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IVAS Canine Acupuncture Points
Canine Acupuncture Points
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Veterinary Medicine
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11/08/2011
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Term
LU 1 (Alarm Point for the Lung)
 Definition
In the first intercostal space, medial to the greater tubercle of the humerus, in the m. pectoralis superficialis
Term
LU 5
 Definition
On the transverse cubital crease, on the lateral side of the tendon of the m. biceps brachii (elbow flexed).
Term
LU 7 (Master Point for the Head and Neck)
 Definition
Proximal to the styloid process of the radius, 1.5 cun above the transverse crease of the carpus.
Term
LU 9
 Definition
In the depression distopalmar to the most medial prominence of the radial styloid process, overlying the radiocarpal joint, medial to the radial artery and the tendon of the flexor carpi radialis m.
Term
LI 4 (Master Point of Face and Mouth)
 Definition
Between the 1st and 2nd
metacarpal bones, approximately in the middle of the 2 metacarpal bone on the radial side.
Term
LI 10
 Definition
Two cun distal to LI 11, between the m. extensor carpi radialis and common digital extensor.
Term
LI 11
 Definition
In a depression cranial to the elbow when flexed, in the transverse cubital crease, 1 cun cranial to the humeral condylar crest
Term
LI 15
 Definition
Cranial and distal to the acromion, on the cranial margin of the acromial head of the m. deltoideus.
Term
LI 20
 Definition
In the nasolabial groove at the level of the most lateral aspect of the ala nasi (nostril wing).
This is the endpoint of the Large Intestine meridian that originates on the contralateral front foot.
Term
ST 1
 Definition
On the conjunctival side of the point depicted on the lower eyelid, in the center, between the ventral border of the orbit and globe of the eye.
Term
ST 2
 Definition
On the infraorbital foramen, rostroventral to ST 1. The infraorbital n. is deep to this point.
Term
ST 4
 Definition
At the lateral corner of the mouth.
Term
ST 6
 Definition
In the depression in the belly of the masseter muscle, rostral to the angle of the mandible.
Term
ST 25
 Definition
In the depression at approximately the midpoint of a line drawn at a 90 degree angle to the ventral midline extending from the umbilicus to a line drawn between the nipples of the caudal thoracic and cranial abdominal mammary glands.
Term
ST 35
 Definition
In the depression below the patella and lateral to the patellar ligament. Also referred to as the
“lateral eye of the knee” or Dubi.
Term
ST 36 (Master Point of Abdomen and Gastrointestinal System)
 Definition
In the depression just lateral to the distal aspect of the cranial border of the tibial tuberosity (tibial
crest), approximately in the middle of the cranial tibialis muscle.
Term
ST 40
 Definition
8 cun proximal to the lateral malleolus, cranial to the fibula, 2 cun lateral from the tibial mid-line,
(1 cun lateral to ST 38), between the m. tibialis cranialis and m. long digital extensor.
Term
ST 41
 Definition
On the dorsum of the rear foot at the level of the hock, between the tendons of the m. long digital extensor and the m. cranial tibialis, approximately at the level of the tip of the malleolus.
Term
ST 44
 Definition
Proximal to the web margin between the 2
nd
rd
and 3
toes, in the depression distal and lateral to the 2 metatarsophalangeal joint.
Term
ST 45
 Definition
On the lateral side of the 2
digit at the base of the nail.
Term
SP 4
 Definition
In the depression distal to the base (proximal end) of the 1st metatarsal bone. If there is no 1st metatarsal bone, then it is in the depression distal to the base of the 2nd metatarsal bone on the most medial aspect.
Term
SP 6 (Master Point of Lower Abdomen and Urogenital System)
 Definition
3 cun directly above the tip of the medial malleolus, on the caudal border of the tibia, on the line
drawn from the medial malleolus to SP 9.
Term
SP 9
 Definition
On the lower border of the medial condyle of the tibia, in the depression between the caudal border of the tibia and the gastrocnemius muscle.
Term
SP 10
 Definition
When stifle is flexed, the point 2 cun above the cranio-medial border of the patella, on the bulge of the cranial portion of the m. sartorius.
Term
HT 3
 Definition
On the medial side of the elbow, between the end of the transverse cubital crease and the medial epicondyle of the humerus when the elbow is flexed.
Term
HT 7
 Definition
On the transverse crease of the carpal joint, in the depression lateral to flexor carpi ulnaris and superficial digital flexor tendons.
Term
HT 8
 Definition
In the depression on the palmar surface of the foot, between the 4th and 5th metacarpal bones, proximal to the metacarpophalangeal joint. This point's location in relationship to the
metacarpal pad varies depending on breed and leg position, and may be proximal to or underneath the pad.
Term
HT 9
 Definition
On the medial aspect of the nail bed of the 5th digit of the front foot.
Term
SI 3
 Definition
Proximal to the metacarpophalangeal joint on the lateral side of the 5th
metacarpal.
Term
SI 8
 Definition
On the medial side of the elbow, between the medial humeral epicondyle and the olecranon.
Term
SI 9
 Definition
In the large depression caudal to the proximal humerus, along the caudal border of the deltoid m. and between the long and lateral heads of the triceps brachii m.
Term
SI 19
 Definition
Rostral to the tragus, directly ventral to TH 21, at the caudal border of the mandib le, slightly dorsal to the condyloid process, with mouth open.
Term
BL 1
 Definition
0.1 cun dorsal to the medial canthus.
Term
BL 2
 Definition
In the depression dorsocaudal to the medial canthus of the eye, overlying the groove for the angularis oculi vein on the orbital rim (bony orbit).
Term
BL 10
 Definition
In the depression of the cleidocervicalis m., medial to the wing of the atlas and overlying its transverse foramen, in the area of the atlantoaxial junction, lateral to the cervicoauricularis superficialis m., approximately 1 cun lateral to the dorsal midline.
Term
BL 11 (Influential Point of Bone)
 Definition
1.5 cun lateral to the caudal border of the spinous process of the 1st thoracic vertebra, mid-way from the spinous process to the medial border of the scapula.
Term
BL 12
 Definition
1.5 cun lateral to the caudal border of the spinous process of the 2nd thoracic vertebra, mid-way from the spinous process to the medial border of the scapula.
Term
BL 13 (Association Point for the Lung)
 Definition
1.5 cun lateral to the caudal border of the spinous process of the 3rd thoracic vertebra, mid-way from the spinous process to the medial border of the scapula.
Term
BL 14 (Association Point for the Pericardium)
 Definition
1.5 cun lateral to the caudal border of the spinous process of the 4th thoracic vertebra, mid-way from the spinous process to the medial border of the scapula.
Term
BL 15 (Association Point for the Heart)
 Definition
1.5 cun lateral to the caudal border of the spinous process of the 5th thoracic vertebra, mid-way from the spinous process to the medial border of the scapula.
Term
BL 17 (Influential Point of Blood)
 Definition
In the depression 1.5 cun lateral to the caudal border of the spinous process of the 7th thoracic vertebra.
Term
BL 18 (Association Point for the Liver)
 Definition
1.5 cun lateral to the caudal border of the spinous process of the 10th thoracic vertebra.
Term
BL 19 (Association Point for the Gallbladder)
 Definition
1.5 cun lateral to the caudal border of the spinous process of the 11th thoracic vertebra.
Term
BL 20 (Association Point for the Spleen)
 Definition
1.5 cun lateral to the caudal border of the spinous process of the 12th thoracic vertebra.
Term
BL 21 (Association Point for the Stomach)
 Definition
1.5 cun lateral to the caudal border of the spinous process of the 13th thoracic vertebra.
Term
BL 22 (Association Point for the Triple Heater)
 Definition
1.5 cun lateral to the caudal border of the spinous process of the 1st lumbar vertebra.
Term
BL 23 (Association Point for the Kidney)
 Definition
1.5 cun lateral to the caudal border of the spinous process of the 2nd lumbar vertebra.
Term
BL 25 (Association Point for the Large Intestine)
 Definition
1.5 cun lateral to the caudal border of the spinous process of the 5th lumbar vertebra.
Term
BL 28 (Association Point for the Bladder)
 Definition
Lateral to the 2nd sacral foramen, in the depression between the medial border of the dorsal iliac spine and the sacrum.
Term
BL 35
 Definition
In the crease just lateral to the tail base, 0.5 cun lateral to the GV Channel. Point location may be assisted by lifting the tail.
Term
BL 36
 Definition
In the muscular groove between the biceps femoris and the semitendinosus mm. just distal to the tuber ischii (ischial tuber).
Term
BL 39
 Definition
On the lateral end of the popliteal crease, on the medial border of the tendon of the biceps femoris. Just lateral to BL 40.
Term
BL 40 (Master Point of Caudal Back and Hips)
 Definition
In the center of the popliteal crease.
Term
BL 52
 Definition
3 cun lateral to the caudal border of the spinous process of the 2nd lumbar vertebra, at the lateral border of the m. longissimus, lateral to BL 23.
Term
BL 54
 Definition
Dorsal to the greater trochanter.
Term
BL 60
 Definition
In the depression cranial to the tuber calcanei, at approximately the midpoint of a line drawn from the tip of the lateral malleolus to the point of insertion of the common calcanean tendon. This point is lateral and slightly proximal to KI 3.
Term
BL 62
 Definition
In the depression at the level of the joint space between the talus and calcaneus, distoplantar to the lateral malleolus in the standing position and directly distal to the lateral malleolus when the hock is flexed at a 90 degree angle.
Term
BL 67
 Definition
On the lateral aspect of the nail bed of the 5th digit of the rear foot.
Term
KI 1
 Definition
In the depression on the plantar surface of the foot, between the 2nd and 3rd metatarsal bones, proximal to the metatarsophalangeal joint. This point's location in relationship to the
metatarsal pad varies depending on breed and leg position, and may be proximal to or underneath
the pad.
Term
KI 3
 Definition
In the depression cranial to the tuber calcanei, at approximately the midpoint of a line drawn from the tip of the medial malleolus to the point of insertion of the common calcanean tendon. This point is medial and slightly distal to BL 60.
Term
KI 6
 Definition
In the depression at the level of the joint space between the talus and calcaneus, distoplantar to the medial malleolus in the standing position and directly distal to the medial malleolus when the hock is flexed at a 90 degree angle.
Term
KI 7
 Definition
2 cun above the tip of the medial malleolus, cranial to the calcanean tendon.
Term
PC 3
 Definition
In the cubital crease, on the medial side of the biceps tendon
Term
PC 6 (Master Point of Chest and Cranial Abdomen)
 Definition
2 cun above the transverse crease of the carpus, between the tendons of the flexor digitorum superficialis and flexor carpi radialis.
Term
PC 8
 Definition
In the depression on the palmar surface of the foot, between the 2nd and 3rd metacarpal bones,
proximal to the metacarpophalangeal joint, on the medial side of the 3rd metacarpal bone. This point's location in relationship to the metacarpal pad varies depending on breed and leg position, and may be proximal to or underneath the pad.
Term
TH 3
 Definition
On the dorsum of the forefoot, between the 4th and 5th metacarpals, in the depression proximal to the metacarpophalangeal joint.
Term
TH 5
 Definition
2 cun above the carpus, on the cranial aspect of the inter-osseous space between the radius and ulna.
Term
TH 10
 Definition
Just proximal to the olecranon, on the midline.
Term
TH 14
 Definition
Caudal and distal to the acromion, on the caudal margin of the acromial head of the m. deltoideus.
Term
TH 17
 Definition
In the depression between the mandible and mastoid process, just ventral to the horizontal ear canal.
Term
TH 21
 Definition
Rostral to the supratragic notch, directly dorsal to SI 19, at the caudal border of the mandible, dorsal to the condyloid process, with mouth open.
Term
TH 23
 Definition
In the depression dorsal to the lateral canthus of the eye, overlying the middle third of the orbital ligament, between the supraorbital (zygomatic) process of the frontal bone and the frontal process of the zygomatic bone.
Term
GB 1
 Definition
In the depression just caudal to the lateral canthus of the eye, on the caudal aspect of the frontal
process of the zygomatic bone.
Term
GB 2
 Definition
Rostral to the intertragic notch, directly below SI 19, at the caudal border of the condyloid process of the mandible, with mouth open.
Term
GB 20
 Definition
In the dorso-cranial aspect of the neck, below the occipital bone, in the depression medial to the jugular process of the occipital bone in the depression between the m. sternomastoideus and the m. sterno-occipitalis.
Term
GB 21
 Definition
In the deep depression just cranial to the supraspinatus m. and between the omotransversarius and trapezius pars cervicalis mm., approximately level with the midpoint of a line drawn from the scapulohumeral joint to the dorsal midline just cranial to T1.
Term
GB 24 (Alarm Point for the Gallbladder)
 Definition
In a depression in the 7th intercostal space, caudal to the costochondral junction of the 7th rib.
Term
GB 25 (Alarm Point for the Kidney)
 Definition
On the lateral side of the abdomen, on the lower border of the free end of the 13th rib.
Term
GB 29
 Definition
1/3 the distance between the greater trochanter and the cranial dorsaliliac spine.
Term
GB 30
 Definition
Midway between the greater trochanter and the tuber ischii.
Term
GB 31
 Definition
In the depression in the vastus lateralis m. just cranial to the border of the biceps femoris m., 7 cun dorsal to the transverse popliteal crease.
Term
GB 33
 Definition
When the stifle is flexed, the point is 3 cun above the GB 34, lateral to stifle joint, in depression between biceps femoris tendon and femur. In hollow proximal to lateral epicondyle of femur at stifle, between bone and tendon.
Term
GB 34 (Influential Point for Sinews)
 Definition
In the depression cranial and distal to the head of the fibula.
Term
GB 39 (Influential Point of Marrow)
 Definition
3 cun above the tip of the lateral malleolus, in the depression between the caudal border of the fibula and the tendons of the peroneus longus and brevis muscles.
Term
GB 41
 Definition
In the depression distal to the junction of the 4th and 5th metatarsal bones, on the lateral side of the
tendon of the m. extensor digitorum longus.
Term
LIV 2
 Definition
On the medial aspect of the second toe, distal to the metatarsophalangeal joint, midway between the dorsal and medial aspect of the bone.
Term
LIV 3
 Definition
On the medial aspect of the second toe, proximal to the metatarsophalangeal joint, midway between the dorsal and medial aspect of the bone.
Term
LIV 8
 Definition
On the medial side of the stifle joint, caudal to the medial epicondyle of the femur. The point is proximal to the medial end of the transverse popliteal crease, (when stifle is flexed) on the cranial border of the semimembranosus and semitendinosus muscles.
Term
LIV 13 (Alarm Point for the Spleen, Influential Point for Yin Organs)
 Definition
On the lateral side of the abdomen, below the free end of the 12th rib.
Term
LIV 14 (Alarm Point for the Liver)
 Definition
In a depression in the 6th intercostal caudal to the costochondral junction of the 6th rib.
Term
CV 1
 Definition
In the depression on the caudal midline, approximately halfway between the ventral border of the
anal sphincter and the dorsal border of the vulva or the dorsal root of the scrotum.
Term
CV 3
 Definition
In the depression on the ventral midline 4 cun caudal to the umbilicus (with the sheath reflected laterally in the male).
Term
CV 4
 Definition
In the depression on the ventral midline 3 cun caudal to the umbilicus (with the sheath reflected laterally in the male).
Term
CV 5
 Definition
In the depression on the ventral midline 2 cun caudal to the umbilicus (with the sheath reflected laterally in the male).
Term
CV 6
 Definition
1.5 cun caudal to the umbilicus, on the midline.
Term
CV 8
 Definition
In the center of the umbilicus.
Term
CV 12 (Alarm Point for the Stomach, Influential Point for Yang Organs)
 Definition
Halfway between the umbilicus and the xiphoid process, on the midline.
Term
CV 14 (Alarm Point for the Heart)
 Definition
Halfway between CV 12 and the xiphoid process, on the midline.
Term
CV 17 (Alarm Point for the Pericardium, Influential Point for Qi)
 Definition
On the ventral midline, at the level of the fourth intercostal space.
Term
CV 22
 Definition
At the cranial tip of the manubrium.
Term
GV 1
 Definition
In the depression between the anus and base of the tail.
Term
GV 3
 Definition
Variable location; is the largest deficiency point located between the dorsal processes of L4-L5,L5-L6, or L6-L7
Term
GV 4
 Definition
On the midline , between the dorsal spinous processes of the 2nd and 3rd
lumbar vertebrae.
Term
GV 14
 Definition
On the midline, between the dorsal spinous processes of the last cervical and first thoracic vertebrae.
Term
GV 20
 Definition
In the depression on the dorsal midline of the skull, just cranial to the sagittal crest.
Term
GV 26
 Definition
In the intersection of the “T” formed below the nose, in the philtrum.
Term
JIAN JIAO (Coxa Angle)
 Definition
In the depression ventral to the cranial dorsal iliac spine on the lateral aspect of the wing of the ilium.
Term
WEI JIAN
 Definition
The tip of the tail (already listed under the IVAS points for the horse). Also known as Wei Duan (Cat).
Term
XIYAN
 Definition
In the depression below the patella and medial to the patellar ligament. Unrelated to any meridian, this point (referred to as the “medial eye of the knee”), and ST 35 are both described as the point Xiyan.
Term
YIN TANG
 Definition
On the dorsal midline of the head, between the eyebrows.
Term
ZHOU SHU (Elbow Association Point) (TCVM # 57 Yu Chuan or #62 Xie/Chi)
 Definition
In the depression in the space between the lateral epicondyle of the humerus and the tendon of the triceps brachii, just dorsal to the anconeal process, at approximately the level of the tip of the olecranon process.
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