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Point Location - Cun measurements, ST Flashcards

1
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location ST 1

A

with the eyes looking straight forward,
the point is directly below the pupil,
btwn the eyeball and the infraorbital ridge;
puncture perp.

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fx ST 1

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dispels wind and dissipates fire;

courses pathogens and brightens the eyes

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ind. ST 1

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facial paralysis, redness swelling
and pain of the eye, lacrimation,
night blindness, twitching of the eyelids

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location ST 2

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directly below the pupil
in the depression at the infraorbital foramen;
puncture perp

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fx ST 2

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courses wind and
quickens connecting vessels;
soothes the sinews and relieves pain

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ind. ST 2

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facial paralysis, facial pain, redness,
swelling and pain of the eye,
twitching of the eyelids

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location ST 3

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directly below the pupil,
at the level of the lower border of ala nasi,
on the lateral side of the nasolabial groove; puncture perp

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fx ST 3

A

courses wind and
quickens connection vessels;
disperses swelling and relieves pain

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ind. ST 3

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deviated eye and mouth,
twitching of the eyelids,
nosebleed, toothache,
nasal congestion

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location ST 4

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lateral to the corner of the mouth,
directly below the pupil;
puncture toward ST6

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fx ST 4

A

dispels wind, frees qi stagnation

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ind. ST 4

A

deviation of the mouth, salivation,

twitching of the eyelids

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location ST 5

A 
anterior to the angle of the mandible, 
on the anterior border of the attached 
portion of m. masseter where 
the pulsation of facial artery is palpable, 
in the groove-like depression appearing 
when the cheek is bulged; 
puncture toward ST6
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fx. ST 5

A

courses wind and

quickens connecting vessels

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ind. ST 5

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clenched jaws, deviated mouth,

swelling of the cheek, toothache

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location ST 6

A

one finger breadth(mid finger) anterior and superior to the lower angle of the mandible where m. masseter is prominent
when the teeth are clenched,
and depressive when it is pressed;
puncture toward ST4

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17
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fx. ST 6

A

opens the haw and
frees the connecting vessels;
dispels wind and regulates qi

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ind. ST 6

A

facial paralysis, swelling of the cheek and face, toothache, mumps, trismus

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location ST 7

A 
on the face, anterior to the ear, 
in the depression between 
the zygomatic arch and 
the mandibular notch; 
located with mouth closed; 
puncture perp
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20
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fx. ST 7

A

courses wind and
quickens connecting vessels;
opens portals and sharpens hearing

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ind. ST 7

A

facial paralysis and pain,
motor impairment of the jaw,
toothache, deafness,
tinnitus, otorrhea

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location ST 8

A

on the lateral side of the head,
0.5cun above the anterior hairline
at the corner of the forehead,
and 4.5cun lateral to the midline of the head; puncture subcutaneous

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23
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fx. ST 8

A

dispels wind and discharges fire
(internal wind or fire);
relieves pain;
clears the head and brightens the eyes

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ind. ST 8

A

headache, blurring of vision,

opthalmalgia, lacrimation

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25
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location ST 9

A 
level with the tip of the Adams apple 
where the pulsation of 
common carotid artery is palpable, 
on the anterior border of m. SCM; 
puncture perp *avoid carotid artery
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26
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fx. ST 9

A

frees the channels and connecting vessels; regulates qi and blood;
clears heat and calms dyspnea

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ind. ST 9

A

sore throat, goiter, asthma,

dizziness, flushing of the face

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28
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c/i ST 9

A

low blood pressure

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29
Q

ST 9 + L.I 11 + Er Jian + GB 20

A

regulate blood pressure

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30
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location ST 10

A

at the midpoint of the line
joining ST 9 and ST 11,
on the anterior border of m.SCM;
puncture perp *avoid carotid artery

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31
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fx. ST 10

A

rectifies lung qi and disinhibits the throat

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32
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ind. ST 10

A

sore, swollen throat, dyspnea

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33
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location ST 11

A 
at the superior border of 
the sternal extremity of the clavicle, 
btwn the sternal head and 
clavicular head of m.SCM; 
puncture perp
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34
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fx. ST 11

A

courses qi and downbears counterflow

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35
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ind. ST 11

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sore, swollen throat, dyspnea

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36
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location ST 12

A

in the midpoint of the supraclavicular fossa, 4cun lateral to the anterior midline;
puncture perp

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37
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fx. ST 12

A

diffuses and downbears lung qi;
frees the channels and
quickens the network vessels;
regulates qi and blood

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38
Q

ind. ST 12

A

cough, dyspnea, sore throat,

pain in the supraclavicular fossa

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39
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c/i ST 12

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deep insertion of needle

40
Q

location of ST 13

A

at the lower border of the middle of the clavicle, 4cun lateral to the anterior midline; puncture perp

41
Q

fx. ST 13

A

clears heat and loosens the chest

42
Q

ind. ST 13

A

dyspnea, cough, distention and fullness in the chest

43
Q

location ST 14

A

in the 1st intercostal space, 4cun lateral to the anterior midline; puncture oblique

44
Q

fx. ST 14

A

rectifies qi and loosens the chest

45
Q

ind. of ST 14

A

pain and distention in the chest and rib-side, cough

46
Q

location ST 15

A

in the 2nd intercostal space, 4cun lateral to the anterior midline; puncture oblique

