Point Location Gisela Flashcards
Needling PC-6 (nei guan) and PC-4 (xi men) symptomatically treats:
A) Palpitations
B) Hemorrhoids
C) Nausea
D) Abdominal distention
A) Palpitations
A patient has poor appetite, abdominal distention which is worse after eating, lassitude, sallow complexion, no stamina, petechia, and excess bleeding during menstruation, pale tongue, and fine pulse. What is the treatment?
A) RN-12 (zhong wan), ST-36 (zu san li), SP-3 (tai bai), SP-6 (san yin jiao), UB-20 (pi shu), UB-21 (wei shu)
B) SP-9 (yin ling quan), SP-6 (san yin jiao), RN-12 (zhong wan), SP-3 (tai bai), ST-8 (tou wei)
C) RN-12 (zhong wan), ST-36 (zu san li), SP-3 (tai bai), SP-6 (san yin jiao), UB-20 (pi shu), SP-10 (xue hai), UB-17 (ge shu), SP-1 (yin bai)
D) RN-12 (zhong wan), ST-36 (zu san li), SP-3 (tai bai), SP-6 (san yin jiao), UB-20, (pi shu), RN-9 (shui fen), SP-9 (yin ling quan), UB-22 (san jiao shu)
C) RN-12 (zhong wan), ST-36 (zu san li), SP-3 (tai bai), SP-6 (san yin jiao), UB-20 (pi shu), SP-10 (xue hai), UB-17 (ge shu), SP-1 (yin bai)
The Liver Yang Point is located at the:
A) at the end of the helix
B) at the tip of the auricle and superior to helix
C) between the ear apex and superior root of auricle
D) at the auricular tubercle
D) at the auricular tubercle
A patient has erysipelas with red, hot burning pain. The color changes from bright red to dull red in several days followed by health with desquamation. Other symptoms include fever, irritability, thirst, poor appetite, constipation, dark urine. The tongue has a sticky and yellow coating. The pulse is fast. What is the best combination of acupuncture points to treat this condition?
A) SP-6 (san yin jiao), SP-10 (xue hai), LI-11 (qu chi), UB-17 (ge shu)
B) LI-11 (qu chi), LI-4 (he gu), PC-3 (qu ze), UB-40 (wei zhong), GB-20 (feng chi), ST-36 (zu san li), SP-9 (yin ling quan), DU-14 (da zhui)
C) LI-11 (qu chi), LI-4 (he gu), PC-3 (qu ze), UB-40 (wei zhong), UB-17 (ge shu)
D) LI-11 (qu chi), LI-4 (he gu), PC-3 (qu ze), UB-40 (wei zhong), GB-20 (feng chi)
B) LI-11 (qu chi), LI-4 (he gu), PC-3 (qu ze), UB-40 (wei zhong), GB-20 (feng chi), ST-36 (zu san li), SP-9 (yin ling quan) DU-14 (da zhui)
Damp-Heat- CAM, 3rd ed. pg 497-498, 2nd ed. pg 513-514
In regards to ear acupuncture, OSHA recommends that:
A) gloves be worn if blood contact is anticipated
B) no gloves need to be worn
C) gloves be worn on both hands
D) gloves be worn on the needling hand
A) gloves be worn if blood contact is anticipated
CNT 6th ed. pg 34
The point SJ-6 (zhi gou) symptomatically treats:
A) rib pain
B) Diarrhea
C) anterior shoulder pain
D) vertex headache
A) rib pain
Acupuncture a Comprehensive Text, Bensky, 1981, pg 557
What is the correct hand washing procedrue?
A) Wash the entire surface of the hands and between the fingers
B) Wash the entire surface of the hands between the fingers and around and under the fingernails
C) Wash the entire surface of the hands between the fingers, around and under the fingernails and up to above the wrist
D) Wash the entire surface of the hands between the fingers, around and under the fingernails to midway up the forearm
C) Wash the entire surface of the hands between the fingers, around and under the fingernails and up to above the wrist
CNT, 6th ed, pg 29
A 40 year-old female complains of fatigue, feeling of oppression in the chest, hypochondrial distention, and dull pain behind the eyes with blurry vision. She feels hot in the evening and has restless sleep with many dreams. She has late painful periods with breast distention and dark, clotted blood. She feels she has no direction in life. The tongue is red without coating. The pulse is floating (fu mai), empty (xu mai), and slightly wiry (xuan mai) on the left. What is the treatment?
A) PC-6 (nei guan), HT-7 (shen men), extra points yin tang and anmian, ST-36 (zu san li), DU-20 (bai hui) KD-3 (tai xi), UB-23 (shen shu), SP-6 (san yin jiao)
B) LR-9 (qu quan), ST-36 (zu san li), RN-4 (guan yuan), SP-6 (san yin jiao), LR-3 (tai chong), GB-34 (yang ling quan), RN-15 (jiu wei), UB-47 (hun men)
C) UB-18 (gan shu), UB-19 (dan shu), HT-7 (shen men), SP-6 (san yin jiao), extra point yin tang, GB-12 (wan gu)
D) UB-15 (xin xu), RN-14 (ju que), HT-7 (shen men), LR-3 (tai chong), GB-34 (yang ling quan)
B) LR-8 (qu quan), ST-36 (zu san li), RN-4 (guan yuan), SP-6 (san yin jiao), (LR-3 tai chong), GB-34 (yang ling quan), RN-15 (jiu wei), UB-47 (hun men)
DX: Deficient Liver Yin, Stangnant Liver Qi, Stagnant Liver Xue
LR-8, ST-36, RN-4, and SP-6 when reinforced nourish the yin of LR; LR-3 and GB-34 move qi and Xue of LR; RN-15 and UB-47 root the soul (ethereal) of the LR; this is a case combining 1) deficient LR yin (feels hot in evening, restless sleep, red tongue w/o coating, floating-empty pulse); 2) stagnant LR qi (chest oppression, hypochondrial distention, painful periods, breast distention, blurry vision, wiry pulse) leading to 3) stagnant Xue (clotted menstruation, painful periods); the deficient LR yin fails to root the Ethereal Soul cuasing the feeling of no direction in life
The Practice of Chinese Medicine, Maciocia, 2008, pg 489; 1994 ed. pg 275
UB-58 (fei yang) can be used as a distal point for shoulder problems because the:
A) Bladder muscle channel connects to the shoulder
B) Bladder luo-connecting channel goes to the shoulder
C) Bladder divergent channel encircles the shoulder
D) Bladder primary channel connects with LI-15 (Jian yu)
A) Bladder muscle channel connects to the shoulder
the Bladder sinew or muscle channel starts at the foot goes up the back of the leg, up alongside the spine, to the top of head and ends at the bridge of the nose; from alongside the spine, there is a branch that splits and goes to the axilla and to LI-15 (jian yu)
A Manual of Acupuncture, Deadman, 2nd ed., pg 254
The Channels of Acupuncture, Maciocia, 2006, pg 292
From SI-18 (quan liao), the Small Intestine primary channel branches bifurcates to connect with _____________ and to ___________.
