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Acupuncture points (locations) Flashcards

1
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CV-1

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In the depression on the midline halfway between the anus and scrotum or vulva (dorsal to pelvic rim)

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Shen-peng

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1cun cranial to SS

“PBJ” = peng –> Bai-hui –> Jiao

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BL-2

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In the supraorbital ridge ventral to the medial end of the eyebrow

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TH-14

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Caudal and distal to the acromion on the caudal margin of the acromial head of the deltoideus muscle

*Bottom “fish lip”

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ST-2

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In the depression at the center of the infraorbital foramen (above 3rd premolar)

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LU-7

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Just proximal to the styloid process of the radius, 1.5cun above the radiocarpal joint; cranial/proximal needling

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GB-20

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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

Angle needle obique then redirect downwards

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BL-25

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1.5cun lateral to the caudal border of the dorsal spinous process of the 5th lumbar vertebra

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ST-6

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In the depression in the middle of the masseter muscle just rostral to the angle of the mandible

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ST-42

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On the dorsal aspect of the metatarsus at the junction of the 3rd and 4th metatarsal bones of the pelvic limb (proximal)

Medial to head of metatarsal V

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(Ying-xiang)

LI-20

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In the nasal labial groove, at the level of the widest part of the nostril approximately 0.1cun outside the haired/non-haired border

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BL-39

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On the lateral end of the popliteal crease on the medial border of the biceps femoris tendon. Just lateral to BL-40

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GV-4

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On the midline, between the dorsal spinous processes of the 2nd and 3rd lumbar vertebra

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An-shen

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Midway between the dorsal and ventral borders of the ear base in a large depression that is halfway between GB-20 and TH-17

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GB-37

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2cun proximal to GB-39 between the lateral digital extensor m and the deep digital flexor m (above saph. V)

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SP-4

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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; needle perpendicular

*proximal end of “ski slope”

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17
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GB-24

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In the 9th intercostal space at the level of the costochondral junction (3 spaces caudal and slightly dorsal to LIV-14)

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SI-3

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Just proximal to the metacarpophalangeal joint on the caudolateral side of the 5th metacarpal bone

*Ski slope: distal base

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ST-1

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Directly below the center of the pupil, just inside the infraorbital ridge. Penetrate the point by retropulsing the eyeball dorsally and directing the needle over the infraorbital ridge, through the skin and under the eye

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(Tian-tu)

CV-22

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Tip of manubrium, in the ventral midline

*Thick tissue

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21
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HT-1

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In the center of the axillary space (between the trunk and forelimb) over the superficial pectoral muscle.

Needle along the chest wall

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22
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TH-10

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In a depression on the triceps tendon, just proximal to the olecranon

Needle from lateral side and point back

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BL-22

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1.5cun lateral to the caudal border of the dorsal spinous process of the 1st lumbar vertebra

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24
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ST-45

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On the lateral side of the 3rd digit nail base

Needle down from above point

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BL-35

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In the crease just lateral to the tail base, 1.5cun lateral to the dorsal midline

Needle straight toward head

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LIV-3

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Between the 2nd and 3rd metatarsal bones, proximal to the metatarsophalangeal joint

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(Yi-feng)

TH-17

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Ventral to the ear in the depression between the mandible and the mastoid process

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28
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BL-54

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In a depression just dorsal to the greater trochanter of the femur. One of the “3 bowling ball points” around the hip joint

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29
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GV-3

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Variable location; it is the largest depression located between the dorsal processes of L4-L5, L5-L6, or L6-L7 (In front of ilium)

*90% of the time: L6-L7

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30
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SP-8

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On the medial side of the pelvic limb, 3cun distal to SP-9, on the caudal border of the tibia, cranial to the deep digital flexor muscle

*Find semiten/semimem. tendons

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31
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CV-12

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On the ventral midline, halfway between the umbilicus and the xiphoid process (base).

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32
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Tai-yang

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1cun caudal to the lateral canthus dorsal to the zygomatic arch

1/2 distance from eye to edge of lateral eyebrow

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33
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SP-10

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When the stifle is flexed, the point is 2cun 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. (The point is approximately 1 patellar length proximal to the top of the patella and then 1 patellar length caudal)

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34
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SI-9

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Caudal to the humerus, in a large depression along the caudal border of the deltoid muscle at its juncture with the triceps muscle. (Between the long and lateral heads of the triceps muscle, at the level of the shoulder joint)

*2 muscles behind pt. of shoulder–only triceps muscle (long head) should be behind the point

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35
Q

(Lian-guan)

CV-23

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Just cranial to the larynx, on the ventral midline

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36
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BL-11

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1.5cun lateral to the caudal border of the dorsal spinous process of the 1st thoracic vertebra. (The point may be punctured by a needle inserted midway between the spinous process and the medial border of the scapula directing the needle slightly laterally).

