Zhishi (BL 52) Location MethodLocated below the spinous process of the 2nd lumbar vertebra (L2), 3 cun lateral to the posterior midline. Anatomical NotesUnderlying structures at this point include the latissimus dorsi and iliocostalis muscles. The area is supplied by…
Zhongji (CV 3) Location MethodThis point can be located while in a supine position. The Zhongji point is on the lower abdomen, on the anterior midline. To find it specifically, divide the line connecting the pubic bone and the navel…
Shenshu (BL 23) Location MethodIn the lumbar region, below the spinous process of the second lumbar vertebra (L2), 1.5 cun lateral to the posterior midline. There is one on the left and one on the right.
Lidui (ST 45) Location MethodLidui is the Jing-Well point of the Stomach meridian. The Lidui point is located on the lateral side of the second toe, approximately 0.1 cun from the corner of the toenail. Specifically, it is at the…
Nei Lao Gong (Inner Palace of Toil) Location MethodLocated in the center of the palm, at the midpoint between the tips of the middle and ring fingers when the fingers are flexed (or when a fist is made).
Yongquan (KI 1) Location MethodLocated in the depression on the anterior part of the sole, at the junction of the anterior one-third and posterior two-thirds of the line connecting the web margin between the 2nd and 3rd toes and the…
Neiguan (PC 6) Location MethodLocated in the depression between the two tendons, 2 cun proximal to the first transverse crease of the wrist.
Shaohai (HT 3) Location MethodThe Shaohai point is located at the elbow crease. To locate it, one should be in a seated position. First, bend the elbow to a right angle. If you feel inward from the elbow tip, you…
Zusanli (ST 36) Location MethodOn the lateral side of the lower leg, 3 cun inferior to Dubi (ST 35), on the line connecting Dubi (ST 35) and Jiexi (ST 41).