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The Acupoints and Anatomical Location Flashcards

To learn all the anatomical descriptions for each acupuncture point

1
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In the space medial to the greater tubercle of the humerus (when standing)
in the superficial pectoral muscle at the level of the 1st intercostal space

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LU-1
(Central Storage)

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On the medial side of the cubital crease with the elbow flexed, just lateral to the biceps tendon, but medial to the external carpi radialis muscle

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LU-5
(Cubit Marsh)

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At the medial wrist just proximal to the craniomedial aspect of the styloid process of the radius, 1.5 cun proximal to the radiocarpal joint

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LU-7
(Broken Sequence)
Ski Slope Point- top of slope

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On the medial aspect of the radiocarpal joint just cranial to the radial artery at the level of HT-7 (this point is needled from the dorsal aspect of the limb

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LU-9
(Great Abyss)
Ski Slope Point- bottom of slope

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5
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Between the 2nd and 3rd metacarpal bones where they fuse, on the medial side of the 3rd metacarpal bone
(This point in cats is located at the medial 2nd metacarpal bone)

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LI-4
(Union Valley)

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2 cun distal to LI-11 (1/6 of the distance between the elbow and carpus) between the extensor carpi radialis and common digital extensor muscles

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LI-10
(Front 3 Mile)

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With the elbow flexed, at the lateral end of the cubital crease, half the distance between the biceps tendon and the lateral epicondyle of the humerus

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LI-11
(Pool on the Bend)

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Cranial and distal to the acromion, on the cranial margin of the acromial head of the deltoid muscle

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LI-15
(Shoulder Bone)

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In the nasal labial groove at the lateral aspect of the nose, at the level of the widest part of the nostril and ~0.1 cun caudal to the haired/non-haired border

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LI-20
(Welcome Aroma)
Pro Tip: cover the patient’s eyes and insert needle from behind p’s head

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10
Q

Ventral to the center of the pupil just inside the infraorbital ridge, make sure to protect the globe when needling this point

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ST-1
(Receiving Tears)
Stab in the Eye Point

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In the center of the infraorbital foramen

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ST-2
(Four Whites)

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12
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In the haired skin at the lateral commissures of the mouth, 0.1 cun caudal to the mucocutaneous border

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ST-4
(Earth Granery)

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13
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In the center of the masseter muscle

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ST-6
(Jawbone)

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14
Q

In the center of the rectus abdominus muscle, 2 cun lateral to the center of the umbilicus

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ST-25
(Celestial Center)
Lateral to the bellybutton

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15
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The lateral eye of the knee, in a depression distal to the patella and lateral to the patellar ligament

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ST-35a
(Calf’s Nose)

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16
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The medial eye of the knee, in a depression distal to the patella and medial to the patellar ligament

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ST-35b
(Knee Curve)

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17
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A long linear point in the belly of the cranial tibial muscle, 3 cun distal to ST-35a, and 0.5 cun lateral to the cranial crest of the tibia

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ST-36
(Rear 3 Miles)

Master Point for GIT and Abdomen

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18
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In the cranial tibial muscle, 3 cun distal to ST-36, and 0.5 cun lateral to the cranial aspect of the limb

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ST-37
(Upper Great Hollow)

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19
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In the cranial tibial muscle, 3 cun distal to ST-37, and 0.5 cun lateral to the cranial aspect of the limb

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ST-39
(Lower Great Hollow)

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20
Q

Half the distance between the lateral malleolus of the fibula and the tibial plateau at the proximal aspect of the tibia, in the groove between the cranial tibial and long digital extensor muscles

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ST-40
(Bountiful Bulge)

Influential Point for Phlegm, Obesity

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21
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On the dorsum of the rear foot at the level of the ankle/hock in the depression directly on midline. When needling, direct the needle towards the calcaneus

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ST-41
(Ravine Divide)
Dropped foot point

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22
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On the dorsal hind foot at the proximal metatarsus, at the junction of the 3rd and 4th metatarsal bones, just distal to the tarsometatarsal joint (in a diamond-shaped indentation)

