Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM


Top Flashcards (Certified)
All Flashcards

Channels & Points 1 > Point Locations > Flashcards

Point Locations Flashcards

(97 cards)

Start Studying
1
Q

SP 8 Location

A

Medial side of the lower leg, 3 cun inferior to SP 9, in a depression just posterior to the medial crest of the tibia

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

ST 12 Location

A

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

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

SP 19 Location

A

In the 3rd Intercostal space

6 cun lateral to anterior midline

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

ST 41 Location

A

On the dorsum side of the foot at the midpoint of the transverse crease of the ankle joint in the depression between the tendons of extensor digitorum longus and hallicus longus approximately at the tip of the external malleolus

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

LI 10 Location

A

10 cun up from LI 5 (wrist) / 2 cun below LI 11

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

ST 39 Location

A

9 cun below ST 35 and one finger breadth from the anterior border of the tibia

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

ST 1 Location

A

With eyes looking straight forward, point is directly below the pupil between the eyeball and the infraorbital ridge

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

ST 8 Location

A

At the corner of the forehead 4.5 cun lateral to Du-24 and .5 cun within the anterior hairline

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

LI 5 Location

A

Radial side, with thumb upward in the depression between the tendons of extensor pollicus longus and extensor pollicus brevis

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

ST 23 Location

A

2 cun above the umbilicus,

2 cun lateral to Ren 10 (midline)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

ST 43 Location

A

In the depression distal to the junction of the second and third metatarsal bones, in a depression 1 cun proximal to ST 44

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

SP 9 Location

A

Lower border of the medial condyle of the tibia, in the depression on the medial border of the tibia

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

ST 28 Location

A

3 cun below the umbilicus,

2 cun lateral to Ren 4

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

ST 6 Location

A

Approximately 1 fingerbreadth anterior and superior to the angle of the jaw at the prominence of the masseter muscle

Ask to clench jaw

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

SP 11 Location

A

6 cun above SP 10 on the line drawn from SP 10 to SP 12

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

ST 42 Location

A

On the dome of the instep of the foot between the tendons of the long extensor muscle of the big toes and long extensor muscles of the toes where the pulsation of the dorsal artery of foot is palpable

(pt is approx 1/2 between ST 41 ankle and ST 43 - web)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

LI 6 Location

A

With the elbow flexed and the radial side of arm upward, the point is on the line joining LI 5 and LI 11, 3 cun above LI 5

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
18
Q

SP 15 Location

A

4 cun lateral to the center of the umbilicus, lateral to m rectus abdominus

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
19
Q

ST 9 Location

A

Level with the tip and 1.5 cun lateral to the laryngeal prominence in the depression between the anterior border of the SCM and the lateral border of the thyroid cartilage (AVOID CAROTID)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
20
Q

LU 11 Location

A

Radial side of the thumb, .1 cun posterior to the corner of the nail

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
21
Q

LU 4 Location

A

Medial aspect of upper arm
4 cun below the anterior end of axillary fold (5 cun above the cubital crease)
Radial side of m biceps brachii

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
22
Q

ST 20 Location

A

5 cun above the umbilicus,

2 cun lateral to Ren 13 (midline)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
23
Q

ST 26 Location

A

1 cun BELOW umbilicus,

2 cun lateral to Ren 7, midline

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
24
Q

LU 7 Location

A

Superior to the styloid process of the radius
1.5 cun above the transverse crease of the wrist

