# Acupoints for Knee Pain

167 sourced protocols for Knee Pain. Canonical page: https://acuiq.com/symptoms/knee-pain

## Protocols

| # | Points | Dosage | Frequency | Source | Kind | Caveat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ST35 (Calf's Nose), LV08 (Spring At The Bend) | – | – | doi:10.1186/1472-6882-2-3 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 2 | LU06 (Collection Hole), LI04 (Junction Valley), LI10 (Arm Three Miles), LI15 (Shoulder And Clavicle), ST34 (Ridge Mound), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), ST40 (Abundant Bulge), ST44 (Inner Court), SP05 (Metal Hill), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), SP09 (Yin Mound Spring), SP10 (Sea Of Blood), SI08 (Small Sea), SI10 (Upper Arm Shu Point), BL23 (Kidney Shu Point), BL40 (Middle Of The Crease), BL60 (Kunlun (Mountains)), KD03 (Great Stream), KD07 (Returning Flow), KD10 (Yin Valley), TB14 (Shoulder Bone Hole), GB33 (Yang Knee Gate), GB34 (Yang Mound Spring), LV03 (Great Surge), LV07 (Knee Joint), LV08 (Spring At The Bend) | – | – | doi:10.1186/1472-6882-4-6 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 3 | ST34 (Ridge Mound), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP09 (Yin Mound Spring), SP10 (Sea Of Blood), GB34 (Yang Mound Spring) | – | – | doi:10.1186/1472-6882-4-6 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 4 | LI11 (Pond At The Bend), ST34 (Ridge Mound), ST35 (Calf's Nose), ST43 (Sunken Valley), SP05 (Metal Hill), KD03 (Great Stream), KD10 (Yin Valley), GB34 (Yang Mound Spring) | – | – | doi:10.1093/ecam/nen080 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 5 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), SP09 (Yin Mound Spring), SP10 (Sea Of Blood), KD06 (Shining Sea), TB05 (Outer Gate), GB34 (Yang Mound Spring), GB41 (Foot Governor Of Tears), LV03 (Great Surge), LV08 (Spring At The Bend) | – | – | doi:10.1186/1471-2474-10-130 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 6 | ST34 (Ridge Mound), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP09 (Yin Mound Spring), SP10 (Sea Of Blood), GB34 (Yang Mound Spring), LV03 (Great Surge) | – | – | doi:10.1093/ecam/nep085 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 7 | ST34 (Ridge Mound), SP09 (Yin Mound Spring), SP10 (Sea Of Blood), GB34 (Yang Mound Spring) | – | – | doi:10.1186/1472-6882-10-32 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 8 | ST34 (Ridge Mound), SP09 (Yin Mound Spring), SP10 (Sea Of Blood), GB34 (Yang Mound Spring) | – | – | doi:10.1155/2012/696498 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 9 | ST34 (Ridge Mound), ST35 (Calf's Nose), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP09 (Yin Mound Spring), SP10 (Sea Of Blood) | – | – | doi:10.1186/1472-6882-13-59 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 10 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST34 (Ridge Mound), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), SP09 (Yin Mound Spring), SP10 (Sea Of Blood), GB34 (Yang Mound Spring) | – | – | doi:10.1155/2013/427265 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 11 | ST35 (Calf's Nose), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), SP09 (Yin Mound Spring), BL60 (Kunlun (Mountains)), KD03 (Great Stream), GB34 (Yang Mound Spring), GB39 (Suspended Bell) | – | – | doi:10.1186/1745-6215-14-129 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 12 | ST35 (Calf's Nose), SP01 (Hidden White), SP02 (Great Capital), SP09 (Yin Mound Spring), HT08 (Lesser Mansion), BL39 (Outside Of The Crease), LV01 (Big Mound) | – | – | doi:10.1186/1745-6215-14-129 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 13 | LU08 (Channels Ditch), ST35 (Calf's Nose), SP03 (Great White), SP09 (Yin Mound Spring), BL39 (Outside Of The Crease), KD03 (Great Stream), KD07 (Returning Flow) | – | – | doi:10.1186/1745-6215-14-129 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 14 | LU08 (Channels Ditch), ST35 (Calf's Nose), SP09 (Yin Mound Spring), BL39 (Outside Of The Crease), KD10 (Yin Valley), LV04 (Mound Centre), LV08 (Spring At The Bend) | – | – | doi:10.1186/1745-6215-14-129 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 15 | LI01 (Metal Yang), ST35 (Calf's Nose), SP09 (Yin Mound Spring), BL39 (Outside Of The Crease), BL66 (Foot Valley Passage), GB43 (Narrow Stream), GB44 (Foot Opening To Yin) | – | – | doi:10.1186/1745-6215-14-129 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 16 | LI01 (Metal Yang), ST35 (Calf's Nose), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP09 (Yin Mound Spring), BL39 (Outside Of The Crease), BL40 (Middle Of The Crease), BL67 (Reaching Yin) | – | – | doi:10.1186/1745-6215-14-129 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 17 | ST35 (Calf's Nose), ST41 (Dividing Cleft), ST43 (Sunken Valley), SP09 (Yin Mound Spring), SI05 (Yang Valley), BL39 (Outside Of The Crease), GB41 (Foot Governor Of Tears) | – | – | doi:10.1186/1745-6215-14-129 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 18 | ST06 (Jaw Bone), ST34 (Ridge Mound), ST35 (Calf's Nose), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP04 (Grandfather Grandson), SP05 (Metal Hill), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), SP09 (Yin Mound Spring), SP10 (Sea Of Blood), BL20 (Spleen Shu Point), BL40 (Middle Of The Crease), BL57 (Mountain Support), BL58 (Taking Flight), BL60 (Kunlun (Mountains)), BL62 (Extending Vessel), KD03 (Great Stream), KD10 (Yin Valley), GB33 (Yang Knee Gate), GB34 (Yang Mound Spring), LV08 (Spring At The Bend) | – | – | doi:10.1155/2013/182528 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 19 | ST35 (Calf's Nose), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), SP09 (Yin Mound Spring), BL60 (Kunlun (Mountains)), KD03 (Great Stream), GB34 (Yang Mound Spring), GB39 (Suspended Bell) | – | – | doi:10.1097/RHU.0b013e3182a21848 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 20 | ST34 (Ridge Mound), ST35 (Calf's Nose), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP09 (Yin Mound Spring), SP10 (Sea Of Blood) | – | – | doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0101973 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 21 | ST35 (Calf's Nose), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), SP09 (Yin Mound Spring), GB34 (Yang Mound Spring), GB39 (Suspended Bell) | – | – | doi:10.1038/srep06482 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 22 | LU08 (Channels Ditch), HT03 (Lesser Sea), LV02 (Passing Between), LV04 (Mound Centre), CV17 (Chest Centre), CV23 (Clean Spring) | – | – | doi:10.3831/KPI.2013.16.022 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 23 | ST34 (Ridge Mound), ST35 (Calf's Nose), SP10 (Sea Of Blood) | – | – | doi:10.1186/s13063-015-0636-y | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 24 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), GB34 (Yang Mound Spring) | – | – | doi:10.1136/acupmed-2014-010722 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 25 | LU05 (Cubit Marsh), LU09 (Great Source), LI02 (Second Space), LI11 (Pond At The Bend), ST41 (Dividing Cleft), ST45 (Running Point), SP02 (Great Capital), SP05 (Metal Hill), HT07 (Spirit Gate), HT09 (Lesser Surge), SI03 (Back Stream), SI08 (Small Sea), BL65 (Restraining Bone), BL67 (Reaching Yin), KD01 (Bubbling Spring), KD07 (Returning Flow), PC07 (Great Mound), PC09 (Central Surge), TB03 (Central Islet), TB10 (Heavenly Well), GB38 (Yang Assistance), GB43 (Narrow Stream), LV02 (Passing Between), LV08 (Spring At The Bend) | – | – | doi:10.1155/2015/802846 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 26 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST34 (Ridge Mound), ST35 (Calf's Nose), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), ST40 (Abundant Bulge), ST41 (Dividing Cleft), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), SP09 (Yin Mound Spring), SP10 (Sea Of Blood), BL60 (Kunlun (Mountains)), KD03 (Great Stream), GB31 (Wind Market), GB33 (Yang Knee Gate), GB34 (Yang Mound Spring), GB36 (Outer Hill), GB39 (Suspended Bell), GB41 (Foot Governor Of Tears), LV03 (Great Surge), LV08 (Spring At The Bend) | – | – | doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2016-013830 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 27 | ST35 (Calf's Nose), ST36 (Leg Three Miles) | – | – | doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2016-012879 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 28 | ST35 (Calf's Nose), ST36 (Leg Three Miles) | – | – | doi:10.1186/s13063-017-1846-2 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 29 | ST35 (Calf's Nose), SP09 (Yin Mound Spring), GB34 (Yang Mound Spring) | – | – | doi:10.1186/s13063-017-1975-7 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 30 | ST34 (Ridge Mound), ST35 (Calf's Nose), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP09 (Yin Mound Spring), SP10 (Sea Of Blood) | – | – | doi:10.1159/000447925 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 31 | ST34 (Ridge Mound), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP09 (Yin Mound Spring), SP10 (Sea Of Blood) | – | – | doi:10.3390/medicines5010018 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 32 | ST34 (Ridge Mound), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP09 (Yin Mound Spring), SP10 (Sea Of Blood) | – | – | doi:10.3390/medicines5010018 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 33 | ST35 (Calf's Nose), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP09 (Yin Mound Spring), SP10 (Sea Of Blood), GB34 (Yang Mound Spring) | – | – | doi:10.1155/2019/1868107 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 34 | ST35 (Calf's Nose), ST36 (Leg Three Miles) | – | – | doi:10.1155/2019/1291947 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 35 | ST34 (Ridge Mound), ST35 (Calf's Nose), SP10 (Sea Of Blood) | – | – | doi:10.1186/s13075-019-1899-6 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 36 | ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP10 (Sea Of Blood), BL23 (Kidney Shu Point), BL40 (Middle Of The Crease), GB34 (Yang Mound Spring) | – | – | doi:10.1155/2020/4034105 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 37 | ST34 (Ridge Mound), ST35 (Calf's Nose), SP10 (Sea Of Blood), GB34 (Yang Mound Spring) | – | – | doi:10.1186/s13063-020-04508-7 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 38 | ST34 (Ridge Mound), SP09 (Yin Mound Spring), SP10 (Sea Of Blood), GB34 (Yang Mound Spring) | – | – | doi:10.1186/s13063-020-04508-7 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 39 | ST35 (Calf's Nose), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), SP09 (Yin Mound Spring), BL40 (Middle Of The Crease), GB33 (Yang Knee Gate), GB34 (Yang Mound Spring), LV08 (Spring At The Bend) | – | – | doi:10.1155/2020/1686952 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 40 | ST35 (Calf's Nose), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP10 (Sea Of Blood) | – | – | doi:10.1155/2020/2948292 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 41 | ST34 (Ridge Mound), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP09 (Yin Mound Spring), SP10 (Sea Of Blood), GB33 (Yang Knee Gate), LV08 (Spring At The Bend) | – | – | doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000021957 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 42 | ST34 (Ridge Mound), ST35 (Calf's Nose), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP09 (Yin Mound Spring), SP10 (Sea Of Blood), GB34 (Yang Mound Spring) | – | – | doi:10.1155/2020/3563584 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 43 | ST34 (Ridge Mound), ST35 (Calf's Nose), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), ST40 (Abundant Bulge), ST41 (Dividing Cleft), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), SP09 (Yin Mound Spring), SP10 (Sea Of Blood), BL60 (Kunlun (Mountains)), KD03 (Great Stream), GB31 (Wind Market), GB33 (Yang Knee Gate), GB34 (Yang Mound Spring), GB36 (Outer Hill), GB39 (Suspended Bell), GB41 (Foot Governor Of Tears), LV03 (Great Surge), LV07 (Knee Joint), LV08 (Spring At The Bend) | – | – | doi:10.2147/JPR.S256950 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 44 | SP09 (Yin Mound Spring), SP10 (Sea Of Blood) | – | – | doi:10.1155/2020/6979105 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 45 | ST34 (Ridge Mound), ST35 (Calf's Nose), SP10 (Sea Of Blood) | – | – | doi:10.1186/s13018-021-02398-2 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 46 | LI11 (Pond At The Bend), HT03 (Lesser Sea), TB10 (Heavenly Well) | – | – | doi:10.1155/2021/4827123 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 47 | SP09 (Yin Mound Spring), GB34 (Yang Mound Spring) | – | – | doi:10.1155/2021/4827123 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 48 | ST32 (Crouching Rabbit), ST34 (Ridge Mound), ST40 (Abundant Bulge), ST41 (Dividing Cleft), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), SP10 (Sea Of Blood), KD03 (Great Stream), KD06 (Shining Sea) | – | – | doi:10.1155/2022/6428759 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 49 | LI04 (Junction Valley), LV03 (Great Surge) | – | – | doi:10.1186/s12906-022-03600-6 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 50 | ST34 (Ridge Mound), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP09 (Yin Mound Spring), SP10 (Sea Of Blood), GB33 (Yang Knee Gate), LV08 (Spring At The Bend) | – | – | doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000029306 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |

## Point locations

| Point | Name | Meridian | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| ST35 | Calf's Nose | Stomach Meridian | When knee is flexed point is at the lower border of the patella in the depression the lateral to the patellar ligament. |
| LV08 | Spring At The Bend | Liver Meridian | When knee is flexed point is at the medial end of the transverse popliteal crease posterior to the medial epicondyle of the tibia in the depression of the anterior border of the insertions of the semimembranosus and semitendinosus. |
| LU06 | Collection Hole | Lung Meridian | On the palmar aspect of the forearm on the line joining LU09 and LU05 7 thumb widths above the transverse crease of the wrist. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| ST34 | Ridge Mound | Stomach Meridian | When knee is flexed point is 2 thumb widths above the laterosuperior border of the patella. |
| ST36 | Leg Three Miles | Stomach Meridian | 3 thumb widths below ST35, 1 finger breadth (middle finger) from anterior border of the tibia. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| SP05 | Metal Hill | Spleen Meridian | In the depression the distal and inferior to the medial malleolus midway between tuberosity of the navicular bone and tip of the medial malleolus. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| SI08 | Small Sea | Small Intestine Meridian | When elbow is flexed point is located in the depression the between olecranon of the ulna and medial epicondyle of the humerus. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| BL40 | Middle Of The Crease | Bladder Meridian | Midpoint of the transverse crease of the popliteal fossa between tendons of the biceps femoris and semitendinosus. |
| BL60 | Kunlun (Mountains) | Bladder Meridian | In the depression the between tip of the external malleolus and achilles tendon. |
| 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. |
| KD10 | Yin Valley | Kidney Meridian | When knee is flexed point is on the medial side of the popliteal fossa between tendons of the semitendinosus and semimembranosus at the level with BL40. |
| 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. |
| GB33 | Yang Knee Gate | Gallbladder Meridian | 3 thumb widths above the GB34 lateral to the knee joint in the depression above the external epicondyle of the femur. |
| GB34 | Yang Mound Spring | Gallbladder Meridian | In the depression the anterior and inferior to the head of the fibula. |
| 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. |
| LV07 | Knee Joint | Liver Meridian | Posterior and inferior to the medial condyle of the tibia in the upper portion of the medial head of the gastrocnemius 1 thumb width posterior to the SP09. |
| 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. |
| ST43 | Sunken Valley | Stomach Meridian | In the depression the distal to the junction of the 2nd and 3rd metatarsal bones. |
| KD06 | Shining Sea | Kidney Meridian | In the depression the below tip of the medial malleolus. |
| 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. |
| GB41 | Foot Governor Of Tears | Gallbladder Meridian | Posterior to the 4th metatarsophalangeal joint in the depression the lateral to the tendon of the extensor digiti minimi of the foot. |
| GB39 | Suspended Bell | Gallbladder Meridian | 3 thumb widths above the tip of the external malleolus on the anterior border of the fibula. |
| SP01 | Hidden White | Spleen Meridian | On the medial side of the great the toe 0.1 thumb width posterior to the corner of the nail. |
| SP02 | Great Capital | Spleen Meridian | On the medial side of the great the toe distal and inferior to the 1st metatarsodigital joint in the depression of the junction of the red and white skin. |
| HT08 | Lesser Mansion | Heart Meridian | When palm faces upward, point is between 4th and 5th metacarpal bones; when fist is made point is where tip of the little finger rests. |
| BL39 | Outside Of The Crease | Bladder Meridian | Lateral to the BL40 on the medial border of the tendon of the biceps femoris. |
| LV01 | Big Mound | Liver Meridian | On the lateral side of the terminal phalanx of the great the toe 0.1 thumb width from corner of the nail. |
| LU08 | Channels Ditch | Lung Meridian | 1 thumb width above the transverse crease of the wrist in the depression on the lateral side of the radial artery. |
| SP03 | Great White | Spleen Meridian | Proximal and inferior to the 1st metatarsophalangeal joint in the depression of the junction of the red and white skin. |
| LV04 | Mound Centre | Liver Meridian | Anterior to the medial malleolus midway between SP05 and ST41 in the depression on the medial side of the tendon of the tibialis anterior. |
| LI01 | Metal Yang | Large Intestine Meridian | On the radial side of the index finger about 0.1 thumb width posterior to the corner of the nail. |
| BL66 | Foot Valley Passage | Bladder Meridian | Anterior to the 5th metatarsophalangeal joint at the junction of the red and white skin. |
| GB43 | Narrow Stream | Gallbladder Meridian | On the dorsum of the foot between 4th and 5th toe proximal to the margin of the web at the junction of the red and white skin. |
| GB44 | Foot Opening To Yin | Gallbladder Meridian | On the lateral side of the 4th toe about 0.1 thumb width from corner of the nail. |
| BL67 | Reaching Yin | Bladder Meridian | On the lateral side of the small toe about 0.1 thumb width from corner of the nail. |
| 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. |
| SI05 | Yang Valley | Small Intestine Meridian | At the ulnar end of the transverse crease on the dorsal aspect of the wrist in the depression the between styloid process of the ulna and triquetral bone. |
| 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. |
| SP04 | Grandfather Grandson | Spleen Meridian | In the depression the distal and inferior to the base of the 1st metatarsal bone at the junction of the red and white skin. |
| BL20 | Spleen Shu Point | Bladder Meridian | 1.5 thumb widths lateral to the GV06 at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the 11th thoracic vertebra. |
| 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. |
| BL58 | Taking Flight | Bladder Meridian | 7 thumb widths directly above the BL60 on the posterior border of the fibula about 1 thumb width lateral and inferior to the BL57. |
| BL62 | Extending Vessel | Bladder Meridian | In the depression the directly below external malleolus. |
| HT03 | Lesser Sea | Heart Meridian | With elbow flexed, at the midpoint of the line connecting medial end of the cubital crease and medial epicondyle of the humerus. |
| 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. |
| CV17 | Chest Centre | Conception Vessel | On the anterior midline at the level with 4th intercostal space, midway between nipples. |
| CV23 | Clean Spring | Conception Vessel | Above adam's apple in the depression of the upper border of the hyoid bone. |
| 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. |
| LU09 | Great Source | Lung Meridian | At the radial end of the transverse crease of the wrist in the depression on the lateral side of the radial artery. |
| LI02 | Second Space | Large Intestine Meridian | In the depression of the radial side of the index finger distal to the 2nd metacarpophalangeal joint; point located with finger slightly flexed. |
| ST45 | Running Point | Stomach Meridian | On the lateral side of the 2nd toe 0.1 thumb width posterior to the corner of the nail. |
| HT07 | Spirit Gate | Heart Meridian | At the ulnar end of the transverse crease of the wrist in the depression on the radial side of the tendon of the flexor carpi ulnaris. |
| HT09 | Lesser Surge | Heart Meridian | On the radial side of the little finger about 0.1 thumb width from corner of the nail. |
| 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. |
| BL65 | Restraining Bone | Bladder Meridian | Posterior to the 5th metatarsophalangeal joint at the junction of the red and white skin. |
| KD01 | Bubbling Spring | Kidney Meridian | On the sole in the depression the when foot is in the plantar flexion the approximately at the junction of the anterior 1/3 and posterior 2/3 of the line connecting base of the 2nd and 3rd toes and heel. |
| PC07 | Great Mound | Pericardium Meridian | In the middle of the transverse crease of the wrist between tendons of the palmaris longus and flexor carpi radialis. |
| PC09 | Central Surge | Pericardium Meridian | In the center of the tip of the middle finger. |
| TB03 | Central Islet | Triple Burner Meridian | When fist is clenched point is on the dorsum of the hand between 4th and 5th metacarpal bones in the depression the proximal to the 4th metacarpophalangeal joint. |
| TB10 | Heavenly Well | Triple Burner Meridian | When elbow is flexed point is in the depression the about 1 thumb width superior to the olecranon. |
| GB38 | Yang Assistance | Gallbladder Meridian | 4 thumb widths above the tip of the external malleolus slightly anterior to the anterior border of the fibula, between extensor digitorum longus and peroneus brevis. |
| 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. |
| GB36 | Outer Hill | Gallbladder Meridian | 7 thumb widths above the tip of the external malleolus on the anterior border of the fibula. |
| ST32 | Crouching Rabbit | Stomach Meridian | On the line connecting asis and lateral border of the patella 6 thumb widths above the laterosuperior border of the patella. |

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