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ST-42
(Surging Yang)
Yuan source point

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23
Q

On the dorsal hind foot at the proximal web margin between the 3rd and 4th digits, distal to the metatarsophalangeal joint

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ST-44
(Inner Court)

Stomach heat, gingivitis/stomatitis

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24
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On the dorsal hind foot at the nail base (ungual crest) on the LATERAL side of the 3rd digit

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ST-45
(Severe Mouth)

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25
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On the medial side of the pelvic limb, just proximal to the metatarsophalangeal joint, on the plantomedial side of the 2nd metatarsal bone.
Direct the needle plantar to the metatarsal bone, and dorsal to the flexor tendons

A

SP-3
(Greater White)

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26
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On the plantomedial side of the pelvic limb, in the depression distal to the base (proximal end) of the 2nd metatarsal bone.
Direct the needle plantar to the metatarsal bone, and dorsal to the flexor tendons

A

SP-4
(Yellow Emperor)

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27
Q

3 cun proximal to the tip of the medial malleolus of the tibia in a small depression on the caudal border of the tibia.
(This point is opposite GB-39, which is on the lateral side)

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SP-6
(3 Yin Crossing)

Master Point for the caudal abdomen, and urogenital system

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28
Q

On the medial hind leg, 3 cun distal to SP-9, on the caudal border of the tibia, cranial to the DEEP digital flexor muscle

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SP-8
(Earth’s Crux)

Xi-cleft point

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29
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On the lower border of the medial condyle of the tibia, in a depression between the caudal border of the tibia and the gastrocnemius muscle. (To find this point, follow the back of the tibia proximally until it bends caudally, just below the medial tibial condyle)

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SP-9
(Yin Mound Spring)

He-sea point for water, Yin Deficiency, Wei Syndrome

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30
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When the knee is flexed, this point is 1 patellar length proximal and 1 patellar length caudal to the top of the patella, in a depression just cranial to the second belly of the sartorius muscle

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SP-10
(Sea of Blood)

Blood deficiency, blood stagnation, blood heat

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31
Q

On the lateral thorax at the 7th intercostal space at the same level as the point of the shoulder when standing

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SP-21
(Great Embracement)

Major Luo point of the Spleen, generalized pain, dyspnea, digestive issues, limb weakness, Wei syndrome- DAMN THIS POINT DOES EVERYTHING!

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32
Q

In the center of the axillary space over the superficial pectoral muscle.
(This point should be needled along the thoracic wall and NOT the forelimb to avoid accidental pneumothorax or hemothorax)

A

HT-1
(Highest Spring)

Armpit point, where you do a brachial plexus nerve block
Shen disturbance, Yin deficiency

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33
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At the medial elbow, just cranial to the medial epicondyle. This point is between the end of the cubital crease and the medial epicondyle of the humerus.

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HT-3
(Minor Sea)

He-sea point for water, CHF

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34
Q

The jedi tunnel, just proximal to the lateral wrist/carpus.
At the level of the lateral transverse crease of the carpal joint, in the large depression cranial to the flexor carpi ulnaris tendon at its insertion on the accessory carpal bone

A

HT-7
(Spirit Gate)

Shu-stream point for Earth, Yuan source point, son point for excess
Shen disturbance, anxiety, poor memory, restlessness, epilepsy

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35
Q

On the palmar surface of the front paw between the 4th and 5th metacarpal bones, proximal to the metacarpophalangeal junction, just proximal to the pad base

A

HT-8
(Lesser Mansion)

Ying-spring point for Fire
Urinary incontinence, genital itching, foot pain

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36
Q

At the medial 5th digit nail bed on the front paw

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HT-9
(Minor Channel)

Jing-well point for wood
Fever, mania, coma, heart palpitations

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37
Q

At the front foot, just proximal to the metacarpophalangeal joint on the LATERAL side of digit 5

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SI-3
(Black Ravine)

Lateral pinky knuckle, use SP-3 to counterbalance
Shu-stream point for wood, Mother point for deficiency
Confluent point of GV channel
Neck and back pain

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38
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On the lateral front limb, distal to the carpal joint, and lateropalmar to the base of the 5th metacarpal bone

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SI-4
(Wrist Bone)

Yuan source point
Front end weakness, neck pain, IVDD

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39
Q

At the ulnar nerve or “funny bone”, at the medial elbow between the medial epicondyle of the humerus and the olecranon

A

SI-8
(Small Sea)

Funny Bone Point
He-sea point for Earth, Son point for Excess
Epilepsy, elbow pain

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40
Q

At the lateral front limb, between the long and lateral heads of the triceps muscle, at the level of the shoulder joint, where the deltoid and triceps meet.

A

SI-9
(Shoulder Hollow)

Ear problems, front limb lameness/paralysis

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41
Q

At the craniolateral neck, at the level of the C2-C3 intervertebral disc space, 3 cun ventral and lateral to dorsal midline in the brachiocephalicus muscle.
Just dorsal to the jing-jia-ji acupoint

A

SI-16
(Celestial Window)

Deafness, neck stiffness, pharyngitis

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42
Q

Where you push to plug your ears, rostral to the tragus at the caudal border of the mandible and just dorsal to the condyloid process.

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SI-19
(Hearing Place)

Deafness, otitis, dental pain, epilepsy

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43
Q

0.1 cun dorsal to the medial canthus of the eye.

A

BL-1
(Bright Eyes)

Major crossing point (between BL, SI, Yin-qiao, Yang-qiao,and ST channels)
Eye/vision problems, headache

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44
Q

On a flat spot in the supraorbital ridge, ventral to the medial eyebrow

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BL-2
(Bamboo Gathering)

Eye problems, headache, facial paralysis

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45
Q

Tickle points under the base of the skull, 1.5 cun off dorsal midline on the neck, at the level of the junction of C1-C2, on a line from the caudal edges of the wings of the atlas

A

BL-10
(Celestial Pillar)

Wind-Cold, nasal congestion/discharge, fever, epilepsy

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46
Q

1.5 cun off dorsal midline at the caudal border of T1 vertebrae

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BL-11
(Big Shuttle)
The influential point for BONE

Cough, fever, degenerative joint disease, IVDD, neck, back, and shoulder pain
Pro Tip: Angle the needle under the scapula to hit this point

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47
Q

1.5 cun off dorsal midline at the caudal border of T2 vertebrae

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BL-12
(Wind Gate)
Influential point for WIND and TRACHEA

Wind-Cold, Wind-Heat, cough, thoracic region pain

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48
Q

1.5 cun off dorsal midline at the caudal border of T3 vertebrae

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BL-13
(Lung’s Hollow)
Back-shu Association point for LUNG

Cough, asthma, nasal congestion, low fever, Yin deficiency

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49
Q

1.5 cun off dorsal midline at the caudal border of T4 vertebrae

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BL-14
(Pericardium’s Hollow)
Back-shu Association point for PERICARDIUM

Cough, chest pain, vomiting, anxiety

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50
Q

1.5 cun off dorsal midline at the caudal border of T5 vertebrae

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BL-15
(Heart’s Hollow)
Back-shu Association point for HEART

Anxiety, shen disturbance, poor memory, CHF, epilepsy

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51
Q

1.5 cun off dorsal midline at the caudal border of T6 vertebrae

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BL-16
(Governing Hollow)
Back-shu Association point for GOVERNING VESSEL

IVDD, cough, dyspnea, pain in the chest or abdomen

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52
Q

1.5 cun off dorsal midline at the caudal border of T7 vertebrae

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BL-17
(Diaphragm’s Hollow)
Back-shu Association point for DIAPHRAGM
Influential point for BLOOD

Blood deficiency, Yin deficiency, vomiting, regurgitation, cough, dyspnea

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53
Q

1.5 cun off dorsal midline at the caudal border of T10 vertebrae
(on bladder channel, we skip T8 and T9)

A

BL-18
(Liver’s Hollow)
Back-shu Association point for LIVER

Jaundice, liver problems, eye problems, irritability, hypertension, back pain

54
Q

1.5 cun off dorsal midline at the caudal border of T11 vertebrae

A

BL-19
(Gallbladder’s Hollow)
Back-shu Association point for GALLBLADDER

Jaundice, liver diseases, Liver-Qi stagnation

55
Q

1.5 cun off dorsal midline at the caudal border of T12 vertebrae

A

BL-20
(Spleen’s Hollow)
Back-shu Association point for SPLEEN

Spleen deficiency, Edema, damp conditions, jaundice

56
Q

1.5 cun off dorsal midline at the caudal border of T13 vertebrae

A

BL-21
(Stomach’s Hollow)
Back-shu Association point for STOMACH

Constipation, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain

57
Q

1.5 cun off dorsal midline at the caudal border of L1 vertebrae

A

BL-22
(Triple Heater Shu)
Back-shu Association point for TRIPLE HEATER

Edema, vomiting, diarrhea, back pain

58
Q

1.5 cun off dorsal midline at the caudal border of L2 vertebrae

A

BL-23
(Kidney’s Hollow)
Back-shu Association point for KIDNEY

Kidney Yin/Qi deficiency, impotence, urinary incontinence, deafness, weak back

59
Q

1.5 cun off dorsal midline at the caudal border of L4 vertebrae
(On bladder channel, we skip L3!)

A

BL-24
(Qi Sea Hollow)
SEA OF QI

Qi deficiency, uterine disease, back or abdominal pain

60
Q

1.5 cun off dorsal midline at the caudal border of L5 vertebrae

A

BL-25
(Large Intestine’s Hollow)
Back-shu association point for LARGE INTESTINE

Diarrhea, constipation, abdominal and back pain

61
Q

1.5 cun off dorsal midline at the caudal border of L6 vertebrae

A

BL-26
(Source Hollow)
Gates of original/source Qi

Kidney Yang/Qi deficiency, impotence, urinary incontinence

62
Q

1.5 cun off dorsal midline at the caudal border of L7 vertebrae (lateral to the LS space)

A

BL-27

63
Q

1.5 cun off dorsal midline at the caudal border of S1 vertebrae. Between the sacrum and medial border of the wings of the ilium

A

BL-28
(Bladder’s Hollow)
Back-shu Association point for BLADDER

Urinary incontinence, diarrhea, constipation, lumbosacral pain

64
Q

When you dorsoflex the tail, in the crease just lateral to the tail base, 1.5 cun off dorsal midline

A

BL-35
(Meeting of Yang)

Bloody urination or defecation, perianal itching

65
Q

At the sciatic nerve groove, ventral to the lateral border of the tuber ischii in the biceps groove (between the biceps femoris and semitendinosus muscles)

A

BL-36
(Support)

Back pain, hind limb paralysis

66
Q

At the back of the knee, on the lateral end of the popliteal crease, medial to the biceps femoris tendon and just lateral to BL-40

A

BL-39
(Yang in the Bend)
Lower He-sea point for Triple Heater

Urinary incontinence, muscle spasms in hind limbs, back pain

67
Q

In the CENTER of the popliteal crease at the back of the knee. Direct the needle cranially toward the patella.

A

BL-40
(Bend Middle)
Master Point for caudal back and hips, He-sea point for Earth

Urinary incontinence, autoimmune disease, vomiting, diarrhea

68
Q

3 cun off of dorsal midline, at the caudal border of the L2 vertebrae at the lateral border of the longissimus muscle (1.5 cun lateral to BL-23)

A

BL-52
(Will Chamber)
Outer bladder meridian point, lateral association point for KIDNEY

Kidney Yang/Qi deficiency, impotence, edema, urinary incontinence

69
Q

One of the 3 Bowling Ball Points around the hip joint, in a depression just DORSAL to the greater trochanter of the femur

A

BL-54
(Sequential Limit)
Master Point for the Pelvic Limbs

Paresis/paralysis of the hind limbs, hip and perianal problems, lumbar pain

70
Q

At the lateral base of the achilles tendon in the distal webbing, between the lateral malleolus and the calcaneus, level with the tip of the lateral malleolus.
(This point is opposite but slightly proximal to KID-3)

A

BL-60
(Mountains)
ASPIRIN POINT

Jing-river point for Fire, epistaxis, difficult labor, hypertension, neck/back pain, epilepsy

71
Q

With the ankle/hock flexed, in a depression just plantodistal to the lateral malleolus (opposite KID-6)

A

BL-62
(Extending Vessel)

Confluent point to Yang-qiao
Ataxia, Wobbler’s disease, hind limb weakness, back pain

72
Q

On the lateral aspect of the hind limb, distal to the base (or proximal end) of the 5th metatarsal bone

A

BL-64
(Capital Bone)

Yuan-source point
IVDD, Epilepsy, mental and emotional disorders

73
Q

On the lateral aspect of the hind limb, at the lateral nail bed of the 5th digit

A

BL-67

Jing-well point for Metal, Mother point for DEFICIENCY
Nasal discharge, congestion, difficult labor

74
Q

One of the “4 Pillars” of strength and stability, on the plantar aspect of the hind paw between the 3rd and 4th metatarsal bones, underneath the CENTRAL PAW PAD

A

KID-1
(Gushing Spring)

Jing-well point for Wood, Son point for Excess
Hind end weakness, sore throat, loss of voice, urinary incontinence, sore throat, coma

75
Q

At the MEDIAL base of the achilles tendon in the distal webbing, between the medial malleolus and the calcaneus, level with the tip of the medial malleolus.
(This point is opposite but slightly distal to BL-60)

A

KID-3
(Great Ravine)

Yuan-source point for Kidney, Shu-stream point for Earth
Renal failure, Diabetes, dyspnea, deafness, impotence, dysuria

76
Q

With the ankle/hock flexed, in a depression just distal and plantar to the medial malleolus

A

KID-6
(Shining Sea)

Confluent point to Yin-qiao
Ataxia, Yin deficiency, genital itching, epilepsy, constipation, sore throat

77
Q

2 cun proximal to the tip of the medial malleolus, on the cranial border of the achilles tendon, the slingshot point

A

KID-7
(Recover Flow)

Jing-river point for Metal, Mother point for Deficiency
Anhidrosis, diarrhea, edema, paralysis of pelvic limbs

78
Q

At the medial knee, on the medial side of the popliteal fossa at the level of BL-40, in between the semimembranosus and semitendinosus muscles

A

KID-10
(Yin Valley)

He-sea point for Water
Impotence, hernia, dysuria, knee pain

79
Q

On the medial side of the elbow, at the medial cubital crease just caudal and medial to the biceps tendon

A

PC-3
(Elbow Marsh)

He-sea point for Water
Palpitations, fever, vomiting, diarrhea

80
Q

The nausea point, 3 cun proximal to the transverse crease of the carpus in the groove/interosseous space between the flexor carpi radialis and the deep digital flexor muscles

A

PC-6
(Inner Pass)
Master Point of Chest and Cranial Abdomen, Luo-connecting point, confluent point to Yin-wei

Vomiting, anxiety, insomnia, headache, chest pain/palpitations, epilepsy, front limb paralysis

81
Q

At the medial wrist, just proximal to the intermedioradial carpal bone, caudal to the flexor carpi radialis tendon

A

PC-7
(Great Mound)

Shu-stream point for Earth, Yuan source point
Vomiting, thoracic pain, carpal pain, epilepsy, fever, osteoarthritis

82
Q

Under the central carpal pad of the front foot between the 3rd and 4th metacarpal bones, one of the 4 pillars or 4 roots.

A

PC-8
(Palace of Toil)

Ying-spring point for Fire
Vomiting, stomatitis/mouth ulcers, epilepsy, chest pain

83
Q

On the medial aspect of the 4th digit nail bed
(Remember, medial 5th digit is HT-9)

A

PC-9
(Central Hub)

Jing-well point for Wood
Hyperactivity, Shen disturbance, anhidrosis, superficial tendon problems

84
Q

At the top of the front paw between the 4th and 5th metacarpal bones, in the depression just proximal to the metacarpophalangeal joint

A

TH-3
(Central Island)

Shu-stream point for Wood
Head-shaking, ear problems, fever, local pain

85
Q

At the joint tap space for the carpus, in the large lateral depression on the dorsolateral aspect of the radiocarpal joint just lateral to the common digital extensor tendon

A

TH-4
(Divergent Yang)

Yuan source point
Carpal injury, pharyngitis, Diabetes Mellitus

86
Q

At the lateral aspect of the wrist, 3 cun proximal to the carpus on the craniolateral aspect of the front limb in the interosseous space between the radius and the ulna

(Directly opposite PC-6 on the medial aspect, finding this point first is the best way to find PC-6)

A

TH-5
(Outer Pass)

Luo-connecting point, Confluent point to Yang-wei
Paralysis of forelimbs, Wei-Qi deficiency, headache, fever, red eyes, ear problems, neck pain

87
Q

On the lateral side of the elbow, in a depression just proximal to the olecranon tuber

A

TH-10
(Celestial Well)

He-sea point for Earth, Son point for Excess
Forelimb paralysis, deafness, tooth or throat pain

88
Q

At the shoulder, caudal and distal to the acromion on the caudal margin of the acromial head of the deltoideus muscle

A

TH-14
(Shoulder Seam)

Pain in forelimbs, shoulders

89
Q

Caudoventral to the base of the ear, in the depression between the mandible and the mastoid process of the temporal bone; follow the mandible up and it’s under the ear base

A

TH-17
(Wind Screen)

Otitis, facial paralysis or swelling, cervical stiffness

90
Q

At the top of the tragus of the ear, in a depression just rostral to the pretragic incisure, dorsal to the condyloid process of the mandible.
(This point is directly dorsal to SI-19)

A

TH-21
(Ear Gate)

Ear problems, dental disease

91
Q

The clown eye point, in the depression on the rim of the orbit at the end of the eyebrow if it were extended to the lateral canthus of the eye.

A

TH-23
(Silk Bamboo Hole)

Eye problems, dental dz, facial paralysis, encephalitis, epilepsy

92
Q

0.2 cun LATERAL to the LATERAL canthus of the eye in the depression over the rim of the orbit

A

GB-1
(Pupil Bone-Hole)

Eye problems, anhidrosis, headache, cold

93
Q

At the end of the visible eyebrow in a depression on the frontal bone 1 cun dorsal to the extended midpoint of the eyebrow

A

GB-14
(Yang White)

Keratitis, conjunctivitis, uveitis

94
Q

The six-pack point, on the dorsal neck in the depression just caudal and lateral to the occipital protuberance, medial to the cranial edge of the wings of the atlas. Angle the needle between the skull and neck.

A

GB-20
(Wind Pond)

External wind, internal wind, epilepsy, epistaxis, nasal congestion/discharge, headache

95
Q

In the neck muscle just cranial to the edge of the scapula, halfway between GV-14 (dorsal midline between C7-T1) and the acromion

A

GB-21
(Shoulder Well)

Shoulder pain, forelimb paralysis, mastitis, difficult labor

96
Q

In the 9th intercostal space, at the level of the costochondral junction, do not angle the needle perpendicular, channel the needle under the skin or aquapuncture!

A

GB-24
(Sun and Moon)
Front Mu Alarm point for the GALLBLADDER

Crossing point of the GB and SP channels
Liver and gallbladder disorders, Liver Qi Stagnation

97
Q

On the lateral side of the abdomen, on the lower border of the free end of the 13th rib

A

GB-25
(Capital Gate)
Front Mu Alarm point for the KIDNEY

Kidney deficiency, infertility, impaction, colic

98
Q

One of the 3 Bowling Ball Points, in a depression just CRANIAL to the greater trochanter (head of the femur)

A

GB-29
(Squatting Bone-Hole)

Gluteal muscle soreness, pelvic limb pain, hip arthritis, pelvic limb paralysis

99
Q

One of the 3 Bowling Ball Points, in a depression halfway between the greater trochanter and the tuber ischii

A

GB-30
(Circular Jump)

Gluteal muscle soreness, pelvic limb pain, hip arthritis, pelvic limb paralysis

100
Q

At the lateral thigh, in the groove between the femur and the biceps femoris, 7 cun proximal to the lateral femoral condyle.
(Remember, the femur’s length is 18 cun- from the greater trochanter to the tibial plateau)

A

GB-31
(Wind Market)

Skin itching, pelvic limb paralysis, hind limb problems

101
Q

Between the insertion of the biceps femoris tendon and the femur, in a depression proximal to the lateral condyle of the femur

A

GB-33
(Knee Yang Gate)

Stifle problems

102
Q

At the lateral lower knee, the cranial drawer point, in the depression just cranial and distal to the head of the fibula, on the lateral hind limb.

A

GB-34
(Yang Tomb Spring)
Influential Point for LIGAMENTS/TENDONS, He-sea point for Earth

Biliary disorders, vomiting, hind end weakness, ligament/tendon weakness

103
Q

2 cun proximal to GB-39, between the lateral digital extensor muscle and the deep digital flexor muscles, in the area of the saphenous vein.

A

GB-37
(Bright Light)

Luo-connecting point for the Liver Channel
Eye problems, mammary gland pain, pelvic limb paralysis

104
Q

At the lateral ankle, 3 cun proximal to the tip of the lateral malleolus, in a depression on the caudal fibula near where the saphenous vein crosses. (Opposite SP-6)

A

GB-39
(Hanging Bell)
Influential Point for MARROW/CNS

Pelvic limb weakness/paralysis, anal problems, chest pain, neck pain, sore throat

105
Q

On the lateral surface of the hind foot, just distal to the hock (tarsus), craniodistal to the tip of the lateral malleolus of the fibula, over the long digital extensor tendon.
(This point is cranial to BL-62)

A

GB-40
(Hill Ruins)

Yuan primary point
Pain in ankle, jaundice

106
Q

On the top of the hind paw, just distal to the junction of the 4th and 5th metatarsals (on a line with LIV-3 located between the 2nd and 3rd metatarsals)

A

GB-41
(Near Tears on the Foot)

Shu-stream point for Wood, Confluent point to the Dai Channel
Flexor tendonitis, urinary incontinence, abnormal estrus, eye problems, mastitis

107
Q

At the top of the hind paw, on the lateral aspect of the 2nd digit, distal to the metatarsophalangeal joint in the webbing

A

LIV-2
(Moving Between)

Ying-spring point for Fire
Liver Yang Rising, eye problems, abnormal estrus, headache

108
Q

On the hind paw, between the 2nd and 3rd metatarsal bones, proximal to the metatarsophalangeal joint

A

LIV-3
(Supreme Surge)

Shu-stream point for Earth, Yuan source point
Liver Qi Stagnation, abnormal estrus, pelvic limb paralysis

109
Q

On the medial side of the knee, at the medial aspect of the popliteal crease, caudal to the medial femoral condyle (cranial and proximal to KID-10)

A

LIV-8
(Spring at the Bend)

He-sea point for Water
Male and female reproductive disorders, uterine prolapse, genital itching, urinary incontinence, stifle pain

110
Q

On the lateral side of the body, just below the free end of the 12th rib

A

LIV-13
(Gate of Symbol)
Front Mu Alarm point for SPLEEN, Master Point for VISCERA, Influential point for Yin (Zang) Organs

Diarrhea, abdominal mass, muscle pain, colic, distended abdomen

111
Q

In a depression at the costochondral junction of the 6th intercostal space

A

LIV-14
(Cycle Gate)
Front Mu Alarm point for LIVER

Liver dz, mastitis, pleuritis, chest main, muscle pain

112
Q

On caudoventral midline, halfway between the anus and the dorsal aspect of the vulva/scrotum

A

CV-1
(Yin Meeting)

Perianal problems, infertility, epilepsy, dysuria

113
Q

On ventral midline, 4 cun caudal to the umbilicus

A

CV-3
(Central Pole)
Front Mu Alarm point for BLADDER

Renal failure, impotence, dysuria, hernia, genital itching

114
Q

On ventral midline, 3 cun caudal to the umbilicus

A

CV-4
(Origin Pass)
Front Mu Alarm point for SMALL INTESTINE

Kidney Qi/Yang deficiency, renal failure, impotence, hernia, colic, diarrhea, weight loss

115
Q

On ventral midline, 2 cun caudal to the umbilicus

A

CV-5
(Stone Gate)
Front Mu Alarm point for TRIPLE HEATER

Edema, diarrhea, dysuria, hernia, colic, genital discharge

116
Q

On ventral midline, 1.5 cun caudal to the umbilicus (usually tip of prepuce)

A

CV-6
(Sea of Qi)

Kidney Qi or Yang deficiency, renal failure, impotence, hernia, colic, diarrhea, weight loss

117
Q

On ventral midline at the center of the umbilicus (NO NEEDLES HERE!)

A

CV-8
(Spirit Gate Tower)

GI disorders, chronic diarrhea, abdominal pain, chronic fatigue

118
Q

On ventral midline, halfway between the umbilicus and the base of the xiphoid process

A

CV-12
(Middle Stomach)
Influential Point for YANG (FU) ORGANS, Front Mu Alarm point for STOMACH

Gastric pain/ulcer, vomiting, regurgitation, diarrhea, jaundice

119
Q

On ventral midline, halfway between CV-12 and the base of the xiphoid process

A

CV-14
(Great Palace)
Front Mu Alarm point for HEART

Anxiety, shen disturbance, vomiting, epilepsy, palpitations

120
Q

On ventral midline, in a depression at the level of the 4th intercostal space

A

CV-17
(Chest Center)
Front Mu Alarm point for PERICARDIUM, Influential point for QI

Dyspnea, coughing, vomiting, diaphragm spasms, lack of milk, chest pain

121
Q

On ventral midline at the tip of the manubrium (1st sternabrae)

A

CV-22
(Celestial Chimney)
Easy button to stop coughs

Cough, asthma, dyspnea, thyroid problems, sore throat, diaphragm spasm, chest pain

122
Q

1 cun ventral to the rim of the lower lip on midline

A

CV-24
(Receiving Saliva)

Facial paralysis, mania, behavior problems, hypersalivation

123
Q

On dorsal midline, in the depression halfway between the anus and the base of the tail

A

GV-1
(Long Strong)

Luo-connecting point for CV
Diarrhea, constipation, perianal problems, epilepsy

124
Q

The variable point, on dorsal midline, it is the largest depression between the L4-L5, L5-L6, or L6-L7.

A

GV-3
(Yang Pass)

Yang deficiency, impotence, infertility, pelvic limb paralysis

125
Q

On dorsal midline, between L2 and L3 vertebrae

A

GV-4
(Life Gate)

Impotence, infertility, diarrhea, abnormal estrus, Yang deficiency

126
Q

Dorsoflex the neck, in the depression on dorsal midline between the C7-T1 vertebrae

A

GV-14
(Big Vertebrae)

High fever, cough, asthma, Yin Deficiency/False Heat, cervical stiffness, hives, epilepsy

127
Q

On dorsal midline, in the depression at the level of the CAUDAL rim of the ear bases

A

GV-17
(Brain’s Door)

Cervical stiffness, epilepsy, aphonia (loss of voice)

128
Q

On dorsal midline, in the depression at the level of the CENTER of the ear canals

A

GV-20
(Hundred Meetings)

Calming point, shen disturbance, epilepsy, anus prolapse

129
Q

On dorsal midline, in the depression at the level of the CRANIAL rim of the ear bases

A

GV-21
(Before the Vertex)

Hypertension, nasal discharge/congestion, epilepsy

130
Q

In the philtrum on midline, at the level of the ventral limits of the nostrils in the non-haired skin

A

GV-26
(Human Center)
Resuscitation Point

Coma, facial paralysis, mania, IVDD

Chi University Veterinary Acupuncture (CVA) (6 decks)

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