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
25
LU 8 Location
1 cun above the transverse wrist crease in the depression on the lateral side of the radial artery
26
ST 29 Location
4 cun below the umbilicus, 2 cun lateral to Ren 3, midline
27
ST 37 Location
6 cun below ST 35, one finger breadth from the anterior border of the tibia Popliteal crease to - Lateral malleolus = 16 cun 16/2 - 8/2 - 4/2
28
SP 12 Location
level with the upper border of the Pubic Symphysis - 3.5 cun lateral to ren 2 (in the inguinal crease) Palpate pulsation of femoral artery just over one hand breadth lateral from midline - SP 2 is in depression immediately lateral to this
29
LI 4 Location
Dorsum of the hand, between 1st and 2nd metacarpal bones, approximately in the middle of the 2nd metacarpal bone on the radial side From Deadman: "Squeeze the thumb against the base of the index finger, highest point of the bulge of the muscle level with the end of the crease"
30
ST 36 Location
3 cun below ST 35, one finger breadth from the anterior border of the tibia
31
SP 16 Location
3 cun up from SP 15 (umbilicus), 4 cun out (curve of the rib)
32
SP 14 Location
1.3 cun below SP 15, 4 cun lateral to anterior midline, on the lateral side of rectus abdominus
33
SP 7 Location
3 cun in the depression above SP 6 at the posterior border of the tibia (6 cun up from the Medial Malleolus 13/2 and right below)
34
LI 20 Location
In the naso-labial groove, at the level of the midpoint of the lateral border of the ala nasi
35
LI 18 Location
On the lateral side of the neck **level with the tip of the Adams apple** between the sternal head and clavicular head of SCAM
36
LI 11 Location
When elbow is flexed, the point is in the depression at the lateral end of the transverse cubital crease midway between LU 5 and the lateral epicondyle of the humerus Locate with the elbow flexed
37
SP 17 Location
In the 5th Intercostal space 6 Cun lateral to the anterior midline
38
LU 6 Location
Palmar side of forearm - line joining LU 9 and LU 5 7 cun above wrist crease (5 cun below elbow crease)
39
LI 16 Location
In the upper aspect of the shoulder, in the depression between the acromial extremity of the clavicle and the scapular spine
40
LI 8 Location
8 cun up from LI 5 or 4 cun down from LI 11 3 equal parts, one down from LI 11
41
LU 3 Location
Medial aspect of arm 3 cun below axillary fold Radial side of m biceps brachii
42
LI 13 Location
Lateral side of the upper arm, on the line connecting LI 11 and LI 15, **3 cun above LI 11**
43
LI 1 Location
On the radial side of the index finger .1 cun posterior to the corner of the nail
44
ST 25 Location
2 cun lateral to the center of the umblicus
45
SP 1 Location
Medial side of the big/first toe
46
ST 16 Location
4 cun lateral to the anterior midline in the **3rd Intercostal space**
47
LI 12 Location
When elbow is flexed, point is on the lateral side of the upper arm, 1 cun above LI 11 on the border of the humerus
48
SP 6 Location
3 cun directly above the tip of the medial malleolus, posterior border of the medial aspect of the tibia (13 cun from medial mall to medial condyle of the tibia - 13/2 = 6.5, just below that is 6, divide that by 6/2=3 -- roughtly one hand breadth)
49
SP 20 Location
In the 2nd intercostal space 6 cun lateral to the anterior midline
50
SP 3 Location
At the medial aspect of the foot, proximal (posterior and inferior) to the head of the 1st metatarsal bone at the junction of the red and white skin (depression located by slding fingertip proximal over the side of the ball of the foot)
51
LI 2 Location
Radial side distal to metacarpal-phalangeal joint at the junction of the red/white skin located with finger slightly flexed
52
ST 31 Location
Anterior side on the line connecting the **ASIS** and the **superiorlateral** corner of the **patella**, on the level of the **perineum** when the thigh is fixed, in the depression lateral to the **sartorius** muscle
53
ST 14 Location
4 cun lateral to anterior midline in the **1st Intercostal Space**
54
SP 5 Location
Draw a straight line along the anterior and the inferior border of the medial malleolus, the point is hwere the lines cross (ankle joint) Medial side, depression when sickle foot
55
ST 11 Location
At the root of the neck, superior to the medial end of the clavicle, direcly blow ST 9 in the depression between the sternal and clavicular heads of the SCM
56
ST 33 Location
When the knee is flexed, the point is 3 cun above the laterosuperior border of the patella on the line joining the laterosuprior border of the patella and the ASIS
57
ST 21 Location
4 cun above the umbilicus, 2 cun lateral to Ren 12 (midline)
58
ST 5 Location
Directly anterior to the angle of the jaw, in a depression at the anterior border of the masseter muscle. Ask the patient to clench jaw
59
SP 4 Location
Distal and inferior to the base of the first metatarsal at the junction of the color change
60
ST 13 Location
4 cun lateral to anterior midline At the **lower** border of the middle of the clavicle
61
SP 13 Location
4 cun lateral to anterior midline, 4 cun below the center of the umbilicus .**7 cun up from SP 12**
62
ST 40 Location
8 cun superior to the tip of the external malleolus, lateral to ST 38 about 2 finger breadths lateral to the anterior border of the tibia
