Point locations Flashcards
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Where is LI4 (Hegu) located?
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On the back of the hand, between the first and second metacarpal bones, in the middle of the second metacarpal bone on the radial side.
2
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Where can you find Pc3 (Quze)?
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On the transverse cubital crease, on the ulnar side of the tendon of biceps brachii.
3
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What is Baxie?
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In the web between each pair of fingers, at the junction of the red and white skin.
4
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Locate SP3 (Taibai).
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On the medial side of the foot, in the depression proximal and inferior to the head of the first metatarsal bone.
5
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Where is ST35 (Dubi) found?
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Below the patella, in the depression lateral to the patellar ligament.
6
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What are Xiyan?
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A pair of points located in the depressions on both sides of the patellar ligament.
7
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Where is BL11 (Dazhu) located?
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1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of T1.
8
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Where can REN3 (Zhongji) be found?
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On the anterior midline, 4 cun below the umbilicus.
9
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Locate LI11 (Quchi).
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At the lateral end of the transverse cubital crease, in the depression of the radial side of the arm.
10
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Where is Pc6 (Neiguan) located?
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2 cun above the wrist crease, between the tendons of palmaris longus and flexor carpi radialis.
11
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What is Yaotongxue?
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On the dorsum of the hand, between the second and third, and fourth and fifth metacarpal bones, in the depressions distal to the bases of these bones.
12
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Locate SP6 (Sanyinjiao).
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3 cun above the medial malleolus, posterior to the medial border of the tibia.
13
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Where is ST36 (Zusanli) found?
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3 cun below ST35 (Dubi), one finger-breadth lateral to the anterior crest of the tibia.
14
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What is Heding?
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On the midpoint of the superior border of the patella.
15
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Where can BL12 (Fengmen) be found?
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1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of T2.
16
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Locate REN4 (Guanyuan).
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On the anterior midline, 3 cun below the umbilicus.
17
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Where is SI3 (Houxi) located?
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On the ulnar side of the hand, in the depression proximal to the head of the fifth metacarpal bone.
18
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Where can Pc7 (Daling) be found?
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In the middle of the wrist crease, between the tendons of palmaris longus and flexor carpi radialis.
19
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What is Luozhen?
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On the dorsum of the hand, in the depression proximal to the second and third metacarpophalangeal joints.
20
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Locate SP9 (Yinlingquan).
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On the medial side of the lower leg, in the depression posterior and inferior to the medial condyle of the tibia.
21
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Where is ST40 (Fenglong) found?
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8 cun superior to the lateral malleolus, two finger-breadths lateral to the anterior crest of the tibia.
22
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What is Bafeng?
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On the dorsum of the foot, in the webs between the toes, at the junction of the red and white skin.
23
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Where is BL13 (Feishu) located?
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1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of T3.
24
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Where can REN5 (Shimen) be found?
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On the anterior midline, 2 cun below the umbilicus.
25
Locate SI4 (Wangu).
On the ulnar side of the palm, in the depression between the base of the fifth metacarpal bone and the triquetral bone.
26
Where is Pc8 (Laogong) located?
In the center of the palm, between the second and third metacarpal bones, proximal to the metacarpophalangeal joint.
27
What is SP10 (Xuehai)?
2 cun above the superior medial border of the patella, in the bulge of the vastus medialis muscle.
28
Where can ST41 (Jiexi) be found?
On the dorsum of the foot, at the midpoint of the transverse crease of the ankle joint, between the tendons of extensor digitorum longus and hallucis longus.
29
Where is BL14 (Jueyinshu) located?
1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of T4.
30
Where can REN6 (Qihai) be found?
On the anterior midline, 1.5 cun below the umbilicus.
31
What is LU5 (Chize)?
On the cubital crease, on the radial side of the tendon of biceps brachii.
32
Where is Pc9 (Zhongchong) located?
At the center of the tip of the middle finger.
33
Locate KD3 (Taixi).
In the depression between the medial malleolus and the Achilles tendon, level with the tip of the medial malleolus.
34
Where is BL40 (Weizhong) found?
Midpoint of the transverse crease of the popliteal fossa, between the tendons of biceps femoris and semitendinosus.
35
Where can BL15 (Xinshu) be found?
1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of T5.
36
What is REN9 (Shuifen)?
On the anterior midline, 1 cun above the umbilicus.
37
Where is LU9 (Taiyuan) located?
At the wrist joint, in the depression between the radial artery and the tendon of abductor pollicis longus.
