abdomen, 2 cun lateral midline, 1 cun inferior umbilicus, level RN-7
ST-27
On lower abdomen, 2 cun lateral midline and 2 cun below umbilicus, level with RN-5
ST-28
On lower abdomen, 2 cun lateral midline and 3 cun below umbilicus, level with RN-4
ST-29
On lower abdomen, 2 cun lateral to midline and 4 cun below umbilicus, level with RN-3
ST-30
On lower abdomen, 2 cun lateral to midline, level with superior border of pubic symphysis (RN-2)
ST-31
On upper thigh, just lateral sartorius muscle, at junction of vertical line drawn downward from ASIS and horizontal line drawn level with lower border of pubic symphysis
(line ST-31 to ST-34)
ST-32
On thigh, on line drawn between lateral border of patella and ASIS, 6 cun proximal to superior border of patella
(line ST-31 to ST-34)
ST-33
On thigh, on line drawn betweeen lateral border of patella and ASIS, 3 cun proximal to superior border of patella
(line ST-31 to ST-34)
ST-34
ON thigh, on line drawn between lateral border of patell and ASIS, 2 cun proximal to superior border of patella
(latero-superior border)
(line ST-31 to ST-34)
ST-35
On knee, in hollow formed when knee flexed, below patella and lateral to patellar ligament
(Dubi-Xiyan)
ST-36
Below knee, 3 cun inferior to ST-35, one finger breadth lateral to anterior crest of tibia
(1 cun inferior GB-34 and one fingerbredth lateral to anterior crest of tibia)
(3 cun below ST-35)
ST-37
On lower leg, 3 cun inferior to ST-36, one finger-bredth lateral to anterior crest of tibia
ST-38
On lower leg, midway between tibiofemoral joint line (level with popliteal crease) and prominence of the lateral malleolus, on finger-breadth lateral to anterior crest of tibia
(1 above ST-39 or 2 below ST-37)
ST-39
On lower leg, 3 cun inferior to ST-37, one finger-breadth lateral to anterior crest of tibia
(1 below ST-38)
ST-40
On lower leg, midway between tibiofemoral joint line (popliteal crease) and lateral malleolus, two finger-breadth lateral to anterior crest of tibia
(one finger-breath lateral ST-38)
ST-41
On ankle, level with prominence of lateral malleolus, in a depression between the tendons of extensor hallucis longus and extensor digitorum longus
ST-42
On dorsum of foot, in depression between 2nd and 3rd metatarsal bones and cuneiform bones (2nd/3rd), 1.5 cun distal to ST-41 on line between ST-41 and ST-43
(dorsalis pedis artery)
ST-43
On dorsum of foot, between 2nd and 3rd metatarsal bones, in depression 1 cun proximal to ST-44
ST-44
On dorsum of foot, between 2nd and 3rd toes, 0.5 cun proximal to margin of web
ST-45
On dorsal aspect of 2nd toe, at lateral border of base of nail, 0.1 cun from corner
Spleen Meridian
Foot Taiyin
SP-1
On dorsal aspect of big toe, medial nail base, 0.1 cun from corner
SP-2
On medial side of big toe, in depression distal and inferior to 1st metatarso-phalangeal joint
SP-3
On medial side of foot in depression proxiam and inferior to head of 1st metatarsal bone
SP-4
On medial side of foot, in depression distal and inferior to the base of the first metatarsal bone
SP-5
On medial side of ankle, in depression at junction of lines drawn along anterior and inferior borders of medial malleolus
(mirrors GB-40 on lateral foot)
(LR-4: 1 cun anterior to prominence of medial malleolus)
SP-6
On medial side of lower leg, 3 cun superior to prominence of medial malleolus in depression close to medial crest of tibia
SP-7
On medial side of lower leg, 3 cun superior to SP-6, in depression just posterior to medial crest of tibia
SP-8
On medial side of lower leg, 3 cun inferior to SP-9, in depression posterior to medial crest of tibia
(4 cun superior Sp-7)
SP-9
On medial side of lower leg, in depression in angle formed by medial condyle of tibia and posterior border of tibia
(level GB-34)
SP-10
2 cun proximal to superior border of patella, on bulge of vastus medialis muscles (directly above SP-9)
SP-11
On medial side of upper leg, 6 cun proximal SP-10, on line connecting SP-10 and SP-12
(midway between tibiofemoral joint line and SP-12)
SP-12
3.5 cun lateral RN-2, on lateral side of femoral artery
(Lateral to medial: Femoral n., SP-12, Femoral artery)
SP-13
On lower abdomen, 0.7 cun superior and 0.5 cun lateral to SP-12, 4 cun lateral to midline.
