# Acupoints for Stiff Neck

3 sourced protocols for Stiff Neck. Canonical page: https://acuiq.com/symptoms/stiff-neck

## Protocols

| # | Points | Dosage | Frequency | Source | Kind | Caveat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SI03 (Back Stream), GB20 (Wind Pool), GB21 (Shoulder Well), GB39 (Suspended Bell) | – | – | doi:10.19917/j.cnki.1005-0779.025094 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 2 | SI03 (Back Stream) | – | – | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20231206-k0007 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 3 | BL02 (Gathered Bamboo), BL10 (Celestial Pillar), BL58 (Taking Flight), BL60 (Kunlun (Mountains)), GB12 (Mastoid Process) | – | – | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20240429-0003 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 4 | SI15 (Middle Shoulder Point), TB03 (Central Islet), GV14 (Great Vertebra) | – | – | doi:10.1186/1745-6215-13-107 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 5 | 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. |
| 6 | LI11 (Pond At The Bend), TB05 (Outer Gate) | – | – | doi:10.1186/s13063-015-0623-3 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 7 | 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. |
| 8 | ST24 (Slippery Flesh Gate), KD17 (Shang Bend), CV04 (Original Qi Gate), CV12 (Stomach Centre) | – | – | doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0181360 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 9 | GB20 (Wind Pool), GB21 (Shoulder Well), GV14 (Great Vertebra) | – | – | doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000028540 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 10 | SI11 (Heavenly Gathering), BL10 (Celestial Pillar), GB20 (Wind Pool), GB21 (Shoulder Well) | – | – | doi:10.3233/THC-228048 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 11 | SI03 (Back Stream), SI11 (Heavenly Gathering), BL10 (Celestial Pillar), GB20 (Wind Pool), GB21 (Shoulder Well) | – | – | doi:10.3233/THC-228048 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 12 | 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. |
| 13 | GB21 (Shoulder Well) | – | – | doi:10.3389/fmed.2025.1701076 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 14 | LI04 (Junction Valley), LI05 (Yang Stream), LI17 (Celestial Tripod), LI18 (Beside The Prominence), SI03 (Back Stream), SI14 (Outer Shoulder Point), SI15 (Middle Shoulder Point), SI16 (Celestial Windows), BL10 (Celestial Pillar), BL11 (Great Shuttle), BL60 (Kunlun (Mountains)), TB03 (Central Islet), TB10 (Heavenly Well), TB16 (Window Of Heaven), GB20 (Wind Pool), GB21 (Shoulder Well), GB39 (Suspended Bell), GV14 (Great Vertebra), GV16 (Wind Mansion) | – | – | doi:10.1016/j.imr.2018.01.002 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 15 | SI15 (Middle Shoulder Point), TB16 (Window Of Heaven), GB20 (Wind Pool), GB21 (Shoulder Well) | – | – | doi:10.1016/j.imr.2018.01.002 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 16 | SI11 (Heavenly Gathering) | – | – | doi:10.1016/j.imr.2018.01.002 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 17 | GB06 (Suspended Tuft), GB20 (Wind Pool) | – | – | doi:10.1016/j.imr.2018.01.002 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 18 | LV05 (Woodworm Channel) | – | – | LUO Ben-hua & HAN Jing-xian. Cervical Spondylosis Treated by Acupuncture at Ligou (LR 5) Combined with Movement Therapy. Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 2010, 30(2): 113-116 | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| 19 | LI11 (Pond At The Bend), LI15 (Shoulder And Clavicle), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), ST40 (Abundant Bulge), SI11 (Heavenly Gathering), BL18 (Liver Shu Point), BL20 (Spleen Shu Point), BL23 (Kidney Shu Point), KD03 (Great Stream), PC06 (Inner Gate), TB05 (Outer Gate), GB20 (Wind Pool), GB34 (Yang Mound Spring), LV03 (Great Surge), CV12 (Stomach Centre), GV14 (Great Vertebra), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | LUO Ben-hua & HAN Jing-xian. Cervical Spondylosis Treated by Acupuncture at Ligou (LR 5) Combined with Movement Therapy. Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 2010, 30(2): 113-116 | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| 20 | GB20 (Wind Pool) | – | – | 卜彦青杜广中. 颈椎病现代针灸的腧穴谱. 医学与哲学(临床决策论坛版) ., 2007 [CNKI] | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| 21 | SI03 (Back Stream), BL10 (Celestial Pillar), GB20 (Wind Pool), GB21 (Shoulder Well), GV14 (Great Vertebra), GV16 (Wind Mansion), XB02C4 (Hua Tuo's Para-Vertebral Point - C4), XB02C5 (Hua Tuo's Para-Vertebral Point - C5), XB02C6 (Hua Tuo's Para-Vertebral Point - C6) | – | – | Cao Li et al.. [Efficacy comparison between needle-knife therapy and acupuncture-cupping for cervical spondylosis of cervical type].. Zhongguo zhen jiu = Chinese acupuncture & moxibustion, 2014 | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| 22 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST04 (Earth Granary), ST06 (Jaw Bone), ST07 (Below The Arch), SI18 (Cheek Bone Hole), TB17 (Hurricane), GB14 (Yang Bright) | – | – | doi:10.1186/1745-6215-12-158 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 23 | 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. |
| 24 | ST34 (Ridge Mound), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), ST41 (Dividing Cleft) | – | – | doi:10.1155/2014/283010 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 25 | 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. |
| 26 | LI04 (Junction Valley), SI03 (Back Stream), BL10 (Celestial Pillar), BL11 (Great Shuttle), BL12 (Wind Gate), TB03 (Central Islet), TB10 (Heavenly Well), GB20 (Wind Pool), GB21 (Shoulder Well), GV16 (Wind Mansion) | – | – | doi:10.3831/KPI.2012.15.2.036 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 27 | 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. |
| 28 | BL40 (Middle Of The Crease), BL56 (Sinew Support), BL57 (Mountain Support), GB20 (Wind Pool), GB21 (Shoulder Well), CV06 (Sea Of Qi), CV12 (Stomach Centre), CV17 (Chest Centre) | – | – | doi:10.3831/KPI.2017.20.018 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 29 | 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. |
| 30 | 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. |
| 31 | LI16 (Great Bone), SI14 (Outer Shoulder Point), SI15 (Middle Shoulder Point), BL10 (Celestial Pillar), TB15 (Heavenly Bone Hole), GB20 (Wind Pool), GV14 (Great Vertebra) | – | – | doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000022871 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 32 | LI04 (Junction Valley), GB20 (Wind Pool), LV03 (Great Surge), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.1155/2021/5567697 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 33 | 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. |
| 34 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), LV03 (Great Surge), CV06 (Sea Of Qi), CV12 (Stomach Centre), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.1155/2021/9991144 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 35 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST06 (Jaw Bone), ST07 (Below The Arch), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection), BL10 (Celestial Pillar), GB20 (Wind Pool), LV03 (Great Surge) | – | – | doi:10.1155/2021/1286570 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 36 | 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. |
| 37 | SI15 (Middle Shoulder Point) | – | – | doi:10.1002/ejp.1924 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 38 | LI04 (Junction Valley), LI10 (Arm Three Miles), SI03 (Back Stream), TB05 (Outer Gate) | – | – | doi:10.1016/j.bj.2020.05.020 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 39 | LI04 (Junction Valley), LV03 (Great Surge) | – | – | doi:10.1186/s12906-022-03600-6 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 40 | LU10 (Fish Border), LI04 (Junction Valley), ST07 (Below The Arch), SI18 (Cheek Bone Hole), GV20 (100 Convergences) | – | – | doi:10.3389/fneur.2022.931412 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 41 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST09 (Man's Prognosis), ST10 (Liquid Passage), LV03 (Great Surge) | – | – | doi:10.1155/2023/2418719 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 42 | ST08 (Head Corner), SI19 (Palace Of Hearing), BL08 (Declining Connection), GB01 (Pupil Crevice), GB08 (Leading Valley), GB18 (Spirit Support) | – | – | doi:10.1016/j.jams.2017.12.002 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 43 | LI04 (Junction Valley), LI10 (Arm Three Miles), LI11 (Pond At The Bend), SI11 (Heavenly Gathering), SI15 (Middle Shoulder Point), BL10 (Celestial Pillar), BL11 (Great Shuttle), TB05 (Outer Gate), GB20 (Wind Pool), GB21 (Shoulder Well) | – | – | doi:10.13702/j.1000-0607.20210531 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 44 | LI04 (Junction Valley), LI10 (Arm Three Miles), LI11 (Pond At The Bend), SI11 (Heavenly Gathering), TB05 (Outer Gate), GB21 (Shoulder Well) | – | – | doi:10.13702/j.1000-0607.20210531 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 45 | LI04 (Junction Valley), ST36 (Leg Three Miles), SP06 (Three Yin Intersection) | – | – | doi:10.7759/cureus.77005 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 46 | SI04 (Wrist Bone), SI11 (Heavenly Gathering), SI15 (Middle Shoulder Point), GB20 (Wind Pool), GB21 (Shoulder Well) | – | – | doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000039483 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 47 | SI12 (Grasping The Wind), SI14 (Outer Shoulder Point), BL11 (Great Shuttle), BL12 (Wind Gate), TB15 (Heavenly Bone Hole), GB21 (Shoulder Well) | – | – | doi:10.1186/s12906-025-04891-1 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 48 | ST25 (Celestial Pivot), TB14 (Shoulder Bone Hole), GB20 (Wind Pool), GV16 (Wind Mansion) | – | – | doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000043085 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 49 | ST25 (Celestial Pivot), TB14 (Shoulder Bone Hole), GB20 (Wind Pool), GV16 (Wind Mansion) | – | – | doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000043085 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 50 | SI14 (Outer Shoulder Point), SI15 (Middle Shoulder Point), GB20 (Wind Pool), GB21 (Shoulder Well), GV16 (Wind Mansion) | – | – | doi:10.2147/JPR.S527880 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |

## Point locations

| Point | Name | Meridian | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
| GB20 | Wind Pool | Gallbladder Meridian | In the depression the between upper portion of the scm and trapezius on the same level with GV16. |
| 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. |
| GB39 | Suspended Bell | Gallbladder Meridian | 3 thumb widths above the tip of the external malleolus on the anterior border of the fibula. |
| BL02 | Gathered Bamboo | Bladder Meridian | On the medial extremity of the eyebrow or on the supraorbital notch. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| BL60 | Kunlun (Mountains) | Bladder Meridian | In the depression the between tip of the external malleolus and achilles tendon. |
| GB12 | Mastoid Process | Gallbladder Meridian | In the depression the posterior and inferior to the mastoid process. |
| 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). |
| 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. |
| GV14 | Great Vertebra | Governing Vessel | Below spinous process of the 7th cervical vertebra approximately at the level of the shoulders. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| ST24 | Slippery Flesh Gate | Stomach Meridian | 1 thumb width above the umbilicus 2 thumb widths lateral to the CV09. |
| KD17 | Shang Bend | Kidney Meridian | 2 thumb widths above the umbilicus 0.5 thumb widths lateral to the CV10. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| LI05 | Yang Stream | Large Intestine Meridian | On the radial side of the wrist; when thumb is tilted upward it is in the depression the between tendons of the extensor pollicus longus and brevis. |
| LI17 | Celestial Tripod | Large Intestine Meridian | On the lateral side of the neck at the posterior border of the scm muscle beside laryngeal protuberance at the midpoint of the line connecting LI18 and ST12. |
