Introduction to Acupoints 1
Meaning and Classification of Acupoints 1
Acupoints ofthe fourteen meridians 1
Extra points 1
Ashi points 1
Location of Acupoints 1
Anatomical Landmarks 2
Bone-length Measurement 2
Finger Measurement 6
Fourteen Meridians and Acupoints 9
Acupoints of the Lung Meridian ofHand-Taiyin(0code:LU) 9
1 Zhongfu(0LU1):Front-Mu Point of the lung 9
2 Yunmen(LU2) 9
3 Tianfu(LU3) 10
4 Xiabai(LU4) 11
5 Chize(LU5):He-(sea)point 11
6 Kongzui(LU6):Xi-(cleft)point 11
7 Lieque(LU7):Luo-(connecting) point,Confluent point,linking with Ren meridian 12
8 Jingqu(LU8):Jing-(river)point 12
9 Taiyuan(LU9):Shu-(stream)point;Yuan-(source)point;Converging Point ofVessel 13
10 Yuji(LU10):Xing-(spring) point 13
11 Shaoshang(LU11):Jing-(well) point 13
Acupoints of the Large Intestine Meridian of Hand-Yangming(code:LI) 14
1 Shangyang(LI1):Jing-(well) point 14
2 Erjian(LI2):Xing-(spring)point 14
3 Sanjian(LI3):Shu-(stream)point 16
4 Hegu(LI4):Yuan-(source)point 16
5 Yangxi(LI5):Jing-(river)point 17
6 Pianli(LI6):Luo-(connecting)point 17
7 Wenliu(LI7):Xi-(cleft)point 18
8 Xialian(LI8) 18
9 Shanglian(LI9) 18
10 Shousanli(LI10) 19
11 Quchi(LI11) 19
12 Zhouliao(LI12) 20
13 Shouwuli(LI13) 20
14 Binao(LI14) 20
15 Jianyu(LI15) 21
16 Jugu(LI16) 21
17 Tianding(LI17) 21
18 Futu(LI18) 22
19 Kouheliao(LI19) 22
20 Yingxiang(LI20) 23
Acupoints of the Stomach Meridian of Foot-Yangming(code:ST) 23
1 Chengqi(ST1) 23
2 Sibai(ST2) 24
3 Juliao(ST3) 25
4 Dichang(ST4) 25
5 Daying(ST5) 26
6 Jiache(ST6) 26
7 Xiaguan(ST7) 26
8 Touwei(ST8) 27
9 Renying(ST9) 27
10 Shuitu(ST10) 27
11 Qishe(ST11) 28
12 Quepen(ST12) 28
13 Qihu(ST13) 28
14 Kufang(ST14) 29
15 Wuyi(ST15) 29
16 Yingchuang(ST16) 29
17 Ruzhong(ST17) 30
18 Rugen(ST18) 30
19 Burong(ST19) 30
20 Chengman(ST20) 31
21 Liangmen(ST21) 31
22 Guanmen(ST22) 31
23 Taiyi(ST23) 32
24 Huaroumen(ST24) 32
25 Tianshu(ST25):Front-(Mu)Point ofthe large intestine 32
26 Wailing(ST26) 33
27 Daju(ST27) 33
28 Shuidao(ST28) 33
29 Guilai(ST29) 34
30 Qichong(ST30) 34
31 Biguan(ST31) 34
32 Futu(ST32) 35
33 Yinshi(ST33) 35
34 Liangqiu(ST34) 35
35 Dubi(ST35) 36
36 Zusanli(ST36):He-（sea)Point;Lower He-(sea)Point of the stomach 36
37 Shangjuxu(ST37):Lower He-(sea)point of the large intestine 37
38 Tiaokou(ST38) 37
39 Xiajuxu(ST39):lower He-(sea)Point of the small intestine 38
40 Fenglong(S40):Luo-(connecting)point 38
41 Jiexi(ST41):Jing-(river)point 38
42 Chongyang(ST42):Yuan-(source)point 39
43 Xiangu(ST43):Shu-(stream)point 39
44 Neiting(ST44):Xing-(spring)point 40
45 Lidui(ST45):Jing-(well)point 40
Acupoints of the Spleen Meridian of Foot-Taiyin(code:SP) 40
1 Yinbai(SP1):Jing-(well)point 42
2 Dadu(SP2):Xing-(spring)point 42
3 Taibai(SP3):Shu(stream)point and Yuan(source)point 42