(4.3 cun inferior to SP-15)
SP-14
On lower abdomen, 1.3 cun inferior to SP-15, 4 cun lateral to midline
SP-15
On abdomen, 4 cun lateral to midline, in depression at lateral border of rectus abdominis muscle level with umbilicus
SP-16
On abdomen, 4 cun lateral to midline, in depression at lateral border of rectus abdominis muscle, 3 cun superior to SP-15
SP-17
On lateral side of chest, in 5th intercostal space, 6 cun lateral to midline
(SP-16= 4 cun)
(SP-17= 6 cun)
SP-18
On lateral side of chest, in 4th intercostal space, 6 cun lateral midline
SP-19
On lateral side of chest, in 3rd intercostal space, 6 cun lateral to midline
SP-20
On lateral side of chest, in 2nd intercostal space, 6 cun lateral to midline
SP-21
On mid-axillary line in 7th intercostal space
(midway between axilla and free end of 11th rib)
Heart Meridian
Hand Shaoyin
HT-1
In depression at center of axilla
HT-2
3 cun proximal to medial end of transverse cubital crease, on line connecting HT-1 and HT-3
in groove medial to biceps brachii muscle
6 cun distal to HT-1
HT-3
At medial end of transverse cubital crease when elbow is fully flexed
(midway between PC-3 and medial epicondyle of humerus)
(mirrors LI-11)
- *CUBITAL CREASE:**
- *LI-11:** lateral end of transverse cubital crease, between LU-5 and lateral epicondyle of humerus
LU-5: radial side of tendon of biceps brachii
PC-3: ulnar side aponeurosis of biceps brachii
HT-3: medial end transverse cubital crease, between PC-3 and medial epicondyle of humerus
HT-4
On radial side of tendon flexor carpi ulnaris, 1.5 cun proximal to HT-7
HT-5
On radial side of tendon flexor carpi ulnaris, 1 cun proximal to HT-7
HT-6
On radial side of tendon flexor carpi ulnaris, 0.5 cun proximal to HT-7
HT-7
At wrist joint, on radial side of flexor carpi ulnaris, in depression at proximal border of pisiform bone
caution: ulnar artery and nerve
Carpal Crease/Wrist Crease:
LU-9:between radial artery and tendon of abductor pollicis longus
PC-7: Between palmaris longus and flexor carpi radialis
HT-7: radial side of flexor carpi ulnaris, in depression at proximal border of pisiform bone
HT-8
On palm, in depression between 4th and 5th metacarpal bones, where tip of little finger wrests when fist is made
HT-9
On dorsal aspect of little finger at radial border of nail, 0.1 from corner at base
Small Intestine Meridian
Hand Taiyang
SI-1
On dorsal aspect of little finger, on ulnar border of nail, 0.1 from base corner
SI-2
On ulnar border of little finger, in depression just distal to metacarpo-phalangeal joint
SI-3
On ulnar border of hand, in depression proximal to head of 5th metacarpal bone
(easier to locate with loose fist)
SI-4
On ulnar border of hand, in depression between base of 5th metacarpal bone and triquetral bone
SI-5
At ulnar border of wrist, in depression between head of ulna and triquetral bone
SI-6
When palm of hand placed on chest, point is located on the dorsal aspect of head of ulna, in cleft level with and to radial side of high point of styloid process of ulna
SI-7
On line connecting SI-5 and SI-8, 5 cun proximal to SI-5 between anterior border of ulna and muscle belly of flexor carpi ulnaris
SI-8
In depression between tip of olecrannon process of ulna and tip of medial epicondyle of humerus
SI-9
On posterior aspect of shoulder, 1 cun superior to posterior axillary crease when arm hangs in adducted position
(just below posterior border of deltoid)
SI-10
On posterior aspect of shoulder, in depression inferior to scapular spine, directly superior to posterior axillary crease
SI-11
On scapula, 1/3 distance from the midpoint of the inferior border of the scapular spine to the inferior angle of the scapula
(equilateral triangle with SI-9 and SI-10)
SI-12
In center of suprascapular fossa, directly above SI-11, in a depression formed when arm is raised
(caution: pneumothorax)
SI-13
In tender depression superior to medial end of scapular spine, midway between SI-10 and T2
SI-14
3 cun lateral to lower border of T1 (DU-13)
SI-15
2 cun lateral to lower border of C7 (DU-14)
(caution: pneumothorax)
SI-16
On posterior border of SCM, level with laryngeal prominence
(Posterior to Anterior SCM: SI-16, LI-18, ST-9)
SI-17
In depression between angle of mandible and anterior border of SCM
SI-18
Directly below outer canthus, in depression at lower border of zygomatic bone
SI-19
With mouth open, located in depression between middle of tragus and condyloid process of mandible
(SJ-21-SI-19-GB-2)
Urinary Bladder Meridian
Foot Taiyang
UB-1
0.1 medial and superior to inner canthus of eye, (near medial border of orbit)
UB-2
In depression on eyebrow, close to its medial end
(contra moxa)
UB-3
Directly superior to UB-2, 0.5 cun within anterior hairline level with DU-24
UB-4