63
ST 38 Location
8 cun below ST 35 and one finger breadth from the anterior border of the tibia
64
ST 24 Location
1 cun above the umbilicus, 2 cun lateral to Ren 9 (midline)
65
LU 1 Location
"laterosuperior" to the sternum Level of 1st intercostal space 6 cun lateral to the midline
66
ST 18 Location
4 cun lateral to the anterior midline in the **5th Intercostal space** Directly below the nipple on the lower border of the breast
67
LI 17 Location
On the lateral side of the neck, at the **posterior border of sternocleidomastoid muscle**, beside the laryngeal protuberance at the midpoint of the line connecting LI 18 and ST 12
68
LI 9 Location
9 cun up from LI 5 (wrist) 1/2 then 1/2 again
69
ST 19 Location
6 cun above the umbilicus, 2 cun lateral to Ren 14 (midline)
70
LI 3 Location
Loose fist, radial side of index finger in the depression proximal to head of the 2nd metacarpal bone
71
ST 34 Location
When the knee is flexed, the point is 2 cun above the laterosuperior border of the patella on the line joining the laterosuprior border of the patella and the ASIS
72
ST 4 Location
.4 cun lateral to the corner of the mouth (It lies in the continuation of the naso-labial groove, ask the patient to smile if groove is not visible)
73
ST 22 Location
3 cun above the umbilicus, 2 cun lateral to Ren 11, midline
74
LI 19 Location
Right below the lateral margin of the nostril .5 cun lateral to DU 26
75
LU 2 Location
Superior to the coracoid process of scapula Depression of the infraclaviculr fossa 6 cun lateral to the anterior midline
76
LU 9 Location
At the radial end of the transverse crease of the wrist in the depression on the lateral side of the radial artery
77
SP 18 Location
In the 4th Intercostal space 6 cun lateral to anterior midline
78
ST 35 Location
When the knee is flexed, the point is at the lower border of the patella, in the depression lateral to the patellar ligament -Lateral eye of the knee
79
SP 21 Location
On the mid-axillary line, 6 cun below the axilla, midway between the axilla and the free end of the 11th rib (great Luo)
80
SP 2 Location
Distal to the first metatarsal phalangeal joint (anterior and inferior) at the junction of the red and white skin (depression located by sliding fingertip distally over the side of the ball of the foot)
81
ST 45 Location
On the lateral side of the 2nd toe, .5 cun posterior to the corner of the nail
82
ST 15 Location
4 cun lateral to the anterior midline in the **2nd Intercostal space**
83
SP 10 Location
When the knee is flexed, 2 cun above the mediosuperior border of the patella on the bulge of the medial portion of quadriceps femoris (Deadman has this on the Vastus Medialis muscle - Directly above SP 9)
84
LI 7 Location
With elbow flexed and radial side of the arm upward, the point is on the line joining LI 5 and LI 11, **5 cun above LI 5**
85
LU 10 Location
Radial aspect of the midpoint of the 1st metacarpal bone (thumb) on the junction of the red and white skin
86
ST 10 Location
On the neck, at the anterior border of the SCM - midway between ST 9 and ST 11 - To identify the anterior border of the muscle ask the patient to turn their head away from the side to be needled whilst you apply resistence at the chin
87
ST 2 Location
With the eyes looking directly forwards, this point is located 1 cun directly blow the pupil in the depression at the infraorbital foramen
88
ST 7 Location
At the lower border of the zygomatic arch, in the depression anterior to the condyloid process of the mandible - Point is needled with mouth closed, it is helpful to ask the patient to open the mouth to better locate the condyloid process - if it rests on the condyloid process when the mouth is open it will fall into the point when the mouth is closed
89
LU 5 Location
Transverse cubital crease, radial side of tendon of m biceps brachii Locate with elbow slightly bend
90
LI 15 Location
Antero-inferior to the **acromium**, on the upper border of the deltoid muscle. When the arm is in full abduction, the point is in the **depression appearing at the anterior border of the acromioclavicular joint**
91
LI 14 Location
On the lateral side of the upper arm on the line joining LI 11, LI 15 7 cun above LI 11 - **At the insertion of deltoid** (~ 3/5s of distance) Easier to locate if upper arm muscles are tensed
92
ST 32 Location
On the line connecting the **ASIS** and **lateral border of the patella**, _6 cun above (18/3)_ the laterosuperior border of the patella
93
ST 44 Location
.5 cun Proximal to the web margin between the second and third toes, in the depression distal and lateral to the second metatarsodigital joint
94
ST 17 Location
4 cun lateral to the anterior midline in the **4th Intercostal space, center of the nipple** Nipple, we don't moxa or needle this ever
95
ST 30 Location
2 cun lateral 5 cun down from umbilicus - **level with upper border of pubic bone**
96
ST 3 Location
With the eyes looking directly forwards, this point is located directly below the pupil level with the lower border of the ala nasi, on the lateral side of the naso-labial groove.
97
ST 27 Location
2 cun below the umbilicus, 2 cun lateral to Ren 5

Channels & Points 1 (7 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2025 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions