# Acupoints for Spasticity Upper Limb

25 sourced protocols for Spasticity Upper Limb. Canonical page: https://acuiq.com/symptoms/spasticity-upper-limb

## Protocols

| # | Points | Dosage | Frequency | Source | Kind | Caveat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LI04 (Junction Valley), LI10 (Arm Three Miles), LI11 (Pond At The Bend), LI13 (Arm Five Li), LI14 (Upper Arm Prominence), LI15 (Shoulder And Clavicle), ST34 (Ridge Mound), ST40 (Abundant Bulge), SP09 (Yin Mound Spring), SP10 (Sea Of Blood), KD03 (Great Stream), TB05 (Outer Gate), GB34 (Yang Mound Spring), GB40 (Mound), GB41 (Foot Governor Of Tears), LV03 (Great Surge) | – | – | doi:10.1136/spcare-2024-005174 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 2 | LI04 (Junction Valley), TB05 (Outer Gate) | – | – | doi:10.1155/crnm/2219978 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 3 | LI11 (Pond At The Bend), LI15 (Shoulder And Clavicle), GB30 (Jumping Circle), GB34 (Yang Mound Spring) | – | – | doi:10.13702/j.1000-0607.20250130 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 4 | LU05 (Cubit Marsh), LI04 (Junction Valley), LI10 (Arm Three Miles), LI11 (Pond At The Bend), LI15 (Shoulder And Clavicle), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), HT01 (Highest Spring), BL40 (Middle Of The Crease), GB30 (Jumping Circle), GB31 (Wind Market), LV03 (Great Surge) | – | – | doi:10.27180/d.cnki.gjxzc.2023.000057 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 5 | LU05 (Cubit Marsh), LI04 (Junction Valley), LI10 (Arm Three Miles), LI11 (Pond At The Bend), LI15 (Shoulder And Clavicle), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), SP09 (Yin Mound Spring), HT01 (Highest Spring), BL40 (Middle Of The Crease), PC06 (Inner Gate), TB05 (Outer Gate), GB30 (Jumping Circle), GB31 (Wind Market), GB34 (Yang Mound Spring), LV03 (Great Surge) | – | – | doi:10.27180/d.cnki.gjxzc.2023.000057 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 6 | LU05 (Cubit Marsh), LI04 (Junction Valley), LI11 (Pond At The Bend), LI15 (Shoulder And Clavicle), SI04 (Wrist Bone), BL60 (Kunlun (Mountains)), GB34 (Yang Mound Spring) | – | – | doi:10.27879/d.cnki.ggxzy.2025.000667 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 7 | LI04 (Junction Valley), LI10 (Arm Three Miles), LI11 (Pond At The Bend), LI14 (Upper Arm Prominence), LI15 (Shoulder And Clavicle), TB05 (Outer Gate) | – | – | doi:10.27368/d.cnki.gtzyy.2024.000519 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 8 | GB20 (Wind Pool), GV20 (100 Convergences), XH03 (Hall Of Impression Or Seal Hall), MS06 (Anterior Oblique Line of Vertex-Temporal) | – | – | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20240925-0001 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 9 | LU05 (Cubit Marsh), HT01 (Highest Spring), GB20 (Wind Pool), GV20 (100 Convergences), GV26 (Philtrum), XH03 (Hall Of Impression Or Seal Hall), MS06 (Anterior Oblique Line of Vertex-Temporal) | – | – | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20240925-0001 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 10 | GV03 (Yang Lumbar Gate), GV04 (Life Gate), GV16 (Wind Mansion), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20230711-k0002 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 11 | LU10 (Fish Border), LI04 (Junction Valley), LI15 (Shoulder And Clavicle), SI03 (Back Stream), TB05 (Outer Gate) | – | – | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20230420-k0004 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 12 | LI11 (Pond At The Bend), LI15 (Shoulder And Clavicle), GB30 (Jumping Circle), GB34 (Yang Mound Spring) | – | – | doi:10.13702/j.1000-0607.20250130 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 13 | LI04 (Junction Valley), LI10 (Arm Three Miles), LI11 (Pond At The Bend), LI13 (Arm Five Li), LI14 (Upper Arm Prominence), LI15 (Shoulder And Clavicle), ST34 (Ridge Mound), ST40 (Abundant Bulge), SP09 (Yin Mound Spring), SP10 (Sea Of Blood), KD03 (Great Stream), TB05 (Outer Gate), GB34 (Yang Mound Spring), GB40 (Mound), GB41 (Foot Governor Of Tears), LV03 (Great Surge), XU09A (Eight Evils), XU09B (Eight Evils), XU09C (Eight Evils), XU09D (Eight Evils), XU09E (Eight Evils), XU09F (Eight Evils), XU09G (Eight Evils), XU09H (Eight Evils), XU12 (Shoulder Front / Shoulder Mausoleum) | – | – | doi:10.1136/spcare-2024-005174 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 14 | SI03 (Back Stream), SI04 (Wrist Bone), XU11A (Ten Diffusions), XU11B (Ten Diffusions), XU11C (Ten Diffusions), XU11D (Ten Diffusions), XU11E (Ten Diffusions), XU11F (Ten Diffusions), XU11G (Ten Diffusions), XU11H (Ten Diffusions), XU11I (Ten Diffusions), XU11J (Ten Diffusions) | – | – | doi:10.7759/cureus.105930 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 15 | LI10 (Arm Three Miles), LI12 (Elbow Bone Hole), LI14 (Upper Arm Prominence), LI15 (Shoulder And Clavicle), SI03 (Back Stream), TB05 (Outer Gate) | – | – | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20210406-k0001 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 16 | LU05 (Cubit Marsh), LI10 (Arm Three Miles), LI12 (Elbow Bone Hole), LI14 (Upper Arm Prominence), LI15 (Shoulder And Clavicle), SI03 (Back Stream), PC02 (Celestial Spring), PC05 (Intermediary Messenger), PC07 (Great Mound), TB05 (Outer Gate) | – | – | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20210406-k0001 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 17 | LI04 (Junction Valley), LI10 (Arm Three Miles), LI11 (Pond At The Bend), TB05 (Outer Gate) | – | – | doi:10.51507/j.jams.2023.16.6.248 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 18 | GV03 (Yang Lumbar Gate), GV04 (Life Gate), GV16 (Wind Mansion), GV20 (100 Convergences), XB02C4 (Hua Tuo's Para-Vertebral Point - C4), XB02C5 (Hua Tuo's Para-Vertebral Point - C5), XB02C6 (Hua Tuo's Para-Vertebral Point - C6), XB02C7 (Hua Tuo's Para-Vertebral Point - C7), XB02T1 (Hua Tuo's Para-Vertebral Point - T1) | – | – | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20230711-k0002 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 19 | LI04 (Junction Valley), LI10 (Arm Three Miles), LI11 (Pond At The Bend), LI13 (Arm Five Li), LI14 (Upper Arm Prominence), LI15 (Shoulder And Clavicle), ST34 (Ridge Mound), ST40 (Abundant Bulge), SP09 (Yin Mound Spring), SP10 (Sea Of Blood), KD03 (Great Stream), TB05 (Outer Gate), GB34 (Yang Mound Spring), GB40 (Mound), GB41 (Foot Governor Of Tears), LV03 (Great Surge), XU09A (Eight Evils), XU09B (Eight Evils), XU09C (Eight Evils), XU09D (Eight Evils), XU09E (Eight Evils), XU09F (Eight Evils), XU09G (Eight Evils), XU09H (Eight Evils), XU12 (Shoulder Front / Shoulder Mausoleum) | – | – | doi:10.1136/spcare-2024-005174 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 20 | LI04 (Junction Valley), SI03 (Back Stream), TB05 (Outer Gate), TB09 (Four Rivers) | – | – | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20190106-k0003 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 21 | LI15 (Shoulder And Clavicle), SI09 (True Shoulder), SI11 (Heavenly Gathering), SI13 (Crooked Wall), GV14 (Great Vertebra), GV20 (100 Convergences), XB02T1 (Hua Tuo's Para-Vertebral Point - T1), XB02T2 (Hua Tuo's Para-Vertebral Point - T2), XB02T3 (Hua Tuo's Para-Vertebral Point - T3), XB02T4 (Hua Tuo's Para-Vertebral Point - T4), XB02T5 (Hua Tuo's Para-Vertebral Point - T5), XB02T6 (Hua Tuo's Para-Vertebral Point - T6), XB02T7 (Hua Tuo's Para-Vertebral Point - T7), XB02T8 (Hua Tuo's Para-Vertebral Point - T8) | – | – | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20190505-0006 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 22 | LI11 (Pond At The Bend), LI14 (Upper Arm Prominence), LI15 (Shoulder And Clavicle), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), SP09 (Yin Mound Spring), HT03 (Lesser Sea), GB34 (Yang Mound Spring), GB39 (Suspended Bell) | – | – | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20190531-k0005 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 23 | LI11 (Pond At The Bend), LI15 (Shoulder And Clavicle), GB30 (Jumping Circle), GB34 (Yang Mound Spring), XB02C4 (Hua Tuo's Para-Vertebral Point - C4), XB02C5 (Hua Tuo's Para-Vertebral Point - C5), XB02C6 (Hua Tuo's Para-Vertebral Point - C6), XB02C7 (Hua Tuo's Para-Vertebral Point - C7), XB02T1 (Hua Tuo's Para-Vertebral Point - T1), XB02T2 (Hua Tuo's Para-Vertebral Point - T2), XB02T3 (Hua Tuo's Para-Vertebral Point - T3), XB02T4 (Hua Tuo's Para-Vertebral Point - T4), XB02T5 (Hua Tuo's Para-Vertebral Point - T5) | – | – | doi:10.13702/j.1000-0607.20250130 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 24 | LI11 (Pond At The Bend), TB05 (Outer Gate) | – | – | 郭新毅. 针刺曲池、外关穴对脑卒中偏瘫上肢H反射、F波影响的临床研究. , [CNKI] | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| 25 | LI04 (Junction Valley), LI10 (Arm Three Miles), LI11 (Pond At The Bend), LI15 (Shoulder And Clavicle), SI03 (Back Stream), TB05 (Outer Gate) | – | – | 鄢明慧杨启光. 基于数据挖掘探讨针刺治疗脑卒中后上肢肌张力增高的腧穴优选与配伍规律. 中医研究 ., 2025 [CNKI] | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |

## Point locations

| Point | Name | Meridian | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
| 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. |
| LI13 | Arm Five Li | Large Intestine Meridian | On the lateral side of the upper arm on the line connecting LI11 and LI15, 3 thumb widths above the LI11. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| KD03 | Great Stream | Kidney Meridian | In the depression the between tip of the medial malleolus and achilles tendon. |
| 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. |
| GB34 | Yang Mound Spring | Gallbladder Meridian | In the depression the anterior and inferior to the head of the fibula. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| GB30 | Jumping Circle | Gallbladder Meridian | At the junction of the lateral ⅓ and medial ⅔ of the distance between prominence of the greater trochanter and hiatus of the sacrum, GV02; when locating point put patient in the lateral recumbent position the with thigh flexed. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| BL40 | Middle Of The Crease | Bladder Meridian | Midpoint of the transverse crease of the popliteal fossa between tendons of the biceps femoris and semitendinosus. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| BL60 | Kunlun (Mountains) | Bladder Meridian | In the depression the between tip of the external malleolus and achilles tendon. |
| GB20 | Wind Pool | Gallbladder Meridian | In the depression the between upper portion of the scm and trapezius on the same level with GV16. |
| 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. |
| XH03 | Hall Of Impression Or Seal Hall | Extra Points: Head | At the glabella, at the midpoint between the medial extremities of the eyebrows. |
| MS06 | Anterior Oblique Line of Vertex-Temporal | Scalp Lines | From Qianshencong (1 cun anterior to GV20) obliquely to GB06 Xuanli, crossing the bladder and gallbladder meridians. |
| GV26 | Philtrum | Governing Vessel | At the junction of the upper ⅓ and middle ⅓ of the philtrum. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| LU10 | Fish Border | Lung Meridian | On the radial aspect of the midpoint of the 1st metacarpal bone on the junction of the red and white skin of the hand. |
| 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. |
| XU09A | Eight Evils | Extra Points: Upper limbs | When the hand is made into the a fist, six of the these points lie in the depressions between the metacarpal heads, proximal to the web margins. the remaining two points lie equidistant between the thumb & index metacarpals, proximal to the web margins. |
| XU09B | Eight Evils | Extra Points: Upper limbs | When the hand is made into the a fist, six of the these points lie in the depressions between the metacarpal heads, proximal to the web margins. the remaining two points lie equidistant between the thumb & index metacarpals, proximal to the web margins. |
| XU09C | Eight Evils | Extra Points: Upper limbs | When the hand is made into the a fist, six of the these points lie in the depressions between the metacarpal heads, proximal to the web margins. the remaining two points lie equidistant between the thumb & index metacarpals, proximal to the web margins. |
