Point Location Gisela

Question 1

Needling PC-6 (nei guan) and PC-4 (xi men) symptomatically treats:

A) Palpitations

B) Hemorrhoids

C) Nausea

D) Abdominal distention

Answer 1

A) Palpitations

Question 2

A patient has poor appetite, abdominal distention which is worse after eating, lassitude, sallow complexion, no stamina, petechia, and excess bleeding during menstruation, pale tongue, and fine pulse. What is the treatment?

A) RN-12 (zhong wan), ST-36 (zu san li), SP-3 (tai bai), SP-6 (san yin jiao), UB-20 (pi shu), UB-21 (wei shu)

B) SP-9 (yin ling quan), SP-6 (san yin jiao), RN-12 (zhong wan), SP-3 (tai bai), ST-8 (tou wei)

C) RN-12 (zhong wan), ST-36 (zu san li), SP-3 (tai bai), SP-6 (san yin jiao), UB-20 (pi shu), SP-10 (xue hai), UB-17 (ge shu), SP-1 (yin bai)

D) RN-12 (zhong wan), ST-36 (zu san li), SP-3 (tai bai), SP-6 (san yin jiao), UB-20, (pi shu), RN-9 (shui fen), SP-9 (yin ling quan), UB-22 (san jiao shu)

Answer 2

C) RN-12 (zhong wan), ST-36 (zu san li), SP-3 (tai bai), SP-6 (san yin jiao), UB-20 (pi shu), SP-10 (xue hai), UB-17 (ge shu), SP-1 (yin bai)

Question 3

The Liver Yang Point is located at the:

A) at the end of the helix

B) at the tip of the auricle and superior to helix

C) between the ear apex and superior root of auricle

D) at the auricular tubercle

Answer 3

D) at the auricular tubercle

Question 4

A patient has erysipelas with red, hot burning pain. The color changes from bright red to dull red in several days followed by health with desquamation. Other symptoms include fever, irritability, thirst, poor appetite, constipation, dark urine. The tongue has a sticky and yellow coating. The pulse is fast. What is the best combination of acupuncture points to treat this condition?

A) SP-6 (san yin jiao), SP-10 (xue hai), LI-11 (qu chi), UB-17 (ge shu)

B) LI-11 (qu chi), LI-4 (he gu), PC-3 (qu ze), UB-40 (wei zhong), GB-20 (feng chi), ST-36 (zu san li), SP-9 (yin ling quan), DU-14 (da zhui)

C) LI-11 (qu chi), LI-4 (he gu), PC-3 (qu ze), UB-40 (wei zhong), UB-17 (ge shu)

D) LI-11 (qu chi), LI-4 (he gu), PC-3 (qu ze), UB-40 (wei zhong), GB-20 (feng chi)

Answer 4

B) LI-11 (qu chi), LI-4 (he gu), PC-3 (qu ze), UB-40 (wei zhong), GB-20 (feng chi), ST-36 (zu san li), SP-9 (yin ling quan) DU-14 (da zhui)

Damp-Heat- CAM, 3rd ed. pg 497-498, 2nd ed. pg 513-514

Question 5

In regards to ear acupuncture, OSHA recommends that:

A) gloves be worn if blood contact is anticipated

B) no gloves need to be worn

C) gloves be worn on both hands

D) gloves be worn on the needling hand

Answer 5

A) gloves be worn if blood contact is anticipated

CNT 6th ed. pg 34

Question 6

The point SJ-6 (zhi gou) symptomatically treats:

A) rib pain

B) Diarrhea

C) anterior shoulder pain

D) vertex headache

Answer 6

A) rib pain

Acupuncture a Comprehensive Text, Bensky, 1981, pg 557

Question 7

What is the correct hand washing procedrue?

A) Wash the entire surface of the hands and between the fingers

B) Wash the entire surface of the hands between the fingers and around and under the fingernails

C) Wash the entire surface of the hands between the fingers, around and under the fingernails and up to above the wrist

D) Wash the entire surface of the hands between the fingers, around and under the fingernails to midway up the forearm

Answer 7

C) Wash the entire surface of the hands between the fingers, around and under the fingernails and up to above the wrist

CNT, 6th ed, pg 29

Question 8

A 40 year-old female complains of fatigue, feeling of oppression in the chest, hypochondrial distention, and dull pain behind the eyes with blurry vision. She feels hot in the evening and has restless sleep with many dreams. She has late painful periods with breast distention and dark, clotted blood. She feels she has no direction in life. The tongue is red without coating. The pulse is floating (fu mai), empty (xu mai), and slightly wiry (xuan mai) on the left. What is the treatment?

A) PC-6 (nei guan), HT-7 (shen men), extra points yin tang and anmian, ST-36 (zu san li), DU-20 (bai hui) KD-3 (tai xi), UB-23 (shen shu), SP-6 (san yin jiao)

B) LR-9 (qu quan), ST-36 (zu san li), RN-4 (guan yuan), SP-6 (san yin jiao), LR-3 (tai chong), GB-34 (yang ling quan), RN-15 (jiu wei), UB-47 (hun men)

C) UB-18 (gan shu), UB-19 (dan shu), HT-7 (shen men), SP-6 (san yin jiao), extra point yin tang, GB-12 (wan gu)

D) UB-15 (xin xu), RN-14 (ju que), HT-7 (shen men), LR-3 (tai chong), GB-34 (yang ling quan)

Answer 8

B) LR-8 (qu quan), ST-36 (zu san li), RN-4 (guan yuan), SP-6 (san yin jiao), (LR-3 tai chong), GB-34 (yang ling quan), RN-15 (jiu wei), UB-47 (hun men)

DX: Deficient Liver Yin, Stangnant Liver Qi, Stagnant Liver Xue

LR-8, ST-36, RN-4, and SP-6 when reinforced nourish the yin of LR; LR-3 and GB-34 move qi and Xue of LR; RN-15 and UB-47 root the soul (ethereal) of the LR; this is a case combining 1) deficient LR yin (feels hot in evening, restless sleep, red tongue w/o coating, floating-empty pulse); 2) stagnant LR qi (chest oppression, hypochondrial distention, painful periods, breast distention, blurry vision, wiry pulse) leading to 3) stagnant Xue (clotted menstruation, painful periods); the deficient LR yin fails to root the Ethereal Soul cuasing the feeling of no direction in life

The Practice of Chinese Medicine, Maciocia, 2008, pg 489; 1994 ed. pg 275

Question 9

UB-58 (fei yang) can be used as a distal point for shoulder problems because the:

A) Bladder muscle channel connects to the shoulder

B) Bladder luo-connecting channel goes to the shoulder

C) Bladder divergent channel encircles the shoulder

D) Bladder primary channel connects with LI-15 (Jian yu)

Answer 9

A) Bladder muscle channel connects to the shoulder

the Bladder sinew or muscle channel starts at the foot goes up the back of the leg, up alongside the spine, to the top of head and ends at the bridge of the nose; from alongside the spine, there is a branch that splits and goes to the axilla and to LI-15 (jian yu)

A Manual of Acupuncture, Deadman, 2nd ed., pg 254

The Channels of Acupuncture, Maciocia, 2006, pg 292

Question 10

From SI-18 (quan liao), the Small Intestine primary channel branches bifurcates to connect with _____________ and to ___________.

A) UB-1 (jing ming)/GB-1 (tong zi liao)

B) ST-12 (qu pen)/DU-14 (da zhui)

C) SI-19 (ting gong)/ SJ-20 (jaio sun)

D) GB-11 (tou qiao yin)/UB-1 (jing ming)

Answer 10

A) UB-1 (jing ming)/ GB-1 (tong zi liao)

from ST-12 (qu pen), the channel ascends up the neck and cheek to SI-18 (quan liao) and then to the outer canthus (GB-1 tong zi liao) and the inner canthus (UB-1 jing ming); from the outer canthus the channel goes around the ear (connects with GB-11 tou qiao yin, SJ-20 jaio sun, SJ-22 er he liao) and enters the ear at its terminal point SI-19 (ting gong)

A Manual of Acupuncture, Deadman, 2nd ed., pg 227

Question 11

From ST-12 (qu pen), a branch of the Small Intestine primary channel connects with which ren mai (Directing Vessel) points?

A) RN-22 (tian tu), RN-17 (shan zhong)

B) RN-17 (shan zhong), RN-12 (zhong wan), RN-13 (shang wan)

C) RN-12 (zhong wan), RN-13 (shang wan)

D) RN-22 (tian tu), RN-17 (shan zhong), RN-12 (zhong wan)

Answer 11

B) RN-17 (shan zhong), RN-12 (zhong wan), RN-13 (shang wan)

from ST-12 (qu pen) a branch descends and terminates at the lower he-sea point of the Small Intestine, ST-39 (xia ju xu); before terminating there, the branch connects wit hthe points RN-17 (shan zhong), passes throught the diaphragm and connects with RN-12 (zhong wan) and RN-13 (shang wan); that branch also connects with the Stomach, Heart, and Small Intestine; through the Small Intestine primary channel connects with RN-12 (zhong wan), RN-13 (shang wan), the Stomach, and Small Intestine there are no points that are indicated for digestive problems; however, the connection to RN-17 (shan zhong) helps to explain the use of some Small Intestine points (SI-1 shao ze, SI-2 qian gu, SI-11 tian zong) in treating the breast

A Manual of Acupuncture, Deadman, 2nd ed., pg 227, 228, 230

Question 12

In the supraclavicular area, posterior to the superior border of the clavicle and at its midpoint, 4 cun lateral to the midline, on the mamillary line.

A) ST-14 (ku fang)

B) ST-11 (qi she)

C) ST-12 (que pen)

D) ST-13 (qi hu)

Answer 12

C) ST-12 (que pen): in the supraclavicular area, posterior to the superior border of the clavicle and at its midpoint, 4 cun lateral to the midline, on the mamillary line

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ST-14 (ku fang): on the chest, in the 1st intercostal space, 4 cun lateral to the midline (Huagai RN-20), on the mamillary line

ST-11 (qi she): at the root of the neck, superior to the medial end of the clavicle, directly below Renying ST-9, in the depression between the sternal and clavicular heads of the SCM

ST-12 (que pen): in the supraclavicular area, posterior to the superior border of the clavicle and at its midpoint, 4 cun lateral to the midline, on the mamillary line

ST-13 (qi hu): at the top of the chest, directly below Quepen ST-12, on the inferior border of the clavicle, 4 cun lateral to the midline, on the mamillary line

Question 13

0.1 cun medial and superior to the inner canthus of the eye, near the medial border of the orbit.

A) ST-1 (cheng qi)

B) ST-2 (si bai)

C) UB-2 (zan zhu)

D) UB-1 (jing ming)

Answer 13

D) UB-1 (jing ming) 0.1 cun medial and superior to the inner canthus of the eye, near the medial border of the orbit

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ST-1 (cheng qi): with the eyes looking directly forwards, this point is located directly below the pupil between the eyeball and the infraorbital ridge

ST-2 (si bai): with the eyes looking directly forwards, this point is located 1 cun directly below the pupil, in the depression at the infraorbital foramen

UB-2 (zan zhu): superior to the inner canthus, in a depression on the eyebrow, close to its medial end

UB-1 (jing ming): 0.1 cun medial and superior to the inner canthus of the eye, near the medial border of the orbit

Question 14

On the midline of the lower back, in the depression below the spinous sprocess of the fourth lumbar vertebra

A) DU-5 (xuan shu)

B) DU-4 (ming men)

C) DU-3 (yao yang guan)

D) extra shi qi zhui xia

Answer 14

C) DU-3 (yao yang guan) on the midline of the lower back, in the depression below the spinous process of the fourth lumbar vertebra

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DU-5 (xuan shu): on the midline of the lower back, in the depression below the spinous process of the lumbar vertebra

DU-4 (ming men)

DU-3 (yao yang guan) on the midline of the lower back, in the depression below the spinous process of the fourth lumbar vertebra

extra shi qi zhui xia

Question 15

At the medial end of the popliteal crease, between the semitendinosus and semimembranosus tendons. Located and needle with the knee slightly flexed:

A) SP-9 (yin ling quan)

B) LR-8 (qu quan)

C) KD-10 (yin gu)

D) LR-7 (xi guan)

Answer 15

C) KD-10 (yin gu)

Deadmean 2nd ed pg 350

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SP-9 (yin ling quan): on the medial side of the lower leg, in a depression in the angle formed by the medial condyle of the tibia and the posterior border of the tibia

LR-8 (qu quan): 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 Yingu KD-10

KD-10 (yin gu): at the medial end of the popliteal crease, between the semitendinosus and semimembranosus tendons. Locate and needle with the knee slightly flexed

LR-7 (xi guan): posterior and inferior to the medial condyle of the tibia, 1 cun posterior to Yinlingquan SP-9

Question 16

Directly anterior and inferior to the free end of the eleventh rib:

A) ST-19 (bu rong)

B) LR-13 (zhang men)

C) GB-24 (ri yue)

D) LR-14 (qi men)

Answer 16

B) LR-13 (zhang men)

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ST-19 (bu rong): on the abdomen, 2 cun lateral to the midline and 6 cun superior to the umbilicus, level with Juque RN-14

LR-13 (zhang men): Directly anterior and inferior to the free end of the eleventh rib

GB-24 (ri yue): on the anterior chest wall, in the 7th intercostal space, directly below the nipple, 4 cun lateral to the midline (1 intercostal space below LR-14)

LR-14 (qi men): on mamillary line, in 6th intercostal space, 4 cun lateral to the midline (1 intercostal space above GB-24)

Question 17

On the medial side of the foot in the depression proximal and inferior to the head of the first metatarsal bone.

A) SP-3 (tai bai)

B) SP-4 (gong sun)

C) SP-2 (da du)

D) KD-2 (ran gu)

Answer 17

A) SP-3 (tai bai)

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SP-3 (tai bai): On the medial side of the foot in the depression proximal and inferior to the head of the first metatarsal bone.

