Acupoint Locations

Lung Meridian Points
The point is lateral and superior to the

sternum at the lateral side of the 1st
LU 1
intercostal space, 6 cun lateral to the ren
mai channel.
In the depression below the acromial

LU 2 extremity of the clavicle, 6 cun lateral to
the ren mai channel.
The point is on the medial aspect of the

upper arm, 3 cun below the end of the
LU 3
axillary fold, on the radial side of the
muscle biceps brachii.
The point is on the medial aspect of the

LU 4 upper arm, 1 cun below LU 3, on the radial
side of the muscle biceps brachii.
On the cubital crease, on the radial side of

LU 5 tendon of m. biceps brachii. This point is
located with the elbow slightly flexed.
The point is on the palmar aspect of the

forearm, on the line joining LU 10 and LU
LU 6
5, 7 cun above the transverse crease of
the wrist.
Superior to the styloid process of the

LU 7 radius, 1.5 cun above the transverse
crease of the wrist.
1 cun above the transverse crease of the

LU 8 wrist in the depression on the lateral side
of the radial artery.
At the radial end of the transverse crease

LU 9 of the wrist, in the depression on the
lateral side of the radial artery.
On the radial aspect of the midpoint of the

LU
1st metacarpal bone, on the junction of
10
the red and white skin.
LU On the radial side of the thumb, .1 cun

11 posterior to the corner of the nail.
Large Intestine Meridian Points
On the radial side of the index finger,
LI 1 about .1 cun posterior to the corner of
the nail
On the radial side of the index finger,

distal to the MP joint, at the junction of
LI 2
the red and white skin. The point is
located with the finger slightly flexed.
When a loose fist is made, the point is

on the radial side of the index finger, in
LI 3
the depression proximal to the head of
the second metacarpal bone
On the dorsum of the hand, between the

1st and 2nd metacarpal bones,
LI 4
approximately in the middle of the 2nd
metacarpal bone on the radial side.
On the radial side of the wrist. When the

thumb is tilted upward, it is in the
LI 5 depression between the tendons of
muscle extensor pollicis longus and
brevis.
When the elbow is flexed with the radial

side of the arm upward, the point is on
LI 6
the line joining LI 5 and LI 11, 3 cun
above LI 5.
When the elbow is flexed with radial

side of the arm upward, the point is on
LI 7
the line joining LI 5 and LI 11, 5 cun
above LI 5.
On the line joining LI 5 and LI 11, 4 cun

LI 8
below LI 11.

LI 9
below LI 11.

LI 10
below LI 11.
AcuPoint Point Location

When the elbow is flexed, the point is in
the depression at the lateral end of the
LI 11 transverse cubital crease, midway
between LU 5 and the lateral epicondyle
of the humerus.
When the elbow is flexed, the point is

superior to the lateral epicondyle of the
LI 12
humerus, about 1 cun superolateral to LI
11, on the medial border of the humerus.
Superior to the lateral epicondyle of the

LI 13 humerus, on a line joining LI 11 and LI
15, 3 cun above LI 11.
On the line joining LI 11 and LI 15, 7

cun above LI 11, on the radial side of
LI 14
the humerus, superior to the lower end
of the deltoid muscle.
Anterior and inferior to the acromion,

on the upper portion of the deltoid
LI 15
muscle. When the arm is in full
abduction
In the upper aspect of the shoulder, in

the depression between the acromial
LI 16
extremity of the clavicle and scapular
spine.
On the lateral side of the neck, 1 cun

LI 17 below LI 18, on the posterior border of
the SCM.
On the lateral side of the neck, level

with the tip of the Adam's Apple,
LI 18
between the sterna head and the
clavicular head of the SCM muscle.
Just below the lateral margin of the

LI 19
nostril, .5 cun lateral to DU 26.
In the nasolabial groove, at the level of

LI 20 the midpoint of the lateral border of the
ala nasi.
Stomach Meridian Points
With the eyes looking straight forward, the

ST 1 point is directly below the pupil, between
the eyeball and the infraorbital ridge.
Below ST 1, in the depression at the

ST 2
infraorbital foramen.
Directly below ST 2, at the level of the

ST 3 lower border of the ala nasi, on the lateral
side of the nasolabial groove.
Lateral to the corner of the mouth, directly