| XU09D | Eight Evils | Extra Points: Upper limbs | When the hand is made into the a fist, six of the these points lie in the depressions between the metacarpal heads, proximal to the web margins. the remaining two points lie equidistant between the thumb & index metacarpals, proximal to the web margins. |
| XU09E | Eight Evils | Extra Points: Upper limbs | When the hand is made into the a fist, six of the these points lie in the depressions between the metacarpal heads, proximal to the web margins. the remaining two points lie equidistant between the thumb & index metacarpals, proximal to the web margins. |
| XU09F | Eight Evils | Extra Points: Upper limbs | When the hand is made into the a fist, six of the these points lie in the depressions between the metacarpal heads, proximal to the web margins. the remaining two points lie equidistant between the thumb & index metacarpals, proximal to the web margins. |
| XU09G | Eight Evils | Extra Points: Upper limbs | When the hand is made into the a fist, six of the these points lie in the depressions between the metacarpal heads, proximal to the web margins. the remaining two points lie equidistant between the thumb & index metacarpals, proximal to the web margins. |
| XU09H | Eight Evils | Extra Points: Upper limbs | When the hand is made into the a fist, six of the these points lie in the depressions between the metacarpal heads, proximal to the web margins. the remaining two points lie equidistant between the thumb & index metacarpals, proximal to the web margins. |
| XU12 | Shoulder Front / Shoulder Mausoleum | Extra Points: Upper limbs | On the anterior aspect of the shoulder joint, midway between the anterior axillary crease & jianyu l.i.-15. at the medial condyle of the shoulder joint.. |
| XU11A | Ten Diffusions | Extra Points: Upper limbs | On the tips of the ten fingers, approximately 0.1 thumb width from the fingernail. |
| XU11B | Ten Diffusions | Extra Points: Upper limbs | On the tips of the ten fingers, approximately 0.1 thumb width from the fingernail. |
| XU11C | Ten Diffusions | Extra Points: Upper limbs | On the tips of the ten fingers, approximately 0.1 thumb width from the fingernail. |
| XU11D | Ten Diffusions | Extra Points: Upper limbs | On the tips of the ten fingers, approximately 0.1 thumb width from the fingernail. |
| XU11E | Ten Diffusions | Extra Points: Upper limbs | On the tips of the ten fingers, approximately 0.1 thumb width from the fingernail. |
| XU11F | Ten Diffusions | Extra Points: Upper limbs | On the tips of the ten fingers, approximately 0.1 thumb width from the fingernail. |
| XU11G | Ten Diffusions | Extra Points: Upper limbs | On the tips of the ten fingers, approximately 0.1 thumb width from the fingernail. |
| XU11H | Ten Diffusions | Extra Points: Upper limbs | On the tips of the ten fingers, approximately 0.1 thumb width from the fingernail. |
| XU11I | Ten Diffusions | Extra Points: Upper limbs | On the tips of the ten fingers, approximately 0.1 thumb width from the fingernail. |
| XU11J | Ten Diffusions | Extra Points: Upper limbs | On the tips of the ten fingers, approximately 0.1 thumb width from the fingernail. |
| LI12 | Elbow Bone Hole | Large Intestine Meridian | When elbow is flexed point is on the lateral side of the upper arm 1 thumb width above the LI11 on the border of the humerus. |
| PC02 | Celestial Spring | Pericardium Meridian | 2 thumb widths below level of the anterior axillary fold between 2 heads of the biceps brachii. |
| PC05 | Intermediary Messenger | Pericardium Meridian | 3 thumb widths above the transverse crease of the wrist between tendons of the palmaris longus and flexor carpi radialis. |
| 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. |
| XB02C4 | Hua Tuo's Para-Vertebral Point - C4 | Extra Points: Back | 0.5 - 1 thumb width lateral to the depressions below the spinous processes of the fourth cervical vertebra. |
| XB02C5 | Hua Tuo's Para-Vertebral Point - C5 | Extra Points: Back | 0.5 - 1 thumb width lateral to the depressions below the spinous processes of the fifth cervical vertebra. |