SP-4 (gong sun): on the medial side of the foot, in the depression distal and inferior to the base of the first metatarsal bone

SP-2 (da du): on the medial side of the big toe, in the depression distal and inferior to the first metatarso-phalangeal joint

KD-2 (ran gu): on the medial side of the foot, distal and inferior to the medial malleolus, in the depression distal and inferior to the navicular tuberosity

Question 18

In the depression between the tip of the olecranon process of the ulna and the tip of the medial epicondyle of the humerus

A) SJ-11 (qing leng yuan)

B) SJ-10 (tian jing)

C) HT-3 (shao hai)

D) SI-8 (xiao hai)

Answer 18

D) SI-8 (xiao hai)

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SJ-11 (qing leng yuan): with the elbow flexed, this point is located 1 cun proximal to Tianjing SJ-10

SJ-10 (tian jing): with the elbow flexed, this point is located in the depression 1 cun proximal to the olecranon

HT-3 (shao hai): midway between Quze PC-3 and the medial epicondyle of the humerus, at the medial end of the transverse cubital crease when the elbow is fully flexed

SI-8 (xiao hai): In the depression between the tip of the olecranon process of the ulna and the tip of the medial epicondyle of the humerus

Question 19

On the midline of the abdomen, 7 cun above the umbilicus and 1 cun below the sternocostal angle

A) RN-16 (zhong ting)

B) RN-14 (ju que)

C) RN-15 (jiu wei)

D) RN-13 (shang wan)

Answer 19

C) RN-15 (jiu wei)

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RN-16 (zhong ting): on the midline of the sternum at the sternocostal angle

RN-14 (ju que): on the midlin of the abdomen, 6 cun above the umbilicus and 2 cun below the sternocostal angle

RN-15 (jiu wei): on the midline of the abdomen, 7 cun above the umbilicus and 1 cun below the sternocostal angle

RN-13 (shang wan): on the midline of the abdomen, 5 cun above the umbilicus and 3 cun below the sternocostal angle

Question 20

At the temple, in the tender depression approximately 1 cun posterior to the midpoint between the lateral extremitiy of the eyebrow and the outer canthus of the eye

A) GB-4 (han yan)

B) Extra point tai yang

C) Extra point er jian

D) ST-8 (tou wei)

Answer 20

B) Extra point tai yang

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GB-4 (han yan): in the temporal region, within the hairline, one quarter of the distance between Touwei ST-8 and Qubin GB-7

Extra point tai yang: at the temple, in the tender depression approximately 1 cun posterior to the midpoint between the lateral extremity of the eyebrow and the outer canthus of the eye

Extra point er jian: when the ear is folded forwards, this point lies at the apex of the ear

ST-8 (tou wei): at the corner of the forehead, 4.5 cun lateral to Shenting DU-24 and 0.5 cun within the anterior hairline

Question 21

3 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of T1 (Taodao Du-13)

A) SI-14 (jian wai shu)

B) SJ-15 (tian liao)

C) SI-13 (qu yuan)

D) SI-12 (bing feng)

Answer 21

A) SI-14 (jian wai shu)

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SI-14 (jian wai shu): 3 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of T1 (Taodao Du-13)

SJ-15 (tian liao): in the suprascapular fossa, in the depression midway between Jianjing GB-21 and Quyuan SI-13 (at the medial end of the suprascapular fossa)

SI-13 (qu yuan): in the tender depression superior to the medial end of the scapular spine, midway between Naoshu SI-10 and the spinous process of T2

SI-12 (bing feng): in the center of the suprascapular fossa, directly above Tianzong SI-11, in a depression formed when the arm is raised

Question 22

2 cun inferior to Qichong ST-30 on the anterior border of m. adductor longus

A) SP-12 (chong men)

B) SP-11 (ji men)

C) LR-10 (zu wu li)

D) LR-11 (yin lian)

Answer 22

D) LR-11 (yin lian)

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SP-12 (chong men): 3.5 cun lateral to Qugu RN-2, on the lateral side of the femoral artery

SP-11 (ji men): on the medial side of the thigh, 6 cun superior to Xuehai SP-10, on a line connecting Xuehai SP-10 with Chongmen SP-12

LR-10 (zu wu li): 3 cun inferior to Qichong ST-30 on the anterior border of m. adductor longus

LR-11 (yin lian): 2 cun inferior to Qichong ST-30 on the anterior border of m. adductor longus

Question 23

1.5 cun lateral to the prominence of the spinous process of T5

A) Shi qi zhui xia

B) Bi tong

C) Huan men

D) He ding

Answer 23

C) Huan men

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Shi qi zhui xia: on the midline of the lower back, in the depression below the spinous process of the 5th lumbar vertebra

Bi tong: at the highest point of the naso-labial groove

Huan men: 1.5 cun lateral to the prominence of the spinous process of T5

He ding: in the depression at the midpoint of the superior border of the patella

Question 24

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

A) GB-37 (guang ming)

B) GB-35 (yang jiao)

C) GB-36 (wai qiu)

D) GB-38 (yang fu)

Answer 24

B) GB-35 (yang jiao)

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GB-37 (guang ming): 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

GB-35 (yang jiao): 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 (wai qiu): 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-38 (yang fu): 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

Question 25

Level with the tip of and 1.5 cun lateral to the laryngeal prominence, in the depression between the anterior border of the sternocleidomastoid muscle and the lateral border of the thyroid cartilage: A) ST-9 (ren ying) B) SI-16 (tian chuang) C) LI-18 (fu tu) D) LI-17 (tian ding)

Answer 25

**A) ST-9 (ren ying)** \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* **ST-9 (ren ying):** Level with the tip of and 1.5 cun lateral to the laryngeal prominence, in the depression between the anterior border of the sternocleidomastoid muscle and the lateral border of the thyroid cartilage **SI-16 (tian chuang):** on the posterior border of the sternocleidomastoid muscle, level with the laryngeal prominence **LI-18 (fu tu):** on the lateral side of the neck, level with the tip of the laryngeal prominence, between the sternal and clavicular heads of the sternocleidomastoid muscle **LI-17 (tian ding):** on the lateral side of the neck, 1 cun inferior to Futu LI-18, on the posterior border of the sternocleidomastoid muscle

Question 26

In the tender depression superior to the medial end of the scapular spine, midway between Naoshu SI-10 and the spinous process of T2 A) SI-13 (qu yuan) B) SJ-15 (tian liao) C) SI-11 (tian song) D) SI-12 (bing feng)

Answer 26

**A) SI-13 (qu yuan)** **\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*** **SI-13 (qu yuan):** In the tender depression superior to the medial end of the scapular spine, midway between Naoshu SI-10 and the spinous process of T2 **SJ-15 (tian liao):** in the suprascauplar fossa, in the depression midway between jianjing GB-21 and Quyuan SI-13 (at the medial end of the suprascapular fossa) **SI-11 (tian song):** on the scapula, in a tender depression 1/3 the distance from the midpoint of the inferior border of the scapular spine to the inferior angle of the scapula **SI-12 (bing feng):** in the center of the suprascapular fossa, directly above Tianzong SI-11 in a depression formed when the arm is raised

Question 27

Directly below the nipple, in the 5th intercostal space: A) GB-24 (ri yue) B) LR-13 (shang men) C) LR-14 (qi men) D) ST-18 (ru gen)

Answer 27

**D) ST-18 (ru gen)** \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* **GB-24 (ri yue):** on the anterior chest wall, in 7th intercostal space, directly below the nipple, 4 cun lateral to midline **LR-13 (zhang men):** directly anterior and inferior to the free end of the eleventh rib **LR-14 (qi men):** on the mamillary line, in the 6th intercostal space, 4 cun lateral to the midline **ST-18 (ru gen):** Directly below the nipple, in the 5th intercostal space

Question 28

In the depression between the angle of the mandible and the anterior border of the sternocleidomastoid muscle A) LI-18 (fu tu) B) SI-17 (tian rong) C) SI-16 (tian chuang) D) SJ-16 (tian you)

Answer 28

**B) SI-17 (tian rong)** \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* **LI-18 (fu tu):** On the lateral side of the neck, level with the tip of the laryngeal prominence, between the sternal and clavicular heads of the sternocleidomastoid muscle **SI-17 (tian rong):** In the depression between the angle of the mandible and the anterior border of the sternocleidomastoid muscle **SI-16 (tian chuang):** on the posterior border of the sternocleidomastoid muscle, level with the laryngeal prominence **SJ-16 (tian you):** on the posterior border of the sternocleidomastoid muscle, approximately 1 cun inferior to Wangu GB-12, on a line drawn between Tiazhu UB-10 and Tianrong SI-17

Question 29

On the midline of the back, in the depression below the spinous process of the seventh thoracic vertebra: A) DU-10 (ling tai) B) DU-7 (zhong shu) C) DU-8 (jin suo) D) DU-9 (zhi yang)

Answer 29

**D) DU-9 (zhi yang)** \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* **DU-10 ling tai):** on the midline of the back, in the depression below the spinous process of the sixth thoracic vertebra **DU-7 (zhong shu):** on the midline of the back, in the depression below the spinous process of the tenth thoracic vertebra **DU-8 (jin suo):** on the midline of the back, in the depression below the spinous process of the ninth thoracic vertebra **DU-9 (zhi yang):** On the midline of the back, in the depression below the spinous process of the seventh thoracic vertebra:

Question 30

What point is located on the midline of the back, in a depression below the spinous process of the 7th thoracic vertebra? A) DU-9 (zhi yang) B) DU-7 (zhong shu) C) DU-8 (jin suo) D) DU-10 (ling tai)

Answer 30

**A) DU-9 (zhi yang)** **\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*** **DU-7 (zhong shu):** on the midline of the back, in the depression below the spinous process of the tenth thoracic vertebra **DU-8 (jin suo):** on the midline of the back, in the depression below the spinous process of the ninth thoracic vertebra **DU-9 (zhi yang):** On the midline of the back, in the depression below the spinous process of the seventh thoracic vertebra: **DU-10 ling tai):** on the midline of the back, in the depression below the spinous process of the sixth thoracic vertebra

Question 31

What point is located 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the 11th thoracic vertebra? A) UB-19 (dan shu) B) UB-20 (pi shu) C) UB-18 (gan shu) D) UB-21 (wei shu)

Answer 31

**B) UB-20 (pi shu)** \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* **UB-18 (gan shu):** 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the ninth thoracic vertebra (T9) **UB-19 (dan shu):** 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the tenth thoracic vertebra (T10) **UB-20 (pi shu):** 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the eleventh thoracic vertebra (T11) **UB-21 (wei shu):** 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the twelfth thoracic vertebra (T12)

Question 32

What point is located on the midline of the back, in the depression below the spinous process of the 7th cervical vertebra? A) DU-12 (shen zhu) B) DU-15 (ya men) C) D-13 (tao dao) D) DU-14 (da zhui)

Answer 32

**D) DU-14 (da zhui)** \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* **DU-12 (shen zhu):** on the midline of the upper back, in the depression below the spinous process of the third thoracic vertebra (T3) **DU-13 (tao dao):** on the midline of the upper back, in the depression below the spinous process of the first thoracic vertebra (T1) **DU-14 (da zhui):** on the midline at the base of the neck, in the depression below the spinous process of the seventh cervical vertebra (C7) **DU-15 (ya men):** on the midline at the nape of the neck, in the depression 0.5 cun inferior to Fengfu DU-16, below the spinous process of the first cervical vertebra (C1/Atlas) (impalpable)

Question 33

What point is located 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the 10th thoracic vertebra? A) UB-18 (gan shu) B) UB-19 (dan shu) C) UB-20 (pi shu) D) UB-17 (ge shu)

Answer 33

**B) UB-19 (dan shu)** **\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*** **UB-17 (ge shu):** 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the seventh thoracic vertebra (T7) **UB-18 (gan shu):** 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the ninth thoracic vertebra (T9) **UB-19 (dan shu):** 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the tenth thoracic vertebra (T10) **UB-20 (pi shu):** 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the eleventh thoracic vertebra (T11)

Question 34

What point is located 1 cun superior to the posterior axillary crease when the arm is adducted? A) SI-12 (bing feng) B) SI-9 (jian zhen) C) SI-11 (tian zong) D) SI-10 (nao shu)

Answer 34

**B) SI-9 (jian zhen)** **\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*** **SI-9 (jian zhen):** on the posterior aspect of the shoulder, 1 cun superior to the posterior axillary **SI-10 (nao shu):** on the posterior aspect of the shoulder, in the depression inferior to the scapular spine, directly superior to the posterior axillary crease when the arm hangs in the adducted position **SI-11 (tian zong):** on the scapula, in a tender depression one third the distance from the midpoint of the inferior border of the scapular spine to the inferior angle of the scapula **SI-12 (bing feng):** in the center of the suprascapular fossa, directly above Tianzong SI-11, in a depression formed when the arm is raised

Question 35

What point is located midway between DU-14 (da zhui) and the tip of the acromion, at the crest of the trapezius muscle? A) SJ-14 (jian wai shu) B) SJ-15 (tian liao) C) SI-12 (bing feng) D) GB-21 (jian jing)

Answer 35

**D) GB-21 (jian jing)** **\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*** **SJ-14 (jian wai shu):** at the origin of the deltoid muscle, in the depression which lies posterior and inferior to the lateral extremity of the acromion **SJ-15 (tian liao):** in the suprascapular fossa, in the depression midway between Jianjing GB-21 and Quyuan SI-13 (at the medial end of the suprascapular fossa) **SI-12 (bing feng):** in the center of the suprascapular fossa, directly above Tianzong SI-11, in a depression formed when the arm is raised **GB-21 (jian jing):** midway between Dazhui DU-14 and the tip of the acomion, at the crest of the trapezius muscle

Question 36

What point is located on the scapula in a depression 1/3 the distance from the midpoint of the inferior border of the scapular spine to the inferior angle of the scapula? A) SI-12 (bing feng) B) SI-10 (nao shu) C) SI-11 (tian zong) D) SI-9 (jian zhen)

Answer 36

**C) SI-11 (tian zong)** **\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*** **SI-9 (jian zhen):** on the posterior aspect of the shoulder, 1 cun superior to the posterior axillary crease when the arm hangs in the adducted position **SI-10 (nao shu):** on the posterior aspect of the shoulder, in the depression inferior to the scapular spine, directly superior to the posterior axillary crease when the arm hangs in the adducted position **SI-11 (tian zong):** on the scapula, in a tender depression one third of the distance from the midpiont of the inferior border of the scapular spine to the inferior angle of the scapula **SI-12 (bing feng):** in the center of the suprascapular fossa, directly above Tianzong SI-11, in a depression formed when the arm is raised