4 Gongsun(SP4):Luo-(connecting)point,Confluent point,linking with Thoroughfare Vessel 43
5 Shangqiu(SP5):Jing-(river) point 43
6 Sanyinjiao(SP6) 44
7 Lougu(SP7) 44
8 Diji(SP8):Xi-(cleft)point 45
9 Yinlingquan(SP9):He-(sea)point 45
10 Xuehai(SP10) 45
11 Jimen(SP11) 46
12 Chongmen(SP12) 46
13 Fushe(SP13) 46
14 Fujie(SP14) 47
15 Daheng(SP15) 47
16 Fuai(SP16) 47
17 Shidou(SP17) 48
18 Tianxi(SP18) 48
19 Xiongxiang (SP19) 48
20 Zhourong(SP20) 49
21 Dabao(SP21) 49
Acupoints of the Heart Meridian of Hand-Shaoyin(code:HT) 49
1 Jiquan (HT1) 49
2 Qingling(HT2) 50
3 Shaohai(HT3):He-(sea)point 51
4 Lingdao(HT4):Jing-(river)point 51
5 Tongli(HT5):Luo-(connecting) point 52
6 Yinxi(HT6):Xi-(cleft)point 52
7 Shenmen(HT7):Yuan-(source)point and Shu-(stream)point 52
8 Shaofu(HT8):Xing-(spring)point 53
9 Shaochong(HT9):Jing-(well)point 53
Acupoints of the Small Intestine Meridian of Hand-Taiyang(code:SI) 54
1 Shaoze(SI1):Jing-(well)point 54
2 Qiangu(SI2):Xing-(spring)point 55
3 Houxi(SI3):Shu(stream)point;Confluent point,linking with Du Vessel 55
4 Wangu(SI4):Yuan-(source)point 56
5 Yanggu(SI5):Jing-(river)point 56
6 Yanglao(SI6):Xi-(cleft)point 56
7 Zhizheng(SI7):Luo-(connecting)point 57
8 Xiaohai(SI8):He-(sea)point 57
9 Jianzhen(SI9) 58
10 Naoshu(SI10) 58
11 Tianzong(SI11) 58
12 Bingfeng(SI12) 59
13 Quyuan(SI13) 59
14 Jianwaishu(SI14) 60
15 Jianzhongshu(SI15) 60
16 Tianchuang(SI16) 60
17 Tianrong(SI17) 61
18 Quanliao(SI18) 61
19 Tinggong(SI19) 61
Acupoints of the Bladder Meridian of Foot-Taiyang(code:BL) 62
1 Jingming(BL1) 62
2 Cuanzhu(BL2) 62
3 Meichong(BL3) 64
4 Quchai(BL4) 64
5 Wuchu(BL5) 64
6 Chengguang(BL6) 65
7 Tongtian(BL7) 65
8 Luoque(BL8) 65
9 Yuzhen(BL9) 66
10 Tianzhu(BL10) 66
11 Dazhu(BL11):Converging Point of Bone 67
12 Fengmen(BL12) 67
13 Feishu(BL13):Back-Shu Point 67
14 Jueyinshu(BL14):Back-Shu Point 68
15 Xinshu(BL15):Back-Shu Point 68
16 Dushu(BL16) 69
17 Geshu(BL17):Converging Point of Blood 69
18 Ganshu(BL18):Back-Shu Point 69
19 Danshu(BL19):Back-Shu Point 70
20 Pishu(BL20):Back-Shu Point 70
21 Weishu(BL21):Back-Shu Point 71
22 Sanjiaoshu(BL22):Back-Shu Point 71
23 Shenshu(BL23):Back-Shu Point 71
24 Qihaishu(BL24) 72
25 Dachangshu(BL25):Back-Shu Point 72
26 Guanyuanshu(BL26) 72
27 Xiaochangshu(BL27):Back-Shu Point 73
28 Pangguangshu(BL28):Back-Shu Point 73
29 Zhonglüshu(BL29) 74
30 Baihuanshu(BL30) 74
31 Shangliao(BL31) 74
32 Ciliao(BL32) 75
33 Zhongliao(BL33) 75
34 Xialiao(BL34) 76
35 Huiyang(BL35) 76
36 Chengfu(BL36) 76
37 Yinmen(BL37) 77
38 Fuxi(BL38) 77
39 Weiyang(BL39):Lower He-(sea)Point of the Triple Energizer 77
40 Weizhong(BL40):He-(sea)point 78
41 Fufen(BL41) 78
42 Pohu(BL42) 78
43 Gaohuang(BL43) 79
44 Shentang (BL44) 79
45 Yixi(BL45) 80
46 Geguan(BL46) 80
