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On the upper lateral aspect of the chest, in the first intercostal space, 1 cun below Yunmen (LU-2), 6 cun lateral to the midline.
Front-Mu point of the Lung |
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On the cubital crease of the elbow, in the depression at the radial side of the tendon of biceps brachii.
He-sea point |
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On the radial palmar aspect of the forearm, on the line joining Chize(LU-5) with Taiyuan(LU-9), 7 cun above the transverse crease of the wrist.
Xi-Cleft point |
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On the radial margin of the forearm, superior to the styloid process of the radius, 1.5 cun above the transverse radial crease.
Luo-Connecting point |
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On the radial end of the transverse crease of the wrist, where the radial artery pulsates.
Shu-Stream point,
Yuan-Source point,
Converging Points of Vessels. |
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On the radial side of the thumb, 0.1 cun from the corner of the nail.
Jing-Well point |
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On the radial side of the distal phalanx of the index finger, 0.1 cun from the corner of the nail.
Jing-Well point |
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When a loose fist is made, the point is on the radial side of the index finger, in the depression proximal to the metacarpophalangeal joint.
Shu-Stream point |
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On the radial side of the wrist of the dorsal crease of the wrist, in the centre of the depression formed by the tendons of extensor pollicis longus and brevis (anatomical snuffbox).
Jing-River point |
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| With the elbow flexed, the point is on the dorsal radial side of the forearm, on the line connecting Yangxi (LI5) to Quchi (LI-11), 2 cun below the transverse cubital crease. |
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When the elbow is flexed, the point is on the lateral end of the transverse cubital crease, at the midpoint between Chize (LU-5) and the lateral epicondyle of the humerus.
He-sea point |
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| On the lateral side of the arm, superior to the insertion of the deltoid muscle, on the line connecting Quchi (LI-11) and Jianyu (LI-15), 7 cun above Quchi (LI-11). |
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| When the arm is abducted 90o laterally or forward, the point is on the deltoid muscle of the shoulder, in the depression of the anterior inferior portion of the shoulder. |
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| On the lateral side of the neck, level with the tip of the laryngeal prominence (Adam's apple), between the sternal and clavicular heads of the sternocleidomastoid muscle. |
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| At the level of the midpoint of the lateral border of the ala nasi, in the naso-labial groove. |
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| On the face, the point is directly below the pupil of the eye, between the eyeball and the infraorbital ridge. |
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| On the face, directly below the pupil of the eye, in the depression at the infraorbital foramen. |
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| On the face, lateral to the corner of the mouth, directly below the pupil of the eye |
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| On the cheek, in the depression one finger-breath (middle finger) anterior and superior to the lower angle of the mandible where the masseter muscle attaches, at the prominence of the muscle when the teeth are clenched. |
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| On the face, anterior to the ear, in the depression between the zygomatic arch and the condyloid process of the mandible. |
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| On both sides of the scalp, 0.5 cun above the hairline at the corner of the forehead, 4.5 cun lateral from the midline of the head. |
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| On the upper abdomen, 4 cun superior to the umbilicus and 2 cun lateral to the anterior midline. |
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| On the middle of the abdomen, 2 cun lateral to the umbilicus. Front-Mu point of Large Intestine Meridian |
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| On the lower abdomen, 4 cun below the centre of the umbilicus and 2 cun lateral to the anterior midline. |
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| On the anterior aspect of the thigh, on the line connecting the anterior superior iliac spine and the lower lateral border of the patella, 6 cun above the patella. |
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When the knee is flexed, on the anterior aspect of the thigh, on the line connecting the anterior superior iliac spine and the lower lateral border of the patella, 2 cun above the patella.
Xi-Cleft point |
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On the anterior aspect of the lower leg, 3 cun below Dubi (ST35), one finger-breath (middle finger) from the anterior crest of the tibia.
He-sea point |
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On the anterior aspect of the lower leg, 6 cun below Dubi (ST35), one finger-breath (middle finger) from the anterior crest of the tibia.
Lower He-sea point of Large Intestine Meridian |
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On the anterior aspect of the lower leg, 9 cun below Dubi (ST35), one finger-breath (middle finger) from the anterior crest of the tibia.
Lower He-sea point of Small Intestine Meridian |
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On the anterior aspect of the lower leg, 8 cun superior to the external malleolus, lateral to Tiaokou (ST-38), two finger-breath (middle finger) from the anterior crest of the tibia.
Luo-Connecting point |
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On the ankle, at the junction of the dorsum of the foot and the lower leg, in the depression at the midpoint of the transverse crease of the ankle between the tendons of the extensor hallucis longus and the digitorum longus muscles.
Jing-River point |
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On the dorsum of the foot, proximal to the web margin between the second and third toes, at the junction of the red and white skin.
Ying-Spring point |
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On the foot, on the lateral side of the end of the second toe, 0.1 cun from the corner of the nail.
Jing-Well point |
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On the medial side of the big toe, 0.1 cun from the corner of the nail.
Jing-Well point |
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On the medial aspect of the foot, in the depression posterior and inferior to the proximal metatarsophalangeal joint of the big toe, at the junction of the red and white skin border.
Shu-Stream point
Yuan-Source point |
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On the medial aspect of the foot, in the depression distal and inferior to the base of the first metatarsal bone.
Luo-Connecting point,
One of the Eight Confluent Points, this point linking with Thoroughfare Vessel. |
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| On the medial aspect of the lower leg, 3 cun above the medial malleolus, on the posterior border of the medial aspect of the tibia. |
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On the medial aspect of the lower leg, in the depression of the lower border of the medial condyle of the tibia.
He-Sea point |
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| When the knee is flexed, on the medial aspect of the thigh, the point is 2 cun above the mediosuperior border of the patella, on the bulge of the medial portion of the quadriceps femoris muscle. |
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| On the middle of the abdomen, 4 cun lateral to the centre of the umbilicus |
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On the lateral aspect of the chest, on the mid-axillary line, in the six intercostal space.
Major Luo-Connecting Point of the Spleen |
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| At the apex of the axillary fossa, where the axillary artery pulsates. |
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When the elbow is flexed, the point is at the midpoint of the line connecting the medial end of the transverse cubital crease and the medial epicondyle of the humerus.
He-Sea point |
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On the palmar aspect of the forearm, the point is on the radial side of the tendon of the flexor carpi ulnaris, 1 cun above the transverse crease of the wrist.
Luo-Connecting point |
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On the wrist, at the ulnar end of the transverse crease of the wrist, in the depression on the radial side of the tendon of the flexor carpi ulnaris.
Shu-Stream point
Yuan-Source point |
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On the radial side of the distal phalanx of the little finger, 0.1 cun from the corner of the nail.
Jing-Well point |
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On the ulnar side of the distal phalanx of the little finger, 0.1 cun from the corner of the nail.
Jing-Well point |
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When a loose fist is made, the point is on the ulnar aspect of the hand, distal to the fifth metacarpophalangeal joint, at the end of the transverse crease of the metacarpophalangeal joint, at the junction of the red and white skin.
Ying-Spring point |
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On the ulnar aspect of the palm, in the depression between the base of the fifth metacarpal bone and the hamate bone, at the red and white skin.
Yuan-Source point |
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On the dorsal ulnar aspect of the forearm, 5 cun above the transverse crease of the wrist, on the line connecting Yanggu (SI-5) and Xiaohai (SI-8).
Luo-Connecting point |
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| On the scapula, in a depression in the centre of the subscapular fossa, level with the fourth thoracic vertebra. |
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| On the face, directly below the outer canthus of the eye, in the depression on the lower border of the zygomatic bone. |
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| On the region of the face, anterior to the tragus and posterior to the condyloid process of the mandible, in the depression formed when the mouth is open. |
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| On the face, in the depression medial and superior to the inner canthus of the eye. |
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| On the face, in the depression on the medial end of the eyebrow, on the supraorbital notch. |
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| On the nape, in the depression on the lateral border of the trapezius muscle, within the posterior hairline, 1.3 cun lateral to the midline. |
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| On the back, 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the second thoracic vertebra |
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On the back, 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the third thoracic vertebra.
Back Shu Point of the Lung |
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On the back, 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the fifth thoracic vertebra.
Back Shu Point of the Heart |
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On the back, 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the seventh thoracic vertebra.
Converging Point of Blood |
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On the back, 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the ninth thoracic vertebra.
Back Shu Point of Liver |
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On the back, 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the tenth thoracic vertebra.
Back Shu Point of Gallbladder |
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On the back, 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the eleventh thoracic vertebra.
Back Shu Point of Spleen |
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On the back, 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the twelveth thoracic vertebra.
Back Shu Point of Stomach |
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On the back, 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the second lumbar vertebra.
Back Shu Point of Kidney |
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On the back, 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of fourth lumbar vertebr.
Back Shu Point of Large Intestine |
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On the back, 1.5 cun lateral to the midline, at the level of the second posterior sacral foramen.