A) UB-1 (jing ming)/GB-1 (tong zi liao)
B) ST-12 (qu pen)/DU-14 (da zhui)
C) SI-19 (ting gong)/ SJ-20 (jaio sun)
D) GB-11 (tou qiao yin)/UB-1 (jing ming)
A) UB-1 (jing ming)/ GB-1 (tong zi liao)
from ST-12 (qu pen), the channel ascends up the neck and cheek to SI-18 (quan liao) and then to the outer canthus (GB-1 tong zi liao) and the inner canthus (UB-1 jing ming); from the outer canthus the channel goes around the ear (connects with GB-11 tou qiao yin, SJ-20 jaio sun, SJ-22 er he liao) and enters the ear at its terminal point SI-19 (ting gong)
A Manual of Acupuncture, Deadman, 2nd ed., pg 227
From ST-12 (qu pen), a branch of the Small Intestine primary channel connects with which ren mai (Directing Vessel) points?
A) RN-22 (tian tu), RN-17 (shan zhong)
B) RN-17 (shan zhong), RN-12 (zhong wan), RN-13 (shang wan)
C) RN-12 (zhong wan), RN-13 (shang wan)
D) RN-22 (tian tu), RN-17 (shan zhong), RN-12 (zhong wan)
B) RN-17 (shan zhong), RN-12 (zhong wan), RN-13 (shang wan)
from ST-12 (qu pen) a branch descends and terminates at the lower he-sea point of the Small Intestine, ST-39 (xia ju xu); before terminating there, the branch connects wit hthe points RN-17 (shan zhong), passes throught the diaphragm and connects with RN-12 (zhong wan) and RN-13 (shang wan); that branch also connects with the Stomach, Heart, and Small Intestine; through the Small Intestine primary channel connects with RN-12 (zhong wan), RN-13 (shang wan), the Stomach, and Small Intestine there are no points that are indicated for digestive problems; however, the connection to RN-17 (shan zhong) helps to explain the use of some Small Intestine points (SI-1 shao ze, SI-2 qian gu, SI-11 tian zong) in treating the breast
A Manual of Acupuncture, Deadman, 2nd ed., pg 227, 228, 230
In the supraclavicular area, posterior to the superior border of the clavicle and at its midpoint, 4 cun lateral to the midline, on the mamillary line.
A) ST-14 (ku fang)
B) ST-11 (qi she)
C) ST-12 (que pen)
D) ST-13 (qi hu)
C) ST-12 (que pen): in the supraclavicular area, posterior to the superior border of the clavicle and at its midpoint, 4 cun lateral to the midline, on the mamillary line
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ST-14 (ku fang): on the chest, in the 1st intercostal space, 4 cun lateral to the midline (Huagai RN-20), on the mamillary line
ST-11 (qi she): at the root of the neck, superior to the medial end of the clavicle, directly below Renying ST-9, in the depression between the sternal and clavicular heads of the SCM
ST-12 (que pen): in the supraclavicular area, posterior to the superior border of the clavicle and at its midpoint, 4 cun lateral to the midline, on the mamillary line
ST-13 (qi hu): at the top of the chest, directly below Quepen ST-12, on the inferior border of the clavicle, 4 cun lateral to the midline, on the mamillary line
0.1 cun medial and superior to the inner canthus of the eye, near the medial border of the orbit.
A) ST-1 (cheng qi)
B) ST-2 (si bai)
C) UB-2 (zan zhu)
D) UB-1 (jing ming)
D) UB-1 (jing ming) 0.1 cun medial and superior to the inner canthus of the eye, near the medial border of the orbit
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ST-1 (cheng qi): with the eyes looking directly forwards, this point is located directly below the pupil between the eyeball and the infraorbital ridge
ST-2 (si bai): with the eyes looking directly forwards, this point is located 1 cun directly below the pupil, in the depression at the infraorbital foramen
UB-2 (zan zhu): superior to the inner canthus, in a depression on the eyebrow, close to its medial end
UB-1 (jing ming): 0.1 cun medial and superior to the inner canthus of the eye, near the medial border of the orbit
On the midline of the lower back, in the depression below the spinous sprocess of the fourth lumbar vertebra
A) DU-5 (xuan shu)
B) DU-4 (ming men)
C) DU-3 (yao yang guan)
D) extra shi qi zhui xia
C) DU-3 (yao yang guan) on the midline of the lower back, in the depression below the spinous process of the fourth lumbar vertebra
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DU-5 (xuan shu): on the midline of the lower back, in the depression below the spinous process of the lumbar vertebra
DU-4 (ming men)
DU-3 (yao yang guan) on the midline of the lower back, in the depression below the spinous process of the fourth lumbar vertebra
extra shi qi zhui xia
At the medial end of the popliteal crease, between the semitendinosus and semimembranosus tendons. Located and needle with the knee slightly flexed:
A) SP-9 (yin ling quan)
B) LR-8 (qu quan)
C) KD-10 (yin gu)
D) LR-7 (xi guan)
C) KD-10 (yin gu)
Deadmean 2nd ed pg 350
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SP-9 (yin ling quan): on the medial side of the lower leg, in a depression in the angle formed by the medial condyle of the tibia and the posterior border of the tibia
LR-8 (qu quan): 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 Yingu KD-10
KD-10 (yin gu): at the medial end of the popliteal crease, between the semitendinosus and semimembranosus tendons. Locate and needle with the knee slightly flexed
LR-7 (xi guan): posterior and inferior to the medial condyle of the tibia, 1 cun posterior to Yinlingquan SP-9
Directly anterior and inferior to the free end of the eleventh rib:
A) ST-19 (bu rong)
B) LR-13 (zhang men)
C) GB-24 (ri yue)
D) LR-14 (qi men)
B) LR-13 (zhang men)
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ST-19 (bu rong): on the abdomen, 2 cun lateral to the midline and 6 cun superior to the umbilicus, level with Juque RN-14
LR-13 (zhang men): Directly anterior and inferior to the free end of the eleventh rib
GB-24 (ri yue): on the anterior chest wall, in the 7th intercostal space, directly below the nipple, 4 cun lateral to the midline (1 intercostal space below LR-14)
LR-14 (qi men): on mamillary line, in 6th intercostal space, 4 cun lateral to the midline (1 intercostal space above GB-24)
On the medial side of the foot in the depression proximal and inferior to the head of the first metatarsal bone.
A) SP-3 (tai bai)
B) SP-4 (gong sun)
C) SP-2 (da du)
D) KD-2 (ran gu)
A) SP-3 (tai bai)
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SP-3 (tai bai): On the medial side of the foot in the depression proximal and inferior to the head of the first metatarsal bone.
SP-4 (gong sun): on the medial side of the foot, in the depression distal and inferior to the base of the first metatarsal bone
SP-2 (da du): on the medial side of the big toe, in the depression distal and inferior to the first metatarso-phalangeal joint
KD-2 (ran gu): on the medial side of the foot, distal and inferior to the medial malleolus, in the depression distal and inferior to the navicular tuberosity
In the depression between the tip of the olecranon process of the ulna and the tip of the medial epicondyle of the humerus
A) SJ-11 (qing leng yuan)
B) SJ-10 (tian jing)
C) HT-3 (shao hai)
D) SI-8 (xiao hai)
D) SI-8 (xiao hai)
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SJ-11 (qing leng yuan): with the elbow flexed, this point is located 1 cun proximal to Tianjing SJ-10
SJ-10 (tian jing): with the elbow flexed, this point is located in the depression 1 cun proximal to the olecranon
HT-3 (shao hai): midway between Quze PC-3 and the medial epicondyle of the humerus, at the medial end of the transverse cubital crease when the elbow is fully flexed
SI-8 (xiao hai): In the depression between the tip of the olecranon process of the ulna and the tip of the medial epicondyle of the humerus
On the midline of the abdomen, 7 cun above the umbilicus and 1 cun below the sternocostal angle
A) RN-16 (zhong ting)
B) RN-14 (ju que)
C) RN-15 (jiu wei)
D) RN-13 (shang wan)
C) RN-15 (jiu wei)
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RN-16 (zhong ting): on the midline of the sternum at the sternocostal angle
RN-14 (ju que): on the midlin of the abdomen, 6 cun above the umbilicus and 2 cun below the sternocostal angle
RN-15 (jiu wei): on the midline of the abdomen, 7 cun above the umbilicus and 1 cun below the sternocostal angle
RN-13 (shang wan): on the midline of the abdomen, 5 cun above the umbilicus and 3 cun below the sternocostal angle
At the temple, in the tender depression approximately 1 cun posterior to the midpoint between the lateral extremitiy of the eyebrow and the outer canthus of the eye
A) GB-4 (han yan)
B) Extra point tai yang
C) Extra point er jian
D) ST-8 (tou wei)
B) Extra point tai yang
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GB-4 (han yan): in the temporal region, within the hairline, one quarter of the distance between Touwei ST-8 and Qubin GB-7
Extra point tai yang: at the temple, in the tender depression approximately 1 cun posterior to the midpoint between the lateral extremity of the eyebrow and the outer canthus of the eye
Extra point er jian: when the ear is folded forwards, this point lies at the apex of the ear
ST-8 (tou wei): at the corner of the forehead, 4.5 cun lateral to Shenting DU-24 and 0.5 cun within the anterior hairline
3 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of T1 (Taodao Du-13)
A) SI-14 (jian wai shu)
B) SJ-15 (tian liao)
C) SI-13 (qu yuan)
D) SI-12 (bing feng)
A) SI-14 (jian wai shu)
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SI-14 (jian wai shu): 3 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of T1 (Taodao Du-13)
SJ-15 (tian liao): in the suprascapular fossa, in the depression midway between Jianjing GB-21 and Quyuan SI-13 (at the medial end of the suprascapular fossa)
SI-13 (qu yuan): in the tender depression superior to the medial end of the scapular spine, midway between Naoshu SI-10 and the spinous process of T2
SI-12 (bing feng): in the center of the suprascapular fossa, directly above Tianzong SI-11, in a depression formed when the arm is raised
2 cun inferior to Qichong ST-30 on the anterior border of m. adductor longus
A) SP-12 (chong men)
B) SP-11 (ji men)
C) LR-10 (zu wu li)
D) LR-11 (yin lian)
D) LR-11 (yin lian)
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SP-12 (chong men): 3.5 cun lateral to Qugu RN-2, on the lateral side of the femoral artery
SP-11 (ji men): on the medial side of the thigh, 6 cun superior to Xuehai SP-10, on a line connecting Xuehai SP-10 with Chongmen SP-12
LR-10 (zu wu li): 3 cun inferior to Qichong ST-30 on the anterior border of m. adductor longus
LR-11 (yin lian): 2 cun inferior to Qichong ST-30 on the anterior border of m. adductor longus
1.5 cun lateral to the prominence of the spinous process of T5
A) Shi qi zhui xia
B) Bi tong
C) Huan men
D) He ding
C) Huan men
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Shi qi zhui xia: on the midline of the lower back, in the depression below the spinous process of the 5th lumbar vertebra
Bi tong: at the highest point of the naso-labial groove
Huan men: 1.5 cun lateral to the prominence of the spinous process of T5
He ding: in the depression at the midpoint of the superior border of the patella
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
A) GB-37 (guang ming)
B) GB-35 (yang jiao)
C) GB-36 (wai qiu)
D) GB-38 (yang fu)
B) GB-35 (yang jiao)
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GB-37 (guang ming): 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
GB-35 (yang jiao): 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 (wai qiu): 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-38 (yang fu): 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
Level with the tip of and 1.5 cun lateral to the laryngeal prominence, in the depression between the anterior border of the sternocleidomastoid muscle and the lateral border of the thyroid cartilage:
A) ST-9 (ren ying)
B) SI-16 (tian chuang)
C) LI-18 (fu tu)
D) LI-17 (tian ding)
A) ST-9 (ren ying)
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ST-9 (ren ying): Level with the tip of and 1.5 cun lateral to the laryngeal prominence, in the depression between the anterior border of the sternocleidomastoid muscle and the lateral border of the thyroid cartilage
SI-16 (tian chuang): on the posterior border of the sternocleidomastoid muscle, level with the laryngeal prominence
LI-18 (fu tu): on the lateral side of the neck, level with the tip of the laryngeal prominence, between the sternal and clavicular heads of the sternocleidomastoid muscle
LI-17 (tian ding): on the lateral side of the neck, 1 cun inferior to Futu LI-18, on the posterior border of the sternocleidomastoid muscle
In the tender depression superior to the medial end of the scapular spine, midway between Naoshu SI-10 and the spinous process of T2
A) SI-13 (qu yuan)
B) SJ-15 (tian liao)
C) SI-11 (tian song)
D) SI-12 (bing feng)
A) SI-13 (qu yuan)
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SI-13 (qu yuan): In the tender depression superior to the medial end of the scapular spine, midway between Naoshu SI-10 and the spinous process of T2
SJ-15 (tian liao): in the suprascauplar fossa, in the depression midway between jianjing GB-21 and Quyuan SI-13 (at the medial end of the suprascapular fossa)
SI-11 (tian song): on the scapula, in a tender depression 1/3 the distance from the midpoint of the inferior border of the scapular spine to the inferior angle of the scapula
SI-12 (bing feng): in the center of the suprascapular fossa, directly above Tianzong SI-11 in a depression formed when the arm is raised
Directly below the nipple, in the 5th intercostal space:
A) GB-24 (ri yue)
B) LR-13 (shang men)
C) LR-14 (qi men)
D) ST-18 (ru gen)
D) ST-18 (ru gen)
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GB-24 (ri yue): on the anterior chest wall, in 7th intercostal space, directly below the nipple, 4 cun lateral to midline
LR-13 (zhang men): directly anterior and inferior to the free end of the eleventh rib
LR-14 (qi men): on the mamillary line, in the 6th intercostal space, 4 cun lateral to the midline
ST-18 (ru gen): Directly below the nipple, in the 5th intercostal space
In the depression between the angle of the mandible and the anterior border of the sternocleidomastoid muscle
A) LI-18 (fu tu)
B) SI-17 (tian rong)
C) SI-16 (tian chuang)
D) SJ-16 (tian you)
B) SI-17 (tian rong)
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LI-18 (fu tu): On the lateral side of the neck, level with the tip of the laryngeal prominence, between the sternal and clavicular heads of the sternocleidomastoid muscle
SI-17 (tian rong): In the depression between the angle of the mandible and the anterior border of the sternocleidomastoid muscle
SI-16 (tian chuang): on the posterior border of the sternocleidomastoid muscle, level with the laryngeal prominence
SJ-16 (tian you): on the posterior border of the sternocleidomastoid muscle, approximately 1 cun inferior to Wangu GB-12, on a line drawn between Tiazhu UB-10 and Tianrong SI-17
On the midline of the back, in the depression below the spinous process of the seventh thoracic vertebra:
A) DU-10 (ling tai)
B) DU-7 (zhong shu)
C) DU-8 (jin suo)
D) DU-9 (zhi yang)
D) DU-9 (zhi yang)
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DU-10 ling tai): on the midline of the back, in the depression below the spinous process of the sixth thoracic vertebra
DU-7 (zhong shu): on the midline of the back, in the depression below the spinous process of the tenth thoracic vertebra
DU-8 (jin suo): on the midline of the back, in the depression below the spinous process of the ninth thoracic vertebra
DU-9 (zhi yang): On the midline of the back, in the depression below the spinous process of the seventh thoracic vertebra:
What point is located on the midline of the back, in a depression below the spinous process of the 7th thoracic vertebra?
A) DU-9 (zhi yang)
B) DU-7 (zhong shu)
C) DU-8 (jin suo)
D) DU-10 (ling tai)
A) DU-9 (zhi yang)
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DU-7 (zhong shu): on the midline of the back, in the depression below the spinous process of the tenth thoracic vertebra
DU-8 (jin suo): on the midline of the back, in the depression below the spinous process of the ninth thoracic vertebra
DU-9 (zhi yang): On the midline of the back, in the depression below the spinous process of the seventh thoracic vertebra:
DU-10 ling tai): on the midline of the back, in the depression below the spinous process of the sixth thoracic vertebra
What point is located 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the 11th thoracic vertebra?
A) UB-19 (dan shu)
B) UB-20 (pi shu)
C) UB-18 (gan shu)
D) UB-21 (wei shu)
B) UB-20 (pi shu)
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UB-18 (gan shu): 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the ninth thoracic vertebra (T9)
UB-19 (dan shu): 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the tenth thoracic vertebra (T10)
UB-20 (pi shu): 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the eleventh thoracic vertebra (T11)
UB-21 (wei shu): 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the twelfth thoracic vertebra (T12)
What point is located on the midline of the back, in the depression below the spinous process of the 7th cervical vertebra?
A) DU-12 (shen zhu)
B) DU-15 (ya men)
C) D-13 (tao dao)
D) DU-14 (da zhui)
D) DU-14 (da zhui)
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DU-12 (shen zhu): on the midline of the upper back, in the depression below the spinous process of the third thoracic vertebra (T3)
DU-13 (tao dao): on the midline of the upper back, in the depression below the spinous process of the first thoracic vertebra (T1)
DU-14 (da zhui): on the midline at the base of the neck, in the depression below the spinous process of the seventh cervical vertebra (C7)
DU-15 (ya men): on the midline at the nape of the neck, in the depression 0.5 cun inferior to Fengfu DU-16, below the spinous process of the first cervical vertebra (C1/Atlas) (impalpable)
What point is located 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the 10th thoracic vertebra?
A) UB-18 (gan shu)
B) UB-19 (dan shu)
C) UB-20 (pi shu)
D) UB-17 (ge shu)
B) UB-19 (dan shu)
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UB-17 (ge shu): 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the seventh thoracic vertebra (T7)
UB-18 (gan shu): 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the ninth thoracic vertebra (T9)
UB-19 (dan shu): 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the tenth thoracic vertebra (T10)
UB-20 (pi shu): 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the eleventh thoracic vertebra (T11)
What point is located 1 cun superior to the posterior axillary crease when the arm is adducted?
A) SI-12 (bing feng)
B) SI-9 (jian zhen)
C) SI-11 (tian zong)
D) SI-10 (nao shu)
B) SI-9 (jian zhen)
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SI-9 (jian zhen): on the posterior aspect of the shoulder, 1 cun superior to the posterior axillary
SI-10 (nao shu): on the posterior aspect of the shoulder, in the depression inferior to the scapular spine, directly superior to the posterior axillary crease when the arm hangs in the adducted position
SI-11 (tian zong): on the scapula, in a tender depression one third the distance from the midpoint of the inferior border of the scapular spine to the inferior angle of the scapula
SI-12 (bing feng): in the center of the suprascapular fossa, directly above Tianzong SI-11, in a depression formed when the arm is raised
What point is located midway between DU-14 (da zhui) and the tip of the acromion, at the crest of the trapezius muscle?
A) SJ-14 (jian wai shu)
B) SJ-15 (tian liao)
C) SI-12 (bing feng)
D) GB-21 (jian jing)
D) GB-21 (jian jing)
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SJ-14 (jian wai shu): at the origin of the deltoid muscle, in the depression which lies posterior and inferior to the lateral extremity of the acromion
SJ-15 (tian liao): in the suprascapular fossa, in the depression midway between Jianjing GB-21 and Quyuan SI-13 (at the medial end of the suprascapular fossa)
SI-12 (bing feng): in the center of the suprascapular fossa, directly above Tianzong SI-11, in a depression formed when the arm is raised
GB-21 (jian jing): midway between Dazhui DU-14 and the tip of the acomion, at the crest of the trapezius muscle
What point is located on the scapula in a depression 1/3 the distance from the midpoint of the inferior border of the scapular spine to the inferior angle of the scapula?
A) SI-12 (bing feng)
B) SI-10 (nao shu)
C) SI-11 (tian zong)
D) SI-9 (jian zhen)
C) SI-11 (tian zong)
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SI-9 (jian zhen): on the posterior aspect of the shoulder, 1 cun superior to the posterior axillary crease when the arm hangs in the adducted position
SI-10 (nao shu): on the posterior aspect of the shoulder, in the depression inferior to the scapular spine, directly superior to the posterior axillary crease when the arm hangs in the adducted position
SI-11 (tian zong): on the scapula, in a tender depression one third of the distance from the midpiont of the inferior border of the scapular spine to the inferior angle of the scapula
SI-12 (bing feng): in the center of the suprascapular fossa, directly above Tianzong SI-11, in a depression formed when the arm is raised
What point is located in the depression inferior to the scapular spine, directly superior to the posterior axillary crease when the arm is adducted?
A) SI-10 (nao shu)
B) SI-12 (bing feng)
C) SI-11 (tian zong)
D) SI-9 (jian zhen)
A) SI-10 (nao shu)
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SI-9 (jian zhen): on the posterior aspect of the shoulder, 1 cun superior to the posterior axillary crease when the arm hangs in the adducted position
SI-10 (nao shu): on the posterior aspect of the shoulder, in the depression inferior to the scapular spine, directly superior to the posterior axillary crease when the arm hangs in the adducted position
SI-11 (tian zong): on the scapula, in a tender depression one third of the distance from the midpiont of the inferior border of the scapular spine to the inferior angle of the scapula
SI-12 (bing feng): in the center of the suprascapular fossa, directly above Tianzong SI-11, in a depression formed when the arm is raised
What point is located 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the 12th thoracic vertebra?
A) UB-19 (dan shu)
B) UB-18 (gan shu)
C) UB-20 (pi shu)
D) UB-21 (wei shu)
D) UB-21 (wei shu)
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UB-18 (gan shu): 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the ninth thoracic vertebra (T9)
UB-19 (dan shu): 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the tenth thoracic vertebra (T10)
UB-20 (pi shu): 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the eleventh thoracic vertebra (T11)
UB-21 (wei shu): 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the twelfth thoracic veretebra (T12)
What point is located on the midline of the back, in the depression below the spinous process of the 5th thoracic vertebra?
A) DU-10 (ling tai)
B) DU-9 (zhi yang)
C) DU-12 (shen zhu)
D) DU-11 (shen dao)
D) DU-11 (shen dao)
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DU-9 (zhi yang): on the midline of the back, in the depression below the spinous process of the seventh thoracic vertebra (T7)
DU-10 (ling tai): on the midline of the back, in the depression below the spinous process of the sixth thoracic vertebra (T6)
DU-11 (shen dao): On the midline of the upper back, in the depression below the spinous process of the fifth thoracic vertebra (T5)
DU-12 (shen zhu): on the midline of the upper back, in the depression below the spinous process of the third thoracic vertebra (T3)
What point is located in a depression superior to the medial end of the scapular spine, midway between SI-10 and the spinous process of the 2nd thoracic vertebra?
A) SI-13 (qu yuan)
B) SI-11 (tian zong)
C) SI-12 (bing feng)
D) SJ-15 (tian liao)
A) SI-13 (qu yuan)
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SI-11 (tian zong): on the scapular, in a tender depression 1/3 the distance from the midpoint of the inferior border of the scapular spine to the inferior angle of the scapula
SI-12 (bing feng): in the center of the suprascapular fossa, directly above Tianzong SI-11, in a depression formed when the arm is raised
SI-13 (qu yuan): in the tender depression superior to the medial end of the scapular spine, midway between Naoshu SI-10 and the spinous process of T2
SJ-15 (tian liao): in the suprascapular fossa, in the depression midway between Jianjing GB-21 and Quyuan SI-13 (at the medial end of the suprascapular fossa)
What point is located in the depression below the spinous process of the 2nd lumbar vertebra?
A) Extra shi qi zhui xia
B) Extra yao yan
C) DU-3 (yao yang guan)
D) DU-4 (ming men)
D) DU-4 (ming men)
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Extra shi qi zhui xia: on the midline of the lower back, in the depression below the spinous process of the 5th lumbar vertebra (L5)
Extra yao yan: in the depression approximately 3.5 cun lateral to the lower border of L4 (DU-3 yaoyangguan)
DU-3 (yao yang guan): on the midline of the lower back, in the depression below the spinous process of the fourth lumbar vertebra (L4)
DU-4 (ming men): on the midline of the lower back, in the depression below the spinous process of the second lumbar vertebra (L2)
What point is located 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the 4th lumbar vertebra?
A) UB-26 (guan yuan shu)
B) UB-25 (da chang shu)
C) UB-27 (xiao chang shu)
D) UB-24 (qi hai shu)
B) UB-25 (da chang shu)
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UB-24 (qi hai shu): 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the third lumbar vertebra (L3)
UB-25 (da chang shu): 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the fourth lumbar vertebra (L4)
UB-26 (guan yuan shu): 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the fifth lumbar vertebra (L5) (Shiqizhuixia)
UB-27 (xiao chang shu): 1.5 cun lateral to the midline, at the level of the first posterior sacral foramen
What point is located over the 2nd posterior sacal foramen?
A) UB-32 (ci liao)
B) UB-33 (zhong liao)
C) UB-31 (shang liao)
D) UB-28 (pang guang shu)
A) UB-32 (ci liao)
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UB-28 (pang guang shu): 1.5 cun lateral to the midline, at the level of the second posterior sacral foramen
UB-31 (shang liao): over the first posterior sacral foramen
UB-32 (ci liao): over the second posterior sacral foramen
UB-33 (zhong liao): over the third posterior sacral foramen
What point is located 1/3 of the distance between the prominence of the greater trochanter and the sacro-coccygeal hiatus?
A) UB-53 (bao huang)
B) UB-54 (zhi bian)
C) Extra yao yan
D) GB-30 (huan tiao)
D) GB-30 (huan tiao)
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GB-30 (huan tiao): on the postero-lateral aspect of the hip joint, 1/3 of the distance between the prominence of the greater trochanter and the sacro-coccygeal hiatus (DU-2)
UB-53 (bao huang): 3 cun lateral to the midline, at the level of the spinous process of the second sacral vertebra (S2)
UB-54 (zhi bian): on the buttock, in the depression 3 cun lateral to the sacro-coccygeal hiatus (DU-2)
Extra yao yan: in the depression approximately 3.5 cun lateral to the lower border of L4 (DU-3)
What point is located 1.5 cun lateral to the midline and at the level of the 3rd posterior sacral foramen?
A) UB-28 (pang guang shu)
B) UB-27 (xiao chang shu)
C) UB-29 (zhong lu shu)
D) UB-30 (bai huan shu)
C) UB-29 (zhong lu shu)
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UB-27 (xiao chang shu): 1.5 cun lateral to the midline, at the level of the first posterior sacral foramen
UB-28 (pang guang shu): 1.5 cun lateral to the midline, at the level of the second posterior sacral foramen
UB-29 (zhong lu shu): 1.5 cun lateral to the midline, at the level of the third posterior sacral foramen
UB-30 (bai huan shu): 1.5 cun lateral to the midline, at the level of the fourth posterior sacral foramen
What point is located 1.5 cun lateral to the midline and at the level of the 1st posterior sacral foramen?
A) UB-28 (pang guang shu)
B) UB-25 (da chang shu)
C) UB-26 (guan yuan shu)
D) UB-27 (xiao chang shu
D) UB-27 (xiao chang shu)
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UB-25 (da chang shu): 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the fourth lumbar vertebra (L4)
UB-26 (guan yuan shu): 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the fifth lumbar vertebra (L5)
UB-27 (xiao chang shu): 1.5 cun lateral to the midline, at the level of the first posterior sacral foramen
UB-28 (pang guang shu): 1.5 cun lateral to the midline, at the level of the second posterior sacral foramen
What point is located 1.5 cun lateral to the midline and at the level of the 4th posterior sacral foramen?
A) UB-27 (xiao chang shu)
B) UB-30 (bai huan shu)
C) UB-28 (pang guang shu)
D) UB-29 (zhong lu shu)
B) UB-30 (bai huan shu)
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UB-27 (xiao chang shu): 1.5 cun lateral to the midline, at the level of the first posterior sacral foramen
UB-28 (pang guang shu): 1.5 cun lateral to the midline, at the level of the second posterior sacral foramen
UB-29 (zhong lu shu): 1.5 cun lateral to the midline, at the level of the third posterior sacral foramen
UB-30 (bai huan shu): 1.5 cun lateral to the midline, at the level of the fourth posterior sacral foramen
What point is located 1.5 cun lateral to the midline and at the level of the 2nd posterior sacral foramen?
A) UB-29 (zhong lu shu)
B) UB-26 (guan yuan shu)
C) UB-27 (xiao chang shu)
D) UB-28 (pang guang shu)
D) UB-28 (pang guang shu)
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UB-26 (guan yuan shu): 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the fifth lumbar vertebra (L5)
UB-27 (xiao chang shu): 1.5 cun lateral to the midline, at the level of the first posterior sacral foramen
UB-28 (pang guang shu): 1.5 cun lateral to the midline, at the level of the second posterior sacral foramen
UB-29 (zhong lu shu): 1.5 cun lateral to the midline, at the level of the third posterior sacral foramen
What point is located 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the 1st lumbar vertebra?
A) UB-21 (wei shu)
B) UB-23 (shen shu)
C) UB-24 (qi hai shu)
D) UB-22 (san jiao shu)
D) UB-22 (san jiao shu)
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UB-21 (wei shu): 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the twelfth thoracic vertebra (T12)
UB-22 (san jiao shu): 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the first lumbar vertebra (L1)
UB-23 (shen shu): 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the second lumbar vertebra (L2)
UB-24 (qi hai shu): 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the third lumbar vertebra (L3)
What point is located 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the 2nd lumbar vertebra (L2)?
A) UB-24 (qi hai shu)
B) UB-21 (wei shu)
C) UB-23 (shen shu)
D) UB-22 (san jiao shu)
C) UB-23 (shen shu)
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UB-21 (wei shu): 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the twelfth thoracic vertebra (T12)
UB-22 (san jiao shu): 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the first lumbar vertebra (L1)
UB-23 (shen shu): 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the second lumbar vertebra (L2)
UB-24 (qi hai shu): 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the third lumbar vertebra (L3)
What piont is located in the depression below the spinous process of the 4th lumbar vertebra?
A) DU-3 (yao yang guan)
B) DU-4 (ming men)
C) DU-5 (xuan shu)
D) Extra shi qi zhui xia
A) DU-3 (yao yang guan)
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DU-3 (yao yang guan):
DU-4 (ming men)
DU-5 (xuan shu)
Extra shi qi zhui xia: on the midline of the lower back, in the depression below the spinous process of the fifth lumbar vertebra (L5)
What point is located in the depression below the spinous process of the 5th lumbar vertebra?
A) Extra yao yan
B) Extra shi qi zhui xia
C) DU-4 (ming men)
D) DU-3 (yao yang guan)
B) Extra shi qi zhui xia
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Extra yao yan: in the depression approximately 3.5 cun lateral to the lower border of L4 (Yaoyangguan DU-3)
Extra shi qi zhui xia: on the midline of the lower back, in the depression below the spinous process of the fifth lumbar vertebra (L5)
DU-4 (ming men): on the midline of the lower back, in the depression below the spinous process of the second lumbar vertebra (L2)
DU-3 (yao yang guan): on the midline of the lower back, in the depression below the spinous process of the fourth lumbar vertebra (L4)
What point is located justed superior to the medial end of the popliteal crease, in the depression anterior to the tendons of the m. semitendinosus and m. semimembranosus?
A) UB-39 (wei yang)
B) SP-9 (yin ling quan)
C) KD-10 (yin gu)
D) LR-8 (qu quan)
D) LR-8 (qu quan)
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UB-39 (wei yang): at the back of the knee, on the popliteal crease and towards its lateral end, in the depression medial to the tendon of biceps femoris
SP-9 (yin ling quan): on the medial side of the lower leg, in a depression in the angle formed by the medial condyle of the tibia and the posterior border of the tibia
KD-10 (yin gu): at the medial end of the popliteal crease, between the semitendinosus and semimembranosus tendons. Locate and needle with the knee slightly flexed
LR-8 (qu quan): 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 Yingu KD-10
What point is located 2 cun inferior to ST-30, on the anterior border of m. adductor longus?
A) SP-12 (chong men)
B) SP-11 (ji men)
C) LR-11 (yin lian)
D) LR-10 (zu wu li)
C) LR-1 1 (yin lian)
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SP-11 (ji men): on the medial side of the thigh, 6 cun superior to Xuehai SP-10, on a line connecting Xuehai SP-10 with CHong men SP-12
SP-12 (chong men): 3.5 cun lateral to Qugu RN-2, on the lateral side of the femoral artery
LR-10 (zu wu li): 3 cun inferior to Qichong ST-30 on the anterior border of m. adductor longus
LR-11 (yin lian): 2 cun inferior to Qichong ST-30 on the anterior border of m. adductor longus
What point is located lateral to the sartorius muscle, directly below the anterior superior iliac spine and level wit hthe lower border of the pubic symphysis?
A) ST-31 (bi guan
B) ST-30 (qi chong)
C) LR-11 (yin lian)
D) LR-10 (zu wu li)
A) ST-31 (bi guan)
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ST-30 (qi chong): lateral to the sartorius muscle, directly below the anterior superior iliac spine and level with the lower border of the pubic symphysis
ST-31 (bi guan): on the upper thigh, in a depression just lateral to the sartorius muscle, at the junction of a vertical line drawn downward from the anterior superior illiac spine, and a horizontal line drawn level with the lower border of the pubic symphysis
LR-10 (zu wu li): 3 cun inferior to Qichong ST-30 on the anterior border of m. adductor longus
LR-11 (yin lian): 2 cun inferior to QIchong ST-30 on the anterior border of m. adductor longus
What point is located 3.5 cun lateral to RN-2 (qu gu), on the lateral side of the femoral artery?
A) SP-12 (chong men)
B) ST-31 (bi guan)
C) LR-11 (yin lian)
D) ST-30 (qi chong)
A) SP-12 (chong men)
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ST-31 (bi guan): on the upper thigh, in a depression just lateral to the sartorius muscle, at the junction of a vertical line drawn downward from the anterior superior illiac spine, and a horizontal line drawn level with the lower border of the pubic symphysis
SP-12 (chong men): 3.5 cun lateral to Qugu RN-2, on the lateral side of the femoral artery
ST-30 (qi chong): lateral to the sartorius muscle, directly below the anterior superior iliac spine and level with the lower border of the pubic symphysis
LR-11 (yin lian): 2 cun inferior to QIchong ST-30 on the anterior border of m. adductor longus
What point is located 2 cun above the superior border of the patella, in the bulge of the vastus medialis muscle?
A) SP-10 (xue hai)
B) ST-34 (liang qiu)
C) ST-33 (yin shi)
D) LR-9 (yin bao
A) SP-10 (xue hai)
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SP-10 (xue hai): 2 cun above the superior border of the patella, in the bulge of the vastus medialis muscle
LR-9 (yin bao): directly superior to the medial epicondyle of the femur, 4 cun superior to Ququan LR-8, in the cleft between m. vastus medialis and m. sartorius
ST-33 (yin shi): on the thigh, on a line drawn between the lateral border of the patella and the anterior superior iliac spine, in a depression 3 cun proximal to the superior border of the patella
ST-34 (liang qiu): on the thigh, on a line drawn between the lateral border of the patella and the anterior superior iliac spine, in a depression 2 cun proximal to the superior border of the patella
What point is located 6 cun above the superior border of the patella on a line drawn from the anterior superior iliac spine and the lateral border of the patella?
A) ST-31 (bi guan)
B) ST-33 (yin shi)
C) ST-34 (liang qiu)
D) ST-32 (fu tu)
D) ST-32 (fu tu)
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ST-31 (bi guan): on the upper thigh, in a depression just lateral to the sartorius muscle, at the junction of a vertical line drawn downward from the anterior superior iliac spine, and a horizontal line drawn level with the lower border of the pubic symphysis
ST-32 (fu tu): on the thigh, on a line drawn between the lateral border of the patella and the anterior superior iliac spine, in a depression 6 cun proximal to the superior border of the patella
ST-33 (yin shi): on the thigh, on a line drawn between the superior border of the patella and the anterior superior iliac spine, in a depression 3 cun proximal to the superior border of the patella
ST-34 (liang qiu): on the thigh, on a line drawn between the lateral border of the patella and the anterior superior iliac spine, in a depression 2 cun proximal to the superior border of the patella
What point is located 3 cun above the superior border of the patella on a line drawn from the anterior superior iliac spine and the lateral border of the patella?
A) ST-32 (fu tu)
B) ST-33 (yin shi)
C) ST-31 (bi guan)
D) ST-34 (liang giu)
ST-33 (yin shi)
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ST-31 (bi guan): on the upper thigh, in a depression just lateral to the sartorius muscle, at the junction of a vertical line drawn downward from the anterior superior iliac spine, and a horizontal line drawn level with the lower border of the pubic symphysis
ST-32 (fu tu): on the thigh, on a line drawn between the lateral border of the patella and the anterior superior iliac spine, in a depression 6 cun proximal to the superior border of the patella
ST-33 (yin shi): on the thigh, on a line drawn between the superior border of the patella and the anterior superior iliac spine, in a depression 3 cun proximal to the superior border of the patella
ST-34 (liang qiu): on the thigh, on a line drawn between the lateral border of the patella and the anterior superior iliac spine, in a depression 2 cun proximal to the superior border of the patella
What point is located on the midline at the superior border of the pubic symphysis, 5 cun below the navel?
A) KD-12 (da he)
B) ST-30 (qi chong)
C) RN-2 (qu gu)
D) RN-3 (zhong ji)
C) RN-2 (qu gu)
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RN-2 (qu gu): on the midline of the lower abdomen, at the superior border of the pubic symphysis, 5 cun below the umbilicus (RN-8)
RN-3 (zhong ji): on the midline of the lower abdomen, 4 cun intferior to the umbilicus and 1 cun superior to the pubic symphysis
KD-12 (da he): on the lower abdomen, 4 cun below the umbilicus, 1 cun superior to the superior border of the symphysis pubis, 0.5 cun lateral to the midline (RN-3)
ST-30 (qi chong): on the lower abdomen, 2 cun lateral to the midline, level with the superior border of the pubic symphysis (Qugu RN-2)
What point is located 4 cun above LR-8 in the cleft between m. vastus medialis and m. sartorius?
A) SP-10 (xue hai)
B) LR-9 (yin bao)
C) ST-33 (yin shi)
D) LR-10 (zu wu li)
B) LR-9 (yin bao)
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LR-9 (yin bao): directly superior to the medial epicondyle of the femur, 4 cun superior to Ququan LR-8, in the cleft between m. vastus medialis and m. sartorius
LR-10 (zu wu li): 3 cun inferior to Qichong ST-30 on the anterior border of m. adductor longus
SP-10 (xue hai): 2 cun proximal to the superior border of the patella, in the tender depression on the bulge of the vastus medialis muscle, directly abovce Yinlingquan SP-9
ST-33 (yin shi): on the thigh, on a line drawn between the lower border of the patella and the anterior superior iliac spine, in a depression 3 cun proximal to the superior border of the patella
What point is lcoated 2 cun lateral to RN-2 (qu gu)?
A) LR-10 (qi wu li)
B) ST-30 (qi chong)
C) ST-31 (bi guan)
D) LR-11 (yin lian)
B) ST-30 (qi chong)
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ST-30 (qi chong): on the lower abdomen, 2 cun lateral to the midline, level with the superior border of the pubic symphysis (Qugu RN-2)
ST-31 (bi guan): on the upper thigh, in a depression just lateral to the sartorius muscle, at the junction of a vertical line drawn downward from the anterior superior iliac spine, and a horizontal line drawn level with the lower border of the pubic symphysis
LR-10 (qi wu li): 3 cun inferior to Qichong ST-30 on the anterior border of m. adductor longus
LR-11 (yin lian): 2 cun inferior to QIchong ST-30 on the anterior border of m. adductor longus
What point is located 2 cun above the superior border of the patella on a line drawn from the anterior superior iliac spine and the lateral border of the patella?
A) ST-32 (fu tu)
B) ST-33 (yin shi)
C) ST-31 (bi guan)
D) ST-34 (liang qiu)
D) ST-34 (liang qiu)
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ST-31 (bi guan): on the upper thigh, in a depression just lateral to the sartorius muscle, at the junction of a vertical line drawn downward from the anterior superior iliac spine, and a horizontal line drawn level with the lower border of the pubic symphysis
ST-32 (fu tu): on the thigh, on a line drawn between the lateral border of the patella and the anterior superior iliac spine, in a depression 6 cun proximal to the superior border of the patella
ST-33 (yin shi): on the thigh, on a line drawn between the superior border of the patella and the anterior superior iliac spine, in a depression 3 cun proximal to the superior border of the patella
ST-34 (liang qiu): on the thigh, on a line drawn between the lateral border of the patella and the anterior superior iliac spine, in a depression 2 cun proximal to the superior border of the patella
What point is located 3 cun below ST-35 (du bi) and one finger breadth lateral to the crest of the tibia?
A) GB-34 (yang ling quan)
B) ST-36 (zu san li)
C) ST-35 (du bi)
D) ST-37 (shang ju xu)
B) ST-36 (zu san li)
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ST-35 (du bi): on the knee, in the hollow formed when the knee is flexed, immediately below the patella and lateral to the patellar ligament
ST-36 (zu san li): below the knee, 3 cun inferior to Dubi ST-35, one fingerbreadth lateral to the anterior crest of the tibia
ST-37 (shang ju xu): on the lower leg, 3 cun inferior to Zusanli ST-36, one finger-breadth lateral to the anterior crest of the tibia
GB-34 (yang ling quan): below the lateral aspect of the knee, in the tender depression approximately 1 cun anterior and inferior to the head of the fibula
What point is located midway between the popliteal crease and the lateral malleolus and two finger breadths lateral to the crest of the tibia?
A) GB-35 (yang jiao)
B) ST-38 (tiao kou)
C) GB-36 (wai qui)
D) ST-40 (feng long)
D) ST-40 (feng long)
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GB-35 (yang jiao): 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 (wai qui): 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
ST-38 (tiao kou): on the lower leg, midway between the tibiofemoral joint line (level with the popliteal crease) and the prominence of the lateral malleolus, one finger-breadth lateral to the anterior crest of the tibia
ST-40 (feng long): What point is located midway between the popliteal crease and the lateral malleolus and two finger breadths lateral to the crest of the tibia
What point is located 6 cun below ST-35 (du bi) and one finger breadth lateral to the crest of the tibia?
A) ST-36 (zu san li)
B) ST-38 (tiao kou)
C) ST-39 (xia ju xu)
D) ST-37 (shang ju xu)
D) ST-37 (shang ju xu)
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ST-36 (zu san li): below the knee, 3 cun inferior to Dubi (ST-35), one finger-breadth lateral to the anterior crest of the tibia
ST-37 (shang ju xu): on the lower leg, 3 cun inferior to Zusanli ST-36, one finger-breadth lateral to the anterior crest of the tibia
ST-38 (tiao kou): on the lower leg, midway between the tibiofemoral joint line (level with the popliteal crease) and the prominence of the lateral malleolus, one finger-breadth lateral to the anterior crest of the tibia
ST-39 (xia ju xu): on the lower leg, 3 cun inferior to Shangjuxu ST-37, one finger-breadth lateral to the anterior crest of the tibia
What point is located midway between the popliteal crease and the lateral malleolus, and one finger breadth lateral to the crest of the tibia?
A) ST-39 (xia ju xu)
B) ST-38 (tiao kou)
C) ST-37 (shang ju xu)
D) ST-36 (zu san li)
B) ST-38 (tiao kou)
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ST-36 (zu san li): below the knee, 3 cun inferior to Dubi (ST-35), one finger-breadth lateral to the anterior crest of the tibia
ST-37 (shang ju xu): on the lower leg, 3 cun inferior to Zusanli ST-36, one finger-breadth lateral to the anterior crest of the tibia
ST-38 (tiao kou): on the lower leg, midway between the tibiofemoral joint line (level with the popliteal crease) and the prominence of the lateral malleolus, one finger-breadth lateral to the anterior crest of the tibia
ST-39 (xia ju xu): on the lower leg, 3 cun inferior to Shangjuxu ST-37, one finger-breadth lateral to the anterior crest of the tibia
What point is located level with the lateral malleolus, between the tendons of extensor hallucis longus and extensor digitorum longus?
A) GB-40 (qiu xu)
B) UB-60 (kun lun)
C) SP-5 (shang qiu)
D) ST-41 (jie xu)
D) ST-41 (jie xu)
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GB-40 (qiu xu): at the ankle joint, in the depression anterior and inferior to the lateral malleolus
UB-60 (kun lun): behind the ankle joint, in the depression between the prominence of the lateral malleolus and the Achilles tendon
SP-5 (shang qiu): on the medial side of the ankle, in the depression which lies at the junction of straight lines drawn along the anterior and inferior borders of the medial malleolus
ST-41 (jie xu): on the ankle, level with the prominence of the lateral malleolus, between the tendons of extensor hallucis longus and extensor digitorum longus
5 Element location of PC-8
5 Element location of SP-8 (di ji)
5 Element location UB-10 (tian zhu)
5 Element location KD-8 (jiao xin)
5 Element location LU-7 (lie que)
5 Element location ofLR-5 (li gou)
5 Element location of SP-7 (lou gu)
5 Element location of KD-9 (zhu bin)
5 element location SP-12 (chong men)
5 Element location SP-6 (san yin jiao)
5 Element location SI-3 (hou xi)
5 Element location of KD-5 (shui quan)
5 Element location RN-21 (xuan ji)
5 Element location GB-22 (yuan ye)
5 Element location of UB-10 (tian zhu)
5 Element location LR-6 (zhong du)
5 Element location RN-22 (tian tu)
5 Element location GB-23 (zhe jin)
5 Element location of KD-7 (fu liu)
On the lateral aspect of the trapezius muscle, 1.3 cun lateral to Yamen DU-15
A) UB-9 (yu zhen)
B) GB-12 (wan gu)
C) UB-10 (tian zhu)
D) GB-30 (feng chi)
C) UB-10 (tian zhu)
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UB-9 (yu zhen): 1.3 cun lateral to Naohu Du-17 (which is located in the depression superior to the external occipital protuberance, 1.5 superior to Fengfu DU-16)
UB-10 (tian zhu): on the lateral aspect of the trapezius muscle, 1.3 cun lateral to Yamen DU-15
GB-12 (wan gu): in the depression just posterior and inferior to the mastoid process
GB-20 (feng chi): below the occiput, approximately midway between Fengfu DU-16 and Wangu GB-12, in the hollow between the origins of the sternomastoid and trapezius muscles