38
Where can SJ3 (Zhongzhu) be found?
On the dorsum of the hand, in the depression just proximal to the fourth and fifth metacarpophalangeal joints.
39
What is KD6 (Zhaohai)?
1 cun below the medial malleolus, in the groove formed by two ligamentous bundles.
40
Where is BL57 (Chengshan) located?
In the lower leg, in the depression formed below the bellies of the gastrocnemius muscle, about 8 cun below BL40.
41
Where can BL17 (Geshu) be found?
1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of T7.
42
Locate REN12 (Zhongwan).
On the anterior midline, 4 cun above the umbilicus.
43
Where is LU11 (Shaoshang) located?
On the radial side of the thumb, 0.1 cun from the corner of the nail.
44
Where can SJ4 (Yangchi) be found?
On the dorsum of the wrist, in the depression between the tendons of extensor digitorum communis and extensor digiti minimi.
45
What is KD7 (Fuliu)?
2 cun directly above KD3, on the anterior border of the Achilles tendon.
46
Where is BL60 (Kunlun) found?
In the depression between the lateral malleolus and the Achilles tendon.
47
Where can BL18 (Ganshu) be found?
1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of T9.
48
Where is REN14 (Juque) located?
On the anterior midline, 6 cun above the umbilicus.
49
Where can SJ5 (Waiguan) be found?
2 cun proximal to the dorsal wrist crease, between the radius and ulna.
50
What is KD10 (Yingu)?
At the medial end of the popliteal crease, between the semitendinosus and semimembranosus tendons.
51
Where is BL67 (Zhiyin) located?
On the lateral side of the small toe, about 0.1 cun from the corner of the nail.
52
Where can BL19 (Danshu) be found?
1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of T10.
53
What is REN15 (Jiuwei)?
On the anterior midline, 7 cun above the umbilicus.
54
Where is SJ6 (Zhigou) located?
3 cun proximal to the dorsal wrist crease, between the radius and ulna.
55
Where is LV2 (Xingjian) found?
On the dorsum of the foot, between the first and second toes, 0.5 cun proximal to the margin of the web.
56
What is GB34 (Yanglingquan)?
In the depression anterior and inferior to the head of the fibula.
57
Where is BL20 (Pishu) located?
1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of T11.
58
Where can REN17 (Shanzhong) be found?
On the anterior midline, at the level of the fourth intercostal space, between the nipples.
59
What is Ht3 (Shaohai)?
With the elbow flexed, at the medial end of the transverse cubital crease, in the depression anterior to the medial epicondyle of the humerus.
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Where is LV3 (Taichong) located?
On the dorsum of the foot, in the depression distal to the junction of the first and second metatarsal bones.
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Where can GB40 (Qiuxu) be found?
Anterior and inferior to the lateral malleolus, in the depression on the lateral side of the tendon of extensor digitorum longus.
62
Where is BL21 (Weishu) located?
1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of T12.
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What is REN22 (Tiantu)?
In the center of the suprasternal fossa, 0.5 cun superior to the suprasternal notch.
64
Where is Ht5 (Tongli) found?
1 cun above the transverse crease of the wrist, on the radial side of the tendon of flexor carpi ulnaris.
65
Where can LV5 (Ligou) be found?
5 cun above the tip of the medial malleolus, on the medial aspect of the tibia.
66
What is GB41 (Zulinqi)?
Posterior to the fourth metatarsophalangeal joint, in the depression lateral to the tendon of extensor digiti minimi.
67
Where is BL22 (Sanjiaoshu) located?
1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of L1.
68
Where can SP15 (Daheng) be found?
4 cun lateral to the center of the umbilicus, on the lateral border of the rectus abdominis muscle.
69
Where is Ht6 (Yinxi) located?
0.5 cun above the transverse crease of the wrist, on the radial side of the tendon of flexor carpi ulnaris.
70
What is LV8 (Ququan)?
With the knee flexed, in the depression above the medial end of the transverse popliteal crease, posterior to the medial epicondyle of the tibia.
71
Where is BL23 (Shenshu) found?
1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of L2.
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What is KD16 (Huangshu)?
0.5 cun lateral to the center of the umbilicus.
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Where is Ht7 (Shenmen) located?
At the wrist joint, on the radial side of the tendon of flexor carpi ulnaris, in the depression at the proximal border of the pisiform bone.
74
Where can BL25 (Dachangshu) be found?
1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of L4.
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What is KD25 (Shencang)?