Question 37

What point is located in the depression inferior to the scapular spine, directly superior to the posterior axillary crease when the arm is adducted? A) SI-10 (nao shu) B) SI-12 (bing feng) C) SI-11 (tian zong) D) SI-9 (jian zhen)

Answer 37

**A) SI-10 (nao shu)** \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* **SI-9 (jian zhen):** on the posterior aspect of the shoulder, 1 cun superior to the posterior axillary crease when the arm hangs in the adducted position **SI-10 (nao shu):** on the posterior aspect of the shoulder, in the depression inferior to the scapular spine, directly superior to the posterior axillary crease when the arm hangs in the adducted position **SI-11 (tian zong):** on the scapula, in a tender depression one third of the distance from the midpiont of the inferior border of the scapular spine to the inferior angle of the scapula **SI-12 (bing feng):** in the center of the suprascapular fossa, directly above Tianzong SI-11, in a depression formed when the arm is raised

Question 38

What point is located 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the 12th thoracic vertebra? A) UB-19 (dan shu) B) UB-18 (gan shu) C) UB-20 (pi shu) D) UB-21 (wei shu)

Answer 38

**D) UB-21 (wei shu)** \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* **UB-18 (gan shu):** 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the ninth thoracic vertebra (T9) **UB-19 (dan shu):** 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the tenth thoracic vertebra (T10) **UB-20 (pi shu):** 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the eleventh thoracic vertebra (T11) **UB-21 (wei shu):** 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the twelfth thoracic veretebra (T12)

Question 39

What point is located on the midline of the back, in the depression below the spinous process of the 5th thoracic vertebra? A) DU-10 (ling tai) B) DU-9 (zhi yang) C) DU-12 (shen zhu) D) DU-11 (shen dao)

Answer 39

**D) DU-11 (shen dao)** \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* **DU-9 (zhi yang):** on the midline of the back, in the depression below the spinous process of the seventh thoracic vertebra (T7) **DU-10 (ling tai):** on the midline of the back, in the depression below the spinous process of the sixth thoracic vertebra (T6) **DU-11 (shen dao):** On the midline of the upper back, in the depression below the spinous process of the fifth thoracic vertebra (T5) **DU-12 (shen zhu):** on the midline of the upper back, in the depression below the spinous process of the third thoracic vertebra (T3)

Question 40

What point is located in a depression superior to the medial end of the scapular spine, midway between SI-10 and the spinous process of the 2nd thoracic vertebra? A) SI-13 (qu yuan) B) SI-11 (tian zong) C) SI-12 (bing feng) D) SJ-15 (tian liao)

Answer 40

**A) SI-13 (qu yuan)** \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* **SI-11 (tian zong):** on the scapular, in a tender depression 1/3 the distance from the midpoint of the inferior border of the scapular spine to the inferior angle of the scapula **SI-12 (bing feng):** in the center of the suprascapular fossa, directly above Tianzong SI-11, in a depression formed when the arm is raised **SI-13 (qu yuan):** in the tender depression superior to the medial end of the scapular spine, midway between Naoshu SI-10 and the spinous process of T2 **SJ-15 (tian liao):** in the suprascapular fossa, in the depression midway between Jianjing GB-21 and Quyuan SI-13 (at the medial end of the suprascapular fossa)

Question 41

What point is located in the depression below the spinous process of the 2nd lumbar vertebra? A) Extra shi qi zhui xia B) Extra yao yan C) DU-3 (yao yang guan) D) DU-4 (ming men)

Answer 41

**D) DU-4 (ming men)** **\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*** **Extra shi qi zhui xia:** on the midline of the lower back, in the depression below the spinous process of the 5th lumbar vertebra (L5) **Extra yao yan:** in the depression approximately 3.5 cun lateral to the lower border of L4 (DU-3 yaoyangguan) **DU-3 (yao yang guan):** on the midline of the lower back, in the depression below the spinous process of the fourth lumbar vertebra (L4) **DU-4 (ming men):** on the midline of the lower back, in the depression below the spinous process of the second lumbar vertebra (L2)

Question 42

What point is located 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the 4th lumbar vertebra? A) UB-26 (guan yuan shu) B) UB-25 (da chang shu) C) UB-27 (xiao chang shu) D) UB-24 (qi hai shu)

Answer 42

**B) UB-25 (da chang shu)** **\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*** **UB-24 (qi hai shu):** 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the third lumbar vertebra (L3) **UB-25 (da chang shu):** 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the fourth lumbar vertebra (L4) **UB-26 (guan yuan shu):** 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the fifth lumbar vertebra (L5) (Shiqizhuixia) **UB-27 (xiao chang shu):** 1.5 cun lateral to the midline, at the level of the first posterior sacral foramen

Question 43

What point is located over the 2nd posterior sacal foramen? A) UB-32 (ci liao) B) UB-33 (zhong liao) C) UB-31 (shang liao) D) UB-28 (pang guang shu)

Answer 43

**A) UB-32 (ci liao)** **\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*** **UB-28 (pang guang shu):** 1.5 cun lateral to the midline, at the level of the second posterior sacral foramen **UB-31 (shang liao):** over the first posterior sacral foramen **UB-32 (ci liao):** over the second posterior sacral foramen **UB-33 (zhong liao):** over the third posterior sacral foramen

Question 44

What point is located 1/3 of the distance between the prominence of the greater trochanter and the sacro-coccygeal hiatus? A) UB-53 (bao huang) B) UB-54 (zhi bian) C) Extra yao yan D) GB-30 (huan tiao)

Answer 44

**D) GB-30 (huan tiao)** \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* **GB-30 (huan tiao):** on the postero-lateral aspect of the hip joint, 1/3 of the distance between the prominence of the greater trochanter and the sacro-coccygeal hiatus (DU-2) **UB-53 (bao huang):** 3 cun lateral to the midline, at the level of the spinous process of the second sacral vertebra (S2) **UB-54 (zhi bian):** on the buttock, in the depression 3 cun lateral to the sacro-coccygeal hiatus (DU-2) **Extra yao yan:** in the depression approximately 3.5 cun lateral to the lower border of L4 (DU-3)

Question 45

What point is located 1.5 cun lateral to the midline and at the level of the 3rd posterior sacral foramen? A) UB-28 (pang guang shu) B) UB-27 (xiao chang shu) C) UB-29 (zhong lu shu) D) UB-30 (bai huan shu)

Answer 45

**C) UB-29 (zhong lu shu)** **\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*** **UB-27 (xiao chang shu):** 1.5 cun lateral to the midline, at the level of the first posterior sacral foramen **UB-28 (pang guang shu):** 1.5 cun lateral to the midline, at the level of the second posterior sacral foramen **UB-29 (zhong lu shu):** 1.5 cun lateral to the midline, at the level of the third posterior sacral foramen **UB-30 (bai huan shu):** 1.5 cun lateral to the midline, at the level of the fourth posterior sacral foramen

Question 46

What point is located 1.5 cun lateral to the midline and at the level of the 1st posterior sacral foramen? A) UB-28 (pang guang shu) B) UB-25 (da chang shu) C) UB-26 (guan yuan shu) D) UB-27 (xiao chang shu

Answer 46

**D) UB-27 (xiao chang shu)** **\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*** **UB-25 (da chang shu):** 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the fourth lumbar vertebra (L4) **UB-26 (guan yuan shu):** 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the fifth lumbar vertebra (L5) **UB-27 (xiao chang shu):** 1.5 cun lateral to the midline, at the level of the first posterior sacral foramen **UB-28 (pang guang shu):** 1.5 cun lateral to the midline, at the level of the second posterior sacral foramen

Question 47

What point is located 1.5 cun lateral to the midline and at the level of the 4th posterior sacral foramen? A) UB-27 (xiao chang shu) B) UB-30 (bai huan shu) C) UB-28 (pang guang shu) D) UB-29 (zhong lu shu)

Answer 47

**B) UB-30 (bai huan shu)** **\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*** **UB-27 (xiao chang shu):** 1.5 cun lateral to the midline, at the level of the first posterior sacral foramen **UB-28 (pang guang shu):** 1.5 cun lateral to the midline, at the level of the second posterior sacral foramen **UB-29 (zhong lu shu):** 1.5 cun lateral to the midline, at the level of the third posterior sacral foramen **UB-30 (bai huan shu):** 1.5 cun lateral to the midline, at the level of the fourth posterior sacral foramen

Question 48

What point is located 1.5 cun lateral to the midline and at the level of the 2nd posterior sacral foramen? A) UB-29 (zhong lu shu) B) UB-26 (guan yuan shu) C) UB-27 (xiao chang shu) D) UB-28 (pang guang shu)

Answer 48

**D) UB-28 (pang guang shu)** \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* **UB-26 (guan yuan shu):** 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the fifth lumbar vertebra (L5) **UB-27 (xiao chang shu):** 1.5 cun lateral to the midline, at the level of the first posterior sacral foramen **UB-28 (pang guang shu):** 1.5 cun lateral to the midline, at the level of the second posterior sacral foramen **UB-29 (zhong lu shu):** 1.5 cun lateral to the midline, at the level of the third posterior sacral foramen

Question 49

What point is located 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the 1st lumbar vertebra? A) UB-21 (wei shu) B) UB-23 (shen shu) C) UB-24 (qi hai shu) D) UB-22 (san jiao shu)

Answer 49

**D) UB-22 (san jiao shu)** \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* **UB-21 (wei shu):** 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the twelfth thoracic vertebra (T12) **UB-22 (san jiao shu):** 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the first lumbar vertebra (L1) **UB-23 (shen shu):** 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the second lumbar vertebra (L2) **UB-24 (qi hai shu):** 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the third lumbar vertebra (L3)

Question 50

What point is located 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the 2nd lumbar vertebra (L2)? A) UB-24 (qi hai shu) B) UB-21 (wei shu) C) UB-23 (shen shu) D) UB-22 (san jiao shu)

Answer 50

**C) UB-23 (shen shu)** **\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*** **UB-21 (wei shu):** 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the twelfth thoracic vertebra (T12) **UB-22 (san jiao shu):** 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the first lumbar vertebra (L1) **UB-23 (shen shu):** 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the second lumbar vertebra (L2) **UB-24 (qi hai shu):** 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the third lumbar vertebra (L3)

Question 51

What piont is located in the depression below the spinous process of the 4th lumbar vertebra? A) DU-3 (yao yang guan) B) DU-4 (ming men) C) DU-5 (xuan shu) D) Extra shi qi zhui xia

Answer 51

**A) DU-3 (yao yang guan)** **\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*** **DU-3 (yao yang guan):** **DU-4 (ming men)** **DU-5 (xuan shu)** **Extra shi qi zhui xia:** on the midline of the lower back, in the depression below the spinous process of the fifth lumbar vertebra (L5)

Question 52

What point is located in the depression below the spinous process of the 5th lumbar vertebra? A) Extra yao yan B) Extra shi qi zhui xia C) DU-4 (ming men) D) DU-3 (yao yang guan)

Answer 52

**B) Extra shi qi zhui xia** **\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*** **Extra yao yan:** in the depression approximately 3.5 cun lateral to the lower border of L4 (Yaoyangguan DU-3) **Extra shi qi zhui xia:** on the midline of the lower back, in the depression below the spinous process of the fifth lumbar vertebra (L5) **DU-4 (ming men):** on the midline of the lower back, in the depression below the spinous process of the second lumbar vertebra (L2) **DU-3 (yao yang guan):** on the midline of the lower back, in the depression below the spinous process of the fourth lumbar vertebra (L4)

Question 53

What point is located justed superior to the medial end of the popliteal crease, in the depression anterior to the tendons of the m. semitendinosus and m. semimembranosus? A) UB-39 (wei yang) B) SP-9 (yin ling quan) C) KD-10 (yin gu) D) LR-8 (qu quan)

Answer 53

**D) LR-8 (qu quan)** \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* **UB-39 (wei yang):** at the back of the knee, on the popliteal crease and towards its lateral end, in the depression medial to the tendon of biceps femoris **SP-9 (yin ling quan):** on the medial side of the lower leg, in a depression in the angle formed by the medial condyle of the tibia and the posterior border of the tibia **KD-10 (yin gu):** at the medial end of the popliteal crease, between the semitendinosus and semimembranosus tendons. Locate and needle with the knee slightly flexed **LR-8 (qu quan):** 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 Yingu KD-10

Question 54

What point is located 2 cun inferior to ST-30, on the anterior border of m. adductor longus? A) SP-12 (chong men) B) SP-11 (ji men) C) LR-11 (yin lian) D) LR-10 (zu wu li)

Answer 54

**C) LR-1 1 (yin lian)** \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* **SP-11 (ji men):** on the medial side of the thigh, 6 cun superior to Xuehai SP-10, on a line connecting Xuehai SP-10 with CHong men SP-12 **SP-12 (chong men):** 3.5 cun lateral to Qugu RN-2, on the lateral side of the femoral artery **LR-10 (zu wu li):** 3 cun inferior to Qichong ST-30 on the anterior border of m. adductor longus **LR-11 (yin lian):** 2 cun inferior to Qichong ST-30 on the anterior border of m. adductor longus

Question 55

What point is located lateral to the sartorius muscle, directly below the anterior superior iliac spine and level wit hthe lower border of the pubic symphysis? A) ST-31 (bi guan B) ST-30 (qi chong) C) LR-11 (yin lian) D) LR-10 (zu wu li)

Answer 55

**A) ST-31 (bi guan)** \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* **ST-30 (qi chong):** lateral to the sartorius muscle, directly below the anterior superior iliac spine and level with the lower border of the pubic symphysis **ST-31 (bi guan):** on the upper thigh, in a depression just lateral to the sartorius muscle, at the junction of a vertical line drawn downward from the anterior superior illiac spine, and a horizontal line drawn level with the lower border of the pubic symphysis **LR-10 (zu wu li):** 3 cun inferior to Qichong ST-30 on the anterior border of m. adductor longus **LR-11 (yin lian):** 2 cun inferior to QIchong ST-30 on the anterior border of m. adductor longus

