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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| top of head 百会 GV20 Baihui* DU20 Bǎihuì Hundred Convergences | 5 cun superior to the anterior hairline. On the anterior midline of the head |
| top of head 四神聪 EX-HN1 Sishencong* EXHN1 Sì shén cōng Four Spirit Wisdom | 1 cun anterior to DU20 At the vertex of the head |
| face 神庭 GV24 Shenting DU24 Shéntíng Spirit Courtyard | 0.5 cun superior to the anterior hairline. On the anterior midline of the head |
| face 眉冲 BL3 Meichong BL3 Méichōng Eyebrow Ascension | superior to the frontal notch and 0.5 cun superior to the anterior hairline. On the head |
| face 曲差 BL4 Quchai BL4 Qǔchā Crooked Curve | 1 cun superior to the anterior hairline and 1.5 cun lateral to anterior midline. On the head |
| face 头临泣 GB15 Toulinqi GB15 Tóulínqì Head Overlooking Tears | 0.5 cun within the anterior hairline On the head |
| face 本神 GB13 Benshen* GB13 Běnshén Root of the Spirit | 0.5 cun superior to the anterior hairline and 3 cun lateral to GV24(shenting) On the head |
| face 头维 ST8 Touwei ST8 Tóuwéi Head's Corner | 0.5 cun superior to the anterior hairline at the corner of the forehead On the head |
| neck 风府 GV16 Fengfu* DU16 Fēngfǔ Wind Mansion | On the back of the neck, directly below the external occipital protuberance in the depression between the trapezius muscles. |
| neck 哑门 GV15 Yamen* DU15 Yǎmén Gate of Muteness | On the posterior midline on the neck, in the depression superior to the spinous process of the 2nd cervical vertebra. |
| neck 风池 GB20 Fengchi* GB20 Fēngchí Wind Pool | At the posterior region of the neck, inferior to the occipital bone in the depression between the origins of the sternocleidomastoid and trapezius muscles. |
| lateral head 率谷 GB8 Shuaigu* GB8 Shuàigǔ Leading Valley | On the head, directly above the auricular apex |
| lateral head 角孙 TE20 Jiaosun* SJ20 Jiǎosūn Angle Junction | On the head, just superior to the apex of the ear. |
| lateral head 翳风 TE17 Yifeng* SJ17 Yìfēng Wind Screen | On the anterior aspect of the neck posterior to the ear lobe, in the depression anterior to the inferior end of the mastoid process. |
| lateral head 完骨 GB12 Wangu* GB12 Wángǔ Mastoid Process | On the head, in the depression posterior and inferior to the mastoid process. |
| around eye 攒竹 BL2 Cuanzhu* BL2 Cuánzhú Gathered Bamboo | On the head, in the depression at the medial end of the eyebrow. |
| around eye 印堂 EX-HN3（GV29）Y intang* DU29 Yìn táng Hall of Impression | At the midpoint betweenthe medial ends of the eyebrows. |
| around eye 睛明 BL1 Jingming* BL1 Jīngmíng Bright Eyes | On the face, in the depression between the superomedial corner of the inner canthus of the eye and the medial border of the orbit. |
| around eye 阳白 GB14 Yangbai* GB14 Yángbái Yang White | On the head, 1 cun above the eyebrow |
| around eye 鱼腰 EX-HN4 Yuyao EXHN4 Yú yāo Fish Waist | At the center of each eyebrow, in the depression directly above the pupil when the eyes are looking straight ahead. |
| around eye 丝竹空 TE23 Sizhukong* SJ23 Sīzhúkōng Silken Bamboo Hollow | On the head, in the depression at the lateral end of the eyebrow. |
| around eye 太阳 EX-HN5 Taiyang* EXHN5 Tài yáng Great Sun (Supreme Yang) | At the temple, in the depression about one finger width posterior to the midpoint of the lateral end of the eyebrow and the outer canthus. |
| around eye 承泣 ST1 Chengqi* ST1 Chéngqì Container of Tears | On the face, directly inferior to the pupil between the eyeball and the infraorbital ridge. |
| eye and mouth 素髎 GV25 Suliao* DU25 Sùliáo White Crevice | On the face, at the tip of the nose. |
| eye and mouth 迎香 LI20 Yingxiang* LI20 Yíngxiāng Welcome Fragrance | On the face, in the nasolabial groove |
| eye and mouth 水沟 GV26 Shuigou* DU26 Shǔigōu Water Ditch | On the face, at the junction of the upper 1/3 and lower 2/3 of the philtrum. |
| eye and mouth 承浆 CV24 Chengjiang* REN24 Chéngjiāng Container of Fluids | On the face, in the depression in the center of the mentolabial sulcus. |
| eye and mouth 口禾髎 LI19 Kouheliao LI19 Kǒuhéliáo Grain Hole | On the face, above the upper lip at the junction of the upper third and lower two thirds of the philtrum. Directly below the lateral margin of the nostril 0.5 cun lateral to GV26. |
| eye and mouth 四白 ST2 Sibai* ST2 Sìbái Four Whites | With the eyes looking directly forwards, below the pupil at the depression of the infraorbital foramen. |
| eye and mouth 颧髎 SI18 Quanliao* SI18 Quánliáo Cheek Bone Hole | On the face, inferior to the zygomatic bone |
| eye and mouth 巨髎 ST3 Juliao ST3 Jùliáo Great Crevice | On the face, directly inferior to the pupil at the level of the inferior border of the ala of the nose. |
| eye and mouth 地仓 ST4 Dicang* ST4 Dìcāng Earth Granary | On the face, on the vertical line along the pupil |
| face 上关 GB3 Shangguan GB3 Shàngguān | Above the Joint Anterior to the ear, directly above ST7(xiaguan) |
| face 下关 ST7 Xiaguan* ST7 Xiàguān Below the Joint | Anterior to the ear, with mouth closed |
| face 颊车 ST6 Jiache* ST6 Jiáchē Jaw Bone | On the face, 1 cun anterior and superior to the angel of the mandible |
| face 大迎 ST5 Daying ST5 Dàyíng Great Reception | On the face, anterior to the angle of the mandible and in the anterior border of the masseter and above the facial artery. |
| around ear 耳门 TE21 Ermen* SJ21 Ěrmén Ear Gate | On the face, in the depression between the supratragic notch and the condyloid process. |
| around ear 听宫 SI19 Tinggong* SI19 Tīnggōng Palace of Hearing | On the face, in the depression anterior to the tragus and posterior to the condyloid process of the mandible |
| around ear 听会 GB2 Tinghui* GB20 Fēngchí Wind Pool | On the face, in the depression between the intertragic notch and the condyloid process. |
| neck front 廉泉 CV23 Lianquan* REN23 Liánquán Ridge Spring | On the anterior midline of the neck, above the superior border of the thyroid cartilage in the depression superior to the hyoid bone. |
| neck front 天突 CV22 Tiantu* REN22 Tiāntū Celestial Prominence | On the anterior midline of the neck, in the center of the suprasternal fossa at the anterior midline. |
| neck lateral 人迎 ST9 Renying* ST9 Rényíng Man's Prognosis | In the anterior region of the neck, level with the superior border of the thyroid cartilage |
| neck lateral 水突 ST10 Shuitu ST10 Shǔitū Water Prominence | In the anterior region of the neck, at the level of the cricoid cartilage just anterior to the SCM. |
| neck lateral 气舍 ST11 Qishe ST11 Qìshè Abode of Qi | Superior to the strenal end of clavicle, directly inferior to ST9(Renying) in the depression between the sternal and clavicular heads of the SCM. |
| neck lateral 天容 SI17 Tianrong SI17 Tiānróng Celestial Countenance | In the anterior region of the neck, posterior to the angle of the mandible in the depression anterior to the sternocleidomastoid muscle. |
| neck lateral 扶突 LI18 Futu LI18 Fútū Support the Prominence | On the anterior aspect of the neck, at the midpoint between the anterior and posterior borders of the sternocleidomastoid muscle |
| neck lateral 天牖 TE16 Tianyou SJ16 Tiānyǒu Celestial Window | On the anterior aspect of the neck at the level of the angle of the mandible, in the depression posterior to the sternocleidomastoid muscle. |
| neck lateral 天窗 SI16 Tianchuang SI16 Tiānchuāng Celestial Window | In the anterior region of the neck, posterior to the sternocleidomastoid muscle |
| neck lateral 天鼎 LI17 Tianding LI17 Tiāndǐng Celestial Tripod | On the anterior aspect of the neck, at the level of the cricoid cartilage just posterior to the border of the sternocleidomastoid muscle |
| neck back 大椎 GV14 Dazhui* DU14 Dàzhuī Great Vertebra | On the neck, in the depression inferior to the spinous process of the 7th cervical vertebra. |
| neck back 定喘 EX-B1 Dingchuan* EXB1 Dìng chuǎn Stabilize/Calm Dyspnea (Asthma) | On the back, directly inferior to the spinous process of 7th cervical vertebra and 0.5 cun lateral to the posterior midline. |
| ant thoracic 中府 LU1 Zhongfu* LU1 Zhōngfǔ Middle Palace | On the anterior thoracic region at the first intercostal space, lateral to the infraclavicular fossa |
| ant thoracic 天池 PC1 Tianchi* PC1 Tiānchí Celestial Pool | On the anterior thorax in the 4th intercostal space, and 1 cun lateral to the nipple. Deep needle not advised. |
| ant thoracic 乳中 ST17 Ruzhong ST17 Rǔzhōng Middle of the Breast | On the chest, 4 cun lateral to the anterior midline and in the 4th intercostal space in the center of the nipple. Contraindicated to needle and moxibustion! Landmark Only! Do Not Treat! |
| ant thoracic 乳根 ST18 Rugen ST18 Rǔgēn Root of the Breast | On the chest, 4 cun lateral to the anterior midline and in the 5th intercostal space. |
| ant thoracic 膻中 Danzhong LR14 Qīmén Gate of the Period | On the anterior midline of the chest, in a depression level with the 4th intercostal space. Front-mu point of Pericardium |
| upper abd 日月 GB24 Riyue* GB24 Rìyuè Sun and Moon | The anterior thorax, in the seventh intercostal space |
| upper abd 梁门 ST21 Liangmen* ST21 Liángmén Beam Gate | On the upper abdomen, 4 cun superior to center of umbilicus |
| upper abd 中脘 CV12 Zhongwan* REN12 Zhōngwǎn Middle Cavity | On the anterior midline of the upper abdomen, 4 cun above the umbilicus. Front-mu point of STOMACH |
| upper abd 建里 CV11 Jianli REN11 Jiànlǐ Interior Strengthening | On the anterior midline of the upper abdomen, 3 cun above the umbilicus. |
| upper abd 下脘 CV10 Xiawan* REN10 Xiàwǎn Lower Cavity | On the anterior midline of the upper abdomen, 2 cun above the umbilicus. |
| LOWER abd 天枢 ST25 Tianshu* ST25 Tiānshū Celestial Pivot | On the abdomen, 2 cun lateral to the center of the umbilicus. Front-mu point of LARGE INTESTINE |
| LOWER abd 肓俞 KI16 Huangshu KI16 Huāngshū Vital Region Shu | On the upper abdomen, 0.5 cun lateral to the center of the umbilicus. |
| LOWER abd 大横 SP15 Daheng* SP15 Dàhéng Great Horizontal | On the upper abdomen, 4 cun lateral to the center of the umbilicus. |
| LOWER abd 腹结 SP14 Fujie SP14 Fùjié Abdominal Bind | On the lower abdomen, 1.3 cun inferior to the center of the umbilicus |
| LOWER abd 水道 ST28 Shuidao ST28 Shǔidào Water Passage | On the lower abdomen, 3 cun inferior to center of umbilicus |
| LOWER abd 归来 ST29 Guilai* ST29 Gūilái Return | On the lower abdomen, 4 cun inferior to center of umbilicus |
| LOWER abd 神阙 CV8 Shenque* REN8 Shénquè Spirit Gateway | In the center of the umbilicus. |
| LOWER abd 气海 CV6 Qihai* REN6 Qìhǎi Sea of Qi | On the anterior midline of the lower abdomen, 1.5 cun below the umbilicus. |
| LOWER abd 关元 CV4 Guanyuan* REN4 Guānyuán Gate of Origin | On the anterior midline of the lower abdomen, 3 cun below the umbilicus. Front-mu point of small INTESTINE |
| LOWER abd 渊腋 GB22 Yuanye GB22 Yuānyè Armpit Abyss | The lateral thorax, in the fourth intercostal space at the midaxillary line. |
| LOWER abd 辙筋 GB23 Zhejin GB23 Zhéjīn Flank Sinews | The lateral thorax, at the fourth intercostal space |
| LOWER abd 大包 SP21 Dabao* SP21 Dàbāo Great Embracement | In the lateral thoracic region, on the midaxillary line in the 6th intercostal space. Major Collateral of the Spleen |
| LOWER abd 章门 LR13 Zhangmen* LR13 Zhāngmén Gate of the Manifest | On the lateral side abdomen, directly anterior and inferior to the free end of the 11th rib. Front-Mu Point of the Spleen |
| LOWER abd 带脉 GB26 Daimai* GB26 Dàimài Girdle Vessel | On the lateral side abdomen, direct inferior to the free end of the 11th rib |
| BACK 大抒 BL11 Dazhu BL11 Dàzhù Great Shuttle | On the upper back, fourth intercostal space, 1 cun anterior to the midaxilary line. at the level of the inferior One of the Eight Influential Points (Bone Convergence) |
| BACK 厥阴俞 BL14 Jueyinshu* BL14 Juéyīnshū Pericardium Shu | On the upper back, at the level of the inferior border of the spinous process of the fourth thoracic vertebra T4 and 1.5 cun lateral to the posterior median line. Back-Shu Point of the Pericardium |
| BACK 膏肓 BL43 Gaohuang* BL43 Gāohuāngshū Vital Region Shu | On the upper back, at the level of the inferior border of the spinous process of the fourth thoracic vertebra T4 |
| BACK 心俞 BL15 Xinshu* BL15 Xīnshū Heart Shu | On the upper back, at the level of the inferior border of the spinous process of the fifth thoracic vertebra T5 and 1.5 cun lateral to the posterior median line. Back-Shu Point of the Heart |
| BACK 至阳 GV9 Zhiyang* DU9 Zhìyáng Reaching Yang | On the posterior midline of the back, in the depression inferior to the spinous process of the 7th thoracic vertebra. |
| BACK 膈俞 BL17 Geshu* BL17 Géshū Diaphragm Shu | On the upper back, at the level of the inferior border of the spinous process of the seventh thoracic vertebra T7 and 1.5 cun lateral to the posterior median line. One of the Eight Influential Points (Blood convergence) |
| BACK 肝俞 BL18 Ganshu* BL18 Gānshū Liver Shu | On the upper back, at the level of the inferior border of the spinous process of the ninth thoracic vertebra T9 and 1.5 cun lateral to the posterior median line. Back-Shu Point of the Liver |
| BACK 胆俞 BL19 Danshu* BL19 Dǎnshū Gallbladder Shu | On the upper back, at the level of the inferior border of the spinous process of the tenth thoracic vertebra T10 and 1.5 cun lateral to the posterior median line. Back-Shu Point of the Gallbladder |
| BACK 脾俞 BL20 Pishu* BL20 Píshū Spleen Shu | On the upper back, at the level of the inferior border of the spinous process of the 11th thoracic vertebra T11 and 1.5 cun lateral to the posterior median line. Back-Shu Point of the Spleen |
| BACK 胃俞 BL21 Weishu* BL21 Wèishū Stomach Shu | On the upper back, at the level of the inferior border of the spinous process of the 12th thoracic vertebra T12 and 1.5 cun lateral to the posterior median line. Back-Shu Point of the Stomach |
| BACK 秉风 SI12 Bingfeng SI12 Bǐngfēng Grasping the Wind | At the scapular region, in the supraspinous fossa superior to the midpoint of the scapular spine. |
| BACK 肩中俞 SI15 Jianzhongzhu SI15 Jiānzhōngshū Central Shoulder Shu | 。On the upper back, level with the inferior border of the spinous process of the seventh cervical vertebra C7 and 2 cun lateral from the posterior midline |
| BACK 肩外俞 SI14 Jianwaishu SI14 Jiānwàishū Outer Shoulder Shu | On the upper back level with the inferior border of the spinous process of the first thoracic vertebra T1 and 3 cun lateral to the posterior midline. |
| BACK 曲垣 SI13 Quyuan SI13 Qūyuán Crooked Wall | At the scapular region, in the depression superior to the medial end of the scapular spine. |
| BACK 臑俞 SI10 Naoshu SI10 Nàoshū Upper Arm Shu | On the shoulder girdle, superior to the posterior end of the axillary fold |
| BACK 肩贞 SI9 Jianzhen* SI9 Jiānzhēn True Shoulder | On the shoulder girdle. posterior to the shoulder joint |
| BACK 天宗 SI11 Tianzong* SI11 Tiānzōng Celestial Gathering | At the scapular region, draw a line from the midpoint of the spine of scapula and inferior angle of the scapula |
| lumbar 三焦俞 BL22 Sanjiaoshu BL22 Sānjiāoshū Triple Burner Shu | In the lumbar region, at the level of the inferior border of the spinous process of the 1st lumbar vertebra L1 and 1.5 cun lateral to the posterior median line. Back-Shu Point of SANJIAO |
| lumbar 至室 BL52 Zhishi* BL52 Zhìshì Residence of the Will | In the lumbar region, at the level of the inferior border of the spinous process of the 2nd lumbar vertebra L2 |
| lumbar 肾俞 BL23 Shenshu* BL23 Shènshū Kidney Shu | In the lumbar region, at the level of the inferior border of the spinous process of the 2nd lumbar vertebra L2 and 1.5 cun lateral to the posterior median line. Back-Shu Point of the Kidney |
| lumbar 大肠俞 BL25 Dachangshu* BL25 Dàchángshū Large Intestine Shu | In the lumbar region, at the level of the inferior border of the spinous process of the 4th lumbar vertebra L4 and 1.5 cun lateral to the posterior median line. Back-Shu Point of the Large Intestine |
| lumbar 命门 GV4 Mingmen* DU4 Mìngmén Gate of Life | On the posterior midline in the lumbar region, in the depression inferior to the spinous process of the 2nd lumbar vertebra. |
| lumbar 腰阳关 GV3 Yaoyangguan* DU3 Yāoyángguān Lumbar Yang Gate | On the posterior midline in the lumbar , in the depression inferior to the spinous process of the 4th lumbar vertebra. |
| sacrum 次髎 BL32 Ciliao* BL32 Cìliáo Second Bone Hole | On the sacrum, in the second posterior sacral foramen. |
| sacrum 小肠俞 BL27 Xiaochangshu BL27 Xiǎochángshū Small Intestine Shu | In the sacral region, at the level of first posterior sacral foramen and 1.5 cun lateral to the median sacral crest. Back-Shu Point of the Small Intestine |
| sacrum 膀胱俞 BL28 Pangguangshu* BL28 Pángguāngshū Bladder Shu | In the sacral region, at the level of the second posterior sacral foramen and 1.5 cun lateral to median sacral crest. Back-Shu Point of the Bladder |
| sacrum 秩边 BL54 Zhibian* BL54 Zhìbiān Order's Edge | On the buttocks, at the level of the fourth sacral foramen |
| palm 十宣 EX-UE11 Shixuan* EXUE11 Shí xuān Ten Diffusions (or Ten Prominences) | A total of ten points found on the tips of the fingers, 0.1 cun distal to the nail. |
| palm 少府 HT8 Shaofu HT8 Shàofǔ Lesser Mansion | On the palm of the hand, in the depression between the 4th and 5th metacarpal bones |
| palm 劳宫 PC8 Laogong* PC8 Láogōng Palace of Labor | On the palm, in the depression between the 2nd and 3rd metacarpal bones and proximal to the matecarpophalangeal joint. Ying-Spring Point PC |
| palm 中冲 PC9 Zhongchong* PC9 Zhōngchōng Middle Surge | On the middle finger, at the midpoint of the tip。 Jing-Well Point PC |
| hand dorsum 商阳 LI1 Shangyang* LI1 Shāngyáng Shang Yang | On the index finger, radial to the distal phalanx |
| hand dorsum 少泽 SI1 Shaoze* SI1 Shàozé Lesser Marsh | On the little finger, 0.1 cun proximal and medial to the ulnar corner of the nail and lateral to the distal phalanx. Jing-Well Point Small intestine |
| hand dorsum 少冲 HT9 Shaochong* HT9 Shàochōng Lesser Surge | On the little finger, radial to the distal phalanx |
| hand dorsum 液门 TE2 Yemen SJ2 Yèmén Humor Gate | On the dorsum of the hand, in the depression proximal to the web between the ring and little fingers at the border between the red and white flesh where the color of skin changes. Ying-Spring Point sanjiao |
| hand dorsum 中渚 TE3 Zhongzhu* SJ3 Zhōngzhǔ Central Islet | On the dorsum of the hand, between the fourth and fifth metacarpal bones in the depression proximal to the fourth metacarpophalangeal joint. Shu-Stream Point sanjiao |
| hand dorsum 合谷 LI4 Hegu* LI4 Hégǔ Joining Valley | On the dorsum of the hand, at the midpoint of the second metacarpal bone on the radial side. Yuan-Source Point LARGE intestine |
| hand dorsum 前谷 SI2 Qiangu SI2 Qiángǔ Front Valley | On the little finger, in the depression distal to the ulnar side of the fifth metacarpophalangeal joint |
| hand dorsum 后溪 SI3 Houxi* SI3 Hòuxī Back Stream | On the dorsum of the hand, in the depression proximal to the ulnar side of the fifth metacarpophalangeal joint |
| hand dorsum 阳池 TE4 Yangchi* SJ4 Yángchí Yang Pool | In the depression at the ulnar side of the extensor digitorum, tendon on the dorsal wrist crease. Yuan-Source Point SANJIAO |
| hand dorsum 腕骨 SI4 Wangu* SI4 Wàngǔ Wrist Bone | On the posterior and medial aspect of the wrist, in the depression between the base of the fifth metacarpal and the triquetrum |
| hand dorsum 阳谷 SI5 Yanggu SI5 Yánggǔ Yang Valley | On the posterior and medial aspect of the wrist, in the depression between the styloid process of the ulna and the triquetrum. Jing-River Point SMALL INTESTINE |
| hand dorsum 少商 LU11 Shaoshang* LU11 Shàoshāng Lesser Shang | On the thumb, radial to the distal phalanx |
| hand dorsum 鱼际 LU10 Yuji* LU10 Yújì Fish Border | On the major thenar eminence of the hand, in the depression between the midpoint of the first metacarpal bone and the thenar eminence muscles. Ying-Spring Point LUNG |
| hand dorsum 阳溪 LI5 Yangxi* LI5 Yángxī Yang Stream | On the wrist, distal to the radial styloid process |
| hand dorsum 二间 LI2 Erjian LI2 Èrjiān Second Space | On the index finger, in the depression distal to the radial side of the 2nd metacarpophalangeal joint. Ying-Spring Point LARGE INTESTINE |
| hand dorsum 三间 LI3 Sanjian* LI3 Sānjiān Third Space | On the dorsum of the hand, in the depression radial and proximal to second metacarpophalangeal joint. Shu-Stream Point LARGE INTESTINE |
| forearm 神门 HT7 Shenmen* HT7 Shénmén Spirit Gate | On the anterior and medial aspect of the forearm, radial to the flexor carpi ulnaris tendon at the palmar wrist crease. Shu-Stream and Yuan-Source Point HEART |
| forearm 阴郄 HT6 Yinxi* HT6 Yīnxī Yin Cleft | On the anterior and medial aspect of the forearm, just radial to the flexor carpi ulnaris tendon and 0.5 cun proximal to the palmar wrist crease. Xi-Cleft Point HEART |
| forearm 通里 HT5 Tongli* HT5 Tōnglǐ Connecting Li | On the anterior and medial aspect of the forearm, just radial to the flexor carpi ulnaris tendon and 1cun proximal to the palmar wrist crease. Luo-Connecting Point HEART |
| forearm 灵道 HT4 Lingdao HT4 Língdào Spirit Pathway | On the anterior and medial aspect of the forearm, just radial to the flexor carpi ulnaris tendon and 1.5 cun proximal to the palmar wrist crease. Jing-River Point HEART |
| forearm 大陵 PC7 Daling* PC7 Dàlíng Great Mound | On the medial aspect of the wrist, between palmaris longus and flexor carpi radialis tendons on the palmar wrist crease. Shu-Stream Point PC |
| forearm 太 渊 Taiyuan LU9 Tàiyuān Great Abyss | On the anterior and lateral aspect of the wrist, between the styloid process and the scaphoid |
| forearm 经渠 LU8 Jingqu LU8 Jīngqú Channel Canal | On the anterior and lateral aspect of the forearm, between the radial styloid process and radial artery |
| forearm 内关 PC6 Neiguan* PC6 Nèiguān Inner Pass | On the anterior aspect of the forearm, between the tendons of the palmaris longus and the flexor carpi radialis and 2 cun proximal to the palmar wrist crease. Luo-Connecting Point |
| forearm 间使 PC5 Jianshi* PC5 Jiānshǐ Intermediate Messenger | On the anterior aspect of the forearm, between the tendons of the palmaris longus and the flexor carpi radialis and 3 cun proximal to the palmar wrist crease. Jing-River Point PERICARDIUM |
| forearm 郄门 PC4 Ximen PC4 Xīmén Xi-Cleft Gate | On the anterior aspect of the forearm, between the tendons of the palmaris longus and the flexor carpi radialis and 5 cun proximal to the palmar wrist crease. Xi-Cleft Point PERICARDIUM |
| forearm 孔最 LU6 Kongzui* LU6 Kǒngzuì Maximum Opening | At the anterior and lateral aspect of the forearm, on the line connecting LU5(Chize) with LU9(Taiyuan) |
| forearm 曲泽 PC3 Quze* PC3 Qūzé Marsh at the Crook | On the anterior aspect of the elbow, at the cubital crease in the depression medial to the biceps brachii tendon. He-Sea Point PERICARDIUM |
| forearm 尺泽 LU5 Chize* LU5 Chǐzé Cubit Marsh | At the cubital crease of the elbow, in the depression lateral to biceps brachii tendon. He-Sea Point LUNG |
| forearm 少海 HT3 Shaohai* HT3 Shàohǎi Lesser Sea | On the anterior and medial aspect of the elbow, midpoint of the line connecting the medial end of the cubital crease and the medial epicondyle of the humerus. He-Sea Point HEART |
| forearm 外关 TE5 Waiguan* SJ5 Wàiguān Outer Pass | On the forearm, in the space midway between the radius and the ulna 2 cun proximal to the dorsal wrist crease. SANJIAO Luo-Connecting Point |
| forearm 支沟 TE6 Zhigou* SJ6 Zhīgōu Branch Ditch | On the forearm, at the midpoint of the space between the radius and the ulna |
| forearm 三阳络 TE8 Sanyangluo SJ8 Sānyángluò Three Yang Network | On the forearm at the midpoint of the space between the radius and the ulna, and 4 cun proximal to the dorsal wrist crease. |
| forearm 四渎 TE9 Sidu SJ9 Sìdú Four Rivers | On the forearm between the radius and the ulna and 5 cun distal to the prominence of the olecranon. |
| forearm 养老 SI6 Yanglao* SI6 Yǎnglǎo Support the Aged | On the posterior and medial aspect of the foreman, in the depression radial to the head of the ulnar |
| forearm 会宗 TE7 Huizong SJ7 Huìzōng Meeting of the Clan | On the forearm, radial to the ulna and 3 cun proximal to the dorsal wrist crease. Xi-Cleft Point SANJIAO |
| forearm radial 列缺 LU7 Lieque* LU7 Lièquē Broken Sequence | On the radial aspect of the forearm, between the tendons of the abductor pollicis longus and the extensor pollicis brevis muscles in the groove of the abductor pollicis longus tendon |
| forearm radial 偏历 LI6 Pianli* LI6 Piānlì Veering Passage | At the forearm, on the line connecting LI5(Yangxi)and LI11(Quchi). The acupoint is found 3 cun superior to the dorsal wrist crease. Luo-Connecting Point – LARGE INTESTINE |
| forearm radial 温溜 LI7 Wenliu LI7 Wēnliū Warm Flow | At the forearm, on the line connecting LI5(Yangxi)and LI11(Quchi) |
| forearm radial 下廉 LI8 Xialian LI8 Xiàlián Lower Ridge | At the forearm, on the line connecting LI5(Yangxi)and LI11(Quchi) |
| forearm radial 上廉 LI9 Shanglian LI9 Shànglián Upper Ridge | On the forearm, on the line connecting LI5(Yangxi)and LI11(Quchi) |
| forearm radial 手三里 LI10 Shousanli* LI10 Shǒusānlǐ Arm Three Miles | On the forearm, on the line connecting LI5(Yangxi)and LI11(Quchi) |
| forearm radial 曲池 LI11 Quchi* LI11 Qūchí Pool at the Crook | On the lateral aspect of the elbow, at the midpoint of the line connecting LU5(Chize) with the lateral epicondyle of the humerus. He-Sea Point LARGE intestine |
| forearm ulnar 小海 SI8 Xiaohai* SI8 Xiǎohǎi Small Sea | On the posterior and medial aspect of the elbow, in the depression between the olecranon and the medial epicondyle of the humerus. He-Sea Point small INTESTINE |
| ant lat arm 侠白 LU4 Xiabai LU4 Xiábái Guarding White | On the anterior and lateral aspect of the arm, immediately lateral to the border of the biceps brachii muscle |
| ant lat arm 天府 LU3 Tianfu LU3 Tiānfǔ Celestial Storehouse | On the anterior and lateral aspect of the arm, immediately lateral to the border of biceps brachii muscle |
| ant lat arm 极泉 HT1 Jiquan* HT1 Jíquán Highest Spring | In the axilla, at the center of axilla fossa over the axillary artery. Avoid axillary artery! |
| shoulder girdle 肩髃* LI15 Jianyu* LI15 Jiānyú Shoulder Bone | On the shoulder girdle, in the depression between the anterior end of lateral border of the acromion and the greater tubercle of the humerus. When abducted the arm |
| shoulder girdle 肩髎* TE14 Jianliao* SJ14 Jiānliáo Shoulder Crevice | On the shoulder girdle, in the depression between the acromial angle and the greater tubercle of the humerus. |
| shoulder girdle 肩贞 SI9 Jianzhen* True Shoulder jiān zhēn | On the shoulder girdle, posterior to the shoulder joint, 1 cun superior to the posterior end of the axillary fold, posterior to the deltoid muscle. |
| shoulder girdle 天井 TE10 Tianjing SJ10 Tiānjǐng Celestial Well | On the posterior aspect of the elbow. in the depression 1 cun proximal to the prominence of the olecranon. He-Sea Point sanjiao |
| shoulder 缺盆 ST12 Quepen ST12 Quēpén Empty Basin | In the supraclavicular fossa, 4 cun lateral to the anterior midline in the depression superior to the clavicle. |
| shoulder 肩井 GB21 Jianjing* GB21 Jiānjǐng Shoulder Well | On the shoulder, at the midpoint of a line connecting the spinal process of C7 to the most prominent spot of the lateral end of the acromion. |
| shoulder 巨骨 LI16 Jugu LI16 Jùgǔ Great Bone | On the shoulder girdle, in the depression between the acromial end of the clavicle and the spine of the scapula. 足部 Foot |
| foot dorsum 地五会 GB42 Diwuhui GB42 Dìwǔhuì Earth Five Meetings | On the dorsum of the foot, between the fourth and fifth metatarsal bones in the depression proximal to the fourth metatarsophalangeal joint. |
| foot dorsum 陷谷 ST43 Xiangu ST43 Xiàngǔ Sunken Valley | On the dorsum of the foot, between the 2nd and 3rd metatarsal bones in the depression proximal to the second metatarsophalangeal joint. Shu-Stream Point STOMACH |
| foot dorsum 侠溪 GB43 Xiaxi* GB43 Xiáxī Pinched Stream | On the dorsum of the foot, between the fourth and fifth toes |
| foot dorsum 内庭 ST44 Neiting* ST44 Nèitíng Inner Courtyard | On the dorsum of the foot, between the 2nd and 3rd toes |
| foot dorsum 至阴 BL67 Zhiyin* BL67 Zhìyīn Reaching Yin | On the little toe, lateral to the distal phalanx |
| foot dorsum 足窍阴 GB44 Zuqiaoyin* GB44 Zúqiàoyīn Foot Portal Yin | On the fourth toe, 0.1 cun proximal to the corner of the toenail at the intersection of a vertical line along the lateral aspect of the nail and a horizontal line along its base. Jing-Well Point GALLBLADDER |
| foot dorsum 厉兑 ST45 Lidui* ST45 Lìduì Severe Mouth | On the dorsal aspect of the second toe, 0.1 cun proximal and lateral to the lateral corner of second toe nail. Jing-Well Point STOMACH |
| foot dorsum 大敦 LR1 Dadun* LR1 Dàdūn Great Mound | On the dorsal aspect of the great toe, lateral to the distal phalanx and 0.1 cun proximal to the lateral corner of the toenail. Jing-Well Point LIVER |
| foot dorsum 太冲 LR3 Taichong* LR3 Tàichōng Great Surge | On the dorsum of the foot, between the 1st and 2nd metatarsal bones |
| foot dorsum 行间 LR2 Xingjian* LR2 Xíngjiān Moving Between | On dorsum of the foot, between the 1st and 2nd toes |
| foot dorsum 隐白 SP1 YinBai* SP1 Yǐnbái Hidden White | On the medial and dorsal aspect of the big toe, 0.1 cun proximal and medial to the medial corner of the toenail. Jing-Well Point SPLEEN |
| sole 涌泉 KI1 Yongquan* KI1 Yǒngquán Gushing Spring | On the sole of the foot, in the deepest depression when the toes are plantar-flexed |
| foot lateral 昆仑 BL60 Kunlun* BL60 Kūnlún Kunlun Mountains | On the posterolateral aspect of the ankle, in the depression between the prominence of the lateral malleolus and the calcaneal tendon. Contraindicated to needle during pregnancy. Jing-River Point BLADDER |
| foot lateral 申脉 BL62 Shenmai* BL62 Shēnmài Extending Vessel | On the lateral aspect of the foot, directly inferior to the prominence of the lateral mallelus |
| foot lateral 丘墟 GB40 Qiuxu* GB40 Qiūxū Hill Ruin | The anterolateral aspect of the ankle, in the depression lateral to the extensor digitorum longus tendon and anterior and distal to the lateral malleolus. Yuan-Source Point GALLBLADDER |
| foot lateral 束骨 BL65 Shugu BL65 Shùgǔ Bundled Bone | On the lateral aspect of the foot, in the depression proximal to the fifth metatarsophalangeal joint at the border between the red and white flesh. Shu-Stream Point BLADDER |
| foot lateral 通谷 BL66 Zutonggu BL66 Zútōnggǔ Foot Valley Passage | On the fifth toe, in the depression distal and lateral to the 5th metatarsophalangeal joint at the border between the red and white flesh. Ying-Spring Point BLADDER |
| foot lateral 至阴 BL67 Zhiyin* BL67 Zhìyīn Reaching Yin | On the little toe, lateral to the distal phalanx |
| foot medial 大都 SP2 Dadu SP2 Dàdū Great Metropolis | On the great toe, in the depression distal and inferior to the first metatarsophalangeal joint. Ying-Spring Point SPLEEN |
| foot medial 公孙 SP4 Gongsun* SP4 Gōngsūn Grandfather Grandson | On the great toe, in the depression distal and inferior to the first metatarsophalangeal joint. Luo-Connecting Point |
| foot medial 商丘 SP5 Shangqiu SP5 Shāngqīu Shang Hill | On the medial aspect of the foot, anteroinferior to the medial malleolus in the depression |
| foot medial 照海 KI6 Zhaohai* KI6 Zhàohǎi Shining Sea | On the medial aspect of the foot, in the depression inferior to medial malleolus and 1 cun inferior to the prominence of the medial malleolus. One of the Eight Confluent Points (Associated with Yin Heel Vessel). |
| foot medial 太溪 KI3 Taixi* KI3 Tàixī Great Stream | On the posterior aspect of the ankle, in the depression between the prominence of the medial malleolus and calcaneal tendon. Shu-Stream Point |
| leg anterior 犊鼻 ST35 Dubi* ST35 Dúbí Calf's Nose | On the posterior aspect of the knee, in the depression lateral to the patella ligament when the knee flexed. |
| leg anterior 足三里 ST36 Zusanli* ST36 Zúsānlǐ Leg Three Miles | At the anterior aspect of the leg, 3 cun inferior to ST35 and one finger-breadth lateral to the anterior crest of the tibia on the line connecting ST35(Dubi) to ST41(Jiexi). He-Sea Point |
| leg anterior 上巨虚 ST37 Shangjuxu* ST37 Shàngjùxū Upper Great Hollow | At the anterior aspect of the leg, 6 cun inferior to ST35 and one finger-breadth lateral lateral to the anterior crest of the tibia on the line connecting ST35(Dubi) to ST41(Jiexi). Lower He-Sea Point of the Large Intestine |
| leg anterior 丰隆 ST40 Fenglong* ST40 Fēnglóng Abundant Bulge | On the anterolateral aspect of the leg, 8 cun superior to the prominence of the lateral malleolus |
| leg anterior 条口 ST38 Tiaokou* ST38 Tiáokǒu Ribbon Opening | On the anterolateral aspect of the leg, 8 cun inferior to ST35 and one finger-breadth lateral to the anterior crest of the tibia on the line connecting ST35(Dubi) to ST41(Jiexi). |
| leg anterior 下巨虚 ST39 Xiajuxu* ST39 Xiàjùxū Lower Great Hollow | On the anterolateral aspect of the leg, 9 cun inferior to ST35 and one finger-breadth lateral to the anterior crest of the tibia on the line connecting ST35(Dubi) to ST41(Jiexi). Lower He-Sea Point of the Small Intestine |
| leg anterior 阳陵泉 GB34 Yanglingquan* GB34 Yánglíngquán Yang Mound Spring | On the fibular aspect of the leg , in the depression anterior and inferior to the head of the fibula. He-Sea Point |
| leg anterior 外丘 GB36 Waiqiu GB36 Wàiqiū Outer Hill | On the lateral side of the leg, anterior to the fibula, , 7 cun above the prominence of the lateral malleous. |
| leg anterior 阳交 GB35 Yangjiao GB35 Yángjiāo Yang Intersection | On the lateral side of the leg, posterior to the fibula, 7 cun above the prominence of the lateral malleolus |