Needles only 1cun out but aim lateral

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37
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LI-15

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

* “Fish lips”, cranio-distal

(bottom “fish lip” = TH-14)

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38
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(Bao-sai)

ST-6

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In the depression in the middle of the masseter muscle just rostral to the angle of the mandible

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39
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Shen-jiao

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1cun caudal to Shen-shu

“PBJ” = peng –> Bai-hui –> Jiao

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40
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KID-1

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On the plantar surface of the pelvic limb paw, between the 3rd and 4th metatarsal bones underneath the central pad of the rear foot

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41
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GB-33

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

*Cranial drawer point

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42
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BL-15

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1.5cun lateral to the caudal border of the dorsal spinous process of the 5th thoracic vertebra

*behind scapula

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43
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ST-40

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1/2 distance betrween the lateral malleolus and the tibial plateau (proximal aspect of the tibia), 2cun lateral to the cranial aspect of the limb in the groove between the cranial tibialis and long digital extensor muscles. This point is proximal to ST-39

(Outside/lateral edge of muscle)

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44
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LIV-8

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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)

*cranial drawer pt

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45
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TH-21

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Rostral to the pretragic incisure directly dorsal to SI-19 at the caudal border of the mandible and dorsal to the condyloid process with the mouth open

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46
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BL-1

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0.1cun dorsal to the medial canthus of the eye

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47
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BL-64

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

*Top of the ‘ski slope’

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BL-19

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1.5cun lateral to the caudal border of the dorsal spinous process of the 11th thoracic vertebra

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49
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Bi-tong

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Midpoint between LI-20 and BL-1

*Cats: sits where coat direction shifts

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50
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Wei-jie

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Between Cd-1 and Cd-2 on dorsal midline

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51
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HT-3

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On the medial side of the elbow just cranial to the medial epicondyle. The point is between the end of the cubital crease and the medial epicondyle of the humerus.

Bend elbow along crease; “mountain”; needle oblique

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52
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Liu-feng

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Between the digits in skin folds–3pts on each foot (6pts rear limb), (6pts thoracic limb); insert needle through webbing and dorsal to the metacarpophalangeal or metatarsophalangeal joints

*Needle proximally, directly toward foot)

*Painful!

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53
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GB-14

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In a depression on the frontal bone, 1cun dorsal to the extended midpoint of the eyebrow (at the end of the visible eyebrow)

*Flat triangle above the pupil; “clown”

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54
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HT-7

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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.

Start above point and feed needle distally into large hole

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55
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SI-8

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On medial side of the elbow between the medial humeral epicondyle and the olecranon (at the ulnar nerve–funny bone)

“8” around medial condyle and olecranon–pt. right in middle (in front of tendon)

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56
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GB-29

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In a depression just cranial to the greater trochanter (1 of the 3 bowling ball points around the head of the femur)

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57
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BL-14

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1.5cun lateral to the caudal border of the dorsal spinous process of the 4th thoracic vertebra

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58
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Tian-ping

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Between T13-L1 on dorsal midline (in line with BL-21)

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59
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BL-40

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In the center of the popliteal crease. The point is found by directing the needle cranially towards the patella

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60
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GB-25

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

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61
Q

PC-8

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Underneath the large central pad between the 3rd and 4th metacarpal bones

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Ding-chuan

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0.5cun lateral to GV-14

Inside of BL channel, 1cun deep (~1 in)

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LI-10

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2cun distal to LI-11 between the extensor carpi radialis and the common digital extensor muscles

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64
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Bai-hui

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Between L7-S1 on dorsal midline; BEHIND ilium

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65
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PC-3

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

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66
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BL-52

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3cun lateral to the caudal border of the dorsal spinous process of the 2nd lumbar vertebra at the lateral border of the longissimus muscle, 1.5cun lateral to BL-23

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67
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GB-41

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On the dorsum of the pelvic limb 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)

68
Q

(Ji-zhong)

GV-6

A

T11-T12 dorsal midline

Btn BL-19

69
Q

CV-17

A

On the ventral midline in a depression at the level of the 4th intercostal space. (flattest intercostal)

70
Q

HT-9

A

On the medial aspect of the nail bed of the 5th digit on the front foot; start above and needle down

71
Q

CV-22

A

On the ventral midline at the tip of the manubrium.

1/2in needle, ~1/4in into band of tissue

72
Q

GV-20

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In the depression on the dorsal midline on a line drawn from the tips of the ears level with the center of the ear canals

73
Q

Nao-shu

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Over the temporalis muscles 1/3 of the way along the line between the cranial ear base to the lateral canthus of the eye

74
Q

BL-17

A

1.5cun lateral to the caudal border of the dorsal spinous process of the 7th thoracic vertebra

75
Q

PC-6

A

3cun proximal to the transverse crease of the carpus in the groove between the flexor carpi radialis and the superficial digital flexor muscles in the interosseous space. (Opposite TH-5 on the lateral side)

*Easier when lying down; between tendons (middle)

76
Q

Shan-gen

A

Nose, dorsal midline at the junction of hair and non-haired region

77
Q

(Guan-Yuan-shu)

BL-21

A

Between T-13 and L-1, 1.5cun lateral to the dorsal spinous process

78
Q

HT-8

A

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

79
Q

SI-16

A

In the brachiocephalicus muscle, at the level of the C2-3 intervertebral space, 3cun ventrolateral to the dorsal midline (just dorsal to the C2-3 Jing-jia-ji acupoint)

*Wing of atlas–> over 1 muscle belly

80
Q

BL-28

A

Between S1-S2, 1.5cun lateral to the dorsal midline. Between the sacrum and the medial border of the wings of the ilium

81
Q

(Da-zhui)

GV-14

A

Dorsal midline between the C7-T1

82
Q

Tian-men

A

Caudal rim of ear bases–dorsal midline (GV-17)

83
Q

Long-hui

A

Midpoint between the 2 temporal fossas at the leve of eyebrows (above)

Needle from top/behind

84
Q

ST-25

A

Lateral to the center of the umbilicus, in the center of the rectus abdominis muscle

85
Q

Da-feng-men

A

Cranial rim of ear bases, midline (GV-21)

86
Q

Jian-wei

A

On the lateral cervical region between the jugular vein and the transverse process of the cervical vertebra at the junction of the upper and middle 1/3 of the jugular groove

87
Q

GV-26

A

In the philtrum (the vertical line on the upper lip and between the nostrils) at the level of the ventral limits of the nostrils in the non-haired skin

*Twist: serotonin release

*Hen peck: stimulate epinephrine (CPR)

88
Q

PC-9

A

On the medial aspect of the 4th digit at the nail bed

*Wedding band

89
Q

GB-39

A

3cun proximal to the tip of the lateral malleolus in a depression on the caudal border of the fibula near where the lateral saphenous ven crosses (distal); opposite SP-6

90
Q

KID-6

A

With the hock flexed, the point is located in a depression immediately distal and plantar to the medial malleolus (opposite BL-62)

91
Q

LI-11

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At the lateral end of the cubital crease, 1/2 the distance between the biceps tendon and the lateral epicondyle of the humerus when the elbow is flexed

92
Q

GB-1

A

0.2cun lateral to the lateral canthus in the depression over the rim of the orbit

Needle away from eye

93
Q

CV-4

A

On the ventrlal midlie, 3cun caudal to the umbilicus

94
Q

SP-3

A

On the medial side of the pelvic limb just proximal to the metatarsophalangeal joint on the plantomedial side of the 2nd metatarsal bone; needle perpendcular

*push tendon away

Distal end of “ski slope”

95
Q

Shen-shu

A

1cun lateral to Bai-hui

96
Q

Er-jian

A

Convex surface of the ear at angular vein at ear tip

97
Q

Jian-jiao

A

In the depression just ventral to the dorsal border of the wing of the ilium

“cup” just off ilium (ventral), in muscle

98
Q

BL-24

A

1.5cun lateral to the caudal border of the dorsal spinous process of the 4th lumbar vertebra

99
Q

LU-1

A

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

*Lateral to jugular groove

100
Q

SP-21

A

On the lateral aspect of the thorax at the 7th intercostal space at the same level as the point of the shoulder; needle oblique/ventral

101
Q

Xia-guan

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Caudal to the masseter muscle and cranial to the temporomandibular joints

(ST-7)

*Bottom “fish lips” at zygomatic arch

102
Q

LI-20

A

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

103
Q

BL-10

A

1.5cun from the dorsal midline of the neck at the level of the junction of C1/C2 (on a line from the caudal edges of the wings of the atlas)

*Wings of atlas–> up ~1.5cun from midline

104
Q

PC-7

A

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

*Start medial to accessory pad and needle proximally

105
Q

ST-41

A

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 of the long digital extensor and the cranial tibial muscles

“shuffle point”

106
Q

CV-14

A

On the ventral midline halfway between CV-12 and the xiphoid process (3/4 of the distance from the umbilicus towards the base of the xiphoid process)

107
Q

GB-34

A

In the depression, just distal and cranial to the head of the fibula on the lateral side of the pelvic limb

*Cranial drawer point;

find tibial crest –> straight back to lat. middle limb = fibular head –> craniodistal (flat area)

108
Q

ST-35b

A

In the depression distal to the patella and medial to the patellar ligament; aka “the medial eye of the knee” or Nei Xi Yan

*B = between legs

109
Q

GB-21

A

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

Upper cervical pain: aim striaght in

Lower cervical pain: aim under scapula

110
Q

(Cheng-jiang)

CV-24

A

1cun to the rim of the lower lip

111
Q

BL-62

A

With the hock flexed, the point is located in a depression directly plantodistal to the lateral malleolus (opposite KID-6)

112
Q

CV-24

A

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

113
Q

SI-19

A

Rostral to the tragus (ventral to TH-21), at the caudal border of the mandible and slightly dorsal to the condyloid process

114
Q

ST-37

A

3cun distal to ST-36, 0.5cun lateral to cranial aspect of the limb, in the cranial tibialis muscle

115
Q

TH-5

A

3cun above the carpus on the craniolateral aspect of the forelimb in the interosseous space between the radius and ulna. (Directly opposite PC-6 on the medial aspect; finding TH-5 1st is the best way to find PC-6)

*Outside of “meat” like chicken wing

116
Q

BL-67

A

On the lateral aspect of the nail bed of the 5th digit of the rear foot

117
Q

BL-36

A

Ventral to the lateral border of tuber ischii in the biceps groove (between biceps femoris and semitendinosus muscles)

118
Q

Wei-jian

A

At the tip of the tail

GV-1 B

119
Q

CV-3

A

On the ventral midline, 4cun caudal to the umbilicus.

120
Q

ST-39

A

3cun distal to ST-37, 0.5cun lateral to the cranial aspect of the limb, in cranial tibialis muscle (1cun distal to midpoint of the tibia)

*just proximal to where tibialis tapers into tendon

121
Q

GB-31

A

In the groove between the femur and the biceps femoris, 7cun proximal to the lateral femoral condyle

122
Q

BL-20

A

1.5cun lateral to the caudal border of the dorsal spinous process of the 12th thoracic vertebra

123
Q

CV-5

A

On the ventrlal midlie, 2cun caudal to the umbilicus

124
Q

BL-18

A

1.5cun lateral to the caudal border of the dorsal spinous process of the 10th thoracic vertebra

125
Q

ST-4

A

At the lateral commissure of the mouth 0.1cun caudal to the mucocutaneous border

“smile point”

126
Q

Er-yan

A

In the pelvic sacral foramina 2 pairs of bilateral points

127
Q

Jing-jia-ji

A

Just above and below the lateral vertebral processes at the level of the intervertebral spaces at C1-C2, C2-C3, C3-C4, C4-C5, C5-C6, C6-C7, C7-T1 (7 pairs of acupoints on each side of the neck)

128
Q

BL-23

A

1.5cun lateral to the caudal border of the dorsal spinous process of the 2nd lumbar vertebra

129
Q

LIV-14

A

In a depression at the costochondral junction of the 6th intercostal space (needle ventrally)

130
Q

BL-13

A

1.5cun lateral to the caudal border of the dorsal spinous process of the 3rd thoracic vertebra

131
Q

LU-9

A

On the medial aspect of the radiocarpal joint, just cranial to the radial artery, at the level of HT-7. Needled from the dorsal aspect of the limb (under tendon, needle from dorsal aspect)

132
Q

GV-1

A

In the depression on the dorsal midline halfway between the anus and base of the tail

133
Q

Fei-men

A

1/3 of the way along the cranial border of scapular from dorsal to ventral

134
Q

(Jing-ming)

BL-1

A

0.1cun dorsal to the medial canthus of the eye

135
Q

BL-26

A

1.5cun lateral to the caudal border of the dorsal spinous process of the 6th lumbar vertebra

136
Q

BL-12

A

1.5cun lateral to the caudal border of the dorsal spinous process of the 2nd thoracic vertebra

137
Q

SP-9

A

On the lower border of the medial condyle of the tibia, in the depression between the caudal border of the tibia and the gastrocnemius muscle. The point is found by following the back of the tibia proximally until it bends caudally just below the medial tibial condyle

*Check by feeling semiT/M tendons just caudal

138
Q

KID-10

A

On the medial side of the popliteal fossa at the level of BL-40, in between semimembranous and semitendinous muscles

139
Q

Hua-tuo-jiaji

A

Between the vertebral bodies from T1-L7, 0.5cun from the midline, 1cun medial to the inner bladder channel points

140
Q

SP-6

A

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

Pull tendon away; below lat. saphenous

141
Q

TH-3

A

On the dorsum of the forefoot between the 4th and 5gh metacarpal bones, in the depression just proximal to the metacarpophalangeal joint

“tea cup point”

142
Q

KID-3

A

In the thin fleshy tissue between the medial malleolus and calcaneous level with the tip of the medial malleolus. The point is opposite but slightly distal to BL-60

143
Q

KID-7

A

2cun proximal to the tip of the medial malleolus, on the cranial border of the Achilles tendon

*small flat area

144
Q

BL-21

A

1.5cun lateral to the caudal border of the dorsal spinous process of the 13th thoracic vertebra

145
Q

GV-21

A

In the depression on the dorsal midline on a line drawn from the tips of the ears level with the cranial edge of the ear canals

146
Q

BL-16

A

1.5cun lateral to the caudal border of the dorsal spinous process of the 6th thoracic vertebra

147
Q

Fei-pan

A

1/3 of the way along the caudal border of the scapula from dorsal to ventral

148
Q

LU-5

A

On the medial side of the cubital crease, just lateral to the tendon of the biceps brachii muscle with the elbow flexed

149
Q

ST-36

A

3 cun distal to ST-35, 0.5cun lateral to cranial crest of the tibia; in the belly of the cranial tibialis muscle. Long linear point

150
Q

ST-44

A

In the web margin between the 3rd and 4th digits in the depression just distal and lateral to the 3rd metatarsophalangeal joint; needle from dorsal aspect, straight down

“stapling feet to floor”

151
Q

LIV-2

A

On the lateral aspect of the 2nd digit, distal to the metatarsophalangeal joint in the webbing

152
Q

TH-17

A

Ventral to the ear in the depression between the mandible and the mastoid process; Pick ear up, straight down cartilage

*Base of ear: GB-20, An-shen, TH-17 all equi-distant

153
Q

TH-4

A

In the large lateral depression on the dorsolateral aspect of the radiocarpal joint, just lateral to the common digital extensor tendon

*Most lateral point when carpus flexed–don’t drift distally

154
Q

ST-35a

A

In the depression distal to the patella and lateral to the patellar ligament. aka “the lateral eye of the knee” or Wai Xi Yan

155
Q

(Feng-chi)

GB-20

A

In the large depression just caudal and lateral to the occipital protruberance and medial to the cranial edge of the wings of the atlas

156
Q

SI-4

A

On the lateral side of the thoracic limb, distal to the carpal joint, caudolateral to the base of the 5th metacarpal bone

*Proximal base of the ski slope

157
Q

(Cheng-Qi)

ST-1

A

Directly below the center of the pupil just inside the orbital ridge

(ST-1)

158
Q

Zhou-shu

A

Between the lateral humeral condyle and the anconeal process (Opposite SI-8 on medial side)

159
Q

GV-17

A

In the depression on the dorsal midline, on a line drawn from the caudal (trailing) edge of the ears just proximal to the occipital protuberance

160
Q

LI-4

A

Between the 2nd and 3rd metacarpal bones, at the midpoint of the 3rd metacarpal bone on the medial side. *Highest point in the space between bones

For cats: alternaitve location is midpoint of the 2nd metacarpal bone on the medial side

161
Q

BL-60

A

In the thin fleshy tissue between the lateral malleolus and the calcaneous, level with the tip of the lateral malleolus. (the point is opposite but slightly proximal to KID-3)

*As far distal; cranial space against tibia

162
Q

GB-30

A

In a depression midway between the greater trochanter and the tuber ischii (1 of the 3 bowling ball points around the head of the femur)

163
Q

TH-23

A

In the depression on the rim of the orbit at the end of the eyebrow, if it were extended to the lateral canthus

164
Q

CV-6

A

On the ventrlal midlie, 1.5cun caudal to the umbilicus

*Male dog: close to where prepuce attaches to ventral abdomen

165
Q

GV-14

A

In the depression on the dorsal midline between the C7-T1 dorsal spinous processes

166
Q

LIV-13

A

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

(GB-25–13th rib)

167
Q

Shang-guan

A

In the depression (more prominent with the mouth open) at the caudal end of the temporomandibular joint, caudal to the masseter muscle, dorsal to the zygomatic arch and ST-7

(GB-3)

*“fish lips” (upper) at zygomatic arch

ACUPUNCTURE: TCVM (14 decks)

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