0.5 cun within anterior hairline, 1.5 cun lateral to DU-24
(1/3 of distance between DU-24 and ST-8)
UB-5
0.5 cun directly posterior to UB-4, 1 cun within anterior hairline, and 1.5 cun lateral to DU-23
UB-6
1.5 cun posterior to UB-5, 2.5 cun within anterior hairline and 1.5 cun lateral to midline
UB-7
1.5 cun posterior to UB-6 and 4 cun within anterior hairline, 1.5 cun lateral to midline
(1 cun anterior and 1.5 cun lateral to DU-20)
UB-8
- 5 cun posterior to UB-7 and 5.5 cun within anterior hairline, 1.5 cun lateral to midline
(1. 5 cun lateral and 0.5 cun posterior to DU-20)
UB-9
1.3 cun lateral to DU-17
(DU-17: superior to external occipital protuberance, 1.5 cun superior DU-16)
UB-10
On lateral aspect of trapezius muscle, 1.3 cun lateral DU-15
(DU-16 in depression between trapezius on both sides, DU-15= 0.5 below DU-16, UB-10 1.3 lateral DU-15)
UB-11
- 5 cun lateral to lower border of T1
(caution: pneumothorax)
(DU-13)
UB-12
- 5 cun lateral to lower border of T2
(caution: pneumothorax)
UB-13
1.5 cun lateral to lower border of T3
(DU-12)
UB-14
- 5 cun lateral to lower border of T4
(caution: pneumothorax)
UB-15
- 5 cun lateral to lower border of T5
(caution: pneumothorax)
(DU-11)
UB-16
1.5 cun lateral to lower border of T6
(caution pneumothorax)
(DU-10)
UB-17
- 5 cun lateral to lower border of T7
(caution: pneumothorax)
(DU-9)
UB-18
- 5 cun lateral to lower border of T9
(caution: pneumothorax)
(DU-8)
UB-19
- 5 cun lateral to lower border of T10
(caution: pneumothorax)
(DU-7)
UB-20
1.5 cun lateral to lower border of T11
(caution pneumothorax)
(DU-6)
UB-21
1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the twelfth thoracic vertebra (T12)
(Wei Shu= Stomach Shu)
UB-22
1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the first lumbar vertebra (L1)
(sanjiaoshu= Sanjiao Shu)
UB-23
1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the second lumbar vertebra (L2)
(Shenshu= Kidney Shu)
UB-24
1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the third lumbar vertebra (L3)
(Qi Hai Shu= Sea of Qi Shu)
UB-25
1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the fourth lumbar vertebra (L4)
(Da Chang Shu= Large Intestine Shu)
UB-26
1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the fifth lumbar vertebra (L5)
(Guan Yuan Shu= Gate of Origin Shu)
UB-27
1.5 cun lateral to the midline, at the level of the first posterior sacral foramen
(Xiao Chang Shu= Small Intestine Shu)
UB-28
1.5 cun lateral to the midline, at the level of the second posterior sacral foramen
(Pang Guang Shu= Bladder Shu)
UB-29
1.5 cun lateral to the midline, at the level of the third posterior sacral foramen
UB-30
1.5 cun lateral to the midline, at the level of the fourth posterior sacral foramen
UB-31
in the first posterior sacral foramen
(Shang Liao= Upper Crevice)
UB-32
in the second posterior sacral foramen
(Ci Liao= Second Crevice)
UB-33
in the third posterior sacral foramen
(Zhong Liao= Middle Crevice)
UB-34
in the fourth posterior sacral foramen
(Xia Liao= Lower Crevice)
UB-35
0.5 cun lateral to the Governing Vessel level with the tip of the coccyx
(Hui Yang= Meeting of Yang)
UB-36
Just below the buttock, on a line directly superior to UB-40, in the center of the transverse gluteal crease in a depression between the hamstring muscles
(Cheng Fu= Hold and support)
“Sits muscle”
UB-37
On the back of the thigh, in the depression between the hamstring muscles, 6 cun distal to UB-36 and 8 cun proximal to UB-40 (line UB-36 to UB-40)
36 Sits
37 6 from 36
40 8 from 37
UB-38
on the back of the knee, 1 cun superior to UB-39 on the medial side of the tendon of biceps femoris
38 = 1 above 39
39 = lateral 40
40 = center
UB-39
at the back of the knee, on the popliteal crease and towards hte lateral end, in the depression medial to the tendon of biceps femoris
UB-40
at the back of the knee, in the center of the popliteal crease, in a depression midway between the tendons of biceps femoris and semitendinosus
semitendinosus= medial
biceps femoris= lateral
UB-41
3 cun lateral to the midline, level with the lower border of the spinous process of the second thoracic vertebra (T2) and level with UB-12
UB-41= 2nd line UB on back (lateral UB-12)
UB-11= 1st line UB on back
(Fu Fen= Attached Branch)
UB-42
3 cun lateral to the midline, level with the lower border of the spinous process of the third thoracic vertebra (T3) and level with UB-13
Po Hu= Door of the Corporeal Soul
UB-13= Fei Shu= Lung Shu
UB-43
3 cun lateral to the midline, level with the lower border of the spinous process of the fourth thoracic vertebra (T4) and level with Jueyinshu UB-14
Gao Huang Shu= Vital Region Shu
UB-14= Jue Yin Shu= Jue Yin Shu
UB-44
3 cun lateral to the midline, level with the lower border of the spinous process of the fifth thoracic vertebra (T5) and level with Xinshu UB-15