47 Hunmen(BL47) 80
48 Yanggang(BL48) 81
49 Yishe(BL49) 81
50 Weicang(BL50) 81
51 Huangmen(BL51) 82
52 Zhishi(BL52) 82
53 Baohuang(BL53) 82
54 Zhibian(BL54) 83
55 Heyang(BL55) 83
56 Chengjin(BL56) 83
57 Chengshan(BL57) 84
58 Feiyang(BL58) 84
59 Fuyang(BL59):Xi-(cleft)point of Yang Heel Vessel 84
60 Kunlun(BL60):Jing-(river)point 85
61 Pucan(BL61) 85
62 Shenmai(BL62):Confluent point,linking with Yang Heel Vessel 86
63 Jinmen(BL63):Xi-(cleft)point 86
64 Jinggu(BL64):Yuan-(source)point 86
65 Shugu(BL65):Shu-(stream)point 87
66 Zutonggu(BL66):Xing-(spring)point 87
67 Zhiyin(BL67):Jing-(well)point 87
Acupoints of the Kidney Meridian of Foot-Shaoyin(code:KI) 88
1 Yongquan(KI1):Jing-(well)point 88
2 Rangu(KI2):Xing-(spring)point 88
3 Taixi(KI3):Yuan-(source)point 90
4 Dazhong(KI4):Luo-(connecting)point 90
5 Shuiquan(KI5):Xi-(cleft)point 90
6 Zhaohai(KI6):Confluent point,linking with Yin Heel Vessel 91
7 Fuliu(KI7):Jing-(river)point 91
8 Jiaoxin(KI8) 92
9 Zhubin(KI9):Xi-(cleft)Point of Yin Link Vessel 92
10 Yingu(KI10) 92
11 Henggu(KI11) 93
12 Dahe(KI12) 93
13 Qixue(KI13) 93
14 Siman(KI14) 94
15 Zhongzhu(KI15) 94
16 Huangshu(KI16) 94
17 Shangqu(KI17) 95
18 Shiguan(KI18) 95
19 Yindu(KI19） 95
20 Futonggu(KI20) 95
21 Youmen(KI21) 96
22 Bulang(KI22) 96
23 Shenfeng(KI23) 96
24 Lingxu(KI24) 97
25 Shencang(KI25) 97
26 Yuzhong(KI26) 97
27 Shufu (KI27) 98
Acupoints of the Pericardium Meridian of Hand-Jueyin(code:PC) 98
1 Tianchi(PC1) 98
2 Tianquan(PC2) 99
3 Quze(PC3) 100
4 Ximen(PC4):xi-(cleft)point 100
5 Jianshi(PC5):Jing-(river)point 100
6 Neiguan(PC6):Luo-(connecting)point,Confluent point,linking with Yin Link Vessel 101
7 Daling(PC7):Yuan-(sourse)point and Shu-(stream)point 101
8 Laogong(PC8):Xing-(spring)point 102
9 Zhongchong(PC9):Jing-(well)point 102
Acupoints of the Sanjiao Meridian of Hand-Shaoyang(code:TE) 102
1 Guanchong(TE1):Jing-(well)point 103
2 Yemen(TE2):Xing-(spring)point 104
3 Zhongzhu(TE3):Shu-(stream)point 104
4 Yangchi(TE4):Yuan-(source)point 105
5 Waiguan(TE5):Luo-(connecting)point,Confluent point,linking with Yang Link Vessel 105
6 Zhigou(TE6):Jing-(river)point 105
7 Huizong(TE7):Xi-(cleft)point 106
8 Sanyangluo(TE8) 106
9 Sidu(TE9) 106
10 Tianjing(TE10) 107
11 Qinglengyuan(TE11) 107
12 Xiaoluo(TE12) 108
13 Naohui(TE13) 108
14 Jianliao(TE14) 108
15 Tianliao(TE15) 109
16 Tianyou(TE16) 109
17 Yifeng(TE17) 109
18 Chimai(TE18) 110
19 Luxi(TE19) 110
20 Jiaosun(TE20) 111
21 Ermen(TE21) 111
22 Erheliao(TE22) 111
23 Sizhukong(TE23) 112
Acupoints of the Gallbladder Meridian of Foot-Shaoyang(code:GB) 112
1 Tongziliao(GB1) 112
2 Tinghui(GB2) 114
3 Shangguan(GB3) 114
4 Hanyan(GB4) 114
5 Xuanlu(GB5) 115
6 Xuanli(GB6) 115
7 Qubin(GB7) 115
8 Shuaigu(GB8) 116
9 Tianchong(GB9) 116
10 Fubai(GB10) 116
11 Touqiaoyin(GB11) 117
12 Wangu(GB12) 117
13 Benshen(GB13) 118
14 Yangbai(GB14) 118
15 Toulinqi(GB15) 118
16 Muchuang(GB16) 119
17 Zhengying(GB17) 119
18 Chengling(GB18) 119
19 Naokong(GB19) 120
20 Fengchi(GB20) 120
21 Jianjing(GB21) 121
22 Yuanye(GB22) 121
23 zhejin(GB23) 121
24 Riyue(GB24):Front-Mu Point of the gallbladder 122
25 Jingmen(GB25):Front-Mu Point of the kidney 122
26 Daimai(GB26） 122
27 Wushu(GB27) 123
28 Weidao(GB28) 123
29 Juliao(GB29) 124
30 Huantiao(GB30) 124
31 Fengshi(GB31) 124
32 Zhongdu(GB32) 125
33 Xiyangguan(GB33) 125
34 Yanglingquan(GB34):He-(sea)point,Converging Point of Tendon 125
35 Yangjiao (GB35) 126
36 Waiqiu(GB36):Xi-(cleft)point 126
37 Guangming(GB37):Luo-(connecting)point 127
38 Yangfu(GB38):Jing-(river)point 127
39 Xuanzhong(GB39):Converging Point of Marrow 127
40 Qiuxu(GB40):Yuan-(source)point 128
41 Zulinqi(GB41):shu-(stream)point 128
42 Diwuhui(GB42) 129
43 Xiaxi(GB43):Xing-(spring)point 129
44 Zuqiaoyin(GB44):Jing-(well)point 129
Acupoints of the Liver Meridian of Foot-Jueyin(code:LR) 130
1 Dadun(LR1):Jing-(well)point 130
2 Xingjian(LR2):Xing-(spring)point 131
3 Taichong(LR3):Shu-(stream)point and Yuan-(source)point 132
4 Zhongfeng(LR4):Jing-(river)point 132
5 Ligou(LR5):Luo-(connecting)point 133
6 Zhongdu(LR6):Xi-(cleft)point 133
7 Xiguan(LR7) 133
8 Ququan(LR8):He-(sea)point 134
9 Yinbao (LR9) 134
10 Zuwuli(LR10) 135
11 Yinlian(LR11) 135
12 Jimai(LR12) 135
13 Zhangmen (LR13):Front-Mu Point of the spleen;Converging Point of Zang Organs 136
14 Qimen(LR14):Front-Mu point of the liver 136
Acupoints of the Ren Channel(code:CV) 136
1 Huiyin(CV1) 137
2 Qugu(CV2) 138
3 Zhongji(CV3):Front-Mu Point of the bladder 138
4 Guanyuan(CV4):Front-Mu Point of the small intestine 139
5 Shimen(CV5):Front-Mu Point of the Triple Energizer 139
6 Qihai(CV 6):Yuan-(source)point of Huang 140
7 Yinjiao(CV7) 140
8 Shenque(CV8) 141
9 Shuifen(CV9) 141
10 Xiawan(CV10) 141
11 Jianli(CV11) 142
12 Zhongwan(GV12):Front-Mu Point of the stomach,Converging Point of Fu Organs 142
13 Shangwan(GV13) 142
14 Juque(GV14):Front-Mu point of the heart 143
15 Jiuwei(GV15):Luo-(connecting)point,Yuan-(source)point of Huang 143
16 Zhongting(CV16) 144
17 Danzhong(CV17):Front-Mu Point ofthe pericardium,Converging point of Qi 144
18 Yutang(CV18) 144
19 Zigong(CV19) 145
20 Huagai(CV20) 145
21 Xuanji(CV21) 145
22 Tiantu(CV22) 146
23 Lianquan (CV23) 146
24 Chengjiang(CV24) 147
Acupoints of the Du Channel(code:GV) 147
1 Changqiang(GV1) 147
2 Yaoshu(GV2) 148
3 Yaoyangguan(GV3) 149
4 Mingmen(GV4) 149
5 Xuanshu(GV5) 150
6 Jizhong (GV6) 150
7 Zhongshu(GV7) 150
8 Jinsuo(GV8) 151
9 Zhiyang(GV9) 151
10 Lingtai(GV10) 152
11 Shendao(GV11) 152
12 Shenzhu(GV12) 152
13 Taodao(GV13