| leg anterior 光明 GB37 Guangming* GB37 Guāngmíng Bright Light | On the lateral side of the leg, anterior to the fibula, 5 cun proximal to the prominence of the lateral malleolus |
| leg anterior 阳辅 GB38 Yangfu GB38 Yángfǔ Yang Assistance | On the lateral side of the leg, anterior to the fibula, 4 cun proximal to the prominence of the lateral malleous., |
| leg anterior 悬钟 GB39 Xuanzhong* GB39 Xuánzhōng Suspended Bell | On the lateral side of the leg, anterior to the fibula, , 3 cun proximal to the prominence of the lateral malleolus. |
| leg posterior 委阳 BL39 Weiyang* BL39 Wěiyáng Yang Mound On the posterolateral aspect of the knee | just medial to the biceps femoris tendon in the popliteal crease. Lower He-Sea Point of the Triple Energizer |
| leg posterior 阴谷 KI10 Yingu KI10 Yīngǔ Yin Valley On the posteromedial aspect of the knee | just lateral to the semitendinosus tendon in the popliteal crease. He-Sea Point KIDNEY |
| leg posterior 委中 BL40 Weizhong* BL40 Wěizhōng Middle of the Crook | at the midpoint oOn the posterior aspect of the kneef the popliteal crease. He-Sea Point |
| leg posterior 合阳 BL55 Heyang BL55 Héyáng Yang Union | On the posterior aspect of the leg, between the lateral and medial heads of the gastrocnemius muscle |
| leg posterior 承筋 BL56 Chengjin BL56 Chéngjīn Support the Sinews | On the posterior aspect of the leg, between the two muscle bellies of the gastrocnemius muscle |
| leg posterior 承山 BL57 Chengshan* BL57 Chéngshān Support the Mountain | On the posterior aspect of the leg where the calcaneal tendon connects with the two muscle bellies of the gastrocnemius muscle. |
| leg posterior 飞扬 BL58 Feiyang* BL58 Fēiyáng Taking Flight | On the posterolateral aspect of the leg, 7 cun above BL60(Kunlun) and between the inferior border of the lateral head of the gastrocnemius muscle and the calcaneal tendon. Luo-Connecting Point BLADDER |
| leg tibial 阴陵泉 SP9 Yinlingquan* SP9 Yīnlíngquán Yin Mound Spring | On the tibial aspect of the leg, in the depression between the inferior border of the medial condyle and the medial border of the tibia. He-Sea Point SPLEEN |
| leg tibial 膝关 LR7 Xiguan LR7 Xīguān Knee Joint | On the tibial aspect of the leg, inferior to the medial condyle of the tibia and 1 cun posterior to SP9(yinlingquan). |
| leg tibial 地机 SP8 Diji* SP8 Dìjī Earth Pivot | On the tibial aspect of the leg, posterior to the medial border of the tibia and 3cun inferior to the SP9(Yinlingquan). Xi-Cleft Point SPLEEN |
| leg tibial 漏谷 SP7 Lougu SP7 Lòugǔ Leaking Valley | On the tibial aspect of the leg, posterior to the medial border of the tibia and 6 cun superior to the prominence of the medial malleolus. |
| leg tibial 筑宾 KI9 Zhubin KI9 Zhùbīn Guest House | On the posteromedial aspect of the leg, between the soleus muscle and the calcaneal tendon |
| leg tibial 三阴交 SP6 Sanyinjiao* SP6 Sānyīnjiāo Three Yin Intersection | On the tibial aspect of the leg, posterior to the medial border of the tibia and 3 cun superior to the prominence of the medial malleolus. Contraindicated to needle during pregnancy. |
| leg tibial 复溜 KI7 Fuliu* KI7 Fùliū Recover Flow | On the posteromedial aspect of the leg, anterior to the calcaneal tendon and 2 cun superior to the prominence of the medial malleolus. Jing-River Point KIDNEY |
| leg tibial 交信 KI8 Jiaoxin KI8 Jiāoxìn Exchange of Trust | On the medial aspect of the leg, in the depression posterior to medial border of the tibia |
| leg tibial 中封 LR4 Zhongfeng LR4 Zhōngfēng Middle Seal | On the anterior and medial aspect of the ankle, in the depression medial to the tibialis anterior tendon and anterior to the medial malleolus |
| thigh ant lat 梁丘 ST34 Liangqiu* ST34 Liángqīu Ridge Mound | On the anterolateral aspect of the thigh, 2 cun proximal to the superior and lateral corner of the patella between the vastus lateralis muscle and lateral border of the rectus femoris tendon. Xi-Cleft Point STOMACH |
| thigh lat 风市 GB31 Fengshi* GB31 Fēngshì Wind Market | The lateral aspect of the thigh, 7 cun above the popliteal crease |
| thigh lat 膝阳关 GB33 Xiyangguan GB33 Xīyángguān Knee Yang Gate | On the lateral aspect of the knee, in the depression between the biceps femoris tendon and the iliotibial band |
| thigh ant 血海 SP10 Xuehai* SP10 Xuèhǎi Sea of Blood | On the anteromedial aspect of the thigh, 2 cun superior to the medial end of the base of the patella on the bulge of the vastus medialis muscle. |
| thigh ant 曲泉 LR8 Ququan* LR8 Qūquán Spring at the Crook | On the medial aspect of the knee, in the depression medial to the tendons of the semimembraneous and semitendinosus muscles at the medial end of the popliteal crease. He-Sea Point LIVER |
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