Shen Tang= Hall of the Spirit
Xin Shu= Heart Shu
UB-15
3 cun lateral to the midline, level with the lower border of the spinous process of the sixth thoracic vertebra (T6) and level with Dushu UB-16
Yi Xi= Yi Xi
Du Shu= Governor Shu
UB-46
3 cun lateral to the midline, level with the lower border of the spinous process of the seventh thoracic vertebra (T7) and level with Geshu UB-17
Ge Guan= Diaphragm Gate
Ge Shu= Diaphragm Shu
UB-47
3 cun lateral to the midline, level with the lower border of the spinous process of the ninth thoracic vertebra (T9) and level with Ganshu UB-18
SKIP: T8 (UB-47, UB-18, DU-8)
Hun Men= Gate of the Ethereal Soul
Gan Shu= Liver Shu
UB-48
3 cun lateral to the midline, level with the lower border of the spinous process of the tenth thoracic vertebra (T10) and level with Danshu UB-19
Center=DU-7, 1.5=UB-19, 3=UB48
Yang Gang= Yang’s Key Link
Dan Shu= Gall Bladder Shu
UB-49
3 cun lateral to the midline, level with the lower border of the spinous process of the eleventh thoracic vertebra (T11) and level with Pishu UB-20
Center= DU-6, 1.5= UB-20, 3= UB-49
Yi She= Abode of Thought
Yi= Intellect= Spleen (Jing Shen)
UB-20= Pi Shu= Spleen Shu
UB-50
3 cun lateral to the midline, level with the lower border of the spinous process of the twelfth thoracic vertebra (T12) and level with Weishu UB-21
DU SKIP T12, 1.5= UB-21, 3= UB-50
Wei Cang= Stomach Granary
UB-21= Wei Shu
UB-51
3 cun lateral to the midline, level with the lower border of the spinous process of the first lumbar vertebra (L1) and level with Sanjiaoshu UB-22
Center= DU-5, 1.5= UB-22, 3= UB-51
Huang Men= Vitals Gate
San Jiao Shu= San Jiao Shu
UB-52
3 cun lateral to the midline, level with the lower border of the spinous process of the second lumbar vertebra (L2) and level with Shenshu UB-23
Center= Du-4, 1.5= UB-23, 3=UB-52
Zhi Shi= Residence of the Will
Shen Shu= Kidney Shu
UB-53
3 cun lateral to the midline, at the level of the spinous process of the second sacral vertebra
1.5= UB-28, 3=UB-53
Bao Huang= Bladder’s Vitals
Pang Guang Shu= Bladder Shu
UB-54
on the buttock, in the depression 3 cun lateral to the sacro-coccygeal hiatus
Center= DU-2, 3= UB-54
Zhi Bian=Order’s Limit
UB-55
on the lower leg, 2 cun inferior to UB-40, on the line connecting UB-40 and UB-57, in the depression between the two heads of the gastrocnemius muscle
UB-40 to UB-55= 2 cun
UB-55 to UB-56= 3 cun
UB-56 to UB-57= 3 cun
UB-57 to UB-60= 8 cun/midpoint UB-40 to UB-60
UB-56
on the lower leg, 5 cun below UB-40 and midway between UB-55 and UB-57, in the center of the belly of the gastrocnemius muscle
UB-40 to UB-55= 2 cun
UB-55 to UB-56= 3 cun
UB-56 to UB-57= 3 cun
UB-57 to UB-60= 8 cun/midpoint UB-40 to UB-60
UB-57
on the lower leg, in the depression formed below the bellies of the gastrocnemius muscle when the muscle is flexed, approximately 8 cun distal to UB-40, i.e. midway between UB-40 and UB-60
UB-40 to UB-55= 2 cun
UB-55 to UB-56= 3 cun
UB-56 to UB-57= 3 cun
UB-57 to UB-60= 8 cun/midpoint UB-40 to UB-60
UB-58
on the lower leg, 7 cun directly superior to UB-60, lateral to and approximately 1 cun inferior to UB-57
UB-57= midpoint UB-40 to UB-60
UB-59
On the lower leg, 3 cun directly superior to UB-60
UB-60= posterior to lateral malleolus (mirror KD-3)
UB-60
in the depression between the prominence of the lateral malleolus and the Achilles tendon
Mirror KD-3 on medial side
UB-61
on the lateral side of the foot, 1.5 cun inferior to UB-60, in a tender depression on the calcaneum
UB-62
approximately 0.5 cun inferior to the inferior border of the lateral malleolus, in a depression posterior to the peroneal tendons
Mirror KD-6 medial side
UB-63
on the lateral side of the foot, in the depression posterior to the tuberosity of the fifth metatarsal bone
*the tuberosity of the fifth metatarsal bone is the most palpable landmark on the lateral side of the foot
UB-63= posterior tuberosity 5th metatarsal
UB-64= anterior and inferior tuberosity 5th metatarsal
UB-65= posterior and inferior to head 5th metatarsal
UB-66= anterior and inferior 5th metatarsalphalangeal joint
UB-64
in the depression anterior and inferior to the tuberosity of the 5th metatarsal bone
UB-63= posterior tuberosity 5th metatarsal
UB-64= anterior and inferior tuberosity 5th metatarsal
UB-65= posterior and inferior to head 5th metatarsal
UB-66= anterior and inferior 5th metatarsalphalangeal joint
UB-65
in the depression posterior and inferior to the head of the 5th metatarsal bone
UB-63= posterior tuberosity 5th metatarsal
UB-64= anterior and inferior tuberosity 5th metatarsal
UB-65= posterior and inferior to head 5th metatarsal
UB-66= anterior and inferior 5th metatarsalphalangeal joint
