Point Location Flashcards
1
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RN-1
A
At the perineum, between the anus and the root of the scrotum in males and between the anus and posterior labial commisure in females
2
Q
RN-2
A
On the midpoint of the upper border of the symphysis pubis
3
Q
RN-3
A
On the midpoint of the abdomen, 4 cun below the umbilicus (1 above pubic symphysis)
4
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RN-4
A
On the midpoint of the abdomen, 3 cun below the umbilicus (2 above pubic symphysis)
Center: RN-4, 0.5: KD-13, 2: ST-28, ASIS: GB-27
5
Q
RN-5
A
On the midpoint of the abdomen, 2 cun below the umbilicus (3 above public symphysis)
6
Q
RN-6
A
On the midpoint of the abdomen, 1.5 cun below the umbilicus (3.5 above public symphysis)
7
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RN-7
A
On the midpoint of the abdomen, 1 cun below the umbilicus (4 above pubic symphysis)
8
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RN-8
A
In the center of the umbilicus
Center: RN-8, 0.5: KD-16, 2: ST-25, 4: SP-15, Below 11th rib/LR-13: GB-26
9
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RN-9
A
On the midline of the abdomen, 1 cun above the umbilicus (7 below sternocostal angle)
10
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RN-10
A
On the midline of the abdomen, 2 cun above the umbilicus (6 below sternocostal angle)
11
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RN-11
A
On the midline of the abdomen, 3 cun above the umbilicus (5 below sternocostal angle)
12
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RN-12
A
On the midline of the abdomen, 4 cun above the umbilicus- midway between umbilicus and sternocostal angle
13
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RN-13
A
On the midline of the abdomen, 5 cun above the umbilicus (3 below sternocostal angle)
14
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RN-14
A
On the midline of the abdomen, 6 cun above the umbilicus (2 below sternocostal angle)
15
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RN-15
A
Below the xiphoid process, 7 cun above the umbilicus (1 below sternocostal angle) locate the point in supine position w/ the arms uplifted
16
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RN-16
A
On the midline of the sternum, at the level with the 5th intercostal space (at level of sternocostal angle)
17
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RN-17
A
On the anterior midline, at the level with the 4th intercostal space, midway between the nipples (junction 4th intercostal space and sternum)
18
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RN-18
A
On the anterior midline, at the level with the 3rd intercostal space, midway between the nipples (junction 3rd intercostal space and sternum)
19
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RN-19
A
On the anterior midline, at the level with the 2nd intercostal space, midway between the nipples (junction 2nd intercostal space and sternum)
20
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RN-20
A
On the anterior midline, at the midpoint of the sternal angle, at the level with the 1st intercostal space (junction 1st intercostal space and sternum)
21
Q
RN-21
A
On the anterior midline, at the center of the sternal manubrium 1 cun below RN-22 midline of manubrium of sternum, midway between RN-20 and RN-22
22
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RN-22
A
In the center of the suprasternal fossa (0.5 superior to suprasternal notch)
23
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RN-23
A
Above the Adam’s apple (laryngeal prominence), in the depression above the hyoid bone
24
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RN-24
A
In the depression in the center of the mentolabial groove
25
Intervertebral spaces to skip for point location on the DU channel
SKIP T2, T4, T8, T12, L3
26
DU-1
Midway between the tip of the coccyx and the anus
27
DU-2
in the hiatus of the sacrum (sacro-coccygeal hiatus)
28
DU-3
Below the spinous process of L4 (one intervertebral space below line connecting the highest points of two iliac crests that are level w/ lower border of L3)
29
DU-4
Below the spinous process of L2
(one intervertebral space above line connecting highest points two iliac crests that are level w/ lower border L3)
30
DU-5
Below the spinous process of L1
(two intervertebral spaces above line connecting highest points of two iliac crests that are level with lower border of L2)
31
DU-6
Below the spinous process of T11
(Skipped T12)
32
DU-7
Below the spinous process of T10
33
DU-8
Below the spinous process of T9
34
DU-9
Below the spinous process of T7
(skipped T8)
35
DU-10
Below the spinous process of T6
36
DU-11
Below the spinous process of T5
37
DU-12
Below the spinous process of T3
(skipped T4)
38
DU-13
Below the spinous process of T1
(skipped T2)
39
DU-14
Below the spinous process of C7
(approximately level of shoulders)
40
DU-15
0.5 cun directly above midpoint of posterior hairline, 0.5 cun below DU-16, in depression below C1
(hairline measured at 1 cun inferior to DU-16)
41
DU-16
1 cun above midpoint of posterior hairline, directly below external occipital protuberance, in depression between m. trapezius of both sides
42
DU-17
On midline of head, 1.5 cun above DU-16, superior to the external occipital protuberance
43
DU-18
On midline of head, 1.5 cun above DU-17, midway between DU-16 and DU-20
44
DU-19
On midline of head, 1.5 cun above DU-18, and 1.5 cun behind DU-20
45
DU-20
On midline of head, 7 cun above posterior hairline, approximately on midpoint of line connecting apexes of two auricles
46
DU-21
On midline of head, 1.5 cun anterior to DU-20
3.5 cun posterior to anterior hairline
47
DU-22
2 cun posterior to midpoint of anterior hairline, 3 cun anterior to DU-20
48
DU-23
1 cun directly above midpoint of anterior hairline, 0.5 cun posterior to DU-24
49
DU-24
0.5 cun above the midpoint of the anterior hairline
50
DU-25
on the tip of the nose
51
DU-26
At junction of upper 1/3 and lower 2/3 of philtrum
(near nostrils)
52
DU-27
On midline, at the junction of margin of upper lip and philtrum
53
DU-28
In the mouth, in the superior frenulum, at the junction of the upper lip and gum
54
Lung Meridian
Hand Taiyin
55
LU-1
In the 1st intercostal space, 6 cun lateral to midline (Ren Mai), 1 cun inferior to LU-2
56
LU-2
6 cun lateral to the midline, in the center of the hollow of the delto-pectoral triangle
(depression below acromial extremity of clavicle)
57
LU-3
On antero-lateral aspect of upper arm, 3 cun inferior to axillary fold, on radial side of m. biceps brachii
medial aspect=antero-lateral aspect
between biceps brachii and humerus
58
LU-4
On antero-lateral aspect of upper arm, 4 cun inferior to axillary fold, on radial side of biceps brachii
1 cun below LU-3
5 cun superior LU-5
antero-lateral=medial
59
LU-5
On cubital crease, in depression at radial side of tendon of biceps brachii
locate w/ elbow slightly flexed, avoid cubital vein
* *CUBITAL CREASE:**
* *LI-11:** lateral end of transverse cubital crease, between LU-5 and lateral epicondyle of humerus
**LU-5:** radial side of tendon of biceps brachii
**PC-3:** ulnar side aponeurosis of biceps brachii
**HT-3:** medial end transverse cubital crease, between PC-3 and medial epicondyle of humerus
60
LU-6
On palmar (flexor) aspect forearm, on line joining LU-5 and LU-9, 7 cun above LU-9 (transverse crease of wrist/carpal crease)
61
LU-7
1.5 cun proximal to LI-5, in cleft between tendons of brachioradialis and abductor pollicis longus
62
LU-8
Above the wrist, 1 cun proximal to LU-9, on radial side of radial artery, on line connecting LU-5 to LU-9