Question 56

What point is located 3.5 cun lateral to RN-2 (qu gu), on the lateral side of the femoral artery? A) SP-12 (chong men) B) ST-31 (bi guan) C) LR-11 (yin lian) D) ST-30 (qi chong)

Answer 56

**A) SP-12 (chong men)** \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* **ST-31 (bi guan)**: on the upper thigh, in a depression just lateral to the sartorius muscle, at the junction of a vertical line drawn downward from the anterior superior illiac spine, and a horizontal line drawn level with the lower border of the pubic symphysis **SP-12 (chong men):** 3.5 cun lateral to Qugu RN-2, on the lateral side of the femoral artery **ST-30 (qi chong):** lateral to the sartorius muscle, directly below the anterior superior iliac spine and level with the lower border of the pubic symphysis **LR-11 (yin lian):** 2 cun inferior to QIchong ST-30 on the anterior border of m. adductor longus

Question 57

What point is located 2 cun above the superior border of the patella, in the bulge of the vastus medialis muscle? A) SP-10 (xue hai) B) ST-34 (liang qiu) C) ST-33 (yin shi) D) LR-9 (yin bao

Answer 57

**A) SP-10 (xue hai)** **\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*** **SP-10 (xue hai):** 2 cun above the superior border of the patella, in the bulge of the vastus medialis muscle **LR-9 (yin bao):** directly superior to the medial epicondyle of the femur, 4 cun superior to Ququan LR-8, in the cleft between m. vastus medialis and m. sartorius **ST-33 (yin shi):** on the thigh, on a line drawn between the lateral border of the patella and the anterior superior iliac spine, in a depression 3 cun proximal to the superior border of the patella **ST-34 (liang qiu):** on the thigh, on a line drawn between the lateral border of the patella and the anterior superior iliac spine, in a depression 2 cun proximal to the superior border of the patella

Question 58

What point is located 6 cun above the superior border of the patella on a line drawn from the anterior superior iliac spine and the lateral border of the patella? A) ST-31 (bi guan) B) ST-33 (yin shi) C) ST-34 (liang qiu) D) ST-32 (fu tu)

Answer 58

**D) ST-32 (fu tu)** **\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*** **ST-31 (bi guan):** on the upper thigh, in a depression just lateral to the sartorius muscle, at the junction of a vertical line drawn downward from the anterior superior iliac spine, and a horizontal line drawn level with the lower border of the pubic symphysis **ST-32 (fu tu):** on the thigh, on a line drawn between the lateral border of the patella and the anterior superior iliac spine, in a depression **6 cun proximal** to the superior border of the patella **ST-33 (yin shi):** on the thigh, on a line drawn between the superior border of the patella and the anterior superior iliac spine, in a depression **3 cun proximal** to the superior border of the patella **ST-34 (liang qiu):** on the thigh, on a line drawn between the lateral border of the patella and the anterior superior iliac spine, in a depression **2 cun proximal** to the superior border of the patella

Question 59

What point is located 3 cun above the superior border of the patella on a line drawn from the anterior superior iliac spine and the lateral border of the patella? A) ST-32 (fu tu) B) ST-33 (yin shi) C) ST-31 (bi guan) D) ST-34 (liang giu)

Answer 59

**ST-33 (yin shi)** \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* **ST-31 (bi guan):** on the upper thigh, in a depression just lateral to the sartorius muscle, at the junction of a vertical line drawn downward from the anterior superior iliac spine, and a horizontal line drawn level with the lower border of the pubic symphysis **ST-32 (fu tu):** on the thigh, on a line drawn between the lateral border of the patella and the anterior superior iliac spine, in a depression **6 cun proximal** to the superior border of the patella **ST-33 (yin shi):** on the thigh, on a line drawn between the superior border of the patella and the anterior superior iliac spine, in a depression **3 cun proximal** to the superior border of the patella **ST-34 (liang qiu):** on the thigh, on a line drawn between the lateral border of the patella and the anterior superior iliac spine, in a depression **2 cun proximal** to the superior border of the patella

Question 60

What point is located on the midline at the superior border of the pubic symphysis, 5 cun below the navel? A) KD-12 (da he) B) ST-30 (qi chong) C) RN-2 (qu gu) D) RN-3 (zhong ji)

Answer 60

**C) RN-2 (qu gu)** **\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*** **RN-2 (qu gu):** on the midline of the lower abdomen, at the superior border of the pubic symphysis, 5 cun below the umbilicus (RN-8) **RN-3 (zhong ji):** on the midline of the lower abdomen, 4 cun intferior to the umbilicus and 1 cun superior to the pubic symphysis **KD-12 (da he):** on the lower abdomen, 4 cun below the umbilicus, 1 cun superior to the superior border of the symphysis pubis, 0.5 cun lateral to the midline (RN-3) **ST-30 (qi chong):** on the lower abdomen, 2 cun lateral to the midline, level with the superior border of the pubic symphysis (Qugu RN-2)

Question 61

What point is located 4 cun above LR-8 in the cleft between m. vastus medialis and m. sartorius? A) SP-10 (xue hai) B) LR-9 (yin bao) C) ST-33 (yin shi) D) LR-10 (zu wu li)

Answer 61

**B) LR-9 (yin bao)** \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* **LR-9 (yin bao):** directly superior to the medial epicondyle of the femur, 4 cun superior to Ququan LR-8, in the cleft between m. vastus medialis and m. sartorius **LR-10 (zu wu li):** 3 cun inferior to Qichong ST-30 on the anterior border of m. adductor longus **SP-10 (xue hai):** 2 cun proximal to the superior border of the patella, in the tender depression on the bulge of the vastus medialis muscle, directly abovce Yinlingquan SP-9 **ST-33 (yin shi):** on the thigh, on a line drawn between the lower border of the patella and the anterior superior iliac spine, in a depression 3 cun proximal to the superior border of the patella

Question 62

What point is lcoated 2 cun lateral to RN-2 (qu gu)? A) LR-10 (qi wu li) B) ST-30 (qi chong) C) ST-31 (bi guan) D) LR-11 (yin lian)

Answer 62

**B) ST-30 (qi chong)** **\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*** **ST-30 (qi chong):** on the lower abdomen, 2 cun lateral to the midline, level with the superior border of the pubic symphysis (Qugu RN-2) **ST-31 (bi guan):** on the upper thigh, in a depression just lateral to the sartorius muscle, at the junction of a vertical line drawn downward from the anterior superior iliac spine, and a horizontal line drawn level with the lower border of the pubic symphysis **LR-10 (qi wu li)**: 3 cun inferior to Qichong ST-30 on the anterior border of m. adductor longus **LR-11 (yin lian)**: 2 cun inferior to QIchong ST-30 on the anterior border of m. adductor longus

Question 63

What point is located 2 cun above the superior border of the patella on a line drawn from the anterior superior iliac spine and the lateral border of the patella? A) ST-32 (fu tu) B) ST-33 (yin shi) C) ST-31 (bi guan) D) ST-34 (liang qiu)

Answer 63

**D) ST-34 (liang qiu)** \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* **ST-31 (bi guan):** on the upper thigh, in a depression just lateral to the sartorius muscle, at the junction of a vertical line drawn downward from the anterior superior iliac spine, and a horizontal line drawn level with the lower border of the pubic symphysis **ST-32 (fu tu):** on the thigh, on a line drawn between the lateral border of the patella and the anterior superior iliac spine, in a depression **6 cun proximal** to the superior border of the patella **ST-33 (yin shi):** on the thigh, on a line drawn between the superior border of the patella and the anterior superior iliac spine, in a depression **3 cun proximal** to the superior border of the patella **ST-34 (liang qiu):** on the thigh, on a line drawn between the lateral border of the patella and the anterior superior iliac spine, in a depression **2 cun proximal** to the superior border of the patella

Question 64

What point is located 3 cun below ST-35 (du bi) and one finger breadth lateral to the crest of the tibia? A) GB-34 (yang ling quan) B) ST-36 (zu san li) C) ST-35 (du bi) D) ST-37 (shang ju xu)

Answer 64

**B) ST-36 (zu san li)** **\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*** **ST-35 (du bi):** on the knee, in the hollow formed when the knee is flexed, immediately below the patella and lateral to the patellar ligament **ST-36 (zu san li):** below the knee, 3 cun inferior to Dubi ST-35, one fingerbreadth lateral to the anterior crest of the tibia **ST-37 (shang ju xu):** on the lower leg, 3 cun inferior to Zusanli ST-36, one finger-breadth lateral to the anterior crest of the tibia **GB-34 (yang ling quan):** below the lateral aspect of the knee, in the tender depression approximately 1 cun anterior and inferior to the head of the fibula

Question 65

What point is located midway between the popliteal crease and the lateral malleolus and two finger breadths lateral to the crest of the tibia? A) GB-35 (yang jiao) B) ST-38 (tiao kou) C) GB-36 (wai qui) D) ST-40 (feng long)

Answer 65

**D) ST-40 (feng long)** **\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*** **GB-35 (yang jiao):** 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 (wai qui):** 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 **ST-38 (tiao kou):** on the lower leg, midway between the tibiofemoral joint line (level with the popliteal crease) and the prominence of the lateral malleolus, one finger-breadth lateral to the anterior crest of the tibia **ST-40 (feng long):** What point is located midway between the popliteal crease and the lateral malleolus and two finger breadths lateral to the crest of the tibia

Question 66

What point is located 6 cun below ST-35 (du bi) and one finger breadth lateral to the crest of the tibia? A) ST-36 (zu san li) B) ST-38 (tiao kou) C) ST-39 (xia ju xu) D) ST-37 (shang ju xu)

Answer 66

**D) ST-37 (shang ju xu)** **\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*** **ST-36 (zu san li):** below the knee, 3 cun inferior to Dubi (ST-35), one finger-breadth lateral to the anterior crest of the tibia **ST-37 (shang ju xu):** on the lower leg, 3 cun inferior to Zusanli ST-36, one finger-breadth lateral to the anterior crest of the tibia **ST-38 (tiao kou):** on the lower leg, midway between the tibiofemoral joint line (level with the popliteal crease) and the prominence of the lateral malleolus, one finger-breadth lateral to the anterior crest of the tibia **ST-39 (xia ju xu):** on the lower leg, 3 cun inferior to Shangjuxu ST-37, one finger-breadth lateral to the anterior crest of the tibia

Question 67

What point is located midway between the popliteal crease and the lateral malleolus, and one finger breadth lateral to the crest of the tibia? A) ST-39 (xia ju xu) B) ST-38 (tiao kou) C) ST-37 (shang ju xu) D) ST-36 (zu san li)

Answer 67

**B) ST-38 (tiao kou)** **\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*** **ST-36 (zu san li):** below the knee, 3 cun inferior to Dubi (ST-35), one finger-breadth lateral to the anterior crest of the tibia **ST-37 (shang ju xu):** on the lower leg, 3 cun inferior to Zusanli ST-36, one finger-breadth lateral to the anterior crest of the tibia **ST-38 (tiao kou):** on the lower leg, midway between the tibiofemoral joint line (level with the popliteal crease) and the prominence of the lateral malleolus, one finger-breadth lateral to the anterior crest of the tibia **ST-39 (xia ju xu):** on the lower leg, 3 cun inferior to Shangjuxu ST-37, one finger-breadth lateral to the anterior crest of the tibia

Question 68

What point is located level with the lateral malleolus, between the tendons of extensor hallucis longus and extensor digitorum longus? A) GB-40 (qiu xu) B) UB-60 (kun lun) C) SP-5 (shang qiu) D) ST-41 (jie xu)

Answer 68

**D) ST-41 (jie xu)** **\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*** **GB-40 (qiu xu):** at the ankle joint, in the depression anterior and inferior to the lateral malleolus **UB-60 (kun lun):** behind the ankle joint, in the depression between the prominence of the lateral malleolus and the Achilles tendon **SP-5 (shang qiu):** on the medial side of the ankle, in the depression which lies at the junction of straight lines drawn along the anterior and inferior borders of the medial malleolus **ST-41 (jie xu):** on the ankle, level with the prominence of the lateral malleolus, between the tendons of extensor hallucis longus and extensor digitorum longus

Question 69

What point is located 3 cun below ST-37 (shang ju xu) and one finger breadth lateral to the crest of the tibia? A) ST-40 (feng long) B) GB-36 (wai qui) C) ST-39 (xia ju xu) D) ST-38 (tiao kou)

Answer 69

**C) ST-39 (xia ju xu)** **\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*** **ST-38 (tiao kou):** on the lower leg, midway between the tibiofemoral joint line (level with the popliteal crease) and the prominence of the lateral malleolus, one finger-breadth lateral to the anterior crest of the tibia **ST-39 (xia ju xu):** on the lower leg, 3 cun inferior to Shangjiuxu ST-37, one finger-breadth lateral to the anterior crest of the tibia **ST-40 (feng long):** on the lower leg, midway between the tibiofemoral joint line (level with the popliteal crease) and the lateral malleolus, two finger-breadths lateral to the anterior crest of the tibia (i.e. one finger-breadth lateral to Tiaokou ST-38) **GB-36) (wai qui):** 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

Question 70

What point is located in the hollow below the patella and lateral to the patellar ligament? A) ST-35 (du bi) B) ST-34 (liang qiu) C) Medial xi yan D) GB-34 (yang ling quan)

Answer 70

**A) ST-35 (du bi)** **\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*** **ST-34 (liang qiu):** on the thigh, on a line drawn between the lateral border of the patella and the anterior superior iliac spine, in a depression 2 cun proximal to the superior border of the patella **ST-35 (du bi):** on the knee, in the hollow formed when the knee is flexed, immediately below the patella and lateral to the patellar ligament **Medial xi yan:** on the knee, in the hollows formed when the knee is flexed, immediately below the patella and both medial and lateral to the patellar ligament **GB-34 (yang ling quan):** below the lateral aspect of the knee, in the tender depression approximately 1 cun anterior and inferior to the head of the fibula

Question 71

What poinst is located in the hollow between the patella and medial to the patellar ligament? A) Extra point xi yan B) SP-9 (ying ling quan) C) GB-34 (yang ling quan) D) ST-35 (du bi)

Answer 71

**A) Extra point xi yan** **\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*** **Extra point xi yan:** on the knee, in the hollows formed when the knee is flexed, immediately below the patella and both medial and lateral to the patellar ligament (lateral xi yan= ST-35/Dubi) **SP-9 (yin ling quan):** on the medial side of the lower leg, in a depression in the angle formed by the medial condyle of the tibia and the posterior border of the tibia **GB-34 (yang ling quan):** below the lateral aspect of the knee, in the tender depression approximately 1 cun anterior and inferior to the head of the fibula **ST-35 (du bi):** on the knee, in the hollow formed when the knee is flexed, immediately below the patella and lateral to the patellar ligament

Question 72

What piont is located 3 cun superior to the prominence of the medial malleolus, in a depression close to the medial crest of the tibia? A) SP-6 (san yin jiao) B) LR-7 (xi guan) C) KD-7 (fu liu) D) KD-8 (jiao xin)

Answer 72

**A) SP-6 (san yin jiao)** \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* **SP-6 (san yin jiao):** on the medial side of the lower leg, 3 cun superior to the prominence of the medial malleolus, in a depression close to the medial crest of the tibia **LR-7 (xi guan):** posterior and inferior to the medial condyle of the tibia, 1 cun posterior to Yinlingquan SP-9 **KD-7 (fu liu):** on the medial aspect of the lower leg, in the depression 2 cun superior to Taixi KD-3, on the anterior border of the Achilles tendon **KD-8 (jiao xin):** on the medial aspect of the lower leg, 2 cun superior to Taixi KD-3 and 0.5 cun anterior to Fuliu KD-7, posterior to the medial border of the tibia

Question 73

What point is located on the anterior border of tendo calcaneous 2 cun directly superior to the midpoint between the Achilles tendon and the tip of the medial malleolus? A) KD-7 (fu liu) B) KD-3 (tai xi) C) KD-9 (zhu bin) D) KD-8 (jiao xin)

Answer 73

**A) KD-7 (fu liu)** **\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*** **KD-3 (tai xi):** in the depression between the medial malleolus and the Achilles tendon, level with the prominence of the medial malleolus **KD-7 (fu liu):** on the medial aspect of the lower leg, in the depression 2 cun superior to Taixi KD-3, on the anterior border of the Achilles tendon **KD-8 (jiao xin):** on the medial aspect of the lower leg, 2 cun superior to Taixi KD-3 and 0.6 cun anterior to Fuliu KD-7, posteriorto the medial border of the tibia **KD-9 (zhu bin):** on the medial aspect of the lower leg, 5 cun superior to Taixi KD-3, on the line drawn between Taixi KD-3 and Yingu KD-10, about 1 cun posterior to the medial border of the tibia (at level of LR-5)

Question 74

What point is located at the medial end of the popliteal crease, in the depression anterior to the tendons of m. semitendinosus and m. semimembranosus? A) LR-8 (qu quan) B) KD-10 (yin gu) C) LR-7 (xi guan) D) SP-9 (yin ling quan)

Answer 74

**A) LR-8 (qu quan)** **\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*** **LR-7 (xi guan):** posterior and inferior to the medial condyle of the tibia, 1 cun posterior to Yinlingquan SP-9 **LR-8 (qu quan):** 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 Yingu KD-10 **SP-9 (yin ling quan):** on the medial side of the lower leg, in a depression in the angle formed by the medial condyle of the tibia and the posterior border of the tibia **KD-10 (yin gu)**: at the medial end of the popliteal crease, between the semitendinosus and semimembranosus tendons.

Question 75

What point is located 7 cun above the prominence of the medial malleolus, on the medial aspect of the tibia, close to its posterior border? A) SP-7 (lou gu) B) KD-9 (zhu bin) C) LR-6 (zhong du) D) LR-5 (li gou)

Answer 75

**C) LR-6 (zhong du)** **\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*** **SP-7 (lou gu):** on the medial side of the ankle, in the depression which lies at the junction of straight lines drawn along the anterior and inferior borders of the medial malleolus **LR-5 (zhong du):** 5 cun above the prominence 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 **LR-6 (li gou):** 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 **KD-9 (zhu bin):** on the medial aspect of the lower leg, 5 cun superior to Taixi KD-3, on the line drawn between Taixi KD-3 and Yingu KD-10, about 1 cun posterior to the medial border of the tibia

Question 76

What point is located 5 cun above the prominence of the medial malleolus, on the medial aspect of the tibia, close to its posterior border? A) KD-9 (zhu bin) B) LR-5 (li gou) C) SP-7 (lou gu) D) LR-6 (zhong du)

Answer 76

**B) LR-5 (li gou)** \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* **SP-7 (lou gu):** on the medial side of the ankle, in the depression which lies at the junction of straight lines drawn along the anterior and inferior borders of the medial malleolus **LR-5 (zhong du):** 5 cun above the prominence 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 **LR-6 (li gou):** 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 **KD-9 (zhu bin):** on the medial aspect of the lower leg, 5 cun superior to Taixi KD-3, on the line drawn between Taixi KD-3 and Yingu KD-10, about 1 cun posterior to the medial border of the tibia

Question 77

What point is located about 1 cun posterior to the medial crest of the tibia and 5 cun superior to the midpoint between the Achilles tendon and the tip of the medial malleolus? A) LR-5 (li gou) B) KD-9 (zhu bin) C) LR-7 (xi guan) D) LR-6 (zhong du)

Answer 77

**B) KD-9 (zhu bin)** \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* **SP-7 (lou gu):** on the medial side of the ankle, in the depression which lies at the junction of straight lines drawn along the anterior and inferior borders of the medial malleolus **LR-5 (zhong du):** 5 cun above the prominence 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 **LR-6 (li gou):** 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 **KD-9 (zhu bin):** on the medial aspect of the lower leg, 5 cun superior to Taixi KD-3, on the line drawn between Taixi KD-3 and Yingu KD-10, about 1 cun posterior to the medial border of the tibia

Question 78

What point is located 3 cun inferior from the depression formed by the medial condyle of the tibia and posterior border of the tibia? A) SP-8 (di ji) B) LR-7 (xi guan) C) SP-9 (yin ling quan D) LR-6 (zhong du)

Answer 78

**A) SP-8 (di ji)** **\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*** **SP-8 (di ji):** on the medial side of the lower leg, 3 cun inferior to Yinlingquan SP-9, in a depression just posterior t othe medial crest of the tibia **SP-9 (yin ling quan):** on the medial side of the lower leg, in a depression in the angle formed by the medial condyle of the tibia and the posterior border of the tibia **LR-6 (zhong du):** 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 **LR-7 (xi guan):** posterior and inferior to the medial condyle of the tibia, 1 cun posterior to Yinlingquan SP-9

Question 79

What piont is located between the medial malleolus and the Achilles tendon, level with the tip of the medial malleolus? A) UB-60 (kun lun) B) KD-3 (tai xi) C) SP-5 (shang qiu) D) GB-40 (qiu xu)

Answer 79

**B) KD-3 (tai xi)** **\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*** **KD-3 (tai xi):** in the depression between the medial malleolus and the Achilles tendon, level with the prominence of the medial malleolus **SP-5 (shang qiu):** on the medial side of the ankle, in the depression which lies at the junction of straight lines drawn along the anterior and inferior borders of the medial malleolus **UB-60 (kun lun):** behind the ankle joint, in the depression between the prominence of the lateral malleolus and the achilles tendon **GB-40 (qiu xu):** at the ankle join, in the depression anterior and inferior to the lateral malleolus

Question 80

What point is located 2 cun superior to the midpoint between the Achilles tendon and the tip of the medial malleolus and just posterior to the medial border of the tibia? A) SP-6 (san yin jiao) B) KD-8 (jiao xin) C) KD-7 (fu liu) D) KD-9 (zhu bin)

Answer 80

**B) KD-8 (jiao xin)** **\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*** **KD-7 (fu liu):** on the medial aspect of the lower leg, in the depression 2 cun superior to Taixi KD-3, on the anterior border of the Achilles tendon **KD-8 (jiao xin):** on the medial aspect of the lower leg, 2 cun superior to Taixi KD-3 and 0.5 cun anterior to Fuliu KD-7, posterior to the medial border of the tibia **KD-9 (zhu bin):** on the medial aspect of the lower leg, 5 cun superoir to Taixi KD-3, on the line drawn between Taixi KD-3 and Yingu KD-10, about 1 cun posterior to the medial border of the tibia (posterior LR-5) **SP-6 (san yin jiao):** on the medial side of the lower leg, 3 cun superior to the prominence of the medial malleolus, in a depression close to the medial crest of the tibia

Question 81

What point is located in the angle formed by the medial condyle of the tibia and the posterior border of the tibia? A) LR-7 (xi guan) B) GB-34 (yang ling quan) C) LR-8 (qu quan) D) SP-9 (yin ling quan)

Answer 81

**D) SP-9 (yin ling quan)** \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* **LR-7 (xi guan):** posterior and inferior to the medial condyle of the tibia, 1 cun posterior to Yinlingquan SP-9 **LR-8 (qu quan):** 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 Yingu KD-10 **GB-34 (yang ling quan):** below the lateral aspect of the knee, in the tender depression approximately 1 cun anterior and inferior to the head of the fibula **SP-9 (yin ling quan):** on the medial side of the lower leg, in a depression in the angle formed by the medial condyle of the tibia and the posterior border of the tibia

Question 82

What pint is located 7 cun superior to the prominence of the lateral malleolus, at the anterior border of the fibula? A) GB-36 (wai qiu) B) GB-35 (yang jiao) C) UB-58 (fei yang) D) GB-37 (guang ming)

Answer 82

**A) GB-36 (wai qiu)** **\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*** **GB-35 (yang jiao):** 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 (wai qiu):** 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-37 (guang ming):** 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 **UB-58 (fei yang):** on the lower leg, 7 cun directly superior to Kunlun UB-60, lateral to and approximately 1 cun inferior to Chengshan UB-57

Question 83

What point is located in the depression between the prominence of the lateral malleolus and the Achilles tendon? A) UB-62 (shen mai) B) UB-60 (kun lun) C) KD-3 (tai xi) D) UB-61 (pu can)

Answer 83

**B) UB-60 (kun lun)** **\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*** **UB-60 (kun lun):** behind the ankle joint, in the depression between the prominence of the lateral malleolus and the Achilles tendon **UB-61 (pu can):** on the lateral side of the foot, 1.5 cun inferior to Kunlun UB-60, in a tender depression on the calcaneum **UB-62 (shen mai):** on the lateral side of the foot, approximately 0.5 cun inferior to the inferior border of the lateral malleolus, in a depression posterior to the peroneal tendons **KD-3 (tai xi):** in the depression between the medial malleolus and the Achilles tendon, level with the prominence of the medial malleolus

Question 84

What point is located in the depression about 1 cun anterior and inferior to the head of the fibula? A) UB-39 (wei yang) B) GB-34 (yang ling quan) C) SP-9 (yin ling quan) D) ST-36 (zu san li)

Answer 84

**B) GB-34 (yang ling quan)** **\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*** **UB-39 (wei yang):** at the back of the knee, on the popliteal crease and towards its lateral end, in the depression medial to the tendon of biceps femoris **GB-34 (yang ling quan):** below the lateral aspect of the knee, in the tender depression approximately 1 cun anterior and inferior to the head of the fibula **SP-9 (yin ling quan):** on the medial side of the lower leg, in a depression in the angle formed by the medial condyle of the tibia and the posterior border of the tibia **ST-36 (zu san li):** below the knee, 3 cun inferior to Dubi ST-35, one finger breadth lateral to the anterior crest of the tibia

Question 85

What point is located 3 cun directly superior to UB-60 (kun lun)? A) UB-58 (fei yang) B) GB-38 (yang fu) C) UB-59 (fu yang) D) GB-39 (xuan zhong)

Answer 85

**C) UB-59 (fu yang)** **\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*** **UB-58 (fei yang):** on the lower leg 7 cun directly superior to Kunlun UB-60, lateral to and approximately 1 cun inferior to Chengshan UB-57 **UB-59 (fu yang):** on the lower leg, 3 cun directly superior to Kunlun UB-60 **GB-38 (yang fu):** 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 **GB-39 (xuan zhong):** 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

Question 86

What point is located 4 cun superior to the prominence of the lateral malleolus, at the anterior border of the fibula? A) GB-38 (yang fu) B) GB-37 (guang ming) C) GB-39 (xuan zhong) D) UB-59 (fu yang)

Answer 86

**A) GB-38 (yang fu)** **\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*** **GB-37 (guang ming):** 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 **GB-38 (yang fu):** 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 **GB-39 (xuan zhong):** 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 **UB-59 (fu yang):** on the lower leg, 3 cun directly superior to Kunlun UB-60

Question 87

What point is located 5 cun superior to the prominence of the lateral malleolus, at the anterior border of the fibula? A) GB-39 (xuan zhong) B) GB-38 (yang fu) C) UB-59 (fu yang) D) GB-37 (guang ming)

Answer 87

**D) GB-37 (guang ming)** **\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*** **GB-37 (guang ming):** 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 **GB-38 (yang fu):** 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 **GB-39 (xuan zhong):** 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 **UB-59 (fu yang):** on the lower leg, 3 cun directly superior to Kunlun UB-60

Question 88

What point is located 7 cun directly superior to UB-60 (kun lun) and lateral to and approximately 1 cun inferior to UB-57? A) GB-36 (wai qiu) B) GB-35 (yang jiao) C) UB-59 (fu yang) D) UB-58 (fei yang)

Answer 88

**D) UB-58 (fei yang)** **\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*** **GB-35 (yang jiao):** on the lateral aspect of the lower leg 7 cun superior to the prominence of the latearl malleolus, in the depression at the posterior border of the fibula **GB-36 (wai qiu):** 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 **UB-58 (fei yang):** on the lower leg, 7 cun directly superior to Kunlun UB-60, lateral to and approximately 1 cun inferior to Chengshan UB-57 **UB-59 (fu yang):** on the lower leg, 3 cun directly superior to Kunlun UB-60