ST 4
below ST 3.
Anterior to the angle of the mandible, on

the anterior border of the attached portion
ST 5 of the masseter muscle, in the groove like
depression appearing when the cheek is
bulged.
One finger breadth anterior and superior to

the lower angle of the mandible where the
ST 6
masseter attaches, at the prominence of
the muscle when the teeth are clenched.
At the lower border of the zygomatic arch,

in the depression anterior to the condyloid
ST 7
process of the mandible - located with
mouth closed.
.5 cun within the anterior hairline at the

ST 8 corner of the forehead, 4.5 cun lateral to
GV 24.
Level with the tip of the Adam's apple, just

ST 9 on the course of the carotid artery, on the
anterior border of the SCM.
ST At the midpoint of the line joining ST 9 and

10 ST 11, on the anterior border of the SCM.
At the superior border of the sternal

ST extremity of the clavicle, between the
11 sternal head and the clavicular head of the
SCM.
ST In the midpoint of the supraclavicular

12 fossa, 4 cun lateral to the ren meridian.
ST At the lower border of the middle of the

13 clavicle, 4 cun lateral to the ren meridian.
ST In the 1st intercostal space, 4 cun lateral
14 to the ren meridian.
ST In the 2nd intercostal space, 4 cun lateral

15 to ren meridian.
ST In the 3rd intercostal space, 4 cun lateral

ST In the 4th intercostal space, 4 cun lateral

ST In the 5th intercostal space, directly below

18 the nipple.
ST 6 cun above the umbilicus, 2 cun lateral to

19 the CV 14.

20 CV 13.

21 CV 12.

22 CV 11.

23 CV 10%.

24 CV 9.
ST
2 cun lateral to the center of the umbilicus.
25
ST 1 cun below the umbilicus, 2 cun lateral to

26 CV 7.

27 CV 5.

28 CV 4

29 CV 3

30 CV 2.
ST At the crossing point of the line drawn

down from the ASIS and the line level with
the lower border of the pubic symphisis, in
31
the depression on the lateral side of
sartorius, when the thigh is flexed.
On the line connecting the anterior

superior iliac spine and lateral border of
ST
the patella, 6 cun above the laterosuperior
32
border of the patella, in muscle rectus
femoris.
When the knee is flexed, the point is 3 cun

above the latero superior border of the
ST
patella, on the line joining the
33
laterosuperior border of the patella and
ASIS.
When the knee is flexed, point is 2 cun

ST
above the laterosuperior border of the
34
patella.
When the knee is flexed, the point is at the

ST
lower border of the patella, in the
35
depression lateral to the patellar ligament.
3 cun below ST 35, one finger breadth

ST
from the anterior crest of the tibia, in
36
tibialis anterior.
3 cun below ST 36, one finger breadth

ST
from the anterior crest of the tibia, in the
37
muscle tibialis anterior.
ST 2 cun below ST 37, midway between ST 35

38 and ST 41.
3 cun below the ST 37, one finger breadth

ST
from the anterior crest of the tibia, in
39
muscle tibialis anterior.
ST 8 cun superior to the external malleolus

40 about one finger breadth lateral to ST 38.
On the dorsum of the foot, at the midpoint

of the transverse crease of the ankle, in
ST the depression between the tendons of
41 muscle extensor digitorum longus and
hallucis longus, approximately at the level
of the tip of the external malleolus.
ST Distal to ST 41, at the highest point of the

42 dorsum of the foot, in the depression
between the 2nd and 3rd metatarsal bones
and cuneiform bone.
ST In the depression distal to the junction of

43 the 2nd and 3rd metatarsal bones.
Proximal to the web margin between the

ST 2nd and 3rd those, in the depression distal
44 and lateral to the 2nd metatarsodigital
joint.
ST On the lateral side of the 2nd toe, .1 cun

45 posterior to the corner of the nail.
SpleenMeridianPoints
On the medial side of the great toe, .1 cun

SP 1
posterior to the corner of the nail.
On the medial side of the great toe, distal

and inferior to the first metatarso-digital
SP 2
joint, at the junction of the red and white
skin.
Proximal and inferior to the to the head of

SP 3 the first metatarsal bone, at the junction of
the red and white skin.
In the depression distal and inferior to the

SP 4 base of the first metatarsal bone, at the
junction of the red and nd white skin.
In the depression distal and inferior to the

medial malleolus, midway between the
SP 5
tuberosity of the navicular bone and the
tip of the medial malleolus.
3 cun directly above the tip of the medial

SP 6 malleolus, on the posterior border of the
medial aspect of the tibia.
3 cun above SP 6, on the line joining the

SP 7
tip of the medial malleoulus and SP 9.
3 cun below Sp 9, on the line joining the

SP 8
tip of the medial malleolus and SP 9.
On the lower border of the condyle of the

SP 9 tibia, in the depression on the medial
border of the tibia.
SP When the knee is flexed, the point is 2 cun

above the mediosuperior border of the
10 patella, on the bulge of the medial portion
of the muscle quadriceps femoris.
SP 6 cun above SP 10%, on the line drawn

11 from SP 10% to SP 12.
Superior to the lateral end of the groove,

SP on the lateral side of the femoral artery, at
12 the level of the upper border of the
symphisis pubis, 3.5 cun lateral to CV 2.
SP .7 cun laterosuperior to SP 12, 4 cun

13 lateral to the Ren meridian.
1.3 cun below SP 15, 4 cun lateral to the

SP
Ren meridian, on the lateral side of the
14
muscle rectus abdominis.
SP 4 cun lateral to the center of the umbilicus,

15 lateral to the muscle rectus abdominus.
SP
3 cun above SP 15, 4 cun lateral to CV 11.
16
SP
In the 5th intercostal space.
17
SP
18
SP
IN the 3rd intercostal space.
19
SP
In the 2nd intercostal space.
20
On the mid-axillary line, 6 cun below the

SP
axilla, midway between the axilla and the
21
free end of the 11th rib.
Heart Meridian Points
When the upper arm is abducted, the point

HT 1 is in the center of the axilla, on the medial
side of the axillary artery.
When the elbow is flexed, the point is 3

cun above the medial end of the
HT 2
transverse cubital crease (HT 3), in the
groove medial to muscle biceps brachii.
When the elbow is flexed, the point is in
the depression between the medial end of
HT 3
the transverse cubital crease of the elbow
and the medial epicondyle of the humerus.
When the palm faces upward, the point is

on the radial side of the tendon of muscle
HT 4
flexor carpi ulnaris, 1.5 cun above the
transverse crease of the wrist.

on the radial side of the tendon of m.
HT 5
flexor carpi ulnaris, 1 cun above the

on the radial side of the tendon of m.
HT 6
flexor carpi ulnaris, .5 cun above the
At the ulnar end of the transverse crease

of the wrist, in the depression on the radial
HT 7
side of the tendon of muscle flexor carpi
ulnaris.

between the 4th and 5th metacarpal
HT 8
bones. When a fist is made, the point is
where the tip of the little finger rests.
On the radial side of the little finger, .1 cun

HT 9
posterior to the corner of the nail.
Small Intestine
On the ulnar side of the little finger,
SI 1 about .1 cun posterior to the corner
of the nail.
When a loose fist is made, the point

is on the ulnar side, distal to the 5th
SI 2
MP joint, at the junction of the red
and white skin.
SI 3 When a loose fist is made, the point

is on the ulnar side, proximal to the
5th MP joint, at the end of the
transverse crease at the junction of
the red and white and skin.
On the ulnar side of the palm, in the

depression between the base of the
SI 4
fifth metacarpal bone and the
triquetral bone.
At the ulnar end of the transverse

crease on the dorsal aspect of the
SI 5 wrist, in the depression between the
styloid process of the ulna and the
triquetral bone.
Dorsal to the head of the ulna.

When the palm faces the chest, the
SI 6 point is in the bony cleft on the
radial side of the styloid process of
the ulna.
On the line joining SI 5 and SI 8, 5

SI 7
cun above SI 5.
When the elbow is flexed, the point

is located in the depression between
SI 8
the olecranon of the ulna and the
medial epicondyle of the humerus.
Posterior and inferior to the shoulder

joint. When the arm is adducted, the
SI 9
point is 1 cun above the posterior
end of the axillary fold.
When the arm is adducted, the point

is directly above SI 9, in the
SI 10
depression inferior to the scapular
spine.
In the infrascapular fossa, at the

junction of the upper and middle
third of the distance between the
SI 11
lower border of the scapular spine
and the inferior angle of the
scapula.
In the center of the suprascapular
fossa, directly above the SI 11.
SI 12
When the arm is lifted, the point is
at the site of the depression.
On the medial extremity of the

suprascapular fossa, about midway
SI 13 between SI 10% and the spinous
process of the 2nd thoracic
vertebra.
3 cun lateral to the lower border of

the spinous process of the 1st
SI 14
thoracic vertebra where GV 13 is
located.
2 cun lateral to the lower border of

SI 15 the spinous process of the 7th
thoracic vertebra.
In the lateral aspect of the neck, in

SI 16 the posterior border of the SCM,
posterior and superior to LI 18.
Posterior to the angle of the

SI 17 mandible, in the depression on the
anterior border of the SCM.
Directly below the outer canthus, in

SI 18 the depression on the lower border
of the zygoma.
Anterior to the tragus and posterior

to the condyloid process of the
SI 19
mandible, in the depression formed
when the mouth is open.
Bladder Meridian Points

BL 1 .1 cun superior to the inner canthus
on the medial extremity of the eyebrow, or

BL 2
on the supraorbital notch
directly above the medial end of the
BL 3 eyebrow, .5 cun within the anterior hairline
between GV 26 and BL 4
1.5 cun lateral to GV 24 at the junction of

BL 4 the medial 1/3 and lateral 2/3 of the of the
distance from GV 24 to ST 8
1.5 cun lateral to GV 23, or .5 cun directly

BL 5
above BL 4
1.5 cun posterior to BL 5, 1.5 cun lateral

BL 6
to the GV meridian

BL 7
to the GV meridian

BL 8
to the GV meridian
1.3 cun lateral to GV 17, on the lateral

BL 9
side of the superior border of the EOP
1.3 cun lateral to GV 15, in the depression

BL
on the lateral aspect of the trapezius
10
muscle
BL 1.5 cun lateral to GV 13, at the level of the

11 lower border of the spinous process of T1
1.5 cun lateral to the GV meridian, at the

BL
level of the lower border of the spinous
12
process of T2

1.5 cun lateral to the GV meridian, at level

BL
with the lower border of the spinous
14
process of T4
1.5 cun lateral to the GV 11, at the level of

BL
the lower border of the spinous process of
15
T5
1.5 cun lateral to GV 10%, at the level of

BL
16
T6

1.5 cun lateral to GV 7, at the level of the

BL
lower border of the spinous process of
19
T10%

1.5 cun lateral to the GV meridian , at the

BL
21
process of T12
1.5 cun lateral to the GV 5, at the level of

BL
22
L1.
1.5 cun lateral to GV 4, at the level of the

BL
lower border of the spinous process of the
23
L2.

BL
level of the he lower border of the spinous
24
process of L3.

25 lower border of the spinous process of L4.

BL
26
process of L5.

BL
level of the lower border of the 1st
27
posterior sacral foramen.
BL 1.5 cun lateral to the GV meridian, at the

28 level of the 2nd posterior sacral foramen.

29 level of the 3rd posterior sacral foramen.

30 level of the 4th posterior sacral foramen.
BL
In the 1st posterior sacral foramen.
31
BL
In the 2nd posterior sacral foramen.
32
BL
In the 3rd posterior sacral foramen.
33
BL
In the 4th posterior sacral foramen
34
BL On either side of the tip of the coccyx, .5

35 cun lateral to the GV meridian.
BL In the middle of the transverse gluteal

36 fold. Locate the point in the prone position.
BL 6 cun below BL 36 on the line joining BL

37 36 and BL 40,
1 cun above BL 39 on the medial side of

BL the tendon of muscle biceps femoris. The
38 point is located with the knee slightly
flexed.
BL Lateral to BL 40, on the medial border of

39 the tendon of muscle biceps femoris.
Midpoint of the transverse crease of the

BL popliteal fossa, between the tendons of
40 muscle biceps femoris and muscle
semitendinosis.
3 cun lateral to the GV meridian, at the

BL level of the lower border of the spinous
41 process of T2, on the spinal border of the
scapula.

scapula.

scapula.
3 cun lateral to the GV 11, at the level of

BL
44
T5, on the spinal border of the scapula.
3 cun lateral to the GV 10%, at the level of

BL
45
T6, on the spinal border of the scapula.
BL 3 cun lateral to the GV 9, at the level of

46 the lower border of the spinous process of
T7, approximately level with inferior angle
of the scapula.

BL
47
T9.

BL
48
T10%.

BL
49
T11.

BL
50
process of T12.

BL
51
L1.

BL
52
L2.
BL 3 cun lateral to the GV 5, at the level of

53 the 2nd posterior sacral foramen.
BL Lateral to the hiatus of the sacrum, 3 cun

54 lateral to GV 2.
2 cun directly below BL 40, between the

BL medial and lateral heads of the
55 gastrocnemius muscle, on a line joining BL
40 and BL 57.
Midway between BL 55 and BL 57, in the

BL
center of the belly of muscle
56
gastrocnemius.
Directly below the belly of muscle

BL
gastrocnemius, on a line joining BL 40 and
57
tendo-calcaneus, about 8 cun below BL 40.
7 cun directly above BL 60, on the

BL
posterior border of the fibula, about 1 cun
58
inferior and lateral to BL 57.
BL
3 cun directly above BL 60.
59
BL In the depression between the external
60 malleolus and tendo calcaneus.
Posterior and inferior to the external

BL malleolus, directly below BL 60, in the
61 depression of the calcaneum at the
junction of the red and white skin.
BL In the depression directly below the

62 external malleolus.
BL Anterior and in inferior to BL 62, in the

63 depression lateral to the cuboid bone.
Below the tuberosity of the 5th metatarsal

BL
bone, at the junction of the red and white
64
skin.
Posterior to the head of the 5th metatarsal

BL
bone, at the junction of the red and white
65
skin.
BL In the depression anterior to the 5th

66 metatarsophalangeal joint.
BL On the lateral side of the small toe, .1 cun

67 posterior to the corner of the nail
Kidney Meridian Points
On the sole, in the depression when the

foot is in plantar flexion, approximately at
KI 1
the junction of the anterior third and
posterior 2/3 of the sole.
Anterior and inferior to the medial

malleolus, in the depression of the lower
KI 2
border of the tuberosity of the navicular
bone.
In the depression between he medial

KI 3 malleolus and tendo calcaneus, at the level
of the tip of the medial malleolus.
Posterior and inferior to the medial

KI 4 malleolus, in the depression medial to the
attachment of tendo calcaneus.
1 cun directly below KD 3 in the

depression anterior and superior to the
KI 5
medial side of the tuberosity of the
calcaneum.
In the depression of the lower border of
KI 6 the medial malleolus, or 1 cun below the
medial malleolus.
2 cun directly above KD 3, on the anterior

KI 7
border of tendo calcaneus.
.5 cun anterior to KD 7, 2 cun above KD 3

KI 8
posterior to the medial border of the tibia.
5 cun directly above KD 3 at the lower end

KI 9 of the belly of muscle gastrocnemius, on
the line drawn from KD 3 to KD 10%.
When the knee is flexed, the point is on

the medial side of the popliteal fossa,
KI
between the tendons of muscle
10
semitendinosis and semimembranosus, at
level with BL 40.
5 cun below the umbilicus, on the superior

KI
border of the symphysis pubis, .5 cun
11
lateral to CV 2.
KI 4 cun below the umbilicus, .5 cun lateral to

12 CV 3.

13 CV 4.

14 CV 5.

15 CV 5.
KI .5 cun lateral to the umbilicus, level with

16 CV 8.
KI 2 cun above the umbilicus, .5 cun lateral

17 to CV 10%.

18 to CV 11.

19 to CV 12.

20 to CV 13.

21 to CV 14.
KI
22
KI
23
KI
In the 3rd intercostal space.
24
KI
In the 2nd intercostal space.
25
KI
In the 1st intercostal space.
26
KI In the depression on the lower border of

27 the clavicle.
PERICARDIUM 1
Chinese Name: Tianchi (English translation: Celestial Pool)
Location: On the chest, in the 4th intercostal space, 1 cun lateral to the nipple, 5 cun lateral
to the anterior midline.
PERICARDIUM 2
Chinese Name: Tianquan (English translation: Celestial Spring)
Location: On the medial aspect of the arm, 2 cun below the anterior axillary fossa, between the heads of m.
biceps brachii longus and brevis.
PERICARDIUM 3
Chinese Name: Quze (English translation: Marsh at the Bend)
Location: On the transverse crease of the elbow, on the ulnar side of

the tendon m. biceps brachii.
PERICARDIUM 4
Chinese Name: Ximen (English translation: Xi Cleft Gate)
Location: On the palmar aspect of the forearm, 5 cun above the

transverse crease of the wrist, on the line connecting PC 3 and PC 7.
PERICARDIUM 5
Chinese Name: Jianshi (English translation: Intermediary Messenger)
Location: On the palmar aspect of the forearm, 3 cun above the transverse crease of the
wrist, on the line connecting PC 3 and PC 7, between the tendons of m. palmaris longus
and m. flexor carpi radialis.
PERICARDIUM 6
Chinese Name: Neiguan (English translation: Inner Gate)
Location: On the palmar aspect of the forearm, 2 cun above the

transverse crease of the wrist, on the line connecting PC 3 and PC 7,
between the tendons of m. palmaris longus and m. flexor carpi radialis.
PERICARDIUM 7
Chinese Name: Daling (English translation: Great Hill)
Location: In the middle of the transverse crease of the wrist, between

the tendons of m. palmaris longus and m. flexor carpi radialis.
PERICARDIUM 8
Chinese Name: Laogong (English translation: Labor Palace)
Location: In the center of the palm, between the 2nd and 3rd
metacarpal bones, closer to the 3rd metacarpal bone. When a fist is
made, the point is where the tip of the middle finger touches.
PERICARDIUM 9
Chinese Name: Zhongchong (English translation: Central Hub)
Location: In the center of the tip of the distal phalanx of the middle
finger.
Triple Warmer Meridian Points

On the lateral side of the ring finger,
TW 1 about .1 cun posterior to the corner of
the nail.
When the fist is clenched, the point is

located in the depression proximal to
TW 2
the margin of the web between the ring
and small fingers.
When the fist is clenched, the point is

on the dorsum of the hand between the
TW 3 4th and 5th metacarpal bones, in the
depression proximal to the
metacarpophalangeal joint.
On the transverse crease of the dorsum

of the wrist, in the depression lateral to
TW 4
the tendon of muscle extensor
digitorum communis.
2 cun above TW 4, between the radius

TW 5
and the ulna.
3 cun above TW 4, between the radius

TW 6 and the ulna, on the radial side of
muscle extensor digitorum.
At the level of TW 6, about 1 finger

TW 7 breadth lateral to TW 6, on the radial
side of the ulna.
TW 8 4 cun above TW 4, between the radius

and the ulna.
On the lateral side of the forearm, 5

TW 9 sun below the olecranon, between the
radius and the ulna.
When the elbow is flexed, the point is

TW 10 in the depression about 1 cun superior
to the olecranon.
1 cun above TW 10 when the elbow is

TW 11
flexed.
On the line joining the olecranon and

TW 12 TW 14, midway between TW 11 and
TW 13.
On the line joining TW 14 and the

TW 13 olecranon, on the posterior border of
muscle deltoidus.
Posterior and inferior to the acromion,

TW 14 in the depression about 1 cun posterior
to LI 15 when the arm is abducted.
Midway between GB 21 and SI 13, on

TW 15
the superior angle of the scapula.
Posterior and inferior to the mastoid

process, on the posterior border of
TW 16
muscle SCM, almost level with SI 17
and BL 10%.
Posterior to the lobule of the ear, in the

TW 17 depression between the mandible and
the mastoid process.
In the center of the mastoid process, at

the junction of the middle and lower
TW 18
1/3 of the curve formed by TW 17 and
TW 20 posterior to the helix.
Posterior to the ear, at the junction of

the upper and middle 1/3 of the curve
TW 19
formed by TW 17 and TW 20 posterior
to the helix.
Directly above the ear apex, within the

TW 20
hair line.
TW 21 In the depression anterior to the

supratragic notch and slightly superior
to the condyloid process of the
mandible. The point is located with the
mouth open.
Anterior and superior to TW 21, level

with the root of the auricle, on the
TW 22 posterior border of the hairline of the
temple where the superficial temporal
artery passes.
In the depression at the lateral end of

TW 23
the eyebrow.
Gall Bladder Meridian Points

.5 cun lateral to the outer canthus, in the
GB 1
depression on the lateral side of the orbit.
Anterior to the intertragic notch, at the

posterior border of the condyloid process
GB 2
of the mandible. The point is located with
the mouth open.
In the front of the ear, on the upper

GB 3 border of the zygomatic arch, in the
depression directly above ST 7.
Within the hairline of the temporal region,

at the junction of the upper 1/4 and lower
GB 4
3/4 of the distance between ST 8 and GB
7.
Within the hairline of the temporal region,

GB 5 at the midpoint of the line joining ST 8 and
GB 7.
Within the hairline, at the junction of the

GB 6 lower 1/4 and the upper 3/4 of the
distance between ST 8 and GB 7.
Directly above the posterior border of the

GB 7 auricle, 2 cun within the hairline, about .5
cun posterior to GB 8.
Superior to the apex of the auricle, 1.5 cun

GB 8
within the hairline.
Directly above the posterior border of the

GB 9 auricle, 2 cun within the hairline, about .5
cun posterior to GB 8.
Posterior and superior to the mastoid
GB
process, midway of the curved line drawn
10
from GB 9 to GB 11.
Posterior and superior to the mastoid

GB
process, on the line drawn connecting GB
11
10 and GB 12.
GB In the depression posterior and inferior to

12 the mastoid process.
GB .5 cun within the hairline of the forehead,

13 3 cun lateral to GV 24.
GB On the forehead, 1 cun directly above the

14 midpoint of the eyebrow.
GB Directly above GB 14, .5 cun within the

15 hairline, midway between GV 24 and ST 8.
GB 1.5 cun posterior to GB 15, on the line

16 connecting GB 15 and GB 20.


Directly above GB 20, at the level with GB

GB
17, on the lateral side of the external
19
occipital protuberance.
In the depression between the upper

GB
portion of the SCM and muscle trapezius,
20
on the same level with GB 16.
GB Midway between GV 14 and the acromion,

21 at the highest point of the shoulder.
GB On the mid axillary line when the arm is

22 raised, 3 cun below the axilla.
GB 1 cun anterior to GB 22, approximately at

23 the level with the nipple.
GB One rib below LV 14, directly below the

24 nipple, in the 7th intercostal space.
On the lateral side of the abdomen, on the

GB
lower border of the free end of the 12th
25
rib.
Directly below the free end of the 11th rib,
GB
where the LV 13 is located, at the level of
26
the umbilicus.
On the lateral side of the abdomen,

GB
anterior to the superior iliac spine, 3 cun
27
below the umbilicus.
GB Anterior and inferior to the ASIS, .5 cun

28 anterior and inferior to GB 27.
GB IN the depression of the midpoint between

29 the ASIS and the great trochanter.
At the junction of the lateral 1/3 and

medial 2/3 of the distance between the
GB greater trochanter and the hiatus of the
30 sacrum (GV 2). When locating this point,
put patient in lateral recumbent position
with thigh flexed.
On the midline of the lateral aspect of the

thigh, 7 cun above the transverse political
GB
crease. When the patient is standing erect
31
with hands at sides, the point is where the
tip of the middle finger touches.
On the lateral aspect of the thigh, 5 cun

GB above the transverse popliteal crease,
32 between vastus lateralis and biceps
femoris.
3 cun above GB 34, lateral to the knee

GB
joint, between the tendon of biceps
33
femoris and the femur.
GB In the depression anterior and in inferior

34 to the head of the fibula.
7 cun above the tip of the lateral

GB
malleolus, on the posterior border of the
35
fibula.
7 cun above the tip of the lateral

GB
malleolus, on the anterior border of the
36
fibula.
5 cun directly above the tip of the lateral

GB
malleolus, on the anterior border of the
37
fibula.
GB 4 cun above and slightly anterior to the tip

38 of the lateral malleolus, on the anterior
border of the fibula, between m. extensor
digitorum longus and m. peroneus brevis.
3 cun above the lateral malleolus, in the

GB depression between the posterior border of
39 the fibula and the tendons of m. peroneus
longus and brevis.
Anterior and inferior to the lateral

GB malleolus, in the depression on the lateral
40 side of the tendon of m. extensor
digitorum longus.
In the depression distal to the junction of

GB the 4th and 5th metatarsal bones, on the
41 lateral side of the tendon of m. extensor
digiti minimi of the foot.
Between the 4th and 5th metatarsal

GB
bones, on the medial side of the tendon of
42
m. extensor digiti minimi of the foot.
On the dorsum of the foot, between the

GB
4th and 5th toes, proximal to the margin
43
of the web.
GB On the lateral side of the 4th toe, about .1

44 cun posterior to the corner of the nail.
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On the lateral side of the dorsum of the

terminal phalanx of the great toes,
LV 1
between the lateral corner of the nail
and the IP joint.
On the dorsum of the foot, between the

LV 2 1st and 2nd toes, proximal to the
margin of the web.
On the dorsum of the foot, in the

LV 3 depression distal to the junction of the
1st and 2nd metatarsal bones.
1 cun anterior to the medial malleolus,

midway between SP 5 and ST 41, in the
LV 4
depression on the medial side of m.
tibialis anterior.
5 cun above the tip of medial malleolus,

LV 5 on the medial aspect and along the
medial border of the tibia.
7 cun above the tip of the medial
LV 6 malleolus, on the medial aspect and
along the medial border of the tibia.
Posterior and inferior to the medial

condyle of the tibia, in the upper portion
LV 7
of the medial head of m. gastrocnemius,
1 cun posterior to SP 9.
When the knee is flexed, the point is

located in the depression above the
medial and transverse end of the
LV 8 transverse popliteal crease, posterior to
the medial epicondyle of the femur, on
the anterior part of the in insertion of m.
semimembranosus and m.
4 cun above the medial epicondyle of

LV 9 the femur, between m. vastus medialis
and sartorius.
3 cun directly below ST 30, on the

LV 10
lateral border of m. abductor longus.
2 cun directly below ST 30, on the

LV 11
lateral border of m. abductor longus.
Inferior and lateral to the pubic bone,

2.5 cun lateral to the CV line, at the
LV 12
inguinal groove, lateral and inferior to
ST 30.
On the lateral side of the abdomen,

LV 13 below the free end of the 11th floating
rib.
Directly below the nipple, in the 6th

LV 14
intercostal space.

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Lung Meridian Points

The point is lateral and superior to the

In the depression below the acromial

The point is on the medial aspect of the

The point is on the medial aspect of the

On the cubital crease, on the radial side of

The point is on the palmar aspect of the

Superior to the styloid process of the

1 cun above the transverse crease of the

At the radial end of the transverse crease

On the radial aspect of the midpoint of the

LU On the radial side of the thumb, .1 cun

On the radial side of the index finger,

When a loose fist is made, the point is

On the dorsum of the hand, between the

On the radial side of the wrist. When the

When the elbow is flexed with the radial

When the elbow is flexed with radial

On the line joining LI 5 and LI 11, 4 cun

On the line joining LI 5 and LI 11, 3 cun

On the line joining LI 5 and LI 11, 2 cun

AcuPoint Point Location

When the elbow is flexed, the point is

Superior to the lateral epicondyle of the

On the line joining LI 11 and LI 15, 7

Anterior and inferior to the acromion,

In the upper aspect of the shoulder, in

On the lateral side of the neck, 1 cun

On the lateral side of the neck, level

Just below the lateral margin of the

In the nasolabial groove, at the level of

With the eyes looking straight forward, the

Below ST 1, in the depression at the

Directly below ST 2, at the level of the

Lateral to the corner of the mouth, directly

Anterior to the angle of the mandible, on

One finger breadth anterior and superior to

At the lower border of the zygomatic arch,

.5 cun within the anterior hairline at the

Level with the tip of the Adam's apple, just

ST At the midpoint of the line joining ST 9 and

At the superior border of the sternal

ST In the midpoint of the supraclavicular

ST At the lower border of the middle of the

ST In the 2nd intercostal space, 4 cun lateral

ST In the 3rd intercostal space, 4 cun lateral

ST In the 4th intercostal space, 4 cun lateral

ST In the 5th intercostal space, directly below

ST 6 cun above the umbilicus, 2 cun lateral to

ST 5 cun above the umbilicus, 2 cun lateral to

ST 4 cun above the umbilicus, 2 cun lateral to

ST 3 cun above the umbilicus, 2 cun lateral to

ST 2 cun above the umbilicus, 2 cun lateral to

ST 1 cun above the umbilicus, 2 cun lateral to

ST 1 cun below the umbilicus, 2 cun lateral to

ST 2 cun below the umbilicus, 2 cun lateral to

ST 3 cun below the umbilicus, 2 cun lateral to

ST 4 cun below the umbilicus, 2 cun lateral to

ST 5 cun below the umbilicus, 2 cun lateral to

ST At the crossing point of the line drawn

On the line connecting the anterior

When the knee is flexed, the point is 3 cun

When the knee is flexed, point is 2 cun

When the knee is flexed, the point is at the