# Acupoints for Frozen Shoulder

4 sourced protocols for Frozen Shoulder. Canonical page: https://acuiq.com/symptoms/frozen-shoulder

## Protocols

| # | Points | Dosage | Frequency | Source | Kind | Caveat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LI15 (Shoulder And Clavicle), SI09 (True Shoulder), TB14 (Shoulder Bone Hole) | – | – | doi:10.1155/2015/312309 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 2 | LI14 (Upper Arm Prominence) | – | – | doi:10.1002/ccr3.5055 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 3 | LI15 (Shoulder And Clavicle), GB21 (Shoulder Well) | – | – | doi:10.3390/healthcare14050605 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 4 | LI14 (Upper Arm Prominence), LI15 (Shoulder And Clavicle), SI09 (True Shoulder), SI11 (Heavenly Gathering), TB14 (Shoulder Bone Hole), GB21 (Shoulder Well), GV14 (Great Vertebra) | – | – | doi:10.13729/j.issn.1671-7813.z20170533 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 5 | LI15 (Shoulder And Clavicle), SI10 (Upper Arm Shu Point) | – | – | doi:10.1093/ecam/neh102 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 6 | LI11 (Pond At The Bend), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), SP09 (Yin Mound Spring), TB05 (Outer Gate), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.1177/1534735409343446 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 7 | GB21 (Shoulder Well) | – | – | doi:10.1155/2012/989705 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 8 | LI15 (Shoulder And Clavicle), SI11 (Heavenly Gathering), SI12 (Grasping The Wind), TB14 (Shoulder Bone Hole), GB21 (Shoulder Well) | – | – | doi:10.1155/2013/504686 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 9 | SI03 (Back Stream), SI04 (Wrist Bone), SI09 (True Shoulder), SI10 (Upper Arm Shu Point), SI11 (Heavenly Gathering), SI12 (Grasping The Wind), SI14 (Outer Shoulder Point), BL11 (Great Shuttle), BL12 (Wind Gate), BL65 (Restraining Bone), TB14 (Shoulder Bone Hole), TB15 (Heavenly Bone Hole), TB16 (Window Of Heaven), TB17 (Hurricane), GB21 (Shoulder Well) | – | – | doi:10.1136/acupmed-2013-010410 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 10 | LI04 (Junction Valley), LI10 (Arm Three Miles), LI11 (Pond At The Bend) | – | – | doi:10.1155/2014/283010 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 11 | ST34 (Ridge Mound), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), ST41 (Dividing Cleft) | – | – | doi:10.1155/2014/283010 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 12 | GB08 (Leading Valley), GB09 (Heavenly Surge), GV23 (Upper Star), GV24 (Spirit Court) | – | – | doi:10.7453/gahmj.2014.034 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 13 | LI04 (Junction Valley), GB20 (Wind Pool), GB21 (Shoulder Well), LV03 (Great Surge) | – | – | doi:10.1590/bjpt-rbf.2014.0066 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 14 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST01 (Tear Container), ST02 (Four Direction Brightness), ST04 (Earth Granary), ST06 (Jaw Bone), ST07 (Below The Arch), ST40 (Abundant Bulge), SI04 (Wrist Bone), SI18 (Cheek Bone Hole), BL02 (Gathered Bamboo), TB17 (Hurricane), TB23 (Silken Bamboo Hollow), LV02 (Passing Between), LV03 (Great Surge) | – | – | doi:10.3831/KPI.2013.16.019 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 15 | LU03 (Celestial Storehouse), LI10 (Arm Three Miles), LI14 (Upper Arm Prominence), LI15 (Shoulder And Clavicle), SI09 (True Shoulder), TB04 (Yang Pool), TB14 (Shoulder Bone Hole), GB21 (Shoulder Well) | – | – | doi:10.1155/2015/694973 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 16 | BL10 (Celestial Pillar), GB20 (Wind Pool), GB21 (Shoulder Well), GV16 (Wind Mansion) | – | – | doi:10.1155/2016/4943204 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 17 | LI04 (Junction Valley), LI11 (Pond At The Bend), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), PC06 (Inner Gate), TB05 (Outer Gate), GB34 (Yang Mound Spring), LV03 (Great Surge), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.1155/2017/7498763 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 18 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), PC06 (Inner Gate), GB34 (Yang Mound Spring), LV03 (Great Surge) | – | – | doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2016-015286 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 19 | ST38 (Ribbon Opening), BL57 (Mountain Support) | – | – | doi:10.1155/2018/4197659 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 20 | LI15 (Shoulder And Clavicle), LI16 (Great Bone), TB14 (Shoulder Bone Hole) | – | – | doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000012386 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 21 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST44 (Inner Court), SI03 (Back Stream), BL60 (Kunlun (Mountains)), TB05 (Outer Gate), GB34 (Yang Mound Spring), GB40 (Mound), LV03 (Great Surge), GV14 (Great Vertebra) | – | – | doi:10.1155/2018/3465897 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 22 | LI14 (Upper Arm Prominence), LI15 (Shoulder And Clavicle), LI16 (Great Bone), SI10 (Upper Arm Shu Point), TB13 (Upper Arm Convergence), TB14 (Shoulder Bone Hole) | – | – | doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000015325 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 23 | LI04 (Junction Valley), LI11 (Pond At The Bend), SI03 (Back Stream), GB20 (Wind Pool), GB21 (Shoulder Well), GV16 (Wind Mansion) | – | – | doi:10.1155/2019/2345640 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 24 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), LV03 (Great Surge), CV04 (Original Qi Gate), CV12 (Stomach Centre), CV17 (Chest Centre) | – | – | doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000019737 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 25 | LI15 (Shoulder And Clavicle), ST38 (Ribbon Opening), SI09 (True Shoulder) | – | – | doi:10.12659/MSM.923240 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 26 | LU01 (Central Mansion), LU02 (Cloud Gate), LU03 (Celestial Storehouse), LU04 (Guarding White), LU05 (Cubit Marsh), LI14 (Upper Arm Prominence), LI15 (Shoulder And Clavicle), KD26 (Lively Centre), TB12 (Dispersing Riverbed), TB13 (Upper Arm Convergence), TB14 (Shoulder Bone Hole) | – | – | doi:10.1155/2020/9786367 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 27 | LU07 (Interrupted Sequence), SI03 (Back Stream), BL10 (Celestial Pillar), GB20 (Wind Pool) | – | – | doi:10.1155/2021/2676485 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 28 | LU01 (Central Mansion), LU03 (Celestial Storehouse), LU04 (Guarding White), LU11 (Lesser Metal), LI14 (Upper Arm Prominence), LI15 (Shoulder And Clavicle), LI16 (Great Bone), ST38 (Ribbon Opening), SI09 (True Shoulder), SI10 (Upper Arm Shu Point), SI11 (Heavenly Gathering), SI12 (Grasping The Wind), SI13 (Crooked Wall), SI14 (Outer Shoulder Point), SI15 (Middle Shoulder Point) | – | – | doi:10.3831/KPI.2021.24.4.206 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 29 | LU01 (Central Mansion), LU03 (Celestial Storehouse), LU04 (Guarding White), LU11 (Lesser Metal), LI14 (Upper Arm Prominence), LI15 (Shoulder And Clavicle), LI16 (Great Bone), ST38 (Ribbon Opening), SI09 (True Shoulder), SI10 (Upper Arm Shu Point), SI11 (Heavenly Gathering), SI12 (Grasping The Wind), SI13 (Crooked Wall), SI14 (Outer Shoulder Point), SI15 (Middle Shoulder Point) | – | – | doi:10.3831/KPI.2021.24.4.206 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 30 | LI14 (Upper Arm Prominence), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), ST40 (Abundant Bulge), SP09 (Yin Mound Spring), TB13 (Upper Arm Convergence), TB14 (Shoulder Bone Hole), TB15 (Heavenly Bone Hole), GB34 (Yang Mound Spring) | – | – | doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0281968 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 31 | LI04 (Junction Valley), LI14 (Upper Arm Prominence), LI15 (Shoulder And Clavicle), ST37 (Upper Great Hollow), ST38 (Ribbon Opening), SI09 (True Shoulder), SI12 (Grasping The Wind), TB05 (Outer Gate), TB14 (Shoulder Bone Hole), GB21 (Shoulder Well), GB34 (Yang Mound Spring) | – | – | doi:10.1016/j.jams.2017.12.004 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 32 | LU05 (Cubit Marsh), LI04 (Junction Valley), LI10 (Arm Three Miles), LI11 (Pond At The Bend), LI14 (Upper Arm Prominence), LI15 (Shoulder And Clavicle), ST34 (Ridge Mound), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), ST37 (Upper Great Hollow), ST39 (Lower Great Hollow), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), SP09 (Yin Mound Spring), SP10 (Sea Of Blood), HT01 (Highest Spring), KD03 (Great Stream), PC06 (Inner Gate), GB20 (Wind Pool), GB34 (Yang Mound Spring), LV03 (Great Surge) | – | – | doi:10.12659/AJCR.945539 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 33 | LU05 (Cubit Marsh), LI04 (Junction Valley), LI15 (Shoulder And Clavicle), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), ST38 (Ribbon Opening), SP09 (Yin Mound Spring), BL60 (Kunlun (Mountains)), KD07 (Returning Flow), GB21 (Shoulder Well), LV03 (Great Surge), CV03 (Central Pivot) | – | – | doi:10.31557/APJCP.2025.26.3.809 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 34 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), PC06 (Inner Gate), CV12 (Stomach Centre) | – | – | doi:10.1186/s12906-025-04894-y | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 35 | ST38 (Ribbon Opening), BL57 (Mountain Support) | – | – | doi:10.1155/prm/2625552 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 36 | LI15 (Shoulder And Clavicle), LI16 (Great Bone), SI11 (Heavenly Gathering), TB14 (Shoulder Bone Hole), GB21 (Shoulder Well) | – | – | doi:10.1186/s12906-025-04891-1 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 37 | LI15 (Shoulder And Clavicle), LI16 (Great Bone), SI11 (Heavenly Gathering), GB21 (Shoulder Well) | – | – | doi:10.1186/s12906-025-04891-1 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 38 | LI11 (Pond At The Bend), LI15 (Shoulder And Clavicle), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), GB21 (Shoulder Well), GB31 (Wind Market), GB39 (Suspended Bell) | – | – | doi:10.1186/s12906-025-04891-1 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 39 | LI15 (Shoulder And Clavicle), SI04 (Wrist Bone), SI09 (True Shoulder), TB02 (Fluid Gate), TB04 (Yang Pool), TB14 (Shoulder Bone Hole) | – | – | doi:10.1186/s12906-025-04916-9 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 40 | LI11 (Pond At The Bend), BL10 (Celestial Pillar), TB05 (Outer Gate), GB20 (Wind Pool) | – | – | doi:10.3389/fmed.2025.1701076 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 41 | GB21 (Shoulder Well) | – | – | doi:10.3389/fmed.2025.1701076 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 42 | LI15 (Shoulder And Clavicle), LI16 (Great Bone), SI09 (True Shoulder), SI10 (Upper Arm Shu Point), SI11 (Heavenly Gathering), SI12 (Grasping The Wind), SI13 (Crooked Wall), TB14 (Shoulder Bone Hole) | – | – | doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000046638 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 43 | LI15 (Shoulder And Clavicle), SI09 (True Shoulder), GB34 (Yang Mound Spring) | – | – | doi:10.13702/j.1000-0607.20221004 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 44 | LI15 (Shoulder And Clavicle), ST38 (Ribbon Opening), SP09 (Yin Mound Spring), SI09 (True Shoulder), BL57 (Mountain Support), TB14 (Shoulder Bone Hole), GB34 (Yang Mound Spring), GV14 (Great Vertebra) | – | – | doi:10.13702/j.1000-0607.20240047 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 45 | LI04 (Junction Valley), SI03 (Back Stream), SI06 (Support The Aged), SI09 (True Shoulder), SI10 (Upper Arm Shu Point), SI11 (Heavenly Gathering), SI12 (Grasping The Wind), SI13 (Crooked Wall), SI14 (Outer Shoulder Point), SI15 (Middle Shoulder Point), BL60 (Kunlun (Mountains)), GB19 (Brain Hollow), GB20 (Wind Pool), GB21 (Shoulder Well), GB34 (Yang Mound Spring), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.1177/0964528420961398 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 46 | BL23 (Kidney Shu Point), GB20 (Wind Pool), GB21 (Shoulder Well), GV03 (Yang Lumbar Gate), GV04 (Life Gate), GV17 (Brain Door) | – | – | doi:10.3831/KPI.2021.24.3.122 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 47 | LI11 (Pond At The Bend), LI15 (Shoulder And Clavicle), TB14 (Shoulder Bone Hole), GB21 (Shoulder Well) | – | – | doi:10.1016/j.jams.2012.10.004 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 48 | LI15 (Shoulder And Clavicle), SI09 (True Shoulder), TB14 (Shoulder Bone Hole) | – | – | doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2016-014438 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 49 | BL23 (Kidney Shu Point), GB20 (Wind Pool), GB21 (Shoulder Well), GV14 (Great Vertebra) | – | – | doi:10.4236/ojtr.2025.133012 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 50 | LI04 (Junction Valley), LI10 (Arm Three Miles), LI11 (Pond At The Bend), LI15 (Shoulder And Clavicle), SI09 (True Shoulder), TB05 (Outer Gate), TB14 (Shoulder Bone Hole) | – | – | doi:10.27044/d.cnki.ggzzu.2024.000861 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |

## Point locations

| Point | Name | Meridian | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| LI15 | Shoulder And Clavicle | Large Intestine Meridian | Anteroinferior to the acromion on the upper portion of the deltoid muscle; when arm is in the full abduction the point is in the depression the appearing at the anterior border of the acromioclavicular joint. |
| SI09 | True Shoulder | Small Intestine Meridian | Posterior and inferior to the shoulder joint; when arm is adducted point is 1 thumb width above the posterior end of the axillary fold. |
| TB14 | Shoulder Bone Hole | Triple Burner Meridian | On the shoulder posterior to the LI15 in the depression the inferior and posterior to the acromion the when arm is abducted. |
| LI14 | Upper Arm Prominence | Large Intestine Meridian | On the lateral side of the upper arm on the line connecting LI11 and LI15, 7 thumb widths above the LI11 at the insertion of the deltoid muscle. |
| GB21 | Shoulder Well | Gallbladder Meridian | On the shoulder directly above the nipple at the midpoint of the line connecting GV14 and acromion the at the highest point of the shoulder. |
| SI11 | Heavenly Gathering | Small Intestine Meridian | On the scapula in the depression of the center of the subscapular fossa and at the level of the 4th thoracic vertebra. |
| GV14 | Great Vertebra | Governing Vessel | Below spinous process of the 7th cervical vertebra approximately at the level of the shoulders. |
| SI10 | Upper Arm Shu Point | Small Intestine Meridian | When arm is adducted, point is directly above the posterior end of the axillary fold in the depression the inferior to the scapular spine. |
| LI11 | Pond At The Bend | Large Intestine Meridian | When elbow is flexed point is in the depression the at the lateral end of the transverse cubital crease midway between LU05 and lateral epicondyle of the humerus. |
| ST36 | Leg Three Miles | Stomach Meridian | 3 thumb widths below ST35, 1 finger breadth (middle finger) from anterior border of the tibia. |
| SP06 | Three Yin Intersection | Spleen Meridian | 3 thumb widths directly above the tip of the medial malleolus posterior to the medial border of the tibia. |
| SP09 | Yin Mound Spring | Spleen Meridian | On the lower border of the medial condyle of the tibia in the depression the posterior and inferior to the medial condyle of the tibia. |
| TB05 | Outer Gate | Triple Burner Meridian | 2 thumb widths proximal to the dorsal crease of the wrist on the line connecting TB04 and tip of the olecranon the between radius and ulna. |
| GV20 | 100 Convergences | Governing Vessel | On the midline of the head 5 thumb widths directly above the midpoint of the anterior hairline approximately on the midpoint of the line connecting apex of the ears. |
| SI12 | Grasping The Wind | Small Intestine Meridian | In the center of the suprascapular fossa directly above the SI11; when arm is lifted point is at the site of the depression. |
| SI03 | Back Stream | Small Intestine Meridian | When loose fist is made point is on the ulnar end of the distal palmar crease proximal to the 5th metacarpophalangeal joint at the end of the transverse crease and junction of the red and white skin. |
| SI04 | Wrist Bone | Small Intestine Meridian | On the ulnar side of the palm in the depression the between base of the 5th metacarpal bone and hamate bone. |
| SI14 | Outer Shoulder Point | Small Intestine Meridian | 3 thumb widths lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the 1st thoracic vertebra where GV13 is located. |
| BL11 | Great Shuttle | Bladder Meridian | 1.5 thumb widths lateral to the GV13 at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the 1st thoracic vertebra. |
| BL12 | Wind Gate | Bladder Meridian | 1.5 thumb widths lateral to the du mai at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the 2nd thoracic vertebra. |
| BL65 | Restraining Bone | Bladder Meridian | Posterior to the 5th metatarsophalangeal joint at the junction of the red and white skin. |
| TB15 | Heavenly Bone Hole | Triple Burner Meridian | Midway between GB21 and SI13 on the superior angle of the scapula. |
| TB16 | Window Of Heaven | Triple Burner Meridian | On the lateral side of the neck directly below posterior border of the mastoid process on the level of the mandibular angle and on the posterior border of the scm. |
| TB17 | Hurricane | Triple Burner Meridian | Posterior to the lobule of the ear in the depression the between mandible and mastoid process. |
| LI04 | Junction Valley | Large Intestine Meridian | On the dorsum of the hand between 1st & 2nd metacarpal bones approximately in the middle of the 2nd metacarpal bone on the radial side. |
| LI10 | Arm Three Miles | Large Intestine Meridian | On the line joining LI05 and LI11, 2 thumb widths below cubital crease. |
| ST34 | Ridge Mound | Stomach Meridian | When knee is flexed point is 2 thumb widths above the laterosuperior border of the patella. |
| ST41 | Dividing Cleft | Stomach Meridian | On the dorsum of the foot at the midpoint of the transverse crease of the ankle joint in the depression the between tendons of the extensor digitorum longus and hallucis longus approximately at the level of the tip of the external malleolus. |
| GB08 | Leading Valley | Gallbladder Meridian | Superior to the apex of the auricle 1.5 thumb widths within the hairline. |
| GB09 | Heavenly Surge | Gallbladder Meridian | Directly above the posterior border of the auricle 2 thumb widths within the hairline about 0.5 thumb widths posterior to the GB08. |
| GV23 | Upper Star | Governing Vessel | 1 thumb width directly above the midpoint of the anterior hairline. |
| GV24 | Spirit Court | Governing Vessel | 0.5 thumb widths directly above the midpoint of the anterior hairline. |
| GB20 | Wind Pool | Gallbladder Meridian | In the depression the between upper portion of the scm and trapezius on the same level with GV16. |
| LV03 | Great Surge | Liver Meridian | On the dorsum of the foot in the depression the distal to the junction of the 1st and 2nd metatarsal bones. |
| ST01 | Tear Container | Stomach Meridian | With eyes looking straight forward, point is directly below pupil between eyeball and infraorbital ridge. |
| ST02 | Four Direction Brightness | Stomach Meridian | Directly below pupil in the depression the at the infraorbital foramen. |
| ST04 | Earth Granary | Stomach Meridian | Lateral to the corner of the mouth directly below pupil. |
| ST06 | Jaw Bone | Stomach Meridian | One finger breadth (middle finger) anterior & superior to the lower angle of the mandible where masseter is prominent when teeth are clenched & depressive when it is pressed. |
| ST07 | Below The Arch | Stomach Meridian | On the face anterior to the ear in the depression the between zygomatic arch and mandibular notch; point is located with mouth closed. |
| ST40 | Abundant Bulge | Stomach Meridian | 8 thumb widths superior to the tip of the external malleolus, lateral to the ST38 about 2 finger breadth (middle finger) lateral to the anterior border of the tibia. |
| SI18 | Cheek Bone Hole | Small Intestine Meridian | Directly below outer canthus in the depression on the lower border of the zygoma. |
| BL02 | Gathered Bamboo | Bladder Meridian | On the medial extremity of the eyebrow or on the supraorbital notch. |
| TB23 | Silken Bamboo Hollow | Triple Burner Meridian | In the depression the at the lateral end of the eyebrow. |
| LV02 | Passing Between | Liver Meridian | On the dorsum of the foot between 1st and 2nd toe proximal to the margin of the web at the junction of the red and white skin. |
| LU03 | Celestial Storehouse | Lung Meridian | On the medial aspect of the upper arm 3 thumb widths below end of the axillary fold on the radial side of the biceps. brachii. |
| TB04 | Yang Pool | Triple Burner Meridian | On the transverse crease of the dorsum of the wrist in the depression the lateral to the tendon of the extensor digitorum communis. |
| BL10 | Celestial Pillar | Bladder Meridian | 1.3 thumb widths lateral to the midpoint of the posterior hairline and in the depression on the lateral aspect of the trapezius. |
| GV16 | Wind Mansion | Governing Vessel | 1 thumb width directly above the midpoint of the posterior hairline directly below external occipital protuberance in the depression the between trapezius of the both sides. |
| PC06 | Inner Gate | Pericardium Meridian | 2 thumb widths above the transverse crease of the wrist between tendons of the palmaris longus and flexor carpi radialis. |
| GB34 | Yang Mound Spring | Gallbladder Meridian | In the depression the anterior and inferior to the head of the fibula. |
| ST38 | Ribbon Opening | Stomach Meridian | 8 thumb widths below ST35, 1 finger breadth (middle finger) from anterior border of the tibia. |
| BL57 | Mountain Support | Bladder Meridian | On the posterior midline of the leg between BL40 and BL60 in the pointed depression the formed below gastrocnemius belly when leg is stretched or heel is lifted. |
| LI16 | Great Bone | Large Intestine Meridian | In the upper aspect of the shoulder in the depression the between acromial extremity of the clavicle and scapular spine. |
| ST44 | Inner Court | Stomach Meridian | Proximal to the web margin the between 2nd and 3rd toes in the depression the distal and lateral to the 2nd metatarsodigital joint. |
| BL60 | Kunlun (Mountains) | Bladder Meridian | In the depression the between tip of the external malleolus and achilles tendon. |
| GB40 | Mound | Gallbladder Meridian | Anterior and inferior to the external malleolus in the depression on the lateral side of the tendon of the extensor digitorum longus. |
| TB13 | Upper Arm Convergence | Triple Burner Meridian | On the line joining olecranon the and TB14 on the posterior border of the deltoid muscle. |
| CV04 | Original Qi Gate | Conception Vessel | On the anterior midline 3 thumb widths below umbilicus. |
| CV12 | Stomach Centre | Conception Vessel | On the anterior midline 4 thumb widths above the umbilicus. |
| CV17 | Chest Centre | Conception Vessel | On the anterior midline at the level with 4th intercostal space, midway between nipples. |
| LU01 | Central Mansion | Lung Meridian | Laterosuperior to the sternum 1 thumb width below LU02 at the level of the 1st intercostal space 6 thumb widths lateral to the anterior midline. |
| LU02 | Cloud Gate | Lung Meridian | In the superior lateral part of the anterior thoracic wall superior to the coracoid process of the scapula in the depression of the infraclavicular fossa 6 thumb widths lateral to the anterior midline. |
| LU04 | Guarding White | Lung Meridian | On the medial aspect of the upper arm 4 thumb widths below anterior end of the axillary fold or 5 thumb widths above the cubital crease on the radial side of the biceps brachii. |
| LU05 | Cubit Marsh | Lung Meridian | On the cubital crease in the depression of the radial side of the biceps brachii tendon; point is located with elbow slightly flexed. |
| KD26 | Lively Centre | Kidney Meridian | In the 1st intercostal space 2 thumb widths lateral to the anterior midline. |
| TB12 | Dispersing Riverbed | Triple Burner Meridian | On the line joining olecranon the and TB14 midway between TB11 and TB13. |
| LU07 | Interrupted Sequence | Lung Meridian | Superior to the styloid process of the radius 1.5 thumb widths above the transverse crease of the wrist between brachioradialis and tendon of the abductor policis longus. |
| LU11 | Lesser Metal | Lung Meridian | On the radial side of the thumb about 0.1 thumb width posterior to the corner of the nail. |
| SI13 | Crooked Wall | Small Intestine Meridian | On the medial extremity of the suprascapular fossa about midway between SI10 and spinous process of the 2nd thoracic vertebra. |
| SI15 | Middle Shoulder Point | Small Intestine Meridian | 2 thumb widths lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the 7th cervical vertebra (GV14). |
| ST37 | Upper Great Hollow | Stomach Meridian | 6 thumb widths below ST35, 1 finger breadth (middle finger) from anterior border of the tibia. |
| ST39 | Lower Great Hollow | Stomach Meridian | 9 thumb widths below ST35, 1 finger breadth (middle finger) from anterior border of the tibia. |
| SP10 | Sea Of Blood | Spleen Meridian | When knee is flexed point is 2 thumb widths above the mediosuperior border of the patella on the bulge of the medial portion of the quadriceps femoris. |
| HT01 | Highest Spring | Heart Meridian | When upper arm is abducted point is in the center of the axilla on the medial side of the axillary artery. |
| KD03 | Great Stream | Kidney Meridian | In the depression the between tip of the medial malleolus and achilles tendon. |
| KD07 | Returning Flow | Kidney Meridian | 2 thumb widths directly above the KD03 on the anterior border of the achilles tendon. |
| CV03 | Central Pivot | Conception Vessel | On the anterior midline 4 thumb widths below umbilicus. |
| GB31 | Wind Market | Gallbladder Meridian | On the midline of the lateral aspect of the thigh, 7 thumb widths above the transverse popliteal crease; when patient is standing erect with hands close to the sides, point is where tip of the middle finger touches. |
| GB39 | Suspended Bell | Gallbladder Meridian | 3 thumb widths above the tip of the external malleolus on the anterior border of the fibula. |
| TB02 | Fluid Gate | Triple Burner Meridian | When fist is clenched point is located in the depression the proximal to the margin of the web between ringer and small fingers at the junction of the red and white skin. |
| SI06 | Support The Aged | Small Intestine Meridian | Dorsal to the head of the ulna; when palm face chest point is in the bonny cleft on the radial side of the styloid process of the ulna. |
| GB19 | Brain Hollow | Gallbladder Meridian | On the head and on the level of the upper border of the external occipital protuberance or GV17, 22.5 thumb widths lateral to the midline of the head. |
| BL23 | Kidney Shu Point | Bladder Meridian | 1.5 thumb widths lateral to the GV04 at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the 2nd lumbar vertebra. |
| GV03 | Yang Lumbar Gate | Governing Vessel | Below spinous process of the 4th lumbar vertebra at the level with iliac crest. |
| GV04 | Life Gate | Governing Vessel | Below spinous process of the 2nd lumbar vertebra. |
| GV17 | Brain Door | Governing Vessel | 2.5 thumb widths directly above the midpoint of the posterior hairline 1.5 thumb widths directly above the GV16 in the depression on the upper border of the external occipital protuberance. |

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