Question 89

What point is located in the depression anterior and inferior to the lateral malleolus? A) GB-40 (qiu xu) B) UB-60 (kun lun) C) UB-62 (shen mai) D) ST-41 (jie xi)

Answer 89

**A) GB-40 (qiu xu)** **\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*** GB-40 (qiu xu) **UB-60 (kun lun):** behind the ankle joint, in the depression between the prominence of the lateral malleolus, and the Achilles tendon **UB-62 (shen mai):** on the lateral side of the foot, approximately 0.5 cun inferior to the inferior border of the lateral malleolus, in a depression posterior to the peroneal tendons **ST-41 (jie xi):** on the ankle, level with the prominence of the lateral malleolus, in a depression between the tendons of extensor hallucis longus and extensor digitorum longus

Question 90

What point is located on the dorsal aspect of the little toe approximately 0.1 cun lateral to the corner of the base of the nail? A) LR-1 (da dun) B) UB-67 (zhi yin) C) SP-1 (yin bai) D) ST-45 (li dui)

Answer 90

**B) UB-67 (zhi yin)** **\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*** **LR-1 (da dun):** 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 **SP-1 (yin bai):** on the dorsal aspect of the big toe, at the junction of line drawn along the medial border of the nail and the base of the nail, approximately 0.1 cun from the corner of the nail **ST-45 (li dui):**on the dorsal aspect of the second 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 **UB-67 (zhi yin):** on the dorsal aspect of the little 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

Question 91

What point is located in the depression anterior and inferior to the tuberosity of the fifth metatarsal bone? A) UB-65 (shu gu) B) UB-64 (jing gu) C) UB-63 (jin men) D) UB-66 (zu tong gu)

Answer 91

**B) UB-64 (jing gu)** **\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*** **UB-63 (jin men):** on the lateral side of the foot, in the depression posterior to the tuberosity of the fifth metatarsal bone **UB-64 (jing gu):** on the lateral side of the foot in the depression anterior and inferior to the tuberosity of the fifth metatarsal bone **UB-65 (shu gu):** on the lateral side of the foot, in the depression posterior and inferior to the head of the fifth metatarsal bone **UB-66 (zu tong gu):** on the lateral sid eof the foot, in the depression anterior and inferior to the fifth metatarsaophalangeal joint

Question 92

What point is located in the depression posterior to the tuberosity of the fifth metatarsal bone? A) UB-63 (jin men) B) UB-64 (jing gu) C) UB-65 (shu gu) D) UB-62 (shen mai)

Answer 92

**A) UB-63 (jin men)** **\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*** **UB-62 (shen mai):** on the lateral side of the foot, approximately 0.6 cun inferior to the inferior border of the lateral malleolus, in a depression posterior to the peroneal tendons **UB-63 (jin men):** on the lateral side of the foot, in the depression posterior to the tuberosity of the fifth metatarsal bone **UB-64 (jing gu):** on the lateral side of the foot in the depression anterior and inferior to the tuberosity of the fifth metatarsal bone **UB-65 (shu gu):** on the lateral side of the foot, in the depression posterior and inferior to the head of the fifth metatarsal bone

Question 93

What point is located in the depression posterior and inferior to the head of the fifth metatarsal bone? A) UB-66 (zu tong gu) B) UB-64 (jing gu) C) UB-65 (shu gu) D) UB-63 (jin men)

Answer 93

**C) UB-65 (shu gu)** **\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*** **UB-63 (jin men):** on the lateral side of the foot, in the depression posterior to the tuberosity of the fifth metatarsal bone **UB-64 (jing gu):** on the lateral side of the foot in the depression anterior and inferior to the tuberosity of the fifth metatarsal bone **UB-65 (shu gu):** on the lateral side of the foot, in the depression posterior and inferior to the head of the fifth metatarsal bone **UB-66 (zu tong gu):** on the lateral sid eof the foot, in the depression anterior and inferior to the fifth metatarsaophalangeal joint

Question 94

What point is located 1.5 cun inferior to the depression palpated between the prominence of the lateral malleolus and the Achilles tendon? A) UB-61 (pu can) B) UB-60 (kun lun) C) GB-40 (qiu xu)

Answer 94

**A) UB-61 (pu can)** **\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*** **UB-60 (kun lun):** behind the ankle joint, in the depression between the prominence of the lateral malleolus and the Achilles tendong **UB-61 (pu can):** on the lateral side of the foot, 1.5 cun inferior to Kunlun UB-60, in a tender depression on the calcaneum **UB-62 (shen mai):** on the lateral side of the foot, approximately 0.5 cun inferior to the inferior border of the lateral malleolus, in a depression posterior to the peroneal tendons **GB-40 (qiu xu):** at the ankle joint, in the depression anterior and inferior to the lateral malleolus

Question 95

What point is located 0.5 cun inferior to the inferior border of the lateral malleolus? A) UB-63 (jin men) B) UB-62 (shen mai) C) UB-61 (pu can) D) GB-40 (qiu xu)

Answer 95

**B) UB-62 (shen mai)** **\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*** **UB-60 (kun lun):** behind the ankle joint, in the depression between the prominence of the lateral malleolus and the Achilles tendong **UB-61 (pu can):** on the lateral side of the foot, 1.5 cun inferior to Kunlun UB-60, in a tender depression on the calcaneum **UB-62 (shen mai):** on the lateral side of the foot, approximately 0.5 cun inferior to the inferior border of the lateral malleolus, in a depression posterior to the peroneal tendons **GB-40 (qiu xu):** at the ankle joint, in the depression anterior and inferior to the lateral malleolus

Question 96

What point is located in the depression anterior and inferior to the fifth metatarsophalangeal joint? A) UB-64 (jing gu) B) UB-66 (zu tong gu) C) UB-63 (jin men) D) UB-65 (shu gu)

Answer 96

**B) UB-66 (zu tong gu)** **\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*** **UB-63 (jin men):** on the lateral side of the foot, in the depression posterior to the tuberosity of the fifth metatarsal bone **UB-64 (jing gu):** on the lateral side of the foot in the depression anterior and inferior to the tuberosity of the fifth metatarsal bone **UB-65 (shu gu):** on the lateral side of the foot, in the depression posterior and inferior to the head of the fifth metatarsal bone **UB-66 (zu tong gu):** on the lateral sid eof the foot, in the depression anterior and inferior to the fifth metatarsaophalangeal joint

Question 97

What pint is located in the depression between the prominence of the lateral malleolus and the Achilles tendon? A) UB-62 (shen mai) B) UB-61 (pu can) C) UB-60 (kun lun) D) GB-40 (qiu xu)

Answer 97

**C) UB-60 (kun lun)** **\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*** **UB-60 (kun lun):** behind the ankle joint, in the depression between the prominence of the lateral malleolus and the Achilles tendong **UB-61 (pu can):** on the lateral side of the foot, 1.5 cun inferior to Kunlun UB-60, in a tender depression on the calcaneum **UB-62 (shen mai):** on the lateral side of the foot, approximately 0.5 cun inferior to the inferior border of the lateral malleolus, in a depression posterior to the peroneal tendons **GB-40 (qiu xu):** at the ankle joint, in the depression anterior and inferior to the lateral malleolus

Question 98

What point is located anterior and inferior to the external malleolus, in the depression on the lateral side of the tendon m. extensor digitorum longus? A) ST-41 (jie xi) B) SP-5 (shang qiu) C) UB-62 (shen mai) D) GB-40 (qiu xu)

Answer 98

**D) GB-40 (qiu xu)** **\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*** **ST-41 (jie xi):** on the ankle, level with the prominence of the lateral malleolus, in a depression between the tendons of extensor hallucis longus and extensor digitorum longus **SP-5 (shang qiu):** on the medial side of the ankle, in the depression which lies at the junction of straight lines drawn along the anterior and inferior borders of the medial malleolus **GB-40 (shen mai):** at the ankle joint, in the depression anterior and inferior to the lateral malleolus **UB-62 (shen mai):** on the lateral side of the foot, approximately 0.5 cun inferior to the inferior border of the lateral malleolus, in a depression posterior to the peroneal tendons

Question 99

What point is located in the depression distal to the junction of the 4th and 5th metatarsal bones, lateral to the tendon muscle extensor digitorum longus? A) GB-41 (zu lin qi) B) GB-42 (di wu hui) C) ST-42 (chong yang) D) GB-43 (xia xi)

Answer 99

**A) GB-41 (zu lin qi)** **\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*** **GB-41 (zu lin qi):** 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) **GB-42 (di wu hui):** 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) **GB-43 (xia xi):** between the fourth toe and the little toe, 0.5 cun proximal to the margin of the web **ST-42 (chong yang):** on the dorsum of the foot, in the depression formed by the junction of the second and third metatarsal bones and the cuneiform bones (second and third), 1.5 cun distal to Jiexi ST-41, on the line drawn between Jiexi ST-41 and Xiangu ST-43, at the point where the pulsation of the dorsalis pedis artery may be palpated

Question 100

What point is located on the dorsal aspect of the little toe approximately 0.1 cun lateral to the corner of the base of the nail? A) LR-1 (da dun) B) UB-67 (zhi yin) C) SP-1 (yin bai) D) ST-45 (li dui)

Answer 100

**B) UB-67 (zhi yin)** **\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*** **LR-1 (da dun):** 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 **SP-1 (yin bai):** on the dorsal aspect of the big toe, at the junction of line drawn along the medial border of the nail and the base of the nail, approximately 0.1 cun from the corner of the nail **ST-45 (li dui):**on the dorsal aspect of the second 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 **UB-67 (zhi yin):** on the dorsal aspect of the little 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

Question 101

What point is located anterior to the prominence of the medial malleolus, in the depression on the medial side of the tendon m. tibialis anterior? A) LR-4 (zhong feng) B) ST-41 (jie xi) C) ST-42 (chong yang) D) SP-5 (shang qiu)

Answer 101

**A) LR-4 (zhong feng)** **\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*** **LR-4 (zhong feng):** 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) **SP-5 (shang qiu):** on the medial side of the ankle, in the depression which lies at the junction of straight lines drawn along the anterior and inferior borders of the medial malleolus **ST-41 (jie xi):**on the ankle, level with the prominence of the lateral malleolus, in a depression between the tendons of extensor hallucis longus and extensor digitorum longus **ST-42 (chong yang):** on the dorsum of the foot, in the depression formed by the junction of the second and third metatarsal bones and the cuneiform bones (second and third), 1.5 cun distal to Jiexi ST-41, on the line drawn between Jiexi ST-41 and Xiangu ST-43, at the point where the pulsation of the dorsalis pedis artery may be palpated

Question 102

What point is located at the lateral border of the nail of the 4th toe, approximately 0.1 cun from the corner of the base of the nail? A) GB-44 (zu qiao yin) B) UB-67 (zhi yin) C) GB-43 (xia xi) D) ST-45 (li dui)

Answer 102

**A) GB-44 (zu qiao yin)** **\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*** **ST-45 (li dui):** on the dorsal aspect of the second 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 **UB-67 (zhi yin):** on the dorsal aspect of the little 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 **GB-43 (xia xi):** between the fourth toe and the little toe, 0.5 cun proximal to the margin of the web **GB-44 (zu qiao yin):** 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 from the corner of the nail

Question 103

What point is located on the dorsum of the foot in the hollow, distal to the junction of the 1st and 2nd metatarsal bones? A) GB-42 (di wu hui) B) ST-43 (xian gu) C) ST-42 (chong yang) D) LR-3 (tai chong)

Answer 103

**D) LR-3 (tai chong)** **\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*** **LR-3 (tai chong):** on the dorsum of the foot, in the hollow distal to the junction of the first and second metatarsal bones **GB-42 (di wu hui):** 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) **ST-42 (chong yang):** on the dorsum of the foot, in the depression formed by the junction of the second and third metatarsal bones and the cuneiform bones (2nd and 3rd), 1.5 cun distal to Jiexi ST-41, on the line drawn between Jiexi ST-41 and Xiangu ST-43, at the point where the pulsation of the dorsalis pedis artery may be palpated **ST-43 (xian gu):** on the dorsum of the foot, between the second and third metatarsal bones, in a depression 1 cun proximal to Neiting ST-44

Question 104

What point is on the dorsum of the foot, in the depression formed by the junction of the second and third metatarsal bones and at the junction of the cuneiform bones? A) GB-42 (di wu hui) B) ST-41 (jie xi) C) LR-3 (tai chong) D) ST-42 (chong yang)

Answer 104

**D) ST-42 (chong yang)** **\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*** **LR-3 (tai chong):** on the dorsum of the foot, in the hollow distal to the junction of the first and second metatarsal bones **GB-42 (di wu hui):** 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) **ST-41 (jie xi):** on the ankle, level with the prominence of the lateral malleolus, in a depression between the tendons of extensor hallucis longus and extensor digitorum longus **ST-42 (chong yang):** on the dorsum of the foot, in the depression formed by the junction of the second and third metatarsal bones and the cuneiform bones (2nd and 3rd), 1.5 cun distal to Jiexi ST-41, on the line drawn between Jiexi ST-41 and Xiangu ST-43, at the point where the pulsation of the dorsalis pedis artery may be palpated

Question 105

What point is located between the 4th and 5th toe, 0.5 cun proximal to the margin of the web? A) ST-44 (nei ting) B) LR-2 (xing jian) C) GB-42 (di wu hui) D) GB-43 (xia xi)

Answer 105

**D) GB-43 (xia xi)** **\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*** **ST-44 (nei ting):** on the dorsum of the foot, between the second and third toes, 0.5 cun proximal to the margin of the web **GB-42 (di wu hui):** 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) **GB-43 (xia xi):** between the fourth toe and the little toe, 0.5 cun proximal to the margin of the web **LR-2 (xing jian):** on the dorsum of the foot, between the first and second toes, 0.5 cun proximal to the margin of the web

Question 106

What point is located on the dorsum of the foot between the 1st and 2nd toes, 0.5 cun proximal to the margin of the web? A) GB-43 (xia xi) B) ST-44 (nei ting) C) LR-2 (xing jian) D) ST-43 (xian gu)

