Transpositional Points - location Flashcards
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
LU-1
On the medial side of the cubital crease, just lateral to the tendon of the biceps brachii muscle with the elbow flexed
LU-5
Just proximal to the styloid process of the radius, 1.5 cun above the radiocarpal joint
LU-7
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.
LU-9
Between the 2nd and 3rd metacarpal bones, at the midpoint of the 3rd metacarpal bone on the medial side.
LI-4
2 cun distal to LI-11 (1/6 of the distance between the elbow and carpus) between the extensore carpi radialis and common digital extensor muscles.
LI-10
At the lateral end of the cubital crease, one-half the distance between the biceps tendon and the lateral epicondyle of the humerus when the elbow is flexed.
LI-11
Cranial and distal to the acromion on the cranial margin of the acromial head of the deltoideus muscle
LI-15
In the nasal labial groove, on the lateral aspect of the nose, at the level of the widest part of the nostril and approx. 0.1 cun caudal to the haired/non-haired border.
LI-20
Directly below the center of the pupil, just inside the infraorbital ridge.
ST-1
In the depression at the center of the infraorbital foramen
ST-2
At the lateral commissure of the mouth 0.1 cun caudal to the mucocutaneous border
ST-4
In the depression in the middle of the masseter muscle just rostral to the angle of the mandible
ST-6
2 cun lateral to the center of the umbillicus, in the center of the rectus abdominis
ST-25
In the depression distal to the patella and medial to the patellar ligament
ST-35A
In the depression distral to the patella and medial to the patellar ligament
ST-53B
3 cun distal to stomach 35, 0.5 cun lateral to the cranial crest of the tibia; in the belly of the cranial tibilais muscle.
ST-36
3 cun dital to ST-36, 0.5 cun lateral to the cranial aspect of the limb, in the cranial tibialis muscle
ST-37
3 cun distal to ST-37, 0.5 cun lateral to the cranial aspect of the limb, in the cranial tibialis muscle (1 cun distal to the midpoint of the tibia)
ST-39
One half of the distance between the lateral mallelus and tibial plateau (proximal aspect of the tibia), 2 cun lateral to the cranial aspect of the limb in the groove between the cranial tibialis and long digital extensore muscles
ST-40
On the dorsum of the rear foot at the level of the hock in the depression directly on the midline, the point lies between the tendons on the long digital extensor and the cranial tibial muscles
ST-31
On the dorsal aspect of the metatarsus at the junction of the 3rd and 4th metatarsal bones of the pelvic limb
ST-42
In the web marin between the 3rd and 4th digits in the depression just distal and lateral to the 3rd metatarsophalangeal joint
ST-45
On the lateral side of the 3rd digit nail base
ST-45
On the medial side of the pelvic limb just proximal to the metatarsophalangeal joint on the plantomedial side of the 2nd metatarsal bone
SP-3
On the plantomedial side of the pelvic limb in the depression distal to the base (proximal end) of the 2nd metatarsal bone
SP-4
3 cun proximal to the tip of the medial malleolus in a small depression on the caudal border of the tibia (opposite GB-39)
SP-6
On the medial side of the pelvic limb, 3 cun distal to SP-9, on the caudal border of the tibia, cranial to the deep digital flexor muscle
SP-8
On the lower border of the medial condyle of the tibia, in the depression between the caudal border of the tibia and the gastroc muscle.
SP-9
When the stifle is flexed, the point is 2 cun proximal and medial to the patella (on a diagonal from the patella) in a depression just cranial to the second belly of the sartorius muscle. (1 patellar length proximal to the top of the patella, then 1 patella caudal)
SP-10
On the lateral aspect of the thorax at the 7th intercostal space at the same level as the point of the shoulder
SP-21
In the center of the axillary space (between the trunk and forelimb) over the superficial pectoral muscle
HT-1
On the medial side of the elbow just cranial to the medial epicondyle (between the end of the cubital crease and medial epicondyle of the humerus)
HT-3
On the transverse crease of the carpal joint in the large depression lateral to the tendon of the flexor carpi ulnaris muscle and caudal to the tendon of the ulnaris lateralis muscle
HT-7