| XB02C6 | Hua Tuo's Para-Vertebral Point - C6 | Extra Points: Back | 0.5 - 1 thumb width lateral to the depressions below the spinous processes of the sixth cervical vertebra. |
| XB02C7 | Hua Tuo's Para-Vertebral Point - C7 | Extra Points: Back | 0.5 - 1 thumb width lateral to the depressions below the spinous processes of the seventh cervical vertebra. |
| XB02T1 | Hua Tuo's Para-Vertebral Point - T1 | Extra Points: Back | 0.5 - 1 thumb width lateral to the depressions below the spinous processes of the twelve thoracic vertebrae & five lumbar vertebrae in the clinical practice the points located 0.5 - 1 thumb width lateral to the depressions below the spinous processes of the seven cervical vertebra are also used as additional huatuojiaji points. |
| TB09 | Four Rivers | Triple Burner Meridian | On the lateral side of the forearm 5 thumb widths below olecranon the between radius and ulna. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| GV14 | Great Vertebra | Governing Vessel | Below spinous process of the 7th cervical vertebra approximately at the level of the shoulders. |
| XB02T2 | Hua Tuo's Para-Vertebral Point - T2 | Extra Points: Back | 0.5 - 1 thumb width lateral to the depressions below the spinous processes of the twelve thoracic vertebrae & five lumbar vertebrae in the clinical practice the points located 0.5 - 1 thumb width lateral to the depressions below the spinous processes of the seven cervical vertebra are also used as additional huatuojiaji points. |
| XB02T3 | Hua Tuo's Para-Vertebral Point - T3 | Extra Points: Back | 0.5 - 1 thumb width lateral to the depressions below the spinous processes of the twelve thoracic vertebrae & five lumbar vertebrae in the clinical practice the points located 0.5 - 1 thumb width lateral to the depressions below the spinous processes of the seven cervical vertebra are also used as additional huatuojiaji points. |
| XB02T4 | Hua Tuo's Para-Vertebral Point - T4 | Extra Points: Back | 0.5 - 1 thumb width lateral to the depressions below the spinous processes of the twelve thoracic vertebrae & five lumbar vertebrae in the clinical practice the points located 0.5 - 1 thumb width lateral to the depressions below the spinous processes of the seven cervical vertebra are also used as additional huatuojiaji points. |
| XB02T5 | Hua Tuo's Para-Vertebral Point - T5 | Extra Points: Back | 0.5 - 1 thumb width lateral to the depressions below the spinous processes of the twelve thoracic vertebrae & five lumbar vertebrae in the clinical practice the points located 0.5 - 1 thumb width lateral to the depressions below the spinous processes of the seven cervical vertebra are also used as additional huatuojiaji points. |
| XB02T6 | Hua Tuo's Para-Vertebral Point - T6 | Extra Points: Back | 0.5 - 1 thumb width lateral to the depressions below the spinous processes of the twelve thoracic vertebrae & five lumbar vertebrae in the clinical practice the points located 0.5 - 1 thumb width lateral to the depressions below the spinous processes of the seven cervical vertebra are also used as additional huatuojiaji points. |
| XB02T7 | Hua Tuo's Para-Vertebral Point - T7 | Extra Points: Back | 0.5 - 1 thumb width lateral to the depressions below the spinous processes of the twelve thoracic vertebrae & five lumbar vertebrae in the clinical practice the points located 0.5 - 1 thumb width lateral to the depressions below the spinous processes of the seven cervical vertebra are also used as additional huatuojiaji points. |
| XB02T8 | Hua Tuo's Para-Vertebral Point - T8 | Extra Points: Back | 0.5 - 1 thumb width lateral to the depressions below the spinous processes of the twelve thoracic vertebrae & five lumbar vertebrae in the clinical practice the points located 0.5 - 1 thumb width lateral to the depressions below the spinous processes of the seven cervical vertebra are also used as additional huatuojiaji points. |
| 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. |
| GB39 | Suspended Bell | Gallbladder Meridian | 3 thumb widths above the tip of the external malleolus on the anterior border of the fibula. |

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