| LI18 | Beside The Prominence | Large Intestine Meridian | On the lateral side of the neck, level with tip of the adam's apple between sternal and clavicular heads of the scm muscle. |
| SI16 | Celestial Windows | Small Intestine Meridian | In the lateral aspect of the neck posterior to the scm and LI18 on the level of the laryngeal protuberance. |
| TB10 | Heavenly Well | Triple Burner Meridian | When elbow is flexed point is in the depression the about 1 thumb width superior to the olecranon. |
| GB06 | Suspended Tuft | Gallbladder Meridian | Within the hairline at the junction of the lower ¼ and upper ¾ of the distance between ST08 and GB07. |
| LV05 | Woodworm Channel | Liver Meridian | 5 thumb widths above the tip of the medial malleolus on the midline of the medial surface of the tibia. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| BL18 | Liver Shu Point | Bladder Meridian | 1.5 thumb widths lateral to the GV08 at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the 9th thoracic vertebra. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| KD03 | Great Stream | Kidney Meridian | In the depression the between tip of the medial malleolus and achilles tendon. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| SI18 | Cheek Bone Hole | Small Intestine Meridian | Directly below outer canthus in the depression on the lower border of the zygoma. |
| GB14 | Yang Bright | Gallbladder Meridian | On the forehead directly above the pupil, 1 thumb width directly above the midpoint of the eyebrow. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| BL40 | Middle Of The Crease | Bladder Meridian | Midpoint of the transverse crease of the popliteal fossa between tendons of the biceps femoris and semitendinosus. |
| BL56 | Sinew Support | Bladder Meridian | On the line connecting BL40 and BL57 in the center of the belly of the gastrocnemius 5 thumb widths below BL40. |
| 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. |
| CV06 | Sea Of Qi | Conception Vessel | On the anterior midline 1.5 thumb widths below umbilicus. |
| CV17 | Chest Centre | Conception Vessel | On the anterior midline at the level with 4th intercostal space, midway between nipples. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| LU11 | Lesser Metal | Lung Meridian | On the radial side of the thumb about 0.1 thumb width posterior to the corner of the nail. |
| 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. |
| ST38 | Ribbon Opening | Stomach Meridian | 8 thumb widths below ST35, 1 finger breadth (middle finger) from anterior border of the tibia. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| ST09 | Man's Prognosis | Stomach Meridian | Level with tip of the adam's apple where pulsation of the common the carotid artery is palpable on the anterior border of the scm muscle. |
| ST10 | Liquid Passage | Stomach Meridian | At the midpoint of the line joining ST09 and ST11 on the anterior border of the scm muscle. |
| ST08 | Head Corner | Stomach Meridian | On the lateral side of the head, 0.5 thumb widths above the anterior hairline at the corner of the forehead & 4.5 thumb widths lateral to the midline of the head. |
| SI19 | Palace Of Hearing | Small Intestine Meridian | Anterior to the tragus and posterior to the condyloid process of the mandible in the depression the formed when mouth is open. |
| BL08 | Declining Connection | Bladder Meridian | 5.5 thumb widths directly above the midpoint of the anterior hairline and 1.5 thumb widths lateral to the midline. |
| GB01 | Pupil Crevice | Gallbladder Meridian | 0.5 thumb widths lateral to the outer canthus in the depression on the lateral side of the orbit. |
| GB08 | Leading Valley | Gallbladder Meridian | Superior to the apex of the auricle 1.5 thumb widths within the hairline. |
| GB18 | Spirit Support | Gallbladder Meridian | On the head, 4 thumb widths above the anterior hairline and 22.5 thumb widths lateral to the midline of the head. |
| ST25 | Celestial Pivot | Stomach Meridian | 2 thumb widths lateral to the center of the umbilicus. |

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