47
Q

fx. ST 15

A

courses wind and relieves pain

48
Q

ind. ST 15

A

cough, dyspnea, pain and distention in the chest

49
Q

location ST 16

A

in the 3rd intercostal space, 4cun anterior to the midline; puncture oblique

50
Q

fx ST 16

A

clears heat and resolves depression; relieves pain and disperses swelling

51
Q

ind. ST 16

A

fullness and pain in the chest and costal region, cough, asthma, mastitis

52
Q

location ST 17

A

in the 4th intercostal space, in the center of the nipple, 4cun lateral to the anterior midline

53
Q

c/i ST 17

A

needling or moxa

54
Q

location ST 18

A

on the chest, directly below the nipple, on the lower border of the breast, in the 5th intercostal space, 4cun lateral to the anterior midline; puncture oblique

55
Q

fx. ST 18

A

diffuses the network vessels of the breast; quickens the blood and transforms depression [both helps lactation]

56
Q

ind ST 18

A

cough, dyspnea, mammary abscess, insufficient lactation, pain in the chest

57
Q

location ST 19

A

6 cun above the umbilicus, 2cun lateral to Ren 14; puncture perp

58
Q

fx. ST 19

A

regulates the center and harmonizes the stomach

59
Q

ind ST 19

A

abdominal distention, vomiting, pain in the stomach, poor appetite

60
Q

location ST 20

A

5cun above the umbilicus, 2cun lateral to Ren 13; puncture perp

61
Q

fx. ST 20

A

harmonizes the stomach and rectifies the qi

62
Q

ind ST 20

A

stomach pain, abdominal distention, vomiting, poor appetite

63
Q

Front Mu of ST

64
Q

Ren 12

A

popular to move stagnation and to clear stomach heat

65
Q

location ST 21

A

4cun above the umbilicus,
2cun lateral to Ren 12;
puncture perp

66
Q

fx ST 21

A

regulates center qi;
harmonizes the stomach and intestines;
transforms accumulation and stagnation;
fortifies the spleen

67
Q

ind ST 21

A

abdominal distention, gastric pain, vomiting, anorexia, diarrhea

68
Q

location ST 22

A

3 cun above the umbilicus,
2cun lateral to Ren 11;
puncture perp

69
Q

fx ST 22

A

regulates the stomach and intestines

70
Q

ind ST 22

A

abdominal pain and distention,
borborygmus, diarrhea,
anorexia, water swelling

71
Q

location ST 23

A

2cun above the umbilicus,
2cun lateral to Ren 10;
puncture perp

72
Q

fx. ST 23

A

clears the heart and quiets the spirit
(disturbed spirit from stomach fire);
fortifies the spleen and harmonizes the center

73
Q

ind ST 23

A

mania and withdrawl, vexaion,

stomach pain, indigestion

74
Q

location ST 24

A

1cun above the umbilicus,
2cun lateral to Ren 9;
puncture perp

75
Q

fx ST 24

A

quiets the spirit and stabilized the mind
(unstable mind from heat);
regulates and harmonizes the stomach
and intestines

76
Q

ind ST 24

A

mania, withdrawal, stomach pain, vomiting

77
Q

Front Mu of the L.I.

78
Q

location ST 25

A

2cun lateral to the center of the umbilicus;
obrder at middle and lower jiao;
puncture perp/ moxa

79
Q

fx ST 25

A

rectifies the lower jiao;

warms the womb

80
Q

ind ST 25

A

pain around the umbilicus,
abdominal pain and distention,
borborygmus, constipation, diarrhea,
edema, irregular menstruation

81
Q

location ST 26

A

1cun below the umbilicus,
2cun lateral to Ren 7;
puncture perp

82
Q

fx ST 25

A

dissipates cold, relieves pain, rectifies qi

83
Q

ind ST 25

A

abdominal pain, hernia

84
Q

location ST 27

A

2cun below the umbilicus,
2cun lateral to Ren 5;
puncture perp

85
Q

fx ST 27

A

supplements kidney and boosts qi;

invigorates yang

86
Q

ind ST 27

A

lower abdominal distention and fullness,
inhibited urination, hernia,
seminal emission, premature ejaculation

87
Q

location ST 28

A

3cun below the umbilicus,
2cun lateral to Ren 4;
puncture perp

88
Q

fx ST 28

A

clears damp heat and

disinhibits(opens up) lower jiao

89
Q

ind ST 28

A

lower abdominal distention, retention of urine,

edema, hernia, dysmenorrhea, sterility

90
Q

location ST 29

A

4cun below the umbilicus,
2cun later to Ren 3;
puncture perp

91
Q

fx ST 29

A

rectifies the lower jiao,

warms the womb– infertility

92
Q

ind ST 29

A

leukorrhea, prolapse of the uterus,

regulates menses

93
Q

location ST 30

A

5cun below the umbilicus,
2cun lateral to Ren 2;
puncture perp

94
Q

fx ST 30

A

soothes the liver and boosts the kidney;

regulates menstruation and promotes fertility

95
Q

ind ST 30

A

abdominal pain hernia, impotence,

menstrual irregularity, infertility

Acupoints 1 (14 decks)

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