UB-66
in the depression anterior and inferior to the fifth metatarso-phalangeal joint
UB-63= posterior tuberosity 5th metatarsal
UB-64= anterior and inferior tuberosity 5th metatarsal
UB-65= posterior and inferior to head 5th metatarsal
UB-66= anterior and inferior 5th metatarsalphalangeal joint
UB-67
on the dorsal aspect of the little toe, lateral to the border of the nail, 0.1 cun from corner
Kidney Meridian
Foot Shaoyin
KD-1
on the sole of the fot, between the second and third metatarsal bones, 1/3 the distance between the base of the 2nd toe and the heel, when foot is plantar flexed
KD-2
on medial side foot, distal and inferior to the medial malleolus, distal and inferior to the navicular tuberosity
distal + inferior x2=KD-2
KD-3
between the medial malleolus and the Achilles tendon, level with the prominence of the medial malleolus
Mirror UB-60 lateral side
KD-4
0.5 cun posterior to the midpoint of line drawn between KD-3 and KD-5, on anterior border of Achilles tendon
KD-5
1 cun inferior to KD-3, in depression anterior and superior to calcaneal tuberosity (site insertion Achilles tendon on Calcaneum)
KD-5= 1 cun below KD-3
UB-61= 1.5 cun below UB-60
KD-6
1 cun below the prominence of the medial malleolus, in the groove formed by the two ligamentus bundles
key: ligamentus bundles
KD-7
on medial aspect lower leg, in depression 2 cun superior to KD-3, on anterior border of Achilles tendon
KD-8
on medial aspect lower leg, 2 cun superior to KD-3, 0.5 cun anterior to KD-7, posterior to the medial border of the tibia
KD-9
on medial aspect of lower leg, 5 cun superior to KD-3, on line KD-3 to KD-10, 1 cun posterior medial border tibia (LR-5)
level with LR-5= immediately posterior medial border tibia
10 below KD-10
KD-10
at medial end of popliteal crease, between the semitendinosus and semimembranosus tendons (knee flexed)
LR-8= 1 cun anterior KD-10, anterior to semitendinosus and semimembranosus
semimembranosus= anterior
semitendinosus= posterior
KD-11
on lower abdomen, 5 cun below umbilicus, at superior border of symphysis pubis, 0.5 cun lateral to midline
center= RN-2, 0.5= KD-11, 2= ST-30, 3.5= SP-12, lateral sartorius= ST-31
KD-12
on lower abdomen, 4 cun below umbilicus, 1 cun superior to superior border of symphysis pubis, 0.5 cun lateral to midline (RN-3)
center= RN-3, 0.5= KD-12, 2= ST-29
KD-13
on lower abdomen, 3 cun below umbilicus, 2 cun superior to superior border of symphysis pubis, 0.5 cun lateral to midline (RN-4)
center= RN-4, 0.5= KD-13, 2= ST-28
KD-14
on lower abdomen, 2 cun below umbilicus, 3 cun superior to superior border of symphysis pubis, 0.5 cun lateral midline (RN-5)
center= RN-5, 0.5= KD-14, 2= ST-27
KD-15
on lower abdomen, 1 cun below umbilicus, 4 cun superior to superior border of symphysis pubis, 0.5 cun lateral midline (RN-7)
center= RN-7, 0.5= KD-15, 2= ST-26
KD-16
on abdomen, 0.5 cun lateral to center of umbilicus (RN-8)
center= RN-8, 0.5= KD-16, 2= ST-25, 4= SP-15
KD-17
on upper abdomen, 2 cun above umbilicus, 0.5 cun lateral to midline (RN-10)
center= RN-10, 0.5= KD-17, 2= ST-23
KD-18
on upper abdomen, 3 cun above umbilicus, 0.5 cun lateral to midline (RN-11)
center= RN-11, 0.5= KD-18, 2= ST-22, 4= SP-16
KD-19
on upper abdomen, 4 cun above umbilicus, 0.5 cun lateral to midline (RN-12)
RN-12= midway between RN-8 and sternocostal angle
center=RN-12, 0.5= KD-19, 2= ST-21
KD-20
on upper abdomen, 5 cun above umbilicus (RN-8), 0.5 cun lateral to midline (RN-13)
center= RN-13, 0.5= KD-20, 2= ST-20
KD-21
on upper abdomen, 6 cun above umbilicus (RN-8), 0.5 cun lateral to midline (RN-14)
center=RN-14, 0.5= KD-21, 2= ST-19
KD-22
in fifth intercostal space, 2 cun lateral to midline (RN-16)
KD to 2 at KD-22
center= RN-16, 2=KD-22, 4= ST-18, 6=SP-17
KD-23
in fourth intercostal space, 2 cun lateral to midline (RN-17)
center= RN-17, 2= KD-23, 4= ST-17, 6=SP-18
KD-24
in the third intercostal space, 2 cun lateral to midline (RN-18)
center= RN-18, 2= KD-24, 4= ST-16, 6= SP-19
KD-25
in second intercostal space, 2 cun lateral to midline (RN-19)
center= RN-19, 2= KD-25, 4= ST-15, 6- SP-20
KD-26
in first intercostal space, 2 cun lateral to midline (RN20)
center= RN-20, 2= KD-26, 4= ST-14
KD-27
in the depression on the lower border of the clavicle, 2 cun lateral to the midline
2= KD-27, 4= ST-13
Pericardium Meridian
Hand Jue Yin
PC-1
1 cun lateral and slightly superior to the nipple, in the 4th intercostal space
center: RN-17, 2: KD-23, 4: ST-17, latnip: PC-1, 6: SP-18
PC-2
on the anterior aspect of the arm, 2 cun below the anterior axillary fold, between the two heads of the biceps brachii muscle
PC-3
On the transverse cubital crease, in the depression immediately to the ulnar side of the aponeurosis of the biceps brachii muscle.
