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 Charts
Small Intestine
| SI 1 |
On the
ulnar side of the little finger, about .1 cun posterior to the corner of
the nail. |
| SI 2 |
When a
loose fist is made, the point is on the ulnar side, distal to the 5th 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. |
| SI 4 |
On the
ulnar side of the palm, in the depression between the base of the fifth
metacarpal bone and the triquetral bone. |
| SI 5 |
At the
ulnar end of the transverse crease on the dorsal aspect of the wrist, in
the depression between the styloid process of the ulna and the
triquetral bone. |
| SI 6 |
Dorsal to
the head of the ulna. When the palm faces the chest, the point is in the
bony cleft on the radial side of the styloid process of the ulna. |
| SI 7 |
On the
line joining SI 5 and SI 8, 5 cun above SI 5. |
| SI 8 |
When the
elbow is flexed, the point is located in the depression between the
olecranon of the ulna and the medial epicondyle of the humerus. |
| SI 9 |
Posterior
and inferior to the shoulder joint. When the arm is adducted, the point
is 1 cun above the posterior end of the axillary fold. |
| SI 10 |
When the
arm is adducted, the point is directly above SI 9, in the depression
inferior to the scapular spine. |
| SI 11 |
In the
infrascapular fossa, at the junction of the upper and middle third of
the distance between the lower border of the scapular spine and the
inferior angle of the scapula. |
| SI 12 |
In the
center of the suprascapular fossa, directly above the SI 11. When the
arm is lifted, the point is at the site of the depression. |
| SI 13 |
On the
medial extremity of the suprascapular fossa, about midway between SI 10%
and the spinous process of the 2nd thoracic vertebra. |
| SI 14 |
3 cun
lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the 1st thoracic
vertebra where GV 13 is located. |
| SI 15 |
2 cun
lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the 7th thoracic
vertebra. |
| SI 16 |
In the
lateral aspect of the neck, in the posterior border of the SCM,
posterior and superior to LI 18. |
| SI 17 |
Posterior
to the angle of the mandible, in the depression on the anterior border
of the SCM. |
| SI 18 |
Directly
below the outer canthus, in the depression on the lower border of the
zygoma. |
| SI 19 |
Anterior
to the tragus and posterior to the condyloid process of the mandible, in
the depression formed when the mouth is open. |
Triple Heater/
Triple Warmer Meridian Points
| TW
1 |
On the
lateral side of the ring finger, about .1 cun posterior to the corner of
the nail. |
| TW
2 |
When the
fist is clenched, the point is located in the depression proximal to the
margin of the web between the ring and small fingers. |
| TW
3 |
When the
fist is clenched, the point is on the dorsum of the hand between the 4th
and 5th metacarpal bones, in the depression proximal to the
metacarpophalangeal joint. |
| TW
4 |
On the
transverse crease of the dorsum of the wrist, in the depression lateral
to the tendon of muscle extensor digitorum communis. |
| TW
5 |
2 cun
above TW 4, between the radius and the ulna. |
| TW
6 |
3 cun
above TW 4, between the radius and the ulna, on the radial side of
muscle extensor digitorum. |
| TW
7 |
At the
level of TW 6, about 1 finger 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. |
| TW
9 |
On the
lateral side of the forearm, 5 sun below the olecranon, between the
radius and the ulna. |
| TW
10 |
When the
elbow is flexed, the point is in the depression about 1 cun superior to
the olecranon. |
| TW
11 |
1 cun
above TW 10 when the elbow is flexed. |
| TW
12 |
On the
line joining the olecranon and TW 14, midway between TW 11 and TW 13. |
| TW
13 |
On the
line joining TW 14 and the olecranon, on the posterior border of muscle
deltoidus. |
| TW
14 |
Posterior
and inferior to the acromion, in the depression about 1 cun posterior to
LI 15 when the arm is abducted. |
| TW
15 |
Midway
between GB 21 and SI 13, on the superior angle of the scapula. |
| TW
16 |
Posterior
and inferior to the mastoid process, on the posterior border of muscle
SCM, almost level with SI 17 and BL 10%. |
| TW
17 |
Posterior
to the lobule of the ear, in the depression between the mandible and the
mastoid process. |
| TW
18 |
In the
center of the mastoid process, at the junction of the middle and lower
1/3 of the curve formed by TW 17 and TW 20 posterior to the helix. |
| TW
19 |
Posterior
to the ear, at the junction of the upper and middle 1/3 of the curve
formed by TW 17 and TW 20 posterior to the helix. |
| TW
20 |
Directly
above the ear apex, within the 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. |
| TW
22 |
Anterior
and superior to TW 21, level with the root of the auricle, on the
posterior border of the hairline of the temple where the superficial
temporal artery passes. |
| TW
23 |
In the
depression at the lateral end of the eyebrow. |
Large Intestine Meridian Points
| LI
1 |
On the radial side of the
index finger, about .1 cun posterior to the corner of the nail |
| LI
2 |
On the radial side of the
index finger, distal to the MP joint, at the junction of the red and
white skin. The point is located with the finger slightly flexed. |
| LI
3 |
When a loose fist is made,
the point is on the radial side of the index finger, in the depression
proximal to the head of the second metacarpal bone |
| LI
4 |
On the dorsum of the hand,
between the 1st and 2nd metacarpal bones, approximately in the middle
of the 2nd metacarpal bone on the radial side. |
| LI
5 |
On the radial side of the
wrist. When the thumb is tilted upward, it is in the depression
between the tendons of muscle extensor pollicis longus and brevis. |
| LI
6 |
When the elbow is flexed
with the radial side of the arm upward, the point is on the line
joining LI 5 and LI 11, 3 cun above LI 5. |
| LI
7 |
When the elbow is flexed
with radial side of the arm upward, the point is on the line joining
LI 5 and LI 11, 5 cun above LI 5. |
| LI
8 |
On the line joining LI 5
and LI 11, 4 cun below LI 11. |
| LI
9 |
On the line joining LI 5
and LI 11, 3 cun below LI 11. |
| LI
10 |
On the line joining LI 5
and LI 11, 2 cun below LI 11. |
| LI
11 |
When the elbow is flexed,
the point is in the depression at the lateral end of the transverse
cubital crease, midway between LU 5 and the lateral epicondyle of the
humerus. |
| LI
12 |
When the elbow is flexed,
the point is superior to the lateral epicondyle of the humerus, about
1 cun superolateral to LI 11, on the medial border of the humerus. |
| LI
13 |
Superior to the lateral
epicondyle of the humerus, on a line joining LI 11 and LI 15, 3 cun
above LI 11. |
| LI
14 |
On the line joining LI 11
and LI 15, 7 cun above LI 11, on the radial side of the humerus,
superior to the lower end of the deltoid muscle. |
| LI
15 |
Anterior and inferior to
the acromion, on the upper portion of the deltoid muscle. When the arm
is in full abduction |
| LI
16 |
In the upper aspect of the
shoulder, in the depression between the acromial extremity of the
clavicle and scapular spine. |
| LI
17 |
On the lateral side of the
neck, 1 cun below LI 18, on the posterior border of the SCM. |
| LI
18 |
On the lateral side of the
neck, level with the tip of the Adam's Apple, between the sterna head
and the clavicular head of the SCM muscle. |
| LI
19 |
Just below the lateral
margin of the nostril, .5 cun lateral to DU 26. |
| LI
20 |
In the nasolabial groove,
at the level of the midpoint of the lateral border of the ala nasi. |
Stomach Meridian Points
| ST
1 |
With the eyes looking
straight forward, the point is directly below the pupil, between the
eyeball and the infraorbital ridge. |
| ST
2 |
Below ST 1, in the
depression at the infraorbital foramen. |
| ST
3 |
Directly below ST 2, at the
level of the lower border of the ala nasi, on the lateral side of the
nasolabial groove. |
| ST
4 |
Lateral to the corner of the
mouth, directly below ST 3. |
| ST
5 |
Anterior to the angle of the
mandible, on the anterior border of the attached portion of the masseter
muscle, in the groove like depression appearing when the cheek is
bulged. |
| ST
6 |
One finger breadth anterior
and superior to the lower angle of the mandible where the masseter
attaches, at the prominence of the muscle when the teeth are clenched. |
| ST
7 |
At the lower border of the
zygomatic arch, in the depression anterior to the condyloid process of
the mandible - located with mouth closed. |
| ST
8 |
.5 cun within the anterior
hairline at the corner of the forehead, 4.5 cun lateral to GV 24. |
| ST
9 |
Level with the tip of the
Adam's apple, just on the course of the carotid artery, on the anterior
border of the SCM. |
| ST
10 |
At the midpoint of the line
joining ST 9 and ST 11, on the anterior border of the SCM. |
| ST
11 |
At the superior border of
the sternal extremity of the clavicle, between the sternal head and the
clavicular head of the SCM. |
| ST
12 |
In the midpoint of the
supraclavicular fossa, 4 cun lateral to the ren meridian. |
| ST
13 |
At the lower border of the
middle of the clavicle, 4 cun lateral to the ren meridian. |
| ST
14 |
In the 1st intercostal
space, 4 cun lateral to the ren meridian. |
| ST
15 |
In the 2nd intercostal
space, 4 cun lateral to ren meridian. |
| ST
16 |
In the 3rd intercostal
space, 4 cun lateral to the ren meridian. |
| ST
17 |
In the 4th intercostal
space, 4 cun lateral to the ren meridian. |
| ST
18 |
In the 5th intercostal
space, directly below the nipple. |
| ST
19 |
6 cun above the umbilicus, 2
cun lateral to the CV 14. |
| ST
20 |
5 cun above the umbilicus, 2
cun lateral to CV 13. |
| ST
21 |
4 cun above the umbilicus, 2
cun lateral to CV 12. |
| ST
22 |
3 cun above the umbilicus, 2
cun lateral to CV 11. |
| ST
23 |
2 cun above the umbilicus, 2
cun lateral to CV 10%. |
| ST
24 |
1 cun above the umbilicus, 2
cun lateral to CV 9. |
| ST
25 |
2 cun lateral to the center
of the umbilicus. |
| ST
26 |
1 cun below the umbilicus, 2
cun lateral to CV 7. |
| ST
27 |
2 cun below the umbilicus, 2
cun lateral to CV 5. |
| ST
28 |
3 cun below the umbilicus, 2
cun lateral to CV 4 |
| ST
29 |
4 cun below the umbilicus, 2
cun lateral to CV 3 |
| ST
30 |
5 cun below the umbilicus, 2
cun lateral to CV 2. |
| ST
31 |
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 the depression on the lateral side of
sartorius, when the thigh is flexed. |
| ST
32 |
On the line connecting the
anterior superior iliac spine and lateral border of the patella, 6 cun
above the laterosuperior border of the patella, in muscle rectus femoris. |
| ST
33 |
When the knee is flexed, the
point is 3 cun above the latero superior border of the patella, on the
line joining the laterosuperior border of the patella and ASIS. |
| ST
34 |
When the knee is flexed,
point is 2 cun above the laterosuperior border of the patella. |
| ST
35 |
When the knee is flexed, the
point is at the lower border of the patella, in the depression lateral
to the patellar ligament. |
| ST
36 |
3 cun below ST 35, one
finger breadth from the anterior crest of the tibia, in tibialis
anterior. |
| ST
37 |
3 cun below ST 36, one
finger breadth from the anterior crest of the tibia, in the muscle
tibialis anterior. |
| ST
38 |
2 cun below ST 37, midway
between ST 35 and ST 41. |
| ST
39 |
3 cun below the ST 37, one
finger breadth from the anterior crest of the tibia, in muscle tibialis
anterior. |
| ST
40 |
8 cun superior to the
external malleolus about one finger breadth lateral to ST 38. |
| ST
41 |
On the dorsum of the foot,
at the midpoint of the transverse crease of the ankle, in the depression
between the tendons of muscle extensor digitorum longus and hallucis
longus, approximately at the level of the tip of the external malleolus. |
| ST
42 |
Distal to ST 41, at the
highest point of the dorsum of the foot, in the depression between the
2nd and 3rd metatarsal bones and cuneiform bone. |
| ST
43 |
In the depression distal to
the junction of the 2nd and 3rd metatarsal bones. |
| ST
44 |
Proximal to the web margin
between the 2nd and 3rd those, in the depression distal and lateral to
the 2nd metatarsodigital joint. |
| ST
45 |
On the lateral side of the
2nd toe, .1 cun posterior to the corner of the nail. |
Liver Meridian Points Chart
| 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. |
Meridian
Diagram
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