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Acu Point / Meridian Point Location Chart
All main meridian points / acupoints in one handy compilation chart.
Added Jan 4, 2003
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All Meridian Point / Acu Point / Acupoint Location ChartsSmall Intestine
Triple Heater/Triple Warmer Meridian Points
Large Intestine Meridian Points
Stomach Meridian Points
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LV 1 | On the lateral side of the dorsum of the terminal phalanx of the great toes, between the lateral corner of the nail and the IP joint. |
LV 2 | On the dorsum of the foot, between the 1st and 2nd toes, proximal to the margin of the web. |
LV 3 | On the dorsum of the foot, in the depression distal to the junction of the 1st and 2nd metatarsal bones. |
LV 4 | 1 cun anterior to the medial malleolus, midway between SP 5 and ST 41, in the depression on the medial side of m. tibialis anterior. |
LV 5 | 5 cun above the tip of medial malleolus, on the medial aspect and along the medial border of the tibia. |
LV 6 | 7 cun above the tip of the medial malleolus, on the medial aspect and along the medial border of the tibia. |
LV 7 | Posterior and inferior to the medial condyle of the tibia, in the upper portion of the medial head of m. gastrocnemius, 1 cun posterior to SP 9. |
LV 8 | When the knee is flexed, the point is located in the depression above the medial and transverse end of the transverse popliteal crease, posterior to the medial epicondyle of the femur, on the anterior part of the in insertion of m. semimembranosus and m. |
LV 9 | 4 cun above the medial epicondyle of the femur, between m. vastus medialis and sartorius. |
LV 10 | 3 cun directly below ST 30, on the lateral border of m. abductor longus. |
LV 11 | 2 cun directly below ST 30, on the lateral border of m. abductor longus. |
LV 12 | Inferior and lateral to the pubic bone, 2.5 cun lateral to the CV line, at the inguinal groove, lateral and inferior to ST 30. |
LV 13 | On the lateral side of the abdomen, below the free end of the 11th floating rib. |
LV 14 | Directly below the nipple, in the 6th intercostal space. |
Spleen Meridian Points
SP 1 | On the medial side of the great toe, .1 cun posterior to the corner of the nail. |
SP 2 | On the medial side of the great toe, distal and inferior to the first metatarso-digital joint, at the junction of the red and white skin. |
SP 3 | Proximal and inferior to the to the head of the first metatarsal bone, at the junction of the red and white skin. |
SP 4 | In the depression distal and inferior to the base of the first metatarsal bone, at the junction of the red and nd white skin. |
SP 5 | In the depression distal and inferior to the medial malleolus, midway between the tuberosity of the navicular bone and the tip of the medial malleolus. |
SP 6 | 3 cun directly above the tip of the medial malleolus, on the posterior border of the medial aspect of the tibia. |
SP 7 | 3 cun above SP 6, on the line joining the tip of the medial malleoulus and SP 9. |
SP 8 | 3 cun below Sp 9, on the line joining the tip of the medial malleolus and SP 9. |
SP 9 | On the lower border of the condyle of the tibia, in the depression on the medial border of the tibia. |
SP 10 | When the knee is flexed, the point is 2 cun above the mediosuperior border of the patella, on the bulge of the medial portion of the muscle quadriceps femoris. |
SP 11 | 6 cun above SP 10%, on the line drawn from SP 10% to SP 12. |
SP 12 | Superior to the lateral end of the groove, on the lateral side of the femoral artery, at the level of the upper border of the symphisis pubis, 3.5 cun lateral to CV 2. |
SP 13 | .7 cun laterosuperior to SP 12, 4 cun lateral to the Ren meridian. |
SP 14 | 1.3 cun below SP 15, 4 cun lateral to the Ren meridian, on the lateral side of the muscle rectus abdominis. |
SP 15 | 4 cun lateral to the center of the umbilicus, lateral to the muscle rectus abdominus. |
SP 16 | 3 cun above SP 15, 4 cun lateral to CV 11. |
SP 17 | In the 5th intercostal space. |
SP 18 | In the 4th intercostal space. |
SP 19 | IN the 3rd intercostal space. |
SP 20 | In the 2nd intercostal space. |
SP 21 | On the mid-axillary line, 6 cun below the axilla, midway between the axilla and the free end of the 11th rib. |
Kidney Meridian Points
KI 1 | On the sole, in the depression when the foot is in plantar flexion, approximately at the junction of the anterior third and posterior 2/3 of the sole. |
KI 2 | Anterior and inferior to the medial malleolus, in the depression of the lower border of the tuberosity of the navicular bone. |
KI 3 | In the depression between he medial malleolus and tendo calcaneus, at the level of the tip of the medial malleolus. |
KI 4 | Posterior and inferior to the medial malleolus, in the depression medial to the attachment of tendo calcaneus. |
KI 5 | 1 cun directly below KD 3 in the depression anterior and superior to the medial side of the tuberosity of the calcaneum. |
KI 6 | In the depression of the lower border of the medial malleolus, or 1 cun below the medial malleolus. |
KI 7 | 2 cun directly above KD 3, on the anterior border of tendo calcaneus. |
KI 8 | .5 cun anterior to KD 7, 2 cun above KD 3 posterior to the medial border of the tibia. |
KI 9 | 5 cun directly above KD 3 at the lower end of the belly of muscle gastrocnemius, on the line drawn from KD 3 to KD 10%. |
KI 10 | When the knee is flexed, the point is on the medial side of the popliteal fossa, between the tendons of muscle semitendinosis and semimembranosus, at level with BL 40. |
KI 11 | 5 cun below the umbilicus, on the superior border of the symphysis pubis, .5 cun lateral to CV 2. |
KI 12 | 4 cun below the umbilicus, .5 cun lateral to CV 3. |
KI 13 | 3 cun below the umbilicus, .5 cun lateral to CV 4. |
KI 14 | 2 cun below the umbilicus, .5 cun lateral to CV 5. |
KI 15 | 1 cun below the umbilicus, .5 cun lateral to CV 5. |
KI 16 | .5 cun lateral to the umbilicus, level with CV 8. |
KI 17 | 2 cun above the umbilicus, .5 cun lateral to CV 10%. |
KI 18 | 3 cun above the umbilicus, .5 cun lateral to CV 11. |
KI 19 | 4 cun above the umbilicus, .5 cun lateral to CV 12. |
KI 20 | 5 cun above the umbilicus, .5 cun lateral to CV 13. |
KI 21 | 6 cun above the umbilicus, .5 cun lateral to CV 14. |
KI 22 | In the 5th intercostal space. |
KI 23 | In the 4th intercostal space. |
KI 24 | In the 3rd intercostal space. |
KI 25 | In the 2nd intercostal space. |
KI 26 | In the 1st intercostal space. |
KI 27 | In the depression on the lower border of the clavicle. |
Heart Meridian Points
HT 1 | When the upper arm is abducted, the point is in the center of the axilla, on the medial side of the axillary artery. |
HT 2 | When the elbow is flexed, the point is 3 cun above the medial end of the transverse cubital crease (HT 3), in the groove medial to muscle biceps brachii. |
HT 3 | When the elbow is flexed, the point is in the depression between the medial end of the transverse cubital crease of the elbow and the medial epicondyle of the humerus. |
HT 4 | When the palm faces upward, the point is on the radial side of the tendon of muscle flexor carpi ulnaris, 1.5 cun above the transverse crease of the wrist. |
HT 5 | When the palm faces upward, the point is on the radial side of the tendon of m. flexor carpi ulnaris, 1 cun above the transverse crease of the wrist. |
HT 6 | When the palm faces upward, the point is on the radial side of the tendon of m. flexor carpi ulnaris, .5 cun above the transverse crease of the wrist. |
HT 7 | At the ulnar end of the transverse crease of the wrist, in the depression on the radial side of the tendon of muscle flexor carpi ulnaris. |
HT 8 | When the palm faces upward, the point is between the 4th and 5th metacarpal bones. When a fist is made, the point is where the tip of the little finger rests. |
HT 9 | On the radial side of the little finger, .1 cun posterior to the corner of the nail. |
Governing Vessel Meridian Points
GV 1 | Midway between the tip of the coccyx and the anus, locating the point in prone position. |
GV 2 | On the hiatus of the sacrum. |
GV 3 | Below the spinous process of the 4th lumbar vertebrae, at level with the iliac crest. |
GV 4 | Below the spinous process of the 2nd lumbar vertebrae. |
GV 5 | Below the spinous process of the 1st lumbar vertebrae. |
GV 6 | Below the spinous process of the 11th thoracic vertebrae. |
GV 7 | Below the spinous process of the 10th thoracic vertebrae. |
GV 8 | Below the spinous process of the 9th thoracic vertebrae. |
GV 9 | Below the spinous process of the 7th thoracic vertebrae, approximately at level with the inferior angle of the scapula. |
GV 10 | Below the spinous process of the 6th thoracic vertebrae. |
GV 11 | Below the spinous process of the 5th thoracic vertebrae. |
GV 12 | Below the spinous process of the 3rd thoracic vertebrae. |
GV 13 | Below the spinous process of the 1st thoracic vertebrae. |
GV 14 | Below the spinous process of the 7th cervical vertebrae, approximately at level with the shoulders. |
GV 15 | .5 cun directly above the midpoint of the posterior hairline, in the depression below the spinous process of the 1st cervical vertebrae. |
GV 16 | 1 cun directly above the midpoint of the posterior hairline, directly below the external occipital protuberance, in the depression between m. trapezius. |
GV 17 | On the midline of the head, 1.5 cun directly above GV 16, superior to the EOP. |
GV 18 | On the midline of the head, 1.5 cun directly above GV 17, midway between GV 15 and GV 20. |
GV 19 | On the midline of the head, 1.5 cun directly above GV 18. |
GV 20 | On the midline of the head, 7 cun directly above the posterior hairline, approximately on the midpoint of the line connecting the apexes of the two auricles. |
GV 21 | On the midline of the head, 1.5 cun anterior to GV 20. |
GV 22 | 2 cun posterior to the midpoint of the anterior hairline, 3 cun anterior to GV 20. |
GV 23 | 1 cun directly above the midpoint of the anterior hairline. |
GV 24 | .5 cun directly above the midpoint of the anterior hairline. |
GV 25 | On the tip of the nose. |
GV 26 | A little above the midpoint of the philtrum, near the nostrils. |
GV 27 | On the median tubercle of the upper lip, at the junction of the skin and upper lip. |
GV 28 | At the junction of the gum and frenulum of the upper lip. |
Lung Meridian Points
LU 1 | The point is lateral and superior to the sternum at the lateral side of the 1st intercostal space, 6 cun lateral to the ren mai channel. |
LU 2 | In the depression below the acromial extremity of the clavicle, 6 cun lateral to the ren mai channel. |
LU 3 | The point is on the medial aspect of the upper arm, 3 cun below the end of the axillary fold, on the radial side of the muscle biceps brachii. |
LU 4 | The point is on the medial aspect of the upper arm, 1 cun below LU 3, on the radial side of the muscle biceps brachii. |
LU 5 | On the cubital crease, on the radial side of tendon of m. biceps brachii. This point is located with the elbow slightly flexed. |
LU 6 | The point is on the palmar aspect of the forearm, on the line joining LU 10 and LU 5, 7 cun above the transverse crease of the wrist. |
LU 7 | Superior to the styloid process of the radius, 1.5 cun above the transverse crease of the wrist. |
LU 8 | 1 cun above the transverse crease of the wrist in the depression on the lateral side of the radial artery. |
LU 9 | At the radial end of the transverse crease of the wrist, in the depression on the lateral side of the radial artery. |
LU 10 | On the radial aspect of the midpoint of the 1st metacarpal bone, on the junction of the red and white skin. |
LU 11 | On the radial side of the thumb, .1 cun posterior to the corner of the nail. |
Bladder Meridian Points
BL 1 | .1 cun superior to the inner canthus |
BL 2 | on the medial extremity of the eyebrow, or on the supraorbital notch |
BL 3 | directly above the medial end of the eyebrow, .5 cun within the anterior hairline between GV 26 and BL 4 |
BL 4 | 1.5 cun lateral to GV 24 at the junction of the medial 1/3 and lateral 2/3 of the of the distance from GV 24 to ST 8 |
BL 5 | 1.5 cun lateral to GV 23, or .5 cun directly above BL 4 |
BL 6 | 1.5 cun posterior to BL 5, 1.5 cun lateral to the GV meridian |
BL 7 | 1.5 cun posterior to BL 6, 1.5 cun lateral to the GV meridian |
BL 8 | 1.5 cun posterior to BL 7, 1.5 cun lateral to the GV meridian |
BL 9 | 1.3 cun lateral to GV 17, on the lateral side of the superior border of the EOP |
BL 10 | 1.3 cun lateral to GV 15, in the depression on the lateral aspect of the trapezius muscle |
BL 11 | 1.5 cun lateral to GV 13, at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of T1 |
BL 12 | 1.5 cun lateral to the GV meridian, at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of T2 |
BL 13 | 1.5 cun lateral to GV 12, at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of T3 |
BL 14 | 1.5 cun lateral to the GV meridian, at level with the lower border of the spinous process of T4 |
BL 15 | 1.5 cun lateral to the GV 11, at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of T5 |
BL 16 | 1.5 cun lateral to GV 10%, at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of T6 |
BL 17 | 1.5 cun lateral to GV 9, at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of T7 |
BL 18 | 1.5 cun lateral to GV 8, at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of T8 |
BL 19 | 1.5 cun lateral to GV 7, at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of T10% |
BL 20 | 1.5 cun lateral to GV 6, at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of T11 |
BL 21 | 1.5 cun lateral to the GV meridian , at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of T12 |
BL 22 | 1.5 cun lateral to the GV 5, at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of L1. |
BL 23 | 1.5 cun lateral to GV 4, at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the L2. |
BL 24 | 1.5 cun lateral to the GV meridian, at the level of the he lower border of the spinous process of L3. |
BL 25 | 1.5 cun lateral to GV 3, at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of L4. |
BL 26 | 1.5 cun lateral to the GV meridian, at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of L5. |
BL 27 | 1.5 cun lateral to the GV meridian, at the level of the lower border of the 1st posterior sacral foramen. |
BL 28 | 1.5 cun lateral to the GV meridian, at the level of the 2nd posterior sacral foramen. |
BL 29 | 1.5 cun lateral to the GV meridian, at the level of the 3rd posterior sacral foramen. |
BL 30 | 1.5 cun lateral to the GV meridian, at the level of the 4th posterior sacral foramen. |
BL 31 | In the 1st posterior sacral foramen. |
BL 32 | In the 2nd posterior sacral foramen. |
BL 33 | In the 3rd posterior sacral foramen. |
BL 34 | In the 4th posterior sacral foramen |
BL 35 | On either side of the tip of the coccyx, .5 cun lateral to the GV meridian. |
BL 36 | In the middle of the transverse gluteal fold. Locate the point in the prone position. |
BL 37 | 6 cun below BL 36 on the line joining BL 36 and BL 40, |
BL 38 | 1 cun above BL 39 on the medial side of the tendon of muscle biceps femoris. The point is located with the knee slightly flexed. |
BL 39 | Lateral to BL 40, on the medial border of the tendon of muscle biceps femoris. |
BL 40 | Midpoint of the transverse crease of the popliteal fossa, between the tendons of muscle biceps femoris and muscle semitendinosis. |
BL 41 | 3 cun lateral to the GV meridian, at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of T2, on the spinal border of the scapula. |
BL 42 | 3 cun lateral to the GV meridian, at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of T3, on the spinal border of the scapula. |
BL 43 | 3 cun lateral to the GV meridian, at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of T4, on the spinal border of the scapula. |
BL 44 | 3 cun lateral to the GV 11, at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of T5, on the spinal border of the scapula. |
BL 45 | 3 cun lateral to the GV 10%, at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of T6, on the spinal border of the scapula. |
BL 46 | 3 cun lateral to the GV 9, at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of T7, approximately level with inferior angle of the scapula. |
BL 47 | 3 cun lateral to the GV 8, at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of T9. |
BL 48 | 3 cun lateral to the GV 7, at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of T10%. |
BL 49 | 3 cun lateral to the GV 6, at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of T11. |
BL 50 | 3 cun lateral to the GV meridian, at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of T12. |
BL 51 | 3 cun lateral to the GV 5, at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of L1. |
BL 52 | 3 cun lateral to the GV 4, at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of L2. |
BL 53 | 3 cun lateral to the GV 5, at the level of the 2nd posterior sacral foramen. |
BL 54 | Lateral to the hiatus of the sacrum, 3 cun lateral to GV 2. |
BL 55 | 2 cun directly below BL 40, between the medial and lateral heads of the gastrocnemius muscle, on a line joining BL 40 and BL 57. |
BL 56 | Midway between BL 55 and BL 57, in the center of the belly of muscle gastrocnemius. |
BL 57 | Directly below the belly of muscle gastrocnemius, on a line joining BL 40 and tendo-calcaneus, about 8 cun below BL 40. |
BL 58 | 7 cun directly above BL 60, on the posterior border of the fibula, about 1 cun inferior and lateral to BL 57. |
BL 59 | 3 cun directly above BL 60. |
BL 60 | In the depression between the external malleolus and tendo calcaneus. |
BL 61 | Posterior and inferior to the external malleolus, directly below BL 60, in the depression of the calcaneum at the junction of the red and white skin. |
BL 62 | In the depression directly below the external malleolus. |
BL 63 | Anterior and in inferior to BL 62, in the depression lateral to the cuboid bone. |
BL 64 | Below the tuberosity of the 5th metatarsal bone, at the junction of the red and white skin. |
BL 65 | Posterior to the head of the 5th metatarsal bone, at the junction of the red and white skin. |
BL 66 | In the depression anterior to the 5th metatarsophalangeal joint. |
BL 67 | On the lateral side of the small toe, .1 cun posterior to the corner of the nail |
Gall Bladder Meridian Points
GB 1 | .5 cun lateral to the outer canthus, in the depression on the lateral side of the orbit. |
GB 2 | Anterior to the intertragic notch, at the posterior border of the condyloid process of the mandible. The point is located with the mouth open. |
GB 3 | In the front of the ear, on the upper border of the zygomatic arch, in the depression directly above ST 7. |
GB 4 | Within the hairline of the temporal region, at the junction of the upper 1/4 and lower 3/4 of the distance between ST 8 and GB 7. |
GB 5 | Within the hairline of the temporal region, at the midpoint of the line joining ST 8 and GB 7. |
GB 6 | Within the hairline, at the junction of the lower 1/4 and the upper 3/4 of the distance between ST 8 and GB 7. |
GB 7 | Directly above the posterior border of the auricle, 2 cun within the hairline, about .5 cun posterior to GB 8. |
GB 8 | Superior to the apex of the auricle, 1.5 cun within the hairline. |
GB 9 | Directly above the posterior border of the auricle, 2 cun within the hairline, about .5 cun posterior to GB 8. |
GB 10 | Posterior and superior to the mastoid process, midway of the curved line drawn from GB 9 to GB 11. |
GB 11 | Posterior and superior to the mastoid process, on the line drawn connecting GB 10 and GB 12. |
GB 12 | In the depression posterior and inferior to the mastoid process. |
GB 13 | .5 cun within the hairline of the forehead, 3 cun lateral to GV 24. |
GB 14 | On the forehead, 1 cun directly above the midpoint of the eyebrow. |
GB 15 | Directly above GB 14, .5 cun within the hairline, midway between GV 24 and ST 8. |
GB 16 | 1.5 cun posterior to GB 15, on the line connecting GB 15 and GB 20. |
GB 17 | 1.5 cun posterior to GB 16, on the line connecting GB 15 and GB 20. |
GB 18 | 1.5 cun posterior to GB 17, on the line connecting GB 15 and GB 20. |
GB 19 | Directly above GB 20, at the level with GB 17, on the lateral side of the external occipital protuberance. |
GB 20 | In the depression between the upper portion of the SCM and muscle trapezius, on the same level with GB 16. |
GB 21 | Midway between GV 14 and the acromion, at the highest point of the shoulder. |
GB 22 | On the mid axillary line when the arm is raised, 3 cun below the axilla. |
GB 23 | 1 cun anterior to GB 22, approximately at the level with the nipple. |
GB 24 | One rib below LV 14, directly below the nipple, in the 7th intercostal space. |
GB 25 | On the lateral side of the abdomen, on the lower border of the free end of the 12th rib. |
GB 26 | Directly below the free end of the 11th rib, where the LV 13 is located, at the level of the umbilicus. |
GB 27 | On the lateral side of the abdomen, anterior to the superior iliac spine, 3 cun below the umbilicus. |
GB 28 | Anterior and inferior to the ASIS, .5 cun anterior and inferior to GB 27. |
GB 29 | IN the depression of the midpoint between the ASIS and the great trochanter. |
GB 30 | At the junction of the lateral 1/3 and medial 2/3 of the distance between the greater trochanter and the hiatus of the sacrum (GV 2). When locating this point, put patient in lateral recumbent position with thigh flexed. |
GB 31 | On the midline of the lateral aspect of the thigh, 7 cun above the transverse political crease. When the patient is standing erect with hands at sides, the point is where the tip of the middle finger touches. |
GB 32 | On the lateral aspect of the thigh, 5 cun above the transverse popliteal crease, between vastus lateralis and biceps femoris. |
GB 33 | 3 cun above GB 34, lateral to the knee joint, between the tendon of biceps femoris and the femur. |
GB 34 | In the depression anterior and in inferior to the head of the fibula. |
GB 35 | 7 cun above the tip of the lateral malleolus, on the posterior border of the fibula. |
GB 36 | 7 cun above the tip of the lateral malleolus, on the anterior border of the fibula. |
GB 37 | 5 cun directly above the tip of the lateral malleolus, on the anterior border of the fibula. |
GB 38 | 4 cun above and slightly anterior to the tip of the lateral malleolus, on the anterior border of the fibula, between m. extensor digitorum longus and m. peroneus brevis. |
GB 39 | 3 cun above the lateral malleolus, in the depression between the posterior border of the fibula and the tendons of m. peroneus longus and brevis. |
GB 40 | Anterior and inferior to the lateral malleolus, in the depression on the lateral side of the tendon of m. extensor digitorum longus. |
GB 41 | In the depression distal to the junction of the 4th and 5th metatarsal bones, on the lateral side of the tendon of m. extensor digiti minimi of the foot. |
GB 42 | Between the 4th and 5th metatarsal bones, on the medial side of the tendon of m. extensor digiti minimi of the foot. |
GB 43 | On the dorsum of the foot, between the 4th and 5th toes, proximal to the margin of the web. |
GB 44 | On the lateral side of the 4th toe, about .1 cun posterior to the corner of the nail. |