In the second intercostal space, 2 cun lateral to the anterior midline.
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Where is Ht8 (Shaofu) located?
On the palm, between the fourth and fifth metacarpal bones, where the tip of the little finger touches when a fist is made.
77
Where can BL26 (Guanyuanshu) be found?
1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of L5.
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Where is KD26 (Yuzhong) located?
In the first intercostal space, 2 cun lateral to the anterior midline.
79
What is SI9 (Jianzhen)?
Posterior and inferior to the shoulder joint, 1 cun above the posterior end of the axillary fold.
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Where is SI5 (Yanggu) located?
At the ulnar end of the transverse crease on the dorsal aspect of the wrist, in the depression between the styloid process of the ulna and the triquetral bone.
81
What is Pc4 (Ximen)?
5 cun above the transverse crease of the wrist, on the line connecting Pc3 and Pc7, between the tendons of palmaris longus and flexor carpi radialis.
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Where is KD1 (Yongquan) found?
On the sole, in the depression when the foot is in plantar flexion, about one-third of the distance from the base of the second toe to the heel.
83
What is BL62 (Shenmai)?
Directly below the lateral malleolus, in the depression posterior to the peroneal tendons.
84
Where is ST4 (Dicang) located?
Lateral to the corner of the mouth, directly below the pupil when the eyes look straight ahead.
85
What is BL28 (Pangguangshu)?
1.5 cun lateral to the midline, at the level of the second sacral foramen.
86
Where is LV13 (Zhangmen) found?
On the lateral side of the abdomen, below the free end of the 11th rib.
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Where can SI10 (Naoshu) be found?
Directly above SI9, in the depression inferior to the scapular spine.
88
What is SI6 (Yanglao)?
Dorsal to the head of the ulna, in the bony cleft on the radial side of the styloid process of the ulna.
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Where is Pc5 (Jianshi) located?
3 cun above the transverse crease of the wrist, between the tendons of palmaris longus and flexor carpi radialis.
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Where is KD2 (Rangu) found?
Anterior and inferior to the medial malleolus, in the depression on the lower border of the navicular bone.
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What is GB37 (Guangming)?
5 cun above the tip of the lateral malleolus, on the anterior border of the fibula.
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Where is ST6 (Jiache) located?
On the prominence of the masseter muscle, about 1 finger-breadth anterior and superior to the angle of the mandible.
93
Where can BL32 (Ciliao) be found?
In the second posterior sacral foramen.
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Where is LV14 (Qimen) located?
On the mammillary line, in the sixth intercostal space, 4 cun lateral to the midline.
95
Where is LI15 (Jianyu) found?
Anterior and inferior to the acromion, at the origin of the deltoid muscle.
96
Where can SI11 (Tianzong) be found?
In the infraspinous fossa, one-third of the distance from the midpoint of the lower border of the scapular spine to the inferior angle of the scapula.
97
What is LU6 (Kongzui)?
On the palmar aspect of the forearm, 7 cun above the transverse wrist crease, on the line connecting LU9 and LU5.
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Where is KD4 (Dazhong) located?
Posterior and inferior to the medial malleolus, in the depression anterior to the medial attachment of the Achilles tendon.
99
What is GB38 (Yangfu)?
4 cun above the tip of the lateral malleolus, slightly anterior to the anterior border of the fibula.
100
Where is ST7 (Xiaguan) found?
Anterior to the ear, in the depression between the zygomatic arch and the mandibular notch.
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Where can BL43 (Gaohuangshu) be found?
3 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of T4.
102
What is ST21 (Liangmen)?
4 cun above the umbilicus, 2 cun lateral to the anterior midline.
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Where is SJ14 (Jianliao) located?
Posterior and inferior to the acromion, in the depression about 1 cun posterior to LI15.
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Where can SI12 (Bingfeng) be found?
In the center of the suprascapular fossa, directly above SI11.
105
Where is LU7 (Lieque) located?
1.5 cun above the transverse wrist crease, superior to the styloid process of the radius.
106
Where can KD9 (Zhubin) be found?
5 cun directly above KD3, on the line connecting KD3 and KD10.
107
What is GB39 (Xuanzhong)?
3 cun above the tip of the lateral malleolus, on the anterior border of the fibula.
108
Where is ST8 (Touwei) located?
At the corner of the forehead, 4.5 cun lateral to the midline, 0.5 cun within the anterior hairline.
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What is BL53 (Baohuang)?
3 cun lateral to the second sacral foramen.