Back Shu Point of Bladder |
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| In the region of the sacrum, medial and inferior to the posterior superior iliac spine, in the second posterior sacral foramen. |
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At the back of the knee, at the lateral end of the transverse popliteal crease, in the depression medial to the tendon of biceps femoris muscle.
Lower He-Sea of Triple Energizer |
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At the back of the knee, midpoint of the transverse popliteal crease, in a depression midway between the tendons of biceps femoris and semitendinosus.
Lower He-Sea of Bladder |
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| On the back, 3 cun lateral to the midline, level with the lower border of the spinous process of the fourth thoracic vertebra. |
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| On the lower back, 3 cun lateral to the midline, level with the lower border of the spinous process of second lumbar vertebra. |
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| In the region of the sacrum, 3 cun lateral to the middle sacral crest, at the level of the fourth sacral foramen. |
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| On the posterior midline of the lower leg between Weizhong (BL-40) and Kunlun (BL-60), when extending the toes straight or lifting the heel, the point is below the belly of the gastrocnemius muscle in the apex of the depression. |
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On the posterior aspect of the lower leg, behind the external malleolus, 7 cun directly above Kunlun (BL60), 1 cun inferior and lateral to Chengshan (BL57).
Luo-Connecting point of Bladder |
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On the foot, behind the external malleolus, in the depression between the tip of the external malleolus and the tendo calcaneus.
Jing-River point |
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On the lateral aspect of the foot, in the depression directly below the external malleolus.
On of the Eight Confluent Points, this point linking to Yang Heel Vessel |
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On the lateral aspect of the foot, posterior to the fifth metatarsophalangeal joint, at the junction of the red and white skin.
Shu-Stream point |
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On the lateral side of the little toe, 0.1 cun from the corner of the nail.
Jing-Well point |
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On the sole of the foot, in a depression formed when the foot is in plantar flexion approximately at the anterior third and the posterior two third of the line from the web between the second and third toes to the back of the heel.
Jing-Well point |
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On the medial aspect of the foot, distal and inferior to the medial malleolus, in the depression distal and inferior to the navicular tuberosity, at the junction of the red and white skin.
Ying-Spring point |
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On the medial aspect of the foot, posterior to the medial malleolus, in the depression between the medial malleolus and the tendo calcaneus.
Shu-Stream point
Yuan-Source point |
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On the medial aspect of the foot, posterior and inferior to the medial malleolus, in the depression anterior to the medial side of the attachment of the tendo calcaneus.
Luo-Connecting point |
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On the medial aspect of the lower leg, in the depression below the tip of the medial malleolus.
On of the Eight Confluent Points, this point linking to Yin Heel Vessel |
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On the medial aspect of the lower leg, in the depression 2 cun superior to Taixi (KI-3), anterior to the tendo calcaneus.
Jing-River point |
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| On the chest, in the depression on the lower border of the clavicle, 2 cun lateral to the anterior midline. |
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| On the chest, in the fourth intercostal space, 1.0 cun lateral to the nipple, 5.0 cun lateral to the anterior midline |
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On the transverse crease of the elbow, in the depression on the ulnar side of the tendon of the biceps brachii muscle.
He-sea point |
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On the palmar aspect of the forearm, 3.0 cun above the transverse crease of the wrist, on the line connecting Quze (PC-3) and Daling (PC-7), between the tendons of the palmaris longus and flexor carpi radialis longus muscle.
Jing-River point |
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On the palmar aspect of the forearm, 2.0 cun above the transverse crease of the wrist, on the line connecting Quze (PC-3) and Daling (PC-7), between the tendons of the palmaris longus and flexor carpi radialis longus muscle. Luo-Connecting point.
One of the Eight Confluent Points, this point linking to Yin Link Vessel |
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In the middle of the transverse crease of the wrist, between the tendons of the palmaris longus and flexor carpi radialis longus muscle.
Yuan-Source point
Shu-Stream point |
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In the centre of the palm, between the second and third metacarpal bones, closer to the third metacarpal bone. When a fist is made, the point is where the tip of the middle finger touches.
Ying-Spring point |
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In the centre of the tip of the distal phalanx of the middle finger.
Jing-Well point |
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On the ulnar side of the distal phalanx of the ring finger, 0.1 cun from the corner of the nail.
Jing-Well point |
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On the dorsum of the hand, in the depression between the fourth and fifth metacarpal bones, proximal to the metacarpophalangeal joints.
Shu-Stream point |
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On the transverse crease of the dorsum of the wrist, in the depression on the ulnar side of the tendon of the extensor digitorum communis muscle.
Yuan-Source point |
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On the dorsal aspect of the forearm, on the line connecting Yangchi (TE-4) and tip of elbow, 2 cun above the transverse crease of the wrist between the ulna and radius.
Luo-Connecting point.
On of the Eight Confluent Points, this point linking to Yang Link Vessel |
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On the dorsal aspect of the forearm, on the line connecting Yangchi (TE-4) and tip of elbow, 3 cun above the transverse crease of the wrist between the ulna and radius.
Jing-River point |
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| On the region of the shoulder, when the arm is abducted, the point is posterior to Jianyu (LI-15), in the depression posterior and inferior to the acromion. |
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| Posterior to the lobule of the ear, in the depression between the angle of the mandible and mastoid process |
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| On the face, in the depression anterior to the supra-tragus notch and on the posterior border of the condyloid process of the mandible, when the mouth is open. |
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| On the face, in the depression at the lateral end of the eyebrow. |
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| On the region of the face, lateral to the outer canthus on the lateral side of the orbit. |
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| On the face, in the depression anterior to the infra-tragus notch at the posterior border of the condyloid process of the mandible, when the mouth is open. |
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| On the forehead, directly above the pupil of the eye when the eye is looking straight, 1.0 cun superior to the eyebrow. |
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| On the head, directly above the pupil of the eye when the eye is looking straight, 0.5 cun within the anterior hairline, at the midpoint of the line connecting Shenting (GV-24) and Touwei (ST-8) |
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| On the nape, below the occiput, at the level of Fengfu (GV-16) , in the depression between the upper border of the sternocleidomastoid and the trapezius muscle. |
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| On the shoulder, directly above the nipple, at the midpoint of the line connecting Dazhui (GC-14) and the acromion. |
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On the upper abdomen, directly below the nipple, in the seventh intercostal space, 4 cun lateral to the anterior midline.
Front-Mu point of Gallbladder Meridian |
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| On the lateral side of the abdomen, 1.8c un below Zhangmen (LR-13), where the vertical line of the free end of the eleventh rib and the horizontal line of the umbilicus intersect. |
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| On the lateral side of the buttocks, when this patient is in the lateral recumbent position and the thigh is flexed, this point is the junction of the lateral one-third and medial two third of the line connecting the greater trochanter and the hiatus of the sacrum. |
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| On the midline of the lateral aspect of the thigh, 7 cun above the transverse popliteal crease. When the patient is standing erect with the hands hanging down close to the sides, the point is where the tip of the middle finger touches. |
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On the lateral aspect of the lower leg, in the depression anterior and inferior to the head of the fibula.
He-sea point.
The Converging point of Tendon |
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On the lateral aspect of the lower leg, 5 cun above the tip of the external malleolus, on the anterior border of the fibula.
Luo-Connecting point |
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On the lateral aspect of the lower leg, 3 cun above the tip of the external malleolus, on the anterior border of the fibula.
The Converging point of Marrow |
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On the foot, anterior and inferior to the external malleolus, in the depression on the lateral side of the tendon of the extensor digitorum longus muscle.
Yuan-Source point |
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On the lateral side of the dorsum of the foot, proximal to the fourth metatarsophalangeal joint, in the depression lateral to the tendon of the extensor digiti minimi muscle of the foot.
Shu-Stream point.
One of the Eight Confluent Points. This point linking with the Belt Vessel |
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On the foot, on the lateral side of the end of the fourth toe, 0.1 cun from the corner of the nail.
Jing-Well point |
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On the foot, on the lateral side of the end of the great toe, 0.1 cun from the corner of the nail.
Jing-Well point |
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On the dorsum of the foot, proximal to the margin of the web between the first and second toes, at the junction of the red and white skin.
Ying-Spring point |
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On the dorsum of the foot, in the depression proximal to the first metatarsal space.
Yuan-Source point
Shu-Stream point |
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On the medial aspect of the knee, when the knee is flexed, the point is in the depression on the medial end of the transverse popliteal crease, on the posterior border of the medial epicondyle of the femur, on the anterior portion of the insertion of the semitendinosus and semimembranosus muscles.
He-Sea point |
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On the lateral side of the abdomen, below the free end of the eleventh floating rib. The Front-Mu Point of Spleen.
The Converging point of Zang Organs |
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On the chest, directly below the nipple, in the sixth intercostal space, 4 cun lateral to the anterior midline.
Front-Mu point of the Liver Meridian |
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On the anterior median line of the lower abdomen, 4 cun below the umbilicus.