Answer 106

**C) LR-2 (xing jian)** **\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*** **ST-43 (xian gu):** on the dorsum of the foot, between the second and third metatarsal bones, in a depression 1 cun proximal to Neiting ST-44 **ST-44 (nei ting):** on the dorsum of the foot, between the second and third toes, 0.5 cun proximal to the margin of the web **GB-43 (xia xi):** between the fourth toe and the little toe, 0.5 cun proximal to the margin of the web **LR-2 (xing jian):** on the dorsum of the foot, between the first and second toes, 0.5 cun proximal to the margin of the web

Question 107

What point is located on the dorsal aspect of the big toe, approximately 0.1 cun lateral to the corner of the base of the nail? A) UB-67 (zhi yin) B) SP-1 (yin bai) C) ST-45 (li dui) D) LR-1 (da dun)

Answer 107

**D) LR-1 (da dun)** **\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*** **ST-45 (li dui):** on the dorsal aspect of the second 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 **SP-1 (yin bai):** on the dorsal aspect of the big toe, at the junction of lines drawn along the medial border of the nail and the base of the nail, approximately 0.1 cun from the corner of the nail **UB-67 (zhi yin):** on the dorsal aspect of the little 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 **LR-1 (da dun):** 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

Question 108

What point is located between the 4th and 5th metatarsal bones, in the depression proximal to the metatarsal heads, on the medial side of the tendon muscle extensor digitorum minimi? A) GB-42 (di wu hui) B) GB-41 (zu lin qi) C) GB-43 (xia xi) D) ST-42 (chong yang)

Answer 108

**A) GB-42 (di wu hui)** **\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*** **ST-42 (chong yang):** on the dorsum of the foot, in the depression formed by the junction of the second and third metatarsal bones and the cuneiform bones (2nd and third), 1.5 cun distal to Jiexi ST-41, on the line drawn between Jiexi ST-41 and Xiangu ST-43, at the point where the pulsation of the dorsalis pedis artery may be palpated * *GB-41 (zu lin qi):** 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) * *GB-42 (di wu hui):** 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) **GB-43 (xia xi):** between the fourth toe and the little toe, 0.5 cun proximal to the margin of the web

Question 109

What point is located on the dorsum of the foot between the 2nd and 3rd toes, 0.5 cun proximal to the margin of the web? A) ST-44 (nei ting) B) GB-42 (di wu hui) C) GB-43 (xia xi) D) LR-2 (xing jian)

Answer 109

**ST-44 (nei ting)**: on the dorsum of the foot, between the second and third toes, 0.5 cun proximal to the margin of the web **GB-42 (di wu hui)**: 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) **GB-43 (xia xi)**: between the fourth toe and the little toe, 0.5 cun proximal to the margin of the web **LR-2 (xing jian):** on the dorsum of the foot, between the first and second toes, 0.5 cun proximal to the margin of the we

Question 110

What point is located on the dorsal aspect of the second toe, approximately 0.1 cun from the lateral corner of the base of the nail? A) LR-1 (da dun) B) LR-2 (xing jian) C) GB-44 (zu qiao yin) D) ST-45 (li dui)

Answer 110

**D) ST-45 (li dui)** **\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*** **ST-45 (li dui):** on the dorsal aspect of the second 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 **GB-44 (zu qiao yin):** 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 **LR-1 (da dun):** 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 **LR-2 (xing jian):** on the dorsum of the foot, between the first and second toes, 0.5 cun proximal to the margin of the web

Question 111

What point is located on the dorsal aspect of the big toe, approximately 0.1 cun from the corner of the base of the nail? A) SP-1 (yin bai) B) ST-45 (li dui) C) SP-2 (da du) D) LR-1 (da dun)

Answer 111

**A) SP-1 (yin bai)** **\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*** **ST-45 (li dui):** on the dorsal aspect of the second 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 **SP-1 (yin bai):** on the dorsal aspect of the big toe, at the junction of lines drawn along the medial border of the nail and the base of nail, approximately 0.1 cun from the corner of the nail **SP-2 (da du):** on the medial side of the big toe, in the depression distal and inferior to the first metatarso-phalangeal joint **LR-1 (da dun):** 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

Question 112

What point is located on the ankle, level with the prominence of the lateral malleolus, in the depression between the tendons of the extensor hallucis longus and extensor digitorum longus? A) GB-40 (qiu xu) B) SP-5 (shang qiu) C) ST-42 (chong yang) D) ST-41 (jie xi)

Answer 112

**D) ST-41 (jie xi)** **\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*** **ST-41 (jie xi):** on the ankle, level with the prominence of the lateral malleolus, in a depression between the tendons of extensor hallucis longus and extensor digitorum longus **ST-42 (chong yang):** on the dorsum of the foot, in the depression formed by the junction of the second and third metatarsal bones and the cuneiform bones (2nd and 3rd), 1.5 cun distal to Jiexi ST-41, on the line drawn between Jiexi ST-41 and Xiangu ST-43, at the point where the pulsation of the dorsalis pedis artery may be palpated **SP-5 (shang qiu):** on the medial side of the ankle, in the depression which lies at the junction of straight lines drawn along the anterior and inferior borders of the medial malleolus **GB-40 (qiu xu):** at the ankle joint, in the depression anterior and inferior to the lateral malleolus

Question 113

What point is located in the depression anterior and inferior to the lateral malleolus? A) GB-40 (qiu xu) B) GB-41 (zu lin qi) C) ST-41 (jie xi) D) SP-5 (shang qiu)

Answer 113

**A) GB-40 (qiu xu)** **\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*** **ST-41 (jie xi):** on the ankle, level with the prominence of the lateral malleolus, in a depression between the tendons of extensor hallucis longus and extensor digitorum longus **SP-5 (shang qiu):** on the medial side of the ankle, in the depression which lies at the junction of straight lines drawn along the anterior and inferior borders of the medial malleolus **GB-40 (qiu xu):** at the ankle joint, in the depression anterior and inferior to the lateral malleolus **GB-41 (zu lin qi):** 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)

Question 114

What point is located on the dorsum of the foot between the 2nd and 3rd metatarsal bones in a depression 1.5 cun proximal to the margin of the web? A) GB-42 (di wu hui) B) LR-3 (tai chong) C) ST-43 (xian gu) D) ST-42 (chong yang)

Answer 114

**C) ST-43 (xian gu)** **\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*** **ST-42 (chong yang):** on the dorsum of the foot, in the depression formed by the junction of the second and third metatarsal bones and the cuneiform bones (2nd and 3rd), 1.5 cun distal to Jiexi ST-41, on the line drawn between Jiexi ST-41 and Xiangu ST-43, at the point where the pulsation of the **ST-43 (xian gu):** on the dorsum of the foot, between the second and third metatarsal bones, in a depression 1 cun proximal to Neiting ST-44 **GB-42 (di wu hui):** 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 of little toe) **LR-3 (xian gu):** on the dorsum of the foot, in the hollow distal to the junction of the first and second metatarsal bones

Question 115

5 Element location of PC-8

Answer 115

Question 116

5 Element location of SP-8 (di ji)

Answer 116

Question 117

5 Element location UB-10 (tian zhu)

Answer 117

Question 118

5 Element location KD-8 (jiao xin)

Answer 118

Question 119

5 Element location LU-7 (lie que)

Answer 119

Question 120

5 Element location ofLR-5 (li gou)

Answer 120

Question 121

5 Element location of SP-7 (lou gu)

Answer 121

Question 122

5 Element location of KD-9 (zhu bin)

Answer 122

Question 123

5 element location SP-12 (chong men)

Answer 123

Question 124

5 Element location SP-6 (san yin jiao)

Answer 124

Question 125

5 Element location SI-3 (hou xi)

Answer 125

Question 126

5 Element location of KD-5 (shui quan)

Answer 126

Question 127

5 Element location RN-21 (xuan ji)

Answer 127

Question 128

5 Element location GB-22 (yuan ye)

Answer 128

Question 129

5 Element location of UB-10 (tian zhu)

Answer 129

Question 130

5 Element location LR-6 (zhong du)

Answer 130

Question 131

5 Element location RN-22 (tian tu)

Answer 131

Question 132

5 Element location GB-23 (zhe jin)

Answer 132

Question 133

5 Element location of KD-7 (fu liu)

Answer 133

Question 134

On the lateral aspect of the trapezius muscle, 1.3 cun lateral to Yamen DU-15 A) UB-9 (yu zhen) B) GB-12 (wan gu) C) UB-10 (tian zhu) D) GB-30 (feng chi)

Answer 134

**C) UB-10 (tian zhu)** \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* **UB-9 (yu zhen):** 1.3 cun lateral to Naohu Du-17 (which is located in the depression superior to the external occipital protuberance, 1.5 superior to Fengfu DU-16) **UB-10 (tian zhu)**: on the lateral aspect of the trapezius muscle, 1.3 cun lateral to Yamen DU-15 **GB-12 (wan gu):** in the depression just posterior and inferior to the mastoid process **GB-20 (feng chi):** below the occiput, approximately midway between Fengfu DU-16 and Wangu GB-12, in the hollow between the origins of the sternomastoid and trapezius muscles

Question 135

On the medial side of the lower leg, 3 cun superior to Sanyinjiao SP-6, in a depression just posterior to the medial crest of the tibia A) LR-7 (xi guan) B) SP-9 (yin ling quan) C) LR-6 (zhong du) D) SP-7 (lou gu)

Answer 135

**D) SP-7 (lou gu)** **\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*** **SP-7 (lou gu):** on the medial side of the lower leg, 3 cun superior to Sanyinjiao SP-6, in a depression just posterior to the medial crest of the tibia **SP-9 (yin ling quan):** on the medial side of the lower leg, in a depression in the angle formed by the medial condyle of the tibia and the posterior border of the tibia **LR-6 (zhong du):** 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 **LR-7 (xi guan):** posterior and inferior to the medial condyle of the tibia, 1 cun posterior to Yinlingquan (SP-9)

Question 136

What point is located on the dorsum of the hand, in the depression just proximal to the 2nd and 3rd metacarpo-phalangeal joints? A) san jiao jiu B) zi gong C) luo zhen D) lan wei xue

Answer 136

**C) luo zhen** \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* **San jiao jiu:** on the lower abdomen, construct an equilateral triangle of which the apex is the umbilicus (Shenque RN-8), and the sides are equal to the length of the patient's smile, These points are located at the three points of the triangle **Zi gong:** on the lower abdomen, 3 cun lateral to the midline, level with Zhongji RN-3 **Luo zhen:** on the dorsum of the hand, in the depression just proximal to the second and third metacarpophalangeal joints **Lan wei xue:** approximately 2 cun distal to Zusanli ST-36 on the right leg

Question 137

What is the definition of "antiseptic"? A) chemicals that reduce the number of pathogens on inanimate objects B) an agent that destroys viruses C) products that reduce the density of microbes on the skin D) a procedure that destroys all microbial life

Answer 137

**C) products that reduce the density of microbes on the skin**

Question 138

On the medial side of the lower leg, 3 cun superior to Sanyinjiao SP-6, in a depression just posterior to the medial crest of the tibia A) SP-9 (yin ling quan) B) SP-7 (lou gu) C) LR-7 (xi guan) D) LR-6 (zhong du)

Answer 138

**B) SP-7 (lou gu)** **\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*** **SP-7 (lou gu):** on the medial side of the lower leg, 3 cun superior to Sanyinjiao SP-6, in a depression just posterior to the medial crest of the tibia **SP-9 (yin ling quan):** on the medial side of the lower leg, in a depression in the angle formed by the medial condyle of the tibia and the posterior border of the tibia **LR-6 (zhong du):** 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 **LR-7 (xi guan):** posterior and inferior to the medial condyle of the tibia, 1 cun posterior to Yinlingquan SP-9

Question 139

1.5 cun posterior to Wuchu UB-5, 2.5 cun within the anterior hairline and 1.5 cun lateral to the midline A) UB-7 (tong tian) B) UB-7 (cheng guang) C) UB-5 (wu chu) D) GB-16 (mu chuang)

Answer 139

**B) UB-6 (cheng guang)** **\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*** **UB-5 (wu chu):**0.5 cun directly posterior to Quchai UB-4, 1 cun within the anterior hairline, and 1.5 cun lateral to Shangxing DU-23 **UB-6 (cheng guang):** 1.5 cun posterior to Wuchu UB-5, 2.5 cun within the anterior hairline and 1.5 cun lateral to the midline **UB-7 (tong tian):** 1.5 cun posterior to Chengguang UB-6 and 4 cun within the anterior hairline, 1.5 cun lateral to the midline **GB-16 (mu chuang):** above the forehead, on a curved line drawn between Toulinqi GB-15 and Fengchi GB-20, following the contour of the cranium, 1.5 cun posterior to Toulinqi GB-15

Question 140

In electroacupuncture, pulses which alternate with quick and slow periods are preferable for treating? A) spasm B) pain C) muscle contractions D) paralysis and numbness

Answer 140

**D) paralysis and numbness**

Question 141

On the lower abdomen, 4 cun below the umbilicus, 1 cun superior to the superior border of the symphysis pubis, 0.5 cun lateral to the midline (Zhongji RN-3) A) KD-16 (huang shu) B) KD-13 (qi xue) C) KD-12 (da he)

Answer 141

**C) KD-12 (da he)** **\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*** **KD-12 (da he):**on the lower abdomen, 4 cun below the umbilicus, 1 cun superior to the superior border of the symphysis pubis, 0.5 cun lateral to the midline (Zhongji RN-3) **KD-13 (qi xue):** on the lower abdomen, 3 cun below the umbilicus, 2 cun superior to the superior border of the symphysis pubis, 0.5 cun lateral to the midline (Guanyuan RN-4) **KD-16 (huangshu)**: on the abdomen, 0.5 cun lateral to the center of the umbilicus (RN-8)

Question 142

For the "Penerating Heaven-Coolness" needle technique, how man times is the needle lifted quickly and thrusted slowly at each of the three levels? A) 6 times at each level B) 12 times at each level C) 3 times at each level D) 9 times at each level

Answer 142

**A) 6 times at each level**

Question 143

Window of sky points have an effect on all of the following EXCEPT: A) sudden onset disorders B) urogenital disorders C) throat disorders D) emotional disorders

Answer 143

**B) urogenital disorders**

Question 144

The herb St. John's Wort should NOT be taken together with A) antispasmodic analgesics B) hypercalcemic agents C) beta blockers D) MAO inhibitors

Answer 144

**D) MAO inhibitors**

Question 145

Which extra point is located 1.5 cun lateral to the prominence of the spinous process of T5? A) ding chuan B) wei guan xia shu C) yao yan D) huan men

Answer 145

**D) huan men** **\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*** **Ding chuan:** 0.5 to 1 cun lateral to the depression below the spinous process of the seventh cervical vertebra (DU-14) **Wei guan xia shu:** 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the eighth thoracic vertebra (T8) **Yao yan:** in the depression approximately 3.5 cun lateral to the lower border of L4 (Yaoyangguan DU-3) **Huan men:** 1.5 cun lateral to the prominence of the spinous process of T5

Question 146

Which of the following points are on the same general level as the 3rd intercostal space? A) RN-18 (yu tang), KD-23 (shen feng), ST-16 (ying chuang) B) RN-18 (yu tang), KD-24 (ling xu), ST-16 (ying chuang) C) RN-17 (shan zhong), KD-23 (shen feng), ST-17 (ru zhong) D) RN-17 (shan zhong), KD-24 (ling xu), ST-17 (ru zhong)

Answer 146

**B) RN-18 (yu tang), KD-24 (ling xu), ST-16 (ying chuang)** \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* **RN-18 (yu tang):** on the midline of the sternum, level with the junction of the third intercostal space and the sternum **KD-24 (ling xu):** in the third intercostal space, 2 cun lateral to the midline **ST-16 (ying chuang):** on the chest, in the third intercostal space, 4 cun lateral to the midline (Yutang RN-18), on the mamillary line

Question 147

Which meridian connects to the root of the tongue? A) Liver B) Kidney C) Heart D) Stomach

Answer 147

**B) Kidney**

Question 148

Which of the following points are on the same general level? A) RN-10 (xia wan), KD-18 (shi guan), St-24 (hua rou men) B) RN-10 (xia wan), KD-17 (shang gou), ST-24 (hua rou men) C) RN-10 (xia wan), KD-17 (shang gou), ST-23 (tai yi) D) RN-10 (xia wan), KD-18 (shi guan), ST-22 (guan men)

Answer 148

**C) RN-10 (xia wan), KD-17 (shang gou), ST-23 (tai yi)** \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* **RN-10 (xia wan):** on the midline of the abdomen, 2 cun above the umbilicus and 6 cun below the sternocostal angle **KD-17 (shang gou):** on the upper abdomen, 2 cun above the umbilicus, 0.5 cun lateral to the midline (RN-10) **ST-23 (tai yi):** on the abdomen, 2 cun lateral to the midline and 1 cun superior to the umbilicus, level with Shuifen RN-9

Question 149

For the "Setting the Mountain on Fire" needle technique, how many times is the needle lifted slowly and thrusted quickly at each of the three levels? A) 9 times at each level B) 12 times at each level C) 6 times at each level D) 3 times at each level

Answer 149

**A) 9 times at each level**

Question 150

THe points UB-15 (xin shu), HT-7 (shen men), LR-3 (tai chong) symptomatically treat: A) vertex headache B) sensation of a plum pit in the throat C) excessive dreaming D) breast distention

Answer 150

**C) excessive dreaming**

Question 151

The point prescription for severe headache with pain in the ribs, red eyes, thirst, and constipation is: A) GB-20 (feng chi), GB-40 (qiu xu), LR-3 (tai chong) B) GB-20 (feng chi) DU-16 (feng fu), LU-7 (lie que), SJ-5 (wai guan) C) GB-20 (feng chi), KD-3 (tai xi), UB-23 (shen shu), PC-5 (jian shi) D) GB-20 (feng chi), ST-36 (zu san li), RN-4 (guan yuan), RN-6 (qi hai)

Answer 151

**A) GB-20 (feng chi), GB-40 (qiu xu), LR-3 (tai chong)** Liver and Gall Bladder Fire

Question 152

Which point treats epilepsy with day time seizures? A) UB-62 (shen mai) B) KD-6 (zhao hai) C) LU-7 (lie que) D) SI-3 (hou xi)

Answer 152

**A) UB-62 (shen mai)** CAM pg 449-450

Question 153

DU-14 (da zhui), LI-11 (qu chi), SP-6 (san yin jiao), HT-7 (shen men), SP-10 (xue hai) is a prescription A) Eczema B) Insomnia C) Fever D) Painful menstruation

Answer 153

**A) Eczema** Acute: Wind-Damp-Heat penetrating the skin Chronic: Heat lodging in the Blood

Question 154

A patient has dry stools, a burning sensation in the anus, and thick-dry-yellow coating. What is the treatment? A) LI-11 (qu chi), KD-6 (zhao hai), ST-25 (tian shu), UB-25 (da chang shu), SP-6 (san yin jiao), ST-37 (shang ju xu) B) UB-20 (pi shu), UB-21 (wei shu), UB-25 (da chang shu), ST-37 (shang ju xu), DU-1 (chang qiang) C) ST-36 (zu san li), KD-6 (zhao hai), KD-10 (yin gu), RN-4 (guan yuan), ST-25 (tian shu) D) ST-40 (feng long), RN-12 (zhong wan), SP-6 (san yin jiao), SP-9 (yin ling quan), LI-11 (qu chi)

Answer 154

**A) LI-11 (qu chi), KD-6 (zhao hai), ST-25 (tian shu), UB-25 (da chang shu), SP-6 (san yin jiao), ST-37 (shang ju xu)** Large Inestine Heat; ST-25 and UB-25 clear LI Heat; LI-11 clears LI Heat; lower he-sea point ST-37 clears Heat; SP-6 and KD-6 promote the Body Fluids of the body; other points that can be selected include: ST-44 (nei ting) to clear Stomach Heat and RN-12 to assist in promoting Body Fluids; reducing needle technique is used on all points EXCEPT those that promote Body Fluids; moxa is not applicable

Question 155

Which point transforms phlegm and settles and calms the spirit? A) HT-5 (tongli) B) PC-7 (da ling) C) PC-5 (jianshi) D) LU-9 (taiyan)

Answer 155

**C) PC-5 (tianshi)** jing-river and Metal point; PC-5 (jian shi) transforms phlegm mostly in the upper jiao (the Heart); PC-5 and ST-40 are the two main points that treat phlegm; when phlegm obstructs the Heart the shen can become mildly agitated (apprehension, tendency towards fear, bad memory, restlessness) or severely agitated (mania, manic ravings, "demonic possession", epilepsy); PC-5 also treats other manifestations of phlegm such as drooling, goitre, plumstone qi, scrofula, etc.; as the pericardium channel connects with the triple burner channel, PC-5 also treats the middle jiao by activating the Stomach's descending function; as such, PC-5 can be used to treat symptoms of rebellious stomach qi such as vomiting and nausea; in this regards, you can think of PC-5 like PC-6 but not as powerful; PC-5 is one of few points in the pericardium or heart channels that can treat GYN problems such as dysmenorrhea and leucorrhea Deadman pg 374

Question 156

Which of the following pints is most frequently used to treat uterine bleeding? A) Extra point shi qi zhui B) SP-1 (yin bai) C) SP-21 (da bao) D) UB-67 (zhi yin)

Answer 156

**B) SP-1 (yin bai)** the action of SP-1 in stopping bleeding is not just for Spleen Xu but also where heat enters the blood level giving rise to reckless bleeding; this bleeding may manifest in the upper or lower part of the body

Question 157

Which of the following points treats appendicitis? A) Extra point lan wei B) Extra point dan nang C) Extra point si feng D) Extra point zi gong

Answer 157

**A) Extra point lan wei**

Question 158

What is the Back-Shu point for the pericardium? A) UB-17 (ge shu) B) PC-4 (xi men) C) UB-14 (jue yin shu) D) UB-15 (xin shu)

Answer 158

**C) UB-14 (jue yin shu)** all the other back shu points are named after their respective zang or fu; UB-14 is named after jue yin (Liver and Pericardium) channel, emphasizing its ability to unbind the chest by invigorating qi circulation; Liver qi stagnation from emotional factors binds and tightens the qi circulation in the chest

Question 159

What is the method of needling RN-22 (tian tu)? A) First puncture perpendicularly 0.2 cun and then insert needle tip downward along the posterior aspect of the sternum 0.5 to 1.0 cun B) Obliquely 0.5 to 0.7 cun towards the posterior superior aspect of the sternum C) First puncture perpendicularly 0.2 and then obliquely 0.7 to 1.2 towards the posterior inferior aspect of the sternum D) Perpendicularly 0.3 to 0.5 cun

Answer 159

**A) First puncture perpendicularly 0.2 cun and then insert needle tip downward along the posterior aspect of the sternum 0.5 to 1.0 cun** CAM, pg 252

Question 160

What is the method of needling UB-24 to UB-26? A) Obliquely 0.5 to 1.2 cun B) Oblique or Perpendicular oblique 0.5 to 1.5 cun C) Obliquely 0.3 to 0.5 cun D) Perpendicularly 1.0 to 1.5 cun

Answer 160

**D) Perpendicularly 1.0 to 1.5 cun** Deadman 286-288

Question 161

Which of the following points is located between the two heads of the sternocleidomastoid muscle? A) ST-9 (ren ying) B) LI-17 (tian ding) C) LI-18 (fu tu) D) SI-16 (tian chuang)

Answer 161

**C) LI-18 (fu tu)** LI-18 is located between the sternal and clavicular heads of the SCM muscle; LI-17 is located on the posterior border of the SCM; ST-9 is located between the anterior border of the SCM and the lateral border of the thyroid cartilage; SI-16 is on the posterior border of the SCM

Question 162

What is the Front-Mu point for the Pericardium? A) UB-14 (jue yin shu) B) RN-17 (tan zhong) C) UB-15 (xin shu) D) PC-4 (xi men)

Answer 162

**B) RN-17 (tan zhong)** tan zhong is also known as shang qi bai (upper sea of qi) and dan zhong (another name for the pericardium); these names point to RN-17 as both a meeting point of qi and the front-mu of the pericardium UB-14: Back-Shu of PC UB-15: Back-Shu of HT PC-4: Xi-Cleft of PC

Question 163

Which of the following points is used for malposition of the fetus? A) UB-67 (zhi yin) B) SP-1 (yin bai) C) SP-21 (da bao) D) LR-1 (da dun)

Answer 163

**A) UB-67 (zhi yin)** best results are achieved for repositioning the fetus if the treatment is started in the 34th week; UB-67 is also used to induce labor and hastening delivery once labor has started; UB-67 also promotes the expulsion of the placenta after childbirth

Question 164

Which of the following hua tuo jia ji points treat the abdomen? A) T1-T8 B) T1-T3 C)T6-L5 D) L1-L5

Answer 164

**C) T6-L5** CAM pg 256

Question 165

Which of the following points is NOT used to promote lactation? A) RN-17 (shan zhong) B) SI-1 (shao ze) C) SI-6 (yang lao) D) ST-18 (ru gen)

Answer 165

**C) SI-6 (yang lao** CAM pg 149, pg 486

Question 166

Which of the following points treat poor memory? A) Extra pint si shen cong B) Extra point zi gong C) Extra point si feng D) Extra point dan nang

Answer 166

**A) Extra point si shen cong** consisting of four points, si shen cong pacifies interior wind and calms the shen; in practice these points are used as a group, all 4 needled together, or through-needled from DU-20 Deadman pg 565

Question 167

Which of the following points treats whole body pain? A) SP-21 (da bao) B) LR-1 (da dun) C) UB-67 (zhi yin) D) SP-1 (yin bai)

Answer 167

**A) SP-21 (da bao)** the function of luo pionts in general is to help in distributing of qi and especially blood; as the Spleen controls blood, its great luo-connecting channel (which emerges 3 cun below the axilla) dominates the function of blood distribution in the body; when blood stagnates there is pain in the whole body Deadman, pg 204

Question 168

Which of the following best treats headaches located in the mandibular area? A) GB-14 (yang bai), ST-3 (si bai), ST-5 (da ying), extra point tai yang, SJ-5 (wai guan) B) GB-14 (yang bai) extra point tai yang, UB-2 (zan zhu), SJ-5 (wai guan) C) ST-7 (xia guan), ST-6 (jia che), ST-5 (da ying), LI-4 (he gu) D) ST-2 (si bai), SI-18 (quan liao), LI-20 (ying xiang), LI-4 (he gu)

Answer 168

**C) ST-7 (xia guan), ST-6 (jia che), ST-5 (da ying), LI-4 (he gu)** CAM pg 456

Question 169

Which of the following best treats parietal headache? A) DU-20 (bai hui), LR-3 (tai chong), SI-3 (hou xi) B) LI-4 (he gu), ST-44 (nei ting), yin tang C) GB-20 (feng chi), UB-60 (kun lun), SI-3 (hou xi) D) GB-8 (shuai gu), SJ-5 (wai guan), GB-41 (zu lin qi)

Answer 169

**A) DU-20 (bai hui), LR-3 (tai chong), SI-3 (hou xi)** CAM pg 454

Question 170

According to the Korean 4 needle technique, which of the following treats Lung Excess? A) Tonify LU-10, Tonify HT-8, Reduce LU-5, Reduce KD-10 B) Tonify LU-9, Tonify SP-3, Reduce LU-10, Reduce HT-8 C) Tonify LU-5, Tonify KD-10, Reduce LU-10, Reduce HT-8 D) Tonify LU-10, Tonify HT-8, Reduce LU-9, Reduce SP-3

Answer 170

**A) Tonify LU-10, Tonify HT-8, Reduce LU-5, Reduce KD-10** **_SHI_** **S CHILD DISEASED** **S HORARY CHILD** **T OVERACT DISEASED** **T HORARY OVERACTING** * T INSULT. DISEASED* * T HORARY INSULTING*

Question 171

What is the exit piont for the Stomach Meridian? A) ST-42 (chong yang) B) ST-45 (li dui) C) ST-44 (nei ting) D) ST-41 (jie xi)

Answer 171

**A) ST-42 (chong yang)** www.yinyanghouse.com/acupuncturepoints/theory\_entryexit#chart