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Where is ST25 (Tianshu) found?
2 cun lateral to the umbilicus.
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Where is GB20 (Fengchi) located?
Below the occiput, in the depression between the origins of the sternocleidomastoid and trapezius muscles.
112
Where can SI13 (Quyuan) be found?
On the medial extremity of the suprascapular fossa, about midway between SI10 and SI12.
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Where is the point BL53 (Baohuang) located?
3 cun lateral to the second sacral foramen.
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What is the location of ST25 (Tianshu)?
2 cun lateral to the umbilicus.
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GB20 (Fengchi) is located in which anatomical region?
Below the occiput, in the depression between the origins of the sternocleidomastoid and trapezius muscles.
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Where can you find SI13 (Quyuan)?
On the medial extremity of the suprascapular fossa, about midway between SI10 and the spinous process of T2.
117
LU10 (Yuji) is located on which bone?
On the radial aspect of the midpoint of the first metacarpal bone.
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What is the location of SP4 (Gongsun)?
In the depression distal and inferior to the base of the first metatarsal bone.
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LV4 (Zhongfeng) can be found in which area?
On the dorsum of the foot, anterior to the medial malleolus.
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Where is GB2 (Tinghui) situated?
Anterior to the intertragic notch, at the posterior border of the condyloid process of the mandible.
121
GB30 (Huantiao) is located at the junction of which two regions?
The lateral one-third and medial two-thirds of the distance between the prominence of the greater trochanter and the sacral hiatus.
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What is the position of ST29 (Guilai)?
4 cun below the umbilicus, 2 cun lateral to the anterior midline.
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Where can GB21 (Jianjing) be found?
Midway between the acromion and the lower border of the spinous process of C7.
124
LI5 (Yangxi) is located in which anatomical feature?
On the radial side of the wrist, in the depression between the tendons of extensor pollicis longus and brevis.
125
What is the location of SP5 (Shangqiu)?
On the medial side of the ankle, in the depression anterior and inferior to the medial malleolus.
126
GB14 (Yangbai) is found where on the forehead?
1 cun directly above the midpoint of the eyebrow.
127
DU14 (Dazhui) is located below which structure?
Below the spinous process of C7, on the posterior midline.
128
LU1 (Zhongfu) is positioned how far lateral to the anterior midline?
6 cun lateral to the anterior midline.
129
LI10 (Shousanli) is located how far below LI11?
2 cun below LI11.
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What is the position of SP8 (Diji)?
3 cun below SP9.
131
BL2 (Zanzhu) is found where?
In the depression at the medial end of the eyebrow.
132
DU4 (Mingmen) is located below which vertebra?
Below the spinous process of L2.
133
LU2 (Yunmen) is positioned how far lateral to the anterior midline?
6 cun lateral to the anterior midline.
134
LI14 (Binao) is located on the lateral side of which limb?
On the lateral side of the upper arm.
135
ST34 (Liangqiu) is found how far above the patella?
2 cun above the patella.
136
Where is SI18 (Quanliao) located?
Directly below the outer canthus, in the depression at the lower border of the zygomatic bone.
137
What is the location of Jianqian?
Midway between the end of the anterior axillary fold and LI15.
138
ST37 (Shangjuxu) is how far below ST36?
6 cun below ST36.
139
Where is SI19 (Tinggong) found?
Anterior to the tragus, in the depression formed when the mouth is open.
140
Anmian is located midway between which two points?
Midway between SJ17 and GB20.
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What is the location of ST41 (Jiexi)?
On the dorsum of the foot, at the midpoint of the transverse crease of the ankle joint.
142
LI20 (Yingxiang) is located in which groove?
In the nasolabial groove.
143
Where is ST44 (Neiting) situated?
On the dorsum of the foot, between the second and third toes.
144
DU20 (Baihui) is positioned how far above the posterior hairline?
7 cun directly above the posterior hairline.
145
GB31 (Fengshi) is located on which part of the body?
On the lateral aspect of the thigh.
146
DU26 (Renzhong) is found on the anterior midline at what junction?
At the junction of the upper third and lower two-thirds of the philtrum.
147
Taiyang is located in relation to the eyebrow and outer canthus?
In the depression about 1 cun posterior to the midpoint between the lateral end of the eyebrow and the outer canthus.
148
Where is Yintang located?
On the anterior midline, between the medial ends of the two eyebrows.
149
Bitong is positioned at which point?
At the highest point of the nasolabial groove.