The Front-Mu Point of the Bladder. |
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On the anterior median line of the lower abdomen, 3 cun below the umbilicus.
The Front-Mu Point of the Small Intestine |
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| On the anterior median line of the lower abdomen, 1.5 cun below the umbilicus. |
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| In the middle of the abdomen, in the centre of the umbilicus. |
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| On the anterior median line of the upper abdomen, 2 cun above the umbilicus. |
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On the anterior median line of the upper abdomen, 4 cun above the umbilicus.
The Front-Mu Point of Stomach.
The Converging Point of the Fu-Organs |
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On the anterior median line of the chest, at the level of the fourth intercostal space, a the midpoint between the two nipples.
The Front-Mu Point of Pericardium.
The Converging Point of Qi |
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| On the anterior median line of the chest, in the centre of the suprasternal fossa. |
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| On the anterior median line of the neck, above the throat prominence, in the depression above the upper border of the hyoid bone. |
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| On the face, above the chin, in the depression in the centre of the mentolabial groove. |
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Below the tip of the coccyx, at the midpoint between the tip of the coccyx and the anus.
Luo-Connecting point for the Governor Meridian |
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| On the lumbar region, on the posterior median line, in the depression below the spinous process of the fourth lumbar vertebra |
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| On the lumbar region, on the posterior median line, in the depression below the spinous process of the second lumbar vertebra. |
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| On the back, on the posterior median line, in the depression below the spinous process of the seventh thoracic vertebra. |
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| In the upper back, on the posterior median line, in the depression below the spinous process of the seventh cervical vertebra. |
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| On the back of the neck, in the depression 0.5 cun directly above the midpoint of the posterior hairline, below the spinous process of the first cervical vertebra (impalpable). |
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| On the back of the neck, 1.0 cun directly above the midpoint of the posterior hairline, below the external protuberance, in the depression between the trapezius muscle of both sides. |
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| On the head, 5.0 directly above the midpoint of the anterior hairline. Or, at the midpoint of the line connecting the apexes of the two auricles. |
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| At the top of the head, 1 cun directly above the midpoint of the anterior hairline |
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| On the face, on the midline at the tip of the nose. |
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| On the face, at the junction of the superior one-third and middle one-third of the philtrum |
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| A group of four points at the vertex of the scalp, 1 cun anterior, posterior, and lateral to Baihui (GV-20) |
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| On the forehead, at the midpoint between the two medial ends of the eyebrows. |
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| In the region of the temple, in the depression, about one finger breath posterior to the midpoint between the lateral end of the eyebrow and the outer canthus of the eye |
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| On the back and lower back, 0.5 cun lateral to the lower border of each spinous process from the first thoracic vertebra tot the fifth lumbar vertebra. One side has 17 points, both sides of the spinal column have a total of 34 points. |
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| On the palmar surface, in the midpoint of the transverse creases of the proximal interphalangeal joints of the index, middle, ring and little fingers. One hand has four points, both hands have a total of eight points. |
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| On the tips of the ten fingers, 0.1 cun distal to the nails. Altogether, both hands have ten points |
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| On the knee, acupoint is located in the depressions medial and lateral to the patellar ligament when the knee is flex, a group of 4 acupoints . |
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| On the superior lateral aspect of the lower leg, 2 cun directly below the depression anterior and inferior to the head of the fibula, Yanglingquan (GB34) |
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| On the superior anterior aspect of the lower leg, 5 cun below Dubi (ST35), one finger-breath from the anterior crest of the tibia. |
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| In the depression behind the root of the thumb, about the midpoint of the palmar side of the first metacarpal bone, on the junction of the red and white skin. |
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| On the dorsum of the hand, between the first and second metacarpal bones, at midpoint of the second metacarpal bone on the radial side. |
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With the elbow flexed, the point is on the dorsal radial side of the forearm, on the line connecting Yangxi (LI5) to Quchi (LI-11), 3 cun above the wrist crease.
Luo-Connecting point |
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| On the medial aspect of the lower leg, 3 cun below Yinlingquan (SP9), on the line connecting the tip of the medial malleolus and Yinlingquan (SP9). |
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| On the palmar aspect of the forearm, the point is on the radial side of the tendon of the flexor carpi ulnaris, 0.5 cun above the transverse crease of the wrist. |
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| When a loose fist is made, the point is on the ulnar aspect of the hand, proximal to the fifth metacarpophalangeal joint, at the end of the transverse crease of the palm, at the junction of the red and white skin. |
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