LU-9= @ transverse crease of wrist
63
LU-9
At wrist joint, in depression between radial artery and tendon of abductor pollicis longus, level w/ HT-7
(@radial end of transferse crease of wrist)
(HT-7=proximal border of pisiform bone)
**Carpal Crease/Wrist Crease:**
**LU-9:**between radial artery and tendon of abductor pollicis longus
**PC-7:** Between palmaris longus and flexor carpi radialis
**HT-7:** radial side of flexor carpi ulnaris, in depression at proximal border of pisiform bone
64
LU-10
On thenar eminence, in depression between midpoint of shaft of 1st metacarpal bone and thenar muscles
(border of red and white skin)
(radial aspect 1st metacarpal)
65
LU-11
On extensor/radial aspect of thumb, about 0.1 cun posterior to the corner of the nail
66
Large Intestine Meridian
Hand Yangming
67
LI-1
Dorsal aspect of index finger, radial border of nail, 0.1 cun posterior to corner of nail
68
LI-2
On radial side of index finger, in depression distal to metacarpal-phalangeal joint, at junction red and white skin
69
LI-3
Radial side of index finger, in depression proximal to head of second metacarpal bone
70
LI-4
On dorsum of hand, between 1st and second metacarpal bones, at midpoint of second metacarpal bone close to radial border
(highest point of bulge of muscle)
71
LI-5
Radial side of wrist, center of hollow formed by tendons of extensor pollicis longus and brevis
(anatomical snuffbox)
72
LI-6
With elbow flexed and radial side arm upward, 3 cun above LI-5 on line connecting LI-5 and LI-11
73
LI-7
With elbow flexed and radial side of arm upward, 5 cun proximal to LI-5, on line connecting LI-5 and LI-11
(1 cun distal to midpoint of line connecting LI-5 to LI-11)
74
LI-8
Radial side of forearm, 4 cun distal to LI-11, on line connecting LI-11 and LI-5
75
LI-9
Radial side of forearm, 3 cun distal to LI-11, on line connecting LI-11 and LI-5
76
LI-10
On radial side of forearm, 2 cun distal to LI-11, on line connecting LI-11 and LI-5
77
LI-11
In depression at lateral end of transverse cubital crease, between LU-5 and lateral epicondyle of humerus
* *CUBITAL CREASE:**
* *LI-11:** lateral end of transverse cubital crease, between LU-5 and lateral epicondyle of humerus
**LU-5:** radial side of tendon of biceps brachii
**PC-3:** ulnar side aponeurosis of biceps brachii
**HT-3:** medial end transverse cubital crease, between PC-3 and medial epicondyle of humerus
78
LI-8, LI-9, LI-10, LI-11
LI-11: lateral end of transverse cubital crease
LI-10: 2 cun distal to LI-11
LI-9: 3 cun distal to LI-11
LI-8: 4 cun distal to LI-11
79
LI-12
With elbow flexed, in depression 1 cun proximal to and 1 cun lateral to LI-11
(superior to lateral epicondyle of humerus)
80
LI-13
On lateral side of upper arm, 3 cun proximal to LI-11, on line connecting LI-11 with LI-15
(superior to epicondyle of humerus)
81
LI-14
Lateral side of upper arm, in visible and tender depression, between the distal insertion of deltoid muscle and brachialis muscle, approximately 3/5 distance along line between LI-11 and LI-15
(7 cun above LI-11)
82
LI-15
Anterior and inferior to acromion, at origin of deltoid muscle
(when arm in full abduction, anterior border acromioclavicular joint)
83
LI-16
On upper aspect of shoulder, in depression between lateral extremity of clavicle and scapular spine
84
LI-17
On lateral side of neck, 1 cun inferior to LI-18, on posterior border of sternocleidomastoid (SCM)
85
LI-18
On lateral side of neck, level with tip of laryngeal prominence (adam's apple), between sternal and clavicular heads of the sternocleidomastoid
86
LI-19
Below lateral margin of nostril, 0.5 cun lateral to DU-26
87
LI-20
In nasolabial groove, at level of midpoint of lateral border of ala nasi
88
Stomach Meridian
Foot Yangming
89
ST-1
Eyes looking directly forward, directly below pupil, between eyeball and infraorbital ridge
90
ST-2
Eyes looking directly forward, 1 cun below pupin, in depression at infraorbital foramen
91
ST-3
Eyes looking directly forward, below pupil, level with lower border of ala nasi
(lateral side naso-labial groove)
92
ST-4
0.4 cun lateral to corner of mouth
93
ST-5
directly anterior to angle of jaw, in depression at anterior border of masseter muscle
94
ST-6
1 fingerbreadth anterior and superior to angle of jaw at prominence of masseter muscle
\*in the belly of masseter muscle with jaw clenched
95
ST-7
At lower border of zygomatic arch, in depression anterior to condyloid process of mandible
(needle w/ mouth closed)
96
ST-8
At corner of forehead, 4.5 cun lateral to DU-24, 0.5 cun within anterior hairline
97
ST-9
Level with tip of and l.5 cun lateral to laryngeal prominence, between anterior border of SCM and lateral border of thyroid cartilage
(caution: carotid artery)
98
ST-10
On neck, at anterior border of SCM, midway between ST-9 and ST-11
99
ST-11
At root of neck, superior to medial end of clavicle, directly below ST-9, between sternal and clavicular heads of SCM
100
ST-12
Posterior to superior border of clavicle, at it's midpoint, 4 cun lateral to midline, on mamillary line
101
ST-13
Directly below ST-12, on inferior border of clavicle, 4 cun lateral to midline, on mamillary line
102
ST-14
On chst, in 1st intercostal space, 4 cun lateral to midline (RN-20), on mamillary line
103
ST-15
On chest, in 2nd intercostal space, 4 cun lateral to midline (RN-19), on mamillary line
104
ST-16
On chest, in 3rd intercostal space, 4 cun lateral to midline (RN-18), on mamillary line
105
ST-17
At center of nipple, in 4th intercostal space, 4 cun lateral to midline (RN-17)
(nipple unlikely to be 4 cun lateral midline)
\*contraindicated to needling and moxa
106
ST-18
Directly below nipple, in 5th intercostal space, 4 cun lateral to midline (RN-16)
107
ST-19
On abdomen, **2 cun** lateral to midline, 6 cun superior to umbilicus, level RN-14
108
ST-20
On abdomen, 2 cun lateral midline, 5 cun superior umbilicus, level with RN-13
109
ST-21
On abdomen, 2 cun lateral midline and 4 cun superior umbilicus, level with RN-12
(21-12)
110
ST-22
On abdomen, 2 cun lateral to midline and 3 cun superior to umbilicus, level with RN-11
(22-11)
111
ST-23
On abdomen, 2 cun lateral to midline and 2 cun superior to umbilicus, level with RN-10
112
ST-24
On abdomen, 2 cun lateral midline, 1 cun superior to umbilicus, level RN-9
113
ST-25
On abdomen, 2 cun lateral to umbilicus (RN-8)
\*caution peritoneal cavity
114
ST-26
On lower abdomen, 2 cun lateral midline, 1 cun inferior umbilicus, level RN-7
115
ST-27
On lower abdomen, 2 cun lateral midline and 2 cun below umbilicus, level with RN-5
116
ST-28
On lower abdomen, 2 cun lateral midline and 3 cun below umbilicus, level with RN-4
117
ST-29
On lower abdomen, 2 cun lateral to midline and 4 cun below umbilicus, level with RN-3
118
ST-30
On lower abdomen, 2 cun lateral to midline, level with superior border of pubic symphysis (RN-2)
119
ST-31
On upper thigh, just lateral sartorius muscle, at junction of vertical line drawn downward from ASIS and horizontal line drawn level with lower border of pubic symphysis
(line ST-31 to ST-34)
120
ST-32
On thigh, on line drawn between lateral border of patella and ASIS, 6 cun proximal to superior border of patella
(line ST-31 to ST-34)
121
ST-33
On thigh, on line drawn betweeen lateral border of patella and ASIS, 3 cun proximal to superior border of patella
(line ST-31 to ST-34)
122
ST-34
ON thigh, on line drawn between lateral border of patell and ASIS, 2 cun proximal to superior border of patella
(latero-superior border)
(line ST-31 to ST-34)
123
ST-35
On knee, in hollow formed when knee flexed, below patella and lateral to patellar ligament
(Dubi-Xiyan)
124
ST-36
Below knee, 3 cun inferior to ST-35, one finger breadth lateral to anterior crest of tibia
(1 cun inferior GB-34 and one fingerbredth lateral to anterior crest of tibia)
(3 cun below ST-35)
125
ST-37
On lower leg, 3 cun inferior to ST-36, one finger-bredth lateral to anterior crest of tibia
126
ST-38
On lower leg, midway between tibiofemoral joint line (level with popliteal crease) and prominence of the lateral malleolus, on finger-breadth lateral to anterior crest of tibia
(1 above ST-39 or 2 below ST-37)
127
ST-39
On lower leg, 3 cun inferior to ST-37, one finger-breadth lateral to anterior crest of tibia
(1 below ST-38)
128
ST-40
On lower leg, midway between tibiofemoral joint line (popliteal crease) and lateral malleolus, two finger-breadth lateral to anterior crest of tibia
(one finger-breath lateral ST-38)
129
ST-41
On ankle, level with prominence of lateral malleolus, in a depression between the tendons of extensor hallucis longus and extensor digitorum longus
130
ST-42
On dorsum of foot, in depression between 2nd and 3rd metatarsal bones and cuneiform bones (2nd/3rd), 1.5 cun distal to ST-41 on line between ST-41 and ST-43
(dorsalis pedis artery)
131
ST-43
On dorsum of foot, between 2nd and 3rd metatarsal bones, in depression 1 cun proximal to ST-44
132
ST-44
On dorsum of foot, between 2nd and 3rd toes, 0.5 cun proximal to margin of web
133
ST-45
On dorsal aspect of 2nd toe, at lateral border of base of nail, 0.1 cun from corner
134
Spleen Meridian
Foot Taiyin
135
SP-1
On dorsal aspect of big toe, medial nail base, 0.1 cun from corner
136
SP-2
On medial side of big toe, in depression distal and inferior to 1st metatarso-phalangeal joint
137
SP-3
On medial side of foot in depression proxiam and inferior to head of 1st metatarsal bone
138
SP-4
On medial side of foot, in depression distal and inferior to the base of the first metatarsal bone
139
SP-5
On medial side of ankle, in depression at junction of lines drawn along anterior and inferior borders of medial malleolus
(mirrors GB-40 on lateral foot)
(LR-4: 1 cun anterior to prominence of medial malleolus)
140
SP-6
On medial side of lower leg, 3 cun superior to prominence of medial malleolus in depression close to medial crest of tibia
141
SP-7
On medial side of lower leg, 3 cun superior to SP-6, in depression just posterior to medial crest of tibia
142
SP-8
On medial side of lower leg, 3 cun inferior to SP-9, in depression posterior to medial crest of tibia
(4 cun superior Sp-7)
143
SP-9
On medial side of lower leg, in depression in angle formed by medial condyle of tibia and posterior border of tibia
(level GB-34)
144
SP-10
2 cun proximal to superior border of patella, on bulge of vastus medialis muscles (directly above SP-9)
145
SP-11
On medial side of upper leg, 6 cun proximal SP-10, on line connecting SP-10 and SP-12
(midway between tibiofemoral joint line and SP-12)
146
SP-12
3.5 cun lateral RN-2, on lateral side of femoral artery
(Lateral to medial: Femoral n., SP-12, Femoral artery)
147
SP-13
On lower abdomen, 0.7 cun superior and 0.5 cun lateral to SP-12, 4 cun lateral to midline.
(4.3 cun inferior to SP-15)
148
SP-14
On lower abdomen, 1.3 cun inferior to SP-15, 4 cun lateral to midline
149
SP-15
On abdomen, 4 cun lateral to midline, in depression at lateral border of rectus abdominis muscle level with umbilicus
150
SP-16
On abdomen, 4 cun lateral to midline, in depression at lateral border of rectus abdominis muscle, 3 cun superior to SP-15
151
SP-17
On lateral side of chest, in 5th intercostal space, 6 cun lateral to midline
(SP-16= 4 cun)
(SP-17= 6 cun)
152
SP-18
On lateral side of chest, in 4th intercostal space, 6 cun lateral midline
153
SP-19
On lateral side of chest, in 3rd intercostal space, 6 cun lateral to midline
154
SP-20
On lateral side of chest, in 2nd intercostal space, 6 cun lateral to midline
155
SP-21
On mid-axillary line in 7th intercostal space
(midway between axilla and free end of 11th rib)
156
Heart Meridian
Hand Shaoyin
157
HT-1
In depression at center of axilla
158
HT-2
3 cun proximal to medial end of transverse cubital crease, on line connecting HT-1 and HT-3
in groove medial to biceps brachii muscle
6 cun distal to HT-1
159
HT-3
At medial end of transverse cubital crease when elbow is fully flexed
(midway between PC-3 and medial epicondyle of humerus)
(mirrors LI-11)
* *CUBITAL CREASE:**
* *LI-11:** lateral end of transverse cubital crease, between LU-5 and lateral epicondyle of humerus
**LU-5:** radial side of tendon of biceps brachii
**PC-3:** ulnar side aponeurosis of biceps brachii
**HT-3:** medial end transverse cubital crease, between PC-3 and medial epicondyle of humerus
160
HT-4
On radial side of tendon flexor carpi ulnaris, 1.5 cun proximal to HT-7
161
HT-5
On radial side of tendon flexor carpi ulnaris, 1 cun proximal to HT-7
162
HT-6
On radial side of tendon flexor carpi ulnaris, 0.5 cun proximal to HT-7
163
HT-7
At wrist joint, on radial side of flexor carpi ulnaris, in depression at proximal border of pisiform bone
caution: ulnar artery and nerve
**Carpal Crease/Wrist Crease:**
**LU-9**:between radial artery and tendon of abductor pollicis longus
**PC-7**: Between palmaris longus and flexor carpi radialis
**HT-7**: radial side of flexor carpi ulnaris, in depression at proximal border of pisiform bone
164
HT-8
On palm, in depression between 4th and 5th metacarpal bones, where tip of little finger wrests when fist is made
165
HT-9
On dorsal aspect of little finger at radial border of nail, 0.1 from corner at base
166
Small Intestine Meridian
Hand Taiyang
167
SI-1
On dorsal aspect of little finger, on ulnar border of nail, 0.1 from base corner
168
SI-2
On ulnar border of little finger, in depression just distal to metacarpo-phalangeal joint
169
SI-3
On ulnar border of hand, in depression proximal to head of 5th metacarpal bone
(easier to locate with loose fist)
170
SI-4
On ulnar border of hand, in depression between base of 5th metacarpal bone and triquetral bone
171
SI-5
At ulnar border of wrist, in depression between head of ulna and triquetral bone
172
SI-6
When palm of hand placed on chest, point is located on the dorsal aspect of head of ulna, in cleft level with and to radial side of high point of styloid process of ulna
173
SI-7
On line connecting SI-5 and SI-8, 5 cun proximal to SI-5 between anterior border of ulna and muscle belly of flexor carpi ulnaris
174
SI-8
In depression between tip of olecrannon process of ulna and tip of medial epicondyle of humerus
175
SI-9
On posterior aspect of shoulder, 1 cun superior to posterior axillary crease when arm hangs in adducted position
(just below posterior border of deltoid)
176
SI-10
On posterior aspect of shoulder, in depression inferior to scapular spine, directly superior to posterior axillary crease
177
SI-11
On scapula, 1/3 distance from the midpoint of the inferior border of the scapular spine to the inferior angle of the scapula
(equilateral triangle with SI-9 and SI-10)
178
SI-12
In center of suprascapular fossa, directly above SI-11, in a depression formed when arm is raised
(caution: pneumothorax)
179
SI-13
In tender depression superior to medial end of scapular spine, midway between SI-10 and T2
180
SI-14
3 cun lateral to lower border of T1 (DU-13)
181
SI-15
2 cun lateral to lower border of C7 (DU-14)
(caution: pneumothorax)
182
SI-16
On posterior border of SCM, level with laryngeal prominence
(Posterior to Anterior SCM: SI-16, LI-18, ST-9)
183
SI-17
In depression between angle of mandible and anterior border of SCM
184
SI-18
Directly below outer canthus, in depression at lower border of zygomatic bone
185
SI-19
With mouth open, located in depression between middle of tragus and condyloid process of mandible
(SJ-21-SI-19-GB-2)
186
Urinary Bladder Meridian
Foot Taiyang
187
UB-1
0.1 medial and superior to inner canthus of eye, (near medial border of orbit)
188
UB-2
In depression on eyebrow, close to its medial end
(contra moxa)
189
UB-3
Directly superior to UB-2, 0.5 cun within anterior hairline level with DU-24
190
UB-4
0.5 cun within anterior hairline, 1.5 cun lateral to DU-24
(1/3 of distance between DU-24 and ST-8)
191
UB-5
0.5 cun directly posterior to UB-4, 1 cun within anterior hairline, and 1.5 cun lateral to DU-23
192
UB-6
1.5 cun posterior to UB-5, 2.5 cun within anterior hairline and 1.5 cun lateral to midline
193
UB-7
1.5 cun posterior to UB-6 and 4 cun within anterior hairline, 1.5 cun lateral to midline
(1 cun anterior and 1.5 cun lateral to DU-20)
194
UB-8
1. 5 cun posterior to UB-7 and 5.5 cun within anterior hairline, 1.5 cun lateral to midline
(1. 5 cun lateral and 0.5 cun posterior to DU-20)
195
UB-9
1.3 cun lateral to DU-17
(DU-17: superior to external occipital protuberance, 1.5 cun superior DU-16)
196
UB-10
On lateral aspect of trapezius muscle, 1.3 cun lateral DU-15
(DU-16 in depression between trapezius on both sides, DU-15= 0.5 below DU-16, UB-10 1.3 lateral DU-15)
197
UB-11
1. 5 cun lateral to lower border of T1
(caution: pneumothorax)
(DU-13)
198
UB-12
1. 5 cun lateral to lower border of T2
(caution: pneumothorax)
199
UB-13
1.5 cun lateral to lower border of T3
(DU-12)
200
UB-14
1. 5 cun lateral to lower border of T4
(caution: pneumothorax)
201
UB-15
1. 5 cun lateral to lower border of T5
(caution: pneumothorax)
(DU-11)
202
UB-16
1.5 cun lateral to lower border of T6
(caution pneumothorax)
(DU-10)
203
UB-17
1. 5 cun lateral to lower border of T7
(caution: pneumothorax)
(DU-9)
204
UB-18
1. 5 cun lateral to lower border of T9
(caution: pneumothorax)
(DU-8)
205
UB-19
1. 5 cun lateral to lower border of T10
(caution: pneumothorax)
(DU-7)
206
UB-20
1.5 cun lateral to lower border of T11
(caution pneumothorax)
(DU-6)
207
UB-21
1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the twelfth thoracic vertebra (T12)
(Wei Shu= Stomach Shu)
208
UB-22
1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the first lumbar vertebra (L1)
(sanjiaoshu= Sanjiao Shu)
209
UB-23
1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the second lumbar vertebra (L2)
(Shenshu= Kidney Shu)
210
UB-24
1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the third lumbar vertebra (L3)
(Qi Hai Shu= Sea of Qi Shu)
211
UB-25
1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the fourth lumbar vertebra (L4)
(Da Chang Shu= Large Intestine Shu)
212
UB-26
1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the fifth lumbar vertebra (L5)
(Guan Yuan Shu= Gate of Origin Shu)
213
UB-27
1.5 cun lateral to the midline, at the **level** of the **first posterior sacral foramen**
(Xiao Chang Shu= Small Intestine Shu)
214
UB-28
1.5 cun lateral to the midline, at the **level** of the **second posterior sacral foramen**
(Pang Guang Shu= Bladder Shu)
215
UB-29
1.5 cun lateral to the midline, at the **level** of the t**hird posterior sacral foramen**
216
UB-30
1.5 cun lateral to the midline, at the **level** of the **fourth posterior sacral foramen**
217
UB-31
in the first posterior sacral foramen
(Shang Liao= Upper Crevice)
218
UB-32
in the second posterior sacral foramen
(Ci Liao= Second Crevice)
219
UB-33
in the third posterior sacral foramen
(Zhong Liao= Middle Crevice)
220
UB-34
in the fourth posterior sacral foramen
(Xia Liao= Lower Crevice)
221
UB-35
0.5 cun lateral to the Governing Vessel level with the tip of the coccyx
(Hui Yang= Meeting of Yang)
222
UB-36
Just below the buttock, on a line directly superior to UB-40, in the center of the transverse gluteal crease in a depression between the hamstring muscles
(Cheng Fu= Hold and support)
"Sits muscle"
223
UB-37
On the back of the thigh, in the depression between the hamstring muscles, 6 cun distal to UB-36 and 8 cun proximal to UB-40 (line UB-36 to UB-40)
36 Sits
37 6 from 36
40 8 from 37
224
UB-38
on the back of the knee, 1 cun superior to UB-39 on the medial side of the tendon of biceps femoris
38 = 1 above 39
39 = lateral 40
40 = center
225
UB-39
at the back of the knee, on the popliteal crease and towards hte lateral end, in the depression medial to the tendon of biceps femoris
226
UB-40
at the back of the knee, in the center of the popliteal crease, in a depression midway between the tendons of biceps femoris and semitendinosus
semitendinosus= medial
biceps femoris= lateral
227
UB-41
3 cun lateral to the midline, level with the lower border of the spinous process of the second thoracic vertebra (T2) and level with UB-12
UB-41= 2nd line UB on back (lateral UB-12)
UB-11= 1st line UB on back
(Fu Fen= Attached Branch)
228
UB-42
3 cun lateral to the midline, level with the lower border of the spinous process of the third thoracic vertebra (T3) and level with UB-13
Po Hu= Door of the Corporeal Soul
UB-13= Fei Shu= Lung Shu
229
UB-43
3 cun lateral to the midline, level with the lower border of the spinous process of the fourth thoracic vertebra (T4) and level with Jueyinshu UB-14
Gao Huang Shu= Vital Region Shu
UB-14= Jue Yin Shu= Jue Yin Shu
230
UB-44
3 cun lateral to the midline, level with the lower border of the spinous process of the fifth thoracic vertebra (T5) and level with Xinshu UB-15
Shen Tang= Hall of the Spirit
Xin Shu= Heart Shu
231
UB-15
3 cun lateral to the midline, level with the lower border of the spinous process of the sixth thoracic vertebra (T6) and level with Dushu UB-16
Yi Xi= Yi Xi
Du Shu= Governor Shu
232
UB-46
3 cun lateral to the midline, level with the lower border of the spinous process of the seventh thoracic vertebra (T7) and level with Geshu UB-17
Ge Guan= Diaphragm Gate
Ge Shu= Diaphragm Shu
233
UB-47
3 cun lateral to the midline, level with the lower border of the spinous process of the ninth thoracic vertebra (T9) and level with Ganshu UB-18
**SKIP: T8 (UB-47, UB-18, DU-8)**
Hun Men= Gate of the Ethereal Soul
Gan Shu= Liver Shu
234
UB-48
3 cun lateral to the midline, level with the lower border of the spinous process of the tenth thoracic vertebra (T10) and level with Danshu UB-19
**Center=DU-7, 1.5=UB-19, 3=UB48**
Yang Gang= Yang's Key Link
Dan Shu= Gall Bladder Shu
235
UB-49
3 cun lateral to the midline, level with the lower border of the spinous process of the eleventh thoracic vertebra (T11) and level with Pishu UB-20
**Center= DU-6, 1.5= UB-20, 3= UB-49**
Yi She= Abode of Thought
Yi= Intellect= Spleen (Jing Shen)
UB-20= Pi Shu= Spleen Shu
236
UB-50
3 cun lateral to the midline, level with the lower border of the spinous process of the twelfth thoracic vertebra (T12) and level with Weishu UB-21
**DU SKIP T12, 1.5= UB-21, 3= UB-50**
Wei Cang= Stomach Granary
UB-21= Wei Shu
237
UB-51
3 cun lateral to the midline, level with the lower border of the spinous process of the first lumbar vertebra (L1) and level with Sanjiaoshu UB-22
**Center= DU-5, 1.5= UB-22, 3= UB-51**
Huang Men= Vitals Gate
San Jiao Shu= San Jiao Shu
238
UB-52
3 cun lateral to the midline, level with the lower border of the spinous process of the second lumbar vertebra (L2) and level with Shenshu UB-23
**Center= Du-4, 1.5= UB-23, 3=UB-52**
Zhi Shi= Residence of the Will
Shen Shu= Kidney Shu
239
UB-53
3 cun lateral to the midline, at the level of the spinous process of the second sacral vertebra
**1.5= UB-28, 3=UB-53**
Bao Huang= Bladder's Vitals
Pang Guang Shu= Bladder Shu
240
UB-54
on the buttock, in the depression 3 cun lateral to the sacro-coccygeal hiatus
**Center= DU-2, 3= UB-54**
Zhi Bian=Order's Limit
241
UB-55
on the lower leg, 2 cun inferior to UB-40, on the line connecting UB-40 and UB-57, in the depression between the two heads of the gastrocnemius muscle
UB-40 to UB-55= 2 cun
UB-55 to UB-56= 3 cun
UB-56 to UB-57= 3 cun
UB-57 to UB-60= 8 cun/midpoint UB-40 to UB-60
242
UB-56
on the lower leg, 5 cun below UB-40 and midway between UB-55 and UB-57, in the center of the belly of the gastrocnemius muscle
UB-40 to UB-55= 2 cun
UB-55 to UB-56= 3 cun
UB-56 to UB-57= 3 cun
UB-57 to UB-60= 8 cun/midpoint UB-40 to UB-60
243
UB-57
on the lower leg, in the depression formed below the bellies of the gastrocnemius muscle when the muscle is flexed, approximately 8 cun distal to UB-40, i.e. midway between UB-40 and UB-60
UB-40 to UB-55= 2 cun
UB-55 to UB-56= 3 cun
UB-56 to UB-57= 3 cun
UB-57 to UB-60= 8 cun/midpoint UB-40 to UB-60
244
UB-58
on the lower leg, 7 cun directly superior to UB-60, lateral to and approximately 1 cun inferior to UB-57
UB-57= midpoint UB-40 to UB-60
245
UB-59
On the lower leg, 3 cun directly superior to UB-60
UB-60= posterior to lateral malleolus (mirror KD-3)
246
UB-60
in the depression between the prominence of the lateral malleolus and the Achilles tendon
Mirror KD-3 on medial side
247
UB-61
on the lateral side of the foot, 1.5 cun inferior to UB-60, in a tender depression on the calcaneum
248
UB-62
approximately 0.5 cun inferior to the inferior border of the lateral malleolus, in a depression posterior to the peroneal tendons
Mirror KD-6 medial side
249
UB-63
on the lateral side of the foot, in the depression posterior to the tuberosity of the fifth metatarsal bone
\*the tuberosity of the fifth metatarsal bone is the most palpable landmark on the lateral side of the foot
UB-63= posterior tuberosity 5th metatarsal
UB-64= anterior and inferior tuberosity 5th metatarsal
UB-65= posterior and inferior to head 5th metatarsal
UB-66= anterior and inferior 5th metatarsalphalangeal joint
250
UB-64
in the depression anterior and inferior to the tuberosity of the 5th metatarsal bone
UB-63= posterior tuberosity 5th metatarsal
UB-64= anterior and inferior tuberosity 5th metatarsal
UB-65= posterior and inferior to head 5th metatarsal
UB-66= anterior and inferior 5th metatarsalphalangeal joint
251
UB-65
in the depression posterior and inferior to the head of the 5th metatarsal bone
**UB-63=** posterior tuberosity 5th metatarsal
**UB-64=** anterior and inferior tuberosity 5th metatarsal
**UB-65=** posterior and inferior to head 5th metatarsal
**UB-66=** anterior and inferior 5th metatarsalphalangeal joint
252
UB-66
in the depression anterior and inferior to the fifth metatarso-phalangeal joint
**UB-63=** posterior tuberosity 5th metatarsal
**UB-64=** anterior and inferior tuberosity 5th metatarsal
**UB-65=** posterior and inferior to head 5th metatarsal
**UB-66=** anterior and inferior 5th metatarsalphalangeal joint
253
UB-67
on the dorsal aspect of the little toe, lateral to the border of the nail, 0.1 cun from corner
254
Kidney Meridian
Foot Shaoyin
255
KD-1
on the sole of the fot, between the second and third metatarsal bones, 1/3 the distance between the base of the 2nd toe and the heel, when foot is plantar flexed
256
KD-2
on medial side foot, distal and inferior to the medial malleolus, distal and inferior to the navicular tuberosity
distal + inferior x2=KD-2
257
KD-3
between the medial malleolus and the Achilles tendon, level with the prominence of the medial malleolus
Mirror UB-60 lateral side
258
KD-4
0.5 cun posterior to the midpoint of line drawn between KD-3 and KD-5, on anterior border of Achilles tendon
259
KD-5
1 cun inferior to KD-3, in depression anterior and superior to calcaneal tuberosity (site insertion Achilles tendon on Calcaneum)
KD-5= 1 cun below KD-3
UB-61= 1.5 cun below UB-60
260
KD-6
1 cun below the prominence of the medial malleolus, in the groove formed by the two ligamentus bundles
key: ligamentus bundles
261
KD-7
on medial aspect lower leg, in depression 2 cun superior to KD-3, on anterior border of Achilles tendon
262
KD-8
on medial aspect lower leg, 2 cun superior to KD-3, 0.5 cun anterior to KD-7, posterior to the medial border of the tibia
263
KD-9
on medial aspect of lower leg, 5 cun superior to KD-3, on line KD-3 to KD-10, 1 cun posterior medial border tibia (LR-5)
level with LR-5= immediately posterior medial border tibia
10 below KD-10
264
KD-10
at medial end of popliteal crease, between the semitendinosus and semimembranosus tendons (knee flexed)
LR-8= 1 cun anterior KD-10, anterior to semitendinosus and semimembranosus
semimembranosus= anterior
semitendinosus= posterior
265
KD-11
on lower abdomen, 5 cun below umbilicus, at superior border of symphysis pubis, 0.5 cun lateral to midline
## Footnote
**center= RN-2, 0.5= KD-11, 2= ST-30, 3.5= SP-12, lateral sartorius= ST-31**
266
KD-12
on lower abdomen, 4 cun below umbilicus, 1 cun superior to superior border of symphysis pubis, 0.5 cun lateral to midline (RN-3)
## Footnote
**center= RN-3, 0.5= KD-12, 2= ST-29**
267
KD-13
on lower abdomen, 3 cun below umbilicus, 2 cun superior to superior border of symphysis pubis, 0.5 cun lateral to midline (RN-4)
center= RN-4, 0.5= KD-13, 2= ST-28
268
KD-14
on lower abdomen, 2 cun below umbilicus, 3 cun superior to superior border of symphysis pubis, 0.5 cun lateral midline (RN-5)
center= RN-5, 0.5= KD-14, 2= ST-27
269
KD-15
on lower abdomen, 1 cun below umbilicus, 4 cun superior to superior border of symphysis pubis, 0.5 cun lateral midline (RN-7)
## Footnote
**center= RN-7, 0.5= KD-15, 2= ST-26**
270
KD-16
on abdomen, 0.5 cun lateral to center of umbilicus (RN-8)
## Footnote
**center= RN-8, 0.5= KD-16, 2= ST-25, 4= SP-15**
271
KD-17
on upper abdomen, 2 cun above umbilicus, 0.5 cun lateral to midline (RN-10)
## Footnote
**center= RN-10, 0.5= KD-17, 2= ST-23**
272
KD-18
on upper abdomen, 3 cun above umbilicus, 0.5 cun lateral to midline (RN-11)
## Footnote
**center= RN-11, 0.5= KD-18, 2= ST-22, 4= SP-16**
273
KD-19
on upper abdomen, 4 cun above umbilicus, 0.5 cun lateral to midline (RN-12)
RN-12= midway between RN-8 and sternocostal angle
**center=RN-12, 0.5= KD-19, 2= ST-21**
274
KD-20
on upper abdomen, 5 cun above umbilicus (RN-8), 0.5 cun lateral to midline (RN-13)
## Footnote
**center= RN-13, 0.5= KD-20, 2= ST-20**
275
KD-21
on upper abdomen, 6 cun above umbilicus (RN-8), 0.5 cun lateral to midline (RN-14)
## Footnote
**center=RN-14, 0.5= KD-21, 2= ST-19**
276
KD-22
in fifth intercostal space, 2 cun lateral to midline (RN-16)
## Footnote
**KD to 2 at KD-22**
**center= RN-16, 2=KD-22, 4= ST-18, 6=SP-17**
277
KD-23
in fourth intercostal space, 2 cun lateral to midline (RN-17)
## Footnote
**center= RN-17, 2= KD-23, 4= ST-17, 6=SP-18**
278
KD-24
in the third intercostal space, 2 cun lateral to midline (RN-18)
## Footnote
**center= RN-18, 2= KD-24, 4= ST-16, 6= SP-19**
279
KD-25
in second intercostal space, 2 cun lateral to midline (RN-19)
## Footnote
**center= RN-19, 2= KD-25, 4= ST-15, 6- SP-20**
280
KD-26
in first intercostal space, 2 cun lateral to midline (RN20)
## Footnote
**center= RN-20, 2= KD-26, 4= ST-14**
281
KD-27
in the depression on the lower border of the clavicle, 2 cun lateral to the midline
## Footnote
**2= KD-27, 4= ST-13**
282
Pericardium Meridian
Hand Jue Yin
283
PC-1
1 cun lateral and slightly superior to the nipple, in the 4th intercostal space
## Footnote
**center: RN-17, 2: KD-23, 4: ST-17, latnip: PC-1, 6: SP-18**
284
PC-2
on the anterior aspect of the arm, 2 cun below the anterior axillary fold, between the two heads of the biceps brachii muscle
285
PC-3
On the transverse cubital crease, in the depression immediately to the ulnar side of the aponeurosis of the biceps brachii muscle.
CUBITAL CREASE:
LI-11: lateral end of transverse cubital crease, between LU-5 and lateral epicondyle of humerus
LU-5: radial side of tendon of biceps brachii
PC-3: ulnar side aponeurosis of biceps brachii
HT-3: medial end transverse cubital crease, between PC-3 and medial epicondyle of humerus
286
PC-4
on the flexor aspect of the foramen, 5 cun proximal to PC-7, on the line connecting PC-7 to PC-3, between the tendons of palmaris longus and flexor carpi radialis
Between palmaris longus and flexor carpi radialis: PC-4, PC-5, PC-6, PC-7
287
PC-5
On the flexor aspect of the forearm, 3 cun proximal to PC-7, between the tendons palmaris longus and flexor carpi radialis
Between palmaris longus and flexor carpi radialis: PC-4, PC-5, PC-6, PC-7
288
PC-6
on the flexor aspect of the forearm, 2 cun proximal to PC-7, between the tendons palmaris longus and flexor carpi radialis
Between palmaris longus and flexor carpi radialis: PC-4, PC-5, PC-6, PC-7
289
PC-7
at the wrist, between the tendons of palmaris longus and flexor carpi radialis, level w/ HT-7
Between palmaris longus and flexor carpi radialis: PC-4, PC-5, PC-6, PC-7
**Carpal Crease/Wrist Crease:**
**LU-9**:between radial artery and tendon of abductor pollicis longus
**PC-7**: Between palmaris longus and flexor carpi radialis
**HT-7**: radial side of flexor carpi ulnaris, in depression at proximal border of pisiform bone
290
PC-8
between the second and third metcarpal bones, proximal to the metacarpo-phalangeal joint, in a depression at the radial side of the third metacarpal bone
Note: where tip of middle finger lands when fist is made
291
PC-9
in the center of the tip of the middle finger
292
San Jiao Meridian
Hand Shao Yang
293
SJ-1
on the dorsal aspect of the ring finger, at the ulnar border of the nail, 0.1 cun from the corner
294
SJ-2
between the ring and little fingers, 0.5 cun proximal to the margin of the web
with the hand resting in a loose fist, at the proximal end of the visible crease formed by the web space
295
SJ-3
on the dorsum of the hand, in the depression just proximal to the fourth and fifth metacarpo-phalangeal joints
296
SJ-4
on the dorsum of the wrist, at the level of the wrist joint, in the depression between the tendons of **extensor digitorum communis** and **extensor digiti minimi**
297
SJ-5
**2 cun** proximal to SJ-4, in the depression between the radius and ulna, on the radial side of the **extensor digitorum communis tendons**
PC-6 + SJ-5: both 2 cun up from wrist crease
298
SJ-6
**3 cun** proximal to SJ-4, in the depression between the radius and ulna, on the **radial side** of the **extensor digitorum communis muscle**
299
SJ-7
**3 cun** proximal to SJ-4, level with and on the **ulnar side of SJ-6**, in the depression between the **ulna** and the **extensor digitorum communis muscle**
300
SJ-8
**4 cun** proximal to SJ-4, in the depression between the radius and ulna, on the **radial side** of the **extensor digitorum communis muscle**
301
SJ-9
in the depression between the radius and ulna, on a **line** drawn between **SJ-4 and** the **lateral epicondyle** of the **humerus**, **7 cun** proximal to **SJ-4**
302
SJ-10
with the elbow flexed, in the depression **1 cun** proximal to the **olecranon**
303
SJ-11
with the elbow flexed, **1 cun** proximal to **SJ-10**
304
SJ-12
on the **upper arm**, on the **line** drawn between **SJ-10 and SJ-14**, **4 cun** **proximal** to **SJ-10** and **6 cun distal** to **SJ-14**
305
SJ-13
on the **upper arm**, where the line between **SJ-10 and SJ-14** meets the **posterior border** of the **deltoid muscle**, approximately **2/3** the **distance between** these two points
306
SJ-14
at the **origin** of the **deltoid muscle**, in the depression **posterior and inferior** to the **lateral extremity** of the **acromion**
**locate:** w/ arm abducted
**LI-15:** **anterior and inferior** to the lateral extremity of the acromion
307
SJ-15
In the **suprascapular fossa**, in the depression **midway** between **GB-21 and SI-13** (at the medial end of the suprascapular fossa)
**or:** midway between lateral extremity of acromion and DU-14, and 1 cun posterior to GB-21 (highest point trapezius)
308
SJ-16
on the **posterior border** of the sternocleidomastoid muscle (**SCM**), **1 cun inferior** to **GB-12**, on a line between UB-10 and SI-17
**UB-10:** 1.3 cun lateral DU-15
309
SJ-17
**behind** the **earlobe**, **between** the **ramus** of the **mandible** and the **mastoid process**
310
SJ-18
**posterior** to the **ear**, in a **small depression** on the **mastoid process**, **1/3** the distance along a **curved line** from **SJ-17 to SJ-20**, following the **rim of the ear**
311
SJ-19
**posterior** to the **ear**, in a **small depression 2/3** the distance along a curved line from **SJ-17 to SJ20**, frollowing the **rim of the ear**
312
SJ-20
on the **side of the head**, directly **level** with the **apex** of the **ear** when the ear is folded forwards
313
SJ-21
in **depression anterior** to the **supratragic notch** and slightly **superior** to the **condyloid process** of the **mandible**
_Superior to Inferior:_
**SJ-21**
**SI-19**
**GB-2**
314
SJ-22
approximately **0.5 cun anterior** to the **upper border** of the **root of ear**, in a slight depression on the posterior border of the hairline of the temple
315
SJ-23
in **depression** on the **supraorbital margin** at the **lateral end** of **eyebrow**
316
Gall Bladder Meridian
Foot Shao Yang
317
GB-1
in the hollow on the lateral side of the orbital margin, 0.5 cun lateral to the outer canthus
318
GB-2
in the hollow betwen the intertragic notch posteriorly and the condyloid process of the mandible anteriorly. Locate w/ the mouth open.
**SJ-21**
**SI-19**
**GB-2**
319
GB-3
**anterior** to the **ear**, in a hollow **above** the upper border of the **zygomatic arch**, directly **superior** to **ST-7**
320
GB-4
in the **temporal region**, **within** the **hairline**, **1/4** the **distance** between **ST-8 and GB-7**
**ST-8:** At corner of forehead, **4.5 cun lateral** to **DU-24**, **0.5 cun within** anterior **hairline**
**GB-4: 1/4** distance **ST-8 to GB-7**
**GB-5:** **1/2** distance **ST-8 to GB-7**
**GB-6:** **3/4** distance **ST-8 to GB-7**
**GB-7:** **level** w/ and **one finger breadth** **anterior** **SJ-20**
**SJ-20:** side of the head, **directly level** with the **apex** of the **ear**
321
GB-5
In the **temporal region**, **within** the **hairline**, **1/2** the **distance** between **ST-8 and GB-7**
**ST-8:** At corner of forehead, 4.5 cun lateral to DU-24, 0.5 cun within anterior hairline
**GB-4:** 1/4 distance ST-8 to GB-7
**GB-5:** 1/2 distance ST-8 to GB-7
**GB-6:** 3/4 distance ST-8 to GB-7
**GB-7:** level w/ and one finger breadth anterior SJ-20
**SJ-20:** side of the head, directly level with the apex of the ear
322
GB-6
In the **temporal region**, **within** the **hairline**, **3/4** of the **distance** between **ST-8 and GB-7**
**ST-8:** At corner of forehead, 4.5 cun lateral to DU-24, 0.5 cun within anterior hairline
**GB-4:** 1/4 distance ST-8 to GB-7
**GB-5:** 1/2 distance ST-8 to GB-7
**GB-6:** 3/4 distance ST-8 to GB-7
**GB-7:** level w/ and one finger breadth anterior SJ-20
**SJ-20:** side of the head, directly level with the apex of the ear
323
GB-7
In the **temporal region**, **within** the **hairline**, **level with** and **one finger-breadth anterior** to **SJ-20**
**ST-8:** At corner of forehead, 4.5 cun lateral to DU-24, 0.5 cun within anterior hairline
**GB-4:** 1/4 distance ST-8 to GB-7
**GB-5:** 1/2 distance ST-8 to GB-7
**GB-6:** 3/4 distance ST-8 to GB-7
**GB-7:** level w/ and one finger breadth anterior SJ-20
**SJ-20:** side of the head, directly level with the apex of the ear
324
GB-8
in the temporal region, in the slight depression **1 cun** **directly above** the **apex** of the **ear** (**SJ-20**)
**SJ-20:** side of the head, directly level with the apex of the ear
**GB-8:** 1 cun above apex of ear (SJ-20)
**GB-9:** 0.5 cun posterior GB-8
**GB-10:** 1/3 distance GB-9 to GB-12
**GB-11:** 2/3 distance GB-9 to GB-12
**GB-12:** in the depression just posterior and inferior to the mastoid process
325
GB-9
Above the ear, in the depression **0.5 cun posterior** to **GB-8**
**SJ-20:** side of the head, directly **level** with the **apex** of the **ear**
**GB-8:** 1 cun above apex of ear (SJ-20)
**GB-9:** 0.5 cun posterior GB-8
**GB-10:** 1/3 distance GB-9 to GB-12
**GB-11:** 2/3 distance GB-9 to GB-12
**GB-12:** in the depression just posterior and inferior to the mastoid process
326
GB-10
**posterior** to the **ear**, along a curved line drawn from **GB-9 to GB-12** running **within** the **hairline** and **parallel** to the line of the **rim** of the **ear**, in a depression about **1/3** the **distance** between **GB-9 to GB-12**
**GB-8: 1 cun** **above apex** of ear (**SJ-20**)
**GB-9: 0.5 cun** posterior **GB-8**
**GB-10:** **1/3** distance **GB-9 to GB-12**
**GB-11: 2/3** distance **GB-9 to GB-12**
**GB-12:** in the depression just **posterior** and **inferior** to the **mastoid process**
327
GB-11
**posterior** to the **ear**, along a **curved line** drawn from **GB-9 to GB-12** running **within** the **hairline** and **parallel** to the **line** of the **rim** of the **ear**, in a depression about **2/3** the distance between **GB-9 to GB-12**
**GB-8:** 1 cun above apex of ear (SJ-20)
**GB-9:** 0.5 cun posterior GB-8
**GB-10:** 1/3 distance GB-9 to GB-12
**GB-11:** 2/3 distance GB-9 to GB-12
**GB-12:** in the depression just posterior and inferior to the mastoid process
328
GB-12
In the depression just **posterior** and **inferior** to the **mastoid process**
329
GB-13
On the forehead, **0.5 cun** within the **anterior hairline,** **2/3** the distance between **DU-24 and ST-8**
**ALT:** on the line **directly above** the **outer canthus** of the eye (**GB-1**)
**DU-24:** 0.5 cun above the midpoint of the anterior hairline
**ST-8:** 4.5 cun lateral to DU-24, 0.5 cun within anterior hairline
330
GB-14
on the forehead, **1 cun superior** to the **middle** of the **eyebrow** (**Yu Yao**), directly **above** the **pupil** when the eyes are looking straight ahead
331
GB-15
on the forehead, **directly above GB-14**, **0.5 cun within** the **anterior hairline**, **midway** between **DU-24 and ST-8**
**DU-24:** 0.5 cun above the **midpoint** of the anterior hairline
**ST-8:** **4.5 cun lateral** to DU-24, 0.5 cun within anterior hairline
332
GB-16
Above the forehead, on a **curved line** drawn between **GB-15 and GB-20**, following the contour of the cranium, **1.5 cun posterior** to **GB-15**
**GB-15:** directly above GB-14, 0.5 cun within the anterior hairline, midway between DU-24 and ST-8
**GB-20:** Below the occiput, midway between DU-16 and GB-12 (posterior and inferior to mastoid process)
333
GB-17
In the **parietal region**, on a curved **line** drawn between **GB-15 and GB-20**, following the contour of the cranium, 1**.5 cun posterior** to **GB-16**
**GB-15:** directly above GB-14, 0.5 cun within the anterior hairline, midway between DU-24 and ST-8
**GB-20:** Below the occiput, midway between DU-16 and GB-12 (posterior and inferior to mastoid process)
334
GB-18
In the **parietal region**, on a curved **line** drawn between **GB-15 and GB-20**, following the contour of the cranium, **1.5 cun posterior** to **GB-17**
**GB-15:** directly above GB-14, 0.5 cun within the anterior hairline, midway between DU-24 and ST-8
**GB-20:** Below the occiput, midway between DU-16 and GB-12 (posterior and inferior to mastoid process)
335
GB-19
in the occipital region, directly above GB-20, level with DU-17
**GB-20:** Below the occiput, midway between DU-16 and GB-12 (posterior and inferior to mastoid process)
**GB-12:** posterior and inferior to mastoid process
**DU-17:** 1.5 cun directly above DU-16
**DU-16:** directly superior to the external occipital protuberance
336
GB-20
**Below** the **occiput**, **midway** between **DU-16 and GB-12**, in the hollow **between** the origins of the **sternomastoid and trapezius** muscles
**GB-12:** posterior and inferior to mastoid process
**DU-16:** directly superior to the external occipital protuberance
337
GB-21
**midway** between **DU-14** and the tip of the **acromion**, at the **crest** of the **tapezius** muscle
**DU-14:** Below the spinous process of **C7**
338
GB-22
on the **mid-axillary line**, in the **5th intercostal space**, approximately **3 cun inferior** to the **apex** of the **axilla** (**HT-1**), at the level of the nipple
339
GB-23
below the axilla in the **5th intercostal space**, **1 cun anterior** to **GB-22**, approximately level with the nipple
**GB-22:** on the **mid-axillary line**, in the **5th intercostal space**, approximately 3 cun inferior to the apex of the axilla (HT-1), at the level of the nipple
340
GB-24
on the anterior chest wall, in the **7th intercostal space**, directly below the nipple, **4 cun lateral** to the **midline**
**LR-14:** **6th intercostal space**, **4 cun lateral** to **midline**
341
GB-25
below the **lateral** aspect of the **ribcage**, **anterior** and **inferior** to the **free end** of the **12th rib**
**LR-13:** directly **anterior** and **inferior** to the **free end** of the **11th rib**
342
GB-26
Directly **below LR-13** (anterior and inferior to the free end of the 11th rib), **level** with the **umbilicus** (**RN-8**)
**Center: RN-8, 0.5: KD-16, 2: ST-25, 4: SP-15, 1 below 11th rib: GB-26**
343
GB-27
in the depression just **anterior to** the anterior superior iliac spine (**ASIS**), level with **RN-4** (3 cun below umbilicus)
**Center: RN-4, 0.5: KD-13, 2: ST-28, ASIS: GB-27**
344
GB-28
**0.5 cun** **anterior** and **inferior** to **GB-27**
**GB-27:** Anterior to ASIS, level w/ RN-4
**RN-4:** 3 cun below umbilicus, 2 cun above pubic symphysis
345
GB-29
on the **lateral** aspect of the **hip joint,** at the **midpoint** of a **line** drawn between the **ASIS** (anterior superior iliac spine) **and** the **prominence** of the **greater trochanter**
346
GB-30
on the **postero-lateral** aspect of the **hip** joint, **1/3** the **distance** between the **prominance** of the **greater trochanter** and the **sacro-coccygeal hiatus (DU-2)**
347
GB-31
On the **lateral** aspect of the **thigh**, directly **below** the **greater trochanter**, **7 cun superior** to the **popliteal crease**
\*12 below greater trochanter
348
GB-32
on the lateral aspect of the thigh, **2 cun inferior to GB-31**
**GB-31:** directly below the greater trochanter, **7 cun superior** to the **popliteal crease**
349
GB-33
on the **lateral** side of the **knee**, in the depression **above** the **lateral epicondyle** of the **femur**, **between** the **femur and tendon** of **biceps femoris**
350
GB-34
below the **lateral** aspect of the **knee**, in the tender depression approximately **1 cun anterior and inferior** to the **head of the fibula**
351
GB-35
on the **lateral** aspect of the **lower leg**, **7 cun superior** to the **prominence** of the **lateral malleolus**, in the depression **at** the **_posterior_ border** of the **fibula**
**GB-36:** on the **lateral** aspect of the **lower leg**, **7 cun superior** to the **prominence** of the **lateral malleolus**, in the depression **at** the **_anterior_** **border** of the **fibula**
**_Points around the fibula:_**
**GB-35**: ***Posterior***, Xi cleft of Yang Wei
**GB-36**: ***Anterior***, Xi cleft of GB
**GB-37**: ***Anterior***, Luo of GB
**GB-38**: ***Anterior***, Jing River of GB
**GB-39**: ***Posterior***, Influential point of Marrow
352
GB-36
on the **lateral** aspect of the **lower leg**, **7 cun superior** to the **prominence** of the **lateral malleolus**, at the **_anterior_ border** of the **fibula**
**GB-35:** on the **lateral** aspect of the **lower leg**, **7 cun superior** to the **prominence** of the **lateral malleolus**, in the depression at the **_posterior_ border** of the **fibula**
**_Points around the fibula:_**
**GB-35**: ***Posterior***, Xi cleft of Yang Wei
**GB-36**: ***Anterior***, Xi cleft of GB
**GB-37**: ***Anterior***, Luo of GB
**GB-38**: ***Anterior***, Jing River of GB
**GB-39**: ***Posterior***, Influential point of Marrow
353
GB-37
on the **lateral** aspect of the **lower leg**, **5 cun superior** to the **prominence** of the **lateral malleolus**, at the **_anterior_** **border** of the **fibula**
**_Points around the fibula:_**
**GB-35: *Posterior***, Xi cleft of Yang Wei
**GB-36:** ***Anterior***, Xi cleft of GB
**GB-37:** ***Anterior***, Luo of GB
**GB-38:** ***Anterior***, Jing River of GB
**GB-39: *Posterior***, Influential point of Marrow
354
GB-38
on the **lateral** aspect of the **lower leg**, **4 cun superior** to the **prominence** of the **lateral malleolus**, at the **_anterior_ border** of the **fibula**
**_Points around the fibula:_**
**GB-35**: ***Posterior***, Xi cleft of Yang Wei
**GB-36**: ***Anterior***, Xi cleft of GB
**GB-37**: ***Anterior***, Luo of GB
**GB-38**: ***Anterior***, Jing River of GB
**GB-39**: ***Posterior***, Influential point of Marrow
355
GB-39
above the ankle joint, **3 cun superior** to the **prominence** of the **lateral malleolus**, **between** the **posterior border** of the **fibula and** the **tendons** of **peroneus longus and brevis**
**_Points around the fibula:_**
**GB-35:** ***Posterior***, Xi cleft of Yang Wei
**GB-36**: ***Anterior***, Xi cleft of GB
**GB-37**: ***Anterior***, Luo of GB
**GB-38**: ***Anterior***, Jing River of GB
**GB-39**: ***Posterior***, Influential point of Marrow
356
GB-40
at the ankle joint, in the depression **anterior and inferior to** the **lateral malleolus**
357
GB-41
in the depression **distal to** the **junction** of the **4th and 5th metatarsal bones**, **on** the **lateral side** of the **tendon** of **m. extensor digitorum longus** (branch to little toe)
358
GB-42
**between** the **4th and 5th metatarsal bones**, in the depression **proximal to** the **metatarsal heads**, **on** the **medial side** of the **tendon** of **m. extensor digitorum longus** (branch to little toe)
359
GB-43
**between** the **fourth toe** **and** the **little toe**, **0.5 cun proximal** to the **margin** of the **web**
360
GB-44
on the **dorsal aspect** of the **4th toe**, at the junction of lines drawn along the **lateral border** of the **nail** and the base of the nail, approximately **0.1 cun from** the **corner of** the **nail**
361
LR-1
on the **dorsal aspect** of the **big toe**, at the junction of lines drawn along the **lateral border** of the **nail** and the base of the nail, approximately **0.1 cun** **from** the **corner** of the **nail**
362
LR-2
on the **dorsum** of the **foot**, **between** the **1st and 2nd toes**, **0.5** **cun** **proximal** to the **margin of** the **web**
363
LR-3
on the **dorsum of** the **foot**, in the hollow **distal to** the **junction** of the **1st and 2nd metatarsal bones**
364
LR-4
**on** the **ankle**, **anterior** to the **prominence** of the **medial malleolus**, in the significant depression just **medial to** the **tendon** of **tibialis anterior** when the ankle is extended (dorsiflexed)
\*\*\***midway between SP-5 and ST-41**
365
LR-5
**5 cun above** the **promience** of the **medial malleolus**, immediately *posterior* to the *medial crest* of the *tibia*, in the depression *between* the *medial crest* of the *tibia* and the *gastrocnemius muscle*
366
LR-6
**7 cun above** the **prominence** of the **medial malleolus**, **immediately posterior** to the **medial border** of the **tibia**, in the depression **between** the **medial border** of the **tibia and** the **gastrocnemius muscle**
367
LR-7
**posterior** and **inferior** **to** the **medial condyle** of the **tibia**, **1 cun** **posterior** to **SP-9**
**SP-9:** in the depression in the angle formed by the medial condyle of the tibia and the posterior border of the tibia,
368
LR-8
just **superior** to the **medial end** of the **popliteal crease**, in the depression **anterior to** the tendons of **m. semitendinosus and m. semimembranosus**, about **1 cun anterior** to **KD-10**
**KD-10:** at medial end of popliteal crease, between the semitendinosus and semimembranosus tendons (knee flexed)
\*\*\*LR-8= 1 cun anterior KD-10, anterior to semitendinosus and semimembranosus
\*\*\*semimembranosus= anterior
\*\*\*semitendinosus= posterior
369
LR-9
**directly superior** to the **medial epicondyle** of the **femur**, **4 cun superior** to **LR-8**, in the **cleft between m. vastus medialis and m. sartorius**
\*\*\*level w/ and posterior to SP-10
**SP-10:** 2 cun above patella, on bulge of vastus medialis muscles
370
LR-10
**3 cun inferior** to **ST-30,** on the **anterior border** of **m. adductor longus**
**ST-30:** on the lower abdomen, 2 cun lateral to the midline, level with the superior border of the pubic symphysis (RN-2)
371
LR-11
**2 cun inferior** to **ST-30** on the **anterior border** of **m. adductor longus**
**ST-30:** on the lower abdomen, 2 cun lateral to the midline, level wit hthe superior border of the pubic symphysis (RN-2)
372
LR-12
**1 cun inferior** and **2.5 cun lateral** to **RN-2**, in the **crease** of the **groin**, **medial** to the **femoral vein**
**femoral n.**//**femoral a.**// **femoral v**.// **LR-12**
373
LR-13
directly **anterior and inferior** to the **free end** of the **11th rib**
**GB-26:** Directly below LR-13 (anterior and inferior to the free end of the 11th rib), level with the umbilicus (RN-8)
374
LR-14
on the **mamillary line**, in the **6th intercostal space**, **4 cun lateral** to the **midline**
**GB-24:** on the anterior chest wall, in the **7th intercostal space**, directly below the nipple, **4 cun lateral** to the **midline**