CUBITAL CREASE:
LI-11: lateral end of transverse cubital crease, between LU-5 and lateral epicondyle of humerus
LU-5: radial side of tendon of biceps brachii
PC-3: ulnar side aponeurosis of biceps brachii
HT-3: medial end transverse cubital crease, between PC-3 and medial epicondyle of humerus
PC-4
on the flexor aspect of the foramen, 5 cun proximal to PC-7, on the line connecting PC-7 to PC-3, between the tendons of palmaris longus and flexor carpi radialis
Between palmaris longus and flexor carpi radialis: PC-4, PC-5, PC-6, PC-7
PC-5
On the flexor aspect of the forearm, 3 cun proximal to PC-7, between the tendons palmaris longus and flexor carpi radialis
Between palmaris longus and flexor carpi radialis: PC-4, PC-5, PC-6, PC-7
PC-6
on the flexor aspect of the forearm, 2 cun proximal to PC-7, between the tendons palmaris longus and flexor carpi radialis
Between palmaris longus and flexor carpi radialis: PC-4, PC-5, PC-6, PC-7
PC-7
at the wrist, between the tendons of palmaris longus and flexor carpi radialis, level w/ HT-7
Between palmaris longus and flexor carpi radialis: PC-4, PC-5, PC-6, PC-7
Carpal Crease/Wrist Crease:
LU-9:between radial artery and tendon of abductor pollicis longus
PC-7: Between palmaris longus and flexor carpi radialis
HT-7: radial side of flexor carpi ulnaris, in depression at proximal border of pisiform bone
PC-8
between the second and third metcarpal bones, proximal to the metacarpo-phalangeal joint, in a depression at the radial side of the third metacarpal bone
Note: where tip of middle finger lands when fist is made
PC-9
in the center of the tip of the middle finger
San Jiao Meridian
Hand Shao Yang
SJ-1
on the dorsal aspect of the ring finger, at the ulnar border of the nail, 0.1 cun from the corner
SJ-2
between the ring and little fingers, 0.5 cun proximal to the margin of the web
with the hand resting in a loose fist, at the proximal end of the visible crease formed by the web space
SJ-3
on the dorsum of the hand, in the depression just proximal to the fourth and fifth metacarpo-phalangeal joints
SJ-4
on the dorsum of the wrist, at the level of the wrist joint, in the depression between the tendons of extensor digitorum communis and extensor digiti minimi
SJ-5
2 cun proximal to SJ-4, in the depression between the radius and ulna, on the radial side of the extensor digitorum communis tendons
PC-6 + SJ-5: both 2 cun up from wrist crease
SJ-6
3 cun proximal to SJ-4, in the depression between the radius and ulna, on the radial side of the extensor digitorum communis muscle
SJ-7
3 cun proximal to SJ-4, level with and on the ulnar side of SJ-6, in the depression between the ulna and the extensor digitorum communis muscle
SJ-8
4 cun proximal to SJ-4, in the depression between the radius and ulna, on the radial side of the extensor digitorum communis muscle
SJ-9
in the depression between the radius and ulna, on a line drawn between SJ-4 and the lateral epicondyle of the humerus, 7 cun proximal to SJ-4
SJ-10
with the elbow flexed, in the depression 1 cun proximal to the olecranon
SJ-11
with the elbow flexed, 1 cun proximal to SJ-10
SJ-12
on the upper arm, on the line drawn between SJ-10 and SJ-14, 4 cun proximal to SJ-10 and 6 cun distal to SJ-14
SJ-13
on the upper arm, where the line between SJ-10 and SJ-14 meets the posterior border of the deltoid muscle, approximately 2/3 the distance between these two points
SJ-14
at the origin of the deltoid muscle, in the depression posterior and inferior to the lateral extremity of the acromion
locate: w/ arm abducted
LI-15: anterior and inferior to the lateral extremity of the acromion
SJ-15
In the suprascapular fossa, in the depression midway between GB-21 and SI-13 (at the medial end of the suprascapular fossa)
or: midway between lateral extremity of acromion and DU-14, and 1 cun posterior to GB-21 (highest point trapezius)
SJ-16
on the posterior border of the sternocleidomastoid muscle (SCM), 1 cun inferior to GB-12, on a line between UB-10 and SI-17
UB-10: 1.3 cun lateral DU-15
SJ-17
behind the earlobe, between the ramus of the mandible and the mastoid process
SJ-18
posterior to the ear, in a small depression on the mastoid process, 1/3 the distance along a curved line from SJ-17 to SJ-20, following the rim of the ear
SJ-19
posterior to the ear, in a small depression 2/3 the distance along a curved line from SJ-17 to SJ20, frollowing the rim of the ear
SJ-20
on the side of the head, directly level with the apex of the ear when the ear is folded forwards
SJ-21
in depression anterior to the supratragic notch and slightly superior to the condyloid process of the mandible
Superior to Inferior:
SJ-21
SI-19
GB-2
SJ-22
approximately 0.5 cun anterior to the upper border of the root of ear, in a slight depression on the posterior border of the hairline of the temple
SJ-23
in depression on the supraorbital margin at the lateral end of eyebrow
Gall Bladder Meridian
Foot Shao Yang
GB-1
in the hollow on the lateral side of the orbital margin, 0.5 cun lateral to the outer canthus
GB-2
in the hollow betwen the intertragic notch posteriorly and the condyloid process of the mandible anteriorly. Locate w/ the mouth open.
SJ-21
SI-19
GB-2
GB-3
anterior to the ear, in a hollow above the upper border of the zygomatic arch, directly superior to ST-7
GB-4
in the temporal region, within the hairline, 1/4 the distance between ST-8 and GB-7
ST-8: At corner of forehead, 4.5 cun lateral to DU-24, 0.5 cun within anterior hairline
GB-4: 1/4 distance ST-8 to GB-7
GB-5: 1/2 distance ST-8 to GB-7
GB-6: 3/4 distance ST-8 to GB-7
GB-7: level w/ and one finger breadth anterior SJ-20
SJ-20: side of the head, directly level with the apex of the ear
GB-5
In the temporal region, within the hairline, 1/2 the distance between ST-8 and GB-7
ST-8: At corner of forehead, 4.5 cun lateral to DU-24, 0.5 cun within anterior hairline
GB-4: 1/4 distance ST-8 to GB-7
GB-5: 1/2 distance ST-8 to GB-7
GB-6: 3/4 distance ST-8 to GB-7
GB-7: level w/ and one finger breadth anterior SJ-20
SJ-20: side of the head, directly level with the apex of the ear
GB-6
In the temporal region, within the hairline, 3/4 of the distance between ST-8 and GB-7
ST-8: At corner of forehead, 4.5 cun lateral to DU-24, 0.5 cun within anterior hairline
GB-4: 1/4 distance ST-8 to GB-7
GB-5: 1/2 distance ST-8 to GB-7
GB-6: 3/4 distance ST-8 to GB-7
GB-7: level w/ and one finger breadth anterior SJ-20
SJ-20: side of the head, directly level with the apex of the ear
GB-7
In the temporal region, within the hairline, level with and one finger-breadth anterior to SJ-20
ST-8: At corner of forehead, 4.5 cun lateral to DU-24, 0.5 cun within anterior hairline
GB-4: 1/4 distance ST-8 to GB-7
GB-5: 1/2 distance ST-8 to GB-7
GB-6: 3/4 distance ST-8 to GB-7
GB-7: level w/ and one finger breadth anterior SJ-20
SJ-20: side of the head, directly level with the apex of the ear
GB-8
in the temporal region, in the slight depression 1 cun directly above the apex of the ear (SJ-20)
SJ-20: side of the head, directly level with the apex of the ear
GB-8: 1 cun above apex of ear (SJ-20)
GB-9: 0.5 cun posterior GB-8
GB-10: 1/3 distance GB-9 to GB-12
GB-11: 2/3 distance GB-9 to GB-12
GB-12: in the depression just posterior and inferior to the mastoid process
GB-9
Above the ear, in the depression 0.5 cun posterior to GB-8
SJ-20: side of the head, directly level with the apex of the ear
GB-8: 1 cun above apex of ear (SJ-20)
GB-9: 0.5 cun posterior GB-8
GB-10: 1/3 distance GB-9 to GB-12
GB-11: 2/3 distance GB-9 to GB-12
GB-12: in the depression just posterior and inferior to the mastoid process
GB-10
posterior to the ear, along a curved line drawn from GB-9 to GB-12 running within the hairline and parallel to the line of the rim of the ear, in a depression about 1/3 the distance between GB-9 to GB-12
GB-8: 1 cun above apex of ear (SJ-20)
GB-9: 0.5 cun posterior GB-8
GB-10: 1/3 distance GB-9 to GB-12
GB-11: 2/3 distance GB-9 to GB-12
GB-12: in the depression just posterior and inferior to the mastoid process
GB-11
posterior to the ear, along a curved line drawn from GB-9 to GB-12 running within the hairline and parallel to the line of the rim of the ear, in a depression about 2/3 the distance between GB-9 to GB-12
GB-8: 1 cun above apex of ear (SJ-20)
GB-9: 0.5 cun posterior GB-8
GB-10: 1/3 distance GB-9 to GB-12
GB-11: 2/3 distance GB-9 to GB-12
GB-12: in the depression just posterior and inferior to the mastoid process
GB-12
In the depression just posterior and inferior to the mastoid process
GB-13
On the forehead, 0.5 cun within the anterior hairline, 2/3 the distance between DU-24 and ST-8
ALT: on the line directly above the outer canthus of the eye (GB-1)
DU-24: 0.5 cun above the midpoint of the anterior hairline
ST-8: 4.5 cun lateral to DU-24, 0.5 cun within anterior hairline
GB-14
on the forehead, 1 cun superior to the middle of the eyebrow (Yu Yao), directly above the pupil when the eyes are looking straight ahead
GB-15
on the forehead, directly above GB-14, 0.5 cun within the anterior hairline, midway between DU-24 and ST-8
DU-24: 0.5 cun above the midpoint of the anterior hairline
ST-8: 4.5 cun lateral to DU-24, 0.5 cun within anterior hairline
GB-16
Above the forehead, on a curved line drawn between GB-15 and GB-20, following the contour of the cranium, 1.5 cun posterior to GB-15
GB-15: directly above GB-14, 0.5 cun within the anterior hairline, midway between DU-24 and ST-8
GB-20: Below the occiput, midway between DU-16 and GB-12 (posterior and inferior to mastoid process)
GB-17
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-16
GB-15: directly above GB-14, 0.5 cun within the anterior hairline, midway between DU-24 and ST-8
GB-20: Below the occiput, midway between DU-16 and GB-12 (posterior and inferior to mastoid process)
GB-18
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
GB-15: directly above GB-14, 0.5 cun within the anterior hairline, midway between DU-24 and ST-8
GB-20: Below the occiput, midway between DU-16 and GB-12 (posterior and inferior to mastoid process)
GB-19
in the occipital region, directly above GB-20, level with DU-17
GB-20: Below the occiput, midway between DU-16 and GB-12 (posterior and inferior to mastoid process)
GB-12: posterior and inferior to mastoid process
DU-17: 1.5 cun directly above DU-16
DU-16: directly superior to the external occipital protuberance
GB-20
Below the occiput, midway between DU-16 and GB-12, in the hollow between the origins of the sternomastoid and trapezius muscles
GB-12: posterior and inferior to mastoid process
DU-16: directly superior to the external occipital protuberance
GB-21
midway between DU-14 and the tip of the acromion, at the crest of the tapezius muscle
DU-14: Below the spinous process of C7
GB-22
on the mid-axillary line, in the 5th intercostal space, approximately 3 cun inferior to the apex of the axilla (HT-1), at the level of the nipple
GB-23
below the axilla in the 5th intercostal space, 1 cun anterior to GB-22, approximately level with the nipple
GB-22: on the mid-axillary line, in the 5th intercostal space, approximately 3 cun inferior to the apex of the axilla (HT-1), at the level of the nipple
GB-24
on the anterior chest wall, in the 7th intercostal space, directly below the nipple, 4 cun lateral to the midline
LR-14: 6th intercostal space, 4 cun lateral to midline
GB-25
below the lateral aspect of the ribcage, anterior and inferior to the free end of the 12th rib
LR-13: directly anterior and inferior to the free end of the 11th rib
GB-26
Directly below LR-13 (anterior and inferior to the free end of the 11th rib), level with the umbilicus (RN-8)
Center: RN-8, 0.5: KD-16, 2: ST-25, 4: SP-15, 1 below 11th rib: GB-26
GB-27
in the depression just anterior to the anterior superior iliac spine (ASIS), level with RN-4 (3 cun below umbilicus)
Center: RN-4, 0.5: KD-13, 2: ST-28, ASIS: GB-27
GB-28
0.5 cun anterior and inferior to GB-27
GB-27: Anterior to ASIS, level w/ RN-4
RN-4: 3 cun below umbilicus, 2 cun above pubic symphysis
GB-29
on the lateral aspect of the hip joint, at the midpoint of a line drawn between the ASIS (anterior superior iliac spine) and the prominence of the greater trochanter
GB-30
on the postero-lateral aspect of the hip joint, 1/3 the distance between the prominance of the greater trochanter and the sacro-coccygeal hiatus (DU-2)
GB-31
On the lateral aspect of the thigh, directly below the greater trochanter, 7 cun superior to the popliteal crease
*12 below greater trochanter
GB-32
on the lateral aspect of the thigh, 2 cun inferior to GB-31
GB-31: directly below the greater trochanter, 7 cun superior to the popliteal crease
GB-33
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
GB-34
below the lateral aspect of the knee, in the tender depression approximately 1 cun anterior and inferior to the head of the fibula
GB-35
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
GB-36: on the lateral aspect of the lower leg, 7 cun superior to the prominence of the lateral malleolus, in the depression at the anterior border of the fibula
Points around the fibula:
GB-35: Posterior, Xi cleft of Yang Wei
GB-36: Anterior, Xi cleft of GB
GB-37: Anterior, Luo of GB
GB-38: Anterior, Jing River of GB
GB-39: Posterior, Influential point of Marrow
GB-36
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
GB-35: 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
Points around the fibula:
GB-35: Posterior, Xi cleft of Yang Wei
GB-36: Anterior, Xi cleft of GB
GB-37: Anterior, Luo of GB
GB-38: Anterior, Jing River of GB
GB-39: Posterior, Influential point of Marrow
GB-37
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
Points around the fibula:
GB-35: Posterior, Xi cleft of Yang Wei
GB-36: Anterior, Xi cleft of GB
GB-37: Anterior, Luo of GB
GB-38: Anterior, Jing River of GB
GB-39: Posterior, Influential point of Marrow
GB-38
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
Points around the fibula:
GB-35: Posterior, Xi cleft of Yang Wei
GB-36: Anterior, Xi cleft of GB
GB-37: Anterior, Luo of GB
GB-38: Anterior, Jing River of GB
GB-39: Posterior, Influential point of Marrow
GB-39
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
Points around the fibula:
GB-35: Posterior, Xi cleft of Yang Wei
GB-36: Anterior, Xi cleft of GB
GB-37: Anterior, Luo of GB
GB-38: Anterior, Jing River of GB
GB-39: Posterior, Influential point of Marrow
GB-40
at the ankle joint, in the depression anterior and inferior to the lateral malleolus
GB-41
in the depression distal to the junction of the 4th and 5th metatarsal bones, on the lateral side of the tendon of m. extensor digitorum longus (branch to little toe)
GB-42
between the 4th and 5th metatarsal bones, in the depression proximal to the metatarsal heads, on the medial side of the tendon of m. extensor digitorum longus (branch to little toe)
GB-43
between the fourth toe and the little toe, 0.5 cun proximal to the margin of the web
GB-44
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, approximately 0.1 cun from the corner of the nail
LR-1
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, approximately 0.1 cun from the corner of the nail
LR-2
on the dorsum of the foot, between the 1st and 2nd toes, 0.5 cun proximal to the margin of the web
LR-3
on the dorsum of the foot, in the hollow distal to the junction of the 1st and 2nd metatarsal bones
LR-4
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 extended (dorsiflexed)
***midway between SP-5 and ST-41
LR-5
5 cun above the promience 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
LR-6
7 cun above 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
LR-7
posterior and inferior to the medial condyle of the tibia, 1 cun posterior to SP-9
SP-9: in the depression in the angle formed by the medial condyle of the tibia and the posterior border of the tibia,
LR-8
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
KD-10: at medial end of popliteal crease, between the semitendinosus and semimembranosus tendons (knee flexed)
***LR-8= 1 cun anterior KD-10, anterior to semitendinosus and semimembranosus
***semimembranosus= anterior
***semitendinosus= posterior
LR-9
directly superior to the medial epicondyle of the femur, 4 cun superior to LR-8, in the cleft between m. vastus medialis and m. sartorius
***level w/ and posterior to SP-10
SP-10: 2 cun above patella, on bulge of vastus medialis muscles
LR-10
3 cun inferior to ST-30, on the anterior border of m. adductor longus
ST-30: on the lower abdomen, 2 cun lateral to the midline, level with the superior border of the pubic symphysis (RN-2)
LR-11
2 cun inferior to ST-30 on the anterior border of m. adductor longus
ST-30: on the lower abdomen, 2 cun lateral to the midline, level wit hthe superior border of the pubic symphysis (RN-2)
LR-12
1 cun inferior and 2.5 cun lateral to RN-2, in the crease of the groin, medial to the femoral vein
femoral n.//femoral a.// femoral v.// LR-12
LR-13
directly anterior and inferior to the free end of the 11th rib
GB-26: Directly below LR-13 (anterior and inferior to the free end of the 11th rib), level with the umbilicus (RN-8)
LR-14
on the mamillary line, in the 6th intercostal space, 4 cun lateral to the midline
GB-24: on the anterior chest wall, in the 7th intercostal space, directly below the nipple, 4 cun lateral to the midline