On the palmar surface of the paw between the 4th and 5th metacarpal bones, proximal to the metacarpophalangeal junction, just proximal to the pad base
HT-8
On the medial aspect of the nail bed of the 5th digit of the front foot
HT-9
Just proximal to the metacarpophalangeal joint on the caudolateral side of the 5th metacarpal bone
SI-3
On the lateral side of the thoracic limb, distal to the carpal joint, caudolateral to the base of the 5th metacarpal bone
SI-4
On the medial side of the elbow between the medial humeral epicondyle and the olecranon (funny bone)
SI-8
Caudal to the humerus, in a large depression along the caudal border of the deltoid muscle at its juncture w/the triceps muscle (between the long and lateral heads of the triceps muscle at the level of the shoulder joint)
SI-9
In the brachiocephalicus muscle, at the level of the C2-3 intervertebral space, 3 cun ventrolateral to the dorsal midline; use the width of last rib for cun measurement
SI-16
Rostral to the tragus (ventral to TH-21) at the caudal border of the mandible and slightly dorsal to the condyloid process
SI-19
0.1 cun dorsal to the medial canthus of the eye
BL-1
In the supraorbital ridge ventral to medial end of the eyebrow
BL-2
1.5 cun from the dorsal midline of the neck at the level of the junction of C1 and C2 (on a line from the caudal edges of the wings of the atlas)
BL-10
1.5 cun lateral to the caudal border of the doral spinous process of the 1st thoracic vertebrae
BL-11
1.5 cun lateral to caudal border of the dorsal spinous process of the 2nd thoracic vertebrae
BL-12
1.5 cun lateral to caudal border of the dorsal spinous process of the 3rd thoracic vertebrae
BL-13
1.5 cun lateral to caudal border of the dorsal spinous process of the 4th thoracic vertebrae
BL-14
1.5 cun lateral to caudal border of the dorsal spinous process of the 5th thoracic vertebrae
BL-15
1.5 cun lateral to caudal border of the dorsal spinous process of the 6th thoracic vertebrae
BL-16
1.5 cun lateral to caudal border of the dorsal spinous process of the 7th thoracic vertebrae
BL-17
1.5 cun lateral to caudal border of the dorsal spinous process of the 10th thoracic vertebrae
BL-18
1.5 cun lateral to caudal border of the dorsal spinous process of the 11th thoracic vertebrae
BL-19
1.5 cun lateral to caudal border of the dorsal spinous process of the 12th thoracic vertebrae
BL-20
1.5 cun lateral to caudal border of the dorsal spinous process of the 13th thoracic vertebrae
BL-21
1.5 cun lateral to caudal border of the dorsal spinous process of the 1st lumbar vertebrae
BL-22
1.5 cun lateral to caudal border of the dorsal spinous process of the 2nd lumbar vertebrae
BL-23
1.5 cun lateral to caudal border of the dorsal spinous process of the 4th lumbar vertebrae
BL-24
1.5 cun lateral to caudal border of the dorsal spinous process of the 5th lumbar vertebrae
BL-25
1.5 cun lateral to the 6th lumbar vertebrae
BL-26
Between S1-S2, 1.5 cun lateral to the dorsal midline. Between the sacrum and medial border of the wings of the ilium.
BL-28
In the crease just lateral to the tail base, 1.5 cun lateral to the dorsal midline.
BL-35
Ventral to the lateral border of tuber ischii in the biceps groove (between biceps femoris and semitendinosus muscles)
BL-36
On the lateral end of the popliteal crease on the medial border of the biceps femoris tendon. Just lateral to BL-40.
BL-39
In the center of the popliteal crease, the point is found by directing the needle cranially towards the patella
BL-40
3 cun lateral to the caudal border of the dorsal spinous process of the 2nd lumbar vertebrae at the lateral border of the longissimus muscle, 1.5 cun lateral to BL-23
BL-52
In a depression dorsal to the greater trochanter of the femur - a bowling ball point around the hip
BL-54
In the thin fleshy tisue b/n the lateral malleolus and calcaneous, level w/the tip of the lateral malleolus (this is opposite but slightly proximal to KID-3)
BL-60
With the hock flexed, this is located in a depression directly plantodistal to the lateral malleolus (opposite KID-6)
BL-62
On the lateral aspect of the pelvic limb distal to the base (proximal end) of the 5th metatarsal bone
BL-64
On the lateral aspect of the nail bed of the 5th digit of the rear foot
BL-67
On the plantar surface of the pelvic limb paw, between the 3rd and 4th metatarsal bones underneath the central pad of the rear foot.
KID-1
In the thin fleshy tissue b/n the medial malleolus and calcaneus level w/the tip of the medial maleolus (opposite but slightly distal to BL-60)
KID-3
With the hock flexed, the point is located in a depression immediately distal and plantar to the medial malleolus
KID-6
2 cun proximal to the tip of the medial malleolus on the cranial border of the achilles tendon
KID-7
On the medial side of the popliteal fossa at the level of BL-40 in between semimembranous and semitendinosus muscles
KID-10
On the medial side of the cubital crease just caudal to the biceps tendon
PC-3
3 cun proximal to the transverse crease of the carpus in the groove between the flexor carpi radialis and the SDF muscles in the interosseus space (opposite TH-5)
PC-6
On the medial side of the thoracic limb, just proximal to the radiocarpal bone and caudal to the tendon of the flexor carpi radialis muscle under the proximal and medial aspect of the accessory carpal pad
PC-7
Underneath the large central pad b/n the 3rd and 4th metacarpal bones
PC-8
On the medial aspect of the 4th digit at the nail bed
PC-9
On the dorsum of the forefoot b/n the 4th and 5th metacarpal bones, in the depression just proximal to the metacarpophalangeal joint
TH-3
In the large lateral depression on the dorsolateral aspect of the radiocarpal joint, just lateral to the common digital extensor tendon
TH-4
3 cun above the carpus on the craniolateral aspect aspect of the forelimb in the interosseus space b/n the radius and ulna (directly opposite PC-6 on the medial aspect)
TH-5
In a depression on the triceps tendon, just proximal to the olecranon
TH-10
Caudal and distal to the acromion on the caudal margin of the acromial head of the deltoideus muscle
TH-14
Ventral to the ear in the depression b/n the mandible and mastoid process
TH-17
Rostral to the pretragic incisure directly dorsal to SI-19 at the caudal border of the mandible and dorsal to the condyloid process w/the mouth open
TH-21
In the depression on the rim of the orbit at the end of the eyebrow, if it were extended to the lateral canthus
TH-23
0.2 cun lateral to the lateral canthus in the depression over the rim of the orbit
GB-21
In the depression on the frontal bone, 1 cun dorsal to the extended midpoint of the eyebrow (at the end of the visible eyebrow)
GB-14
On the dorsum of the neck, in the large depression just caudal and lateral to the occipital protuberance medial to the cranial edge of the wings of the atlas
GB-20
In the muscle just cranial to the edge of the scapula midway b/n GV-14 (dorsal midline b/n C7-T1) and the acromion
GB-21
In the 9th intercostal space at the level of the costochondral junction (3 spaces caudal and slightly dorsal to LIV-14)
GB-24
On the lateral side of the abdomen on the lower border of the free end of the 13th rib
GB-25
In a depression just cranial to the greater trochanter (bowling ball point around the hip)
GB-29
In a depression midway b/n the greater trochanter and tuber ischii (bowling ball point)
GB-30
In the groove b/n the femur and biceps femoris, 7 cun proximal to the lateral femoral condyle
GB-31
Between the insertion of the biceps femoris tendon and the femur in a depression proximal to the lateral condyle of the femur
GB-33
In the depression, just distal and cranial to the head of the fibula on the lateral side of the pelvic limb
GB-34
3 cun proximal to the tip of the lateral malleolus in a depression on the caudal border of the fibula near where the lateral saphenous vein crosses (opposite SP-6)
GB-39
On the dorsum of the pelvic limb paw just distal to the junction of the 4th and 5th metatarsals (on a line w/LIV-3 located b/n the 2nd and 3rd metatarsals)
GB-41
On the lateral aspect of the 2nd digit, distal to the metatarsophalangeal joint in the webbing
LIV-2
B/n the 2nd and 3rd metatarsal bones, proximal to the metatarsophalangeal joint
LIV-3
On the medial side of the knee at the medial aspect of the popliteal crease caudal to the medial femoral condyle (cranial to KID-10)
LIV-8
On the lateral side of the body, just below the free end of the 12th rib
LIV-13
In a depression at the costochondral junction of the 6th intercostal space
LIV-14
In the depression on the midline halfway b/n the anus and scrotum or vulva
CV-1
On the ventral midline, 4 cun caudal to the umbilicus
CV-3
On the ventral midline, 3 cun caudal to the umbilicus
CV-4
On the ventral midline, 2 cun caudal to the umbilicus
CV-5
On the ventral midline, 1.5 cun caudal to the umbilicus
CV-6
On the ventral midline, halfway b/n the umbilicus and the xiphoid process
CV-12
On the ventral midline, halfway b/n CV-12 and the xiphoid process (3/4 the distance from umbilicus towards xiphoid)
CV-14
On the ventral midline in a depression at the level of the 4th intercostal space
CV-17
On the ventral misline at the tip of the manubrium
CV-22
Lower lip on the midline, 1 cun ventral to the rim of the lower lip
CV-24
In the depression on the dorsal midline halfway b/n the anus and base of tail
GV-1
Largest depression located b/n the dorsal processes of L4-L5, L5-L6, or L6-L7
GV-3
On the midline between the dorsal spinous processes of the 2nd and 3rd lumbar vertebrae
GV-4
In the depression on the dorsal midline b/n C7-T1 dorsal spinous processes
GV-14
In the depression on the dorsal midline, on a line drawn from the caudal edge of the ears, just proximal to the occipital protuberance
GV-17
In the depression on the dorsal midline on a line drawn from the tips of ears level with the center of the ear canals
GV-20
In the depression on the dorsal midline on a line drawn from the cranial edge of the ears
GV-21
In the philtrum at the level of the ventral limits of the nostrils in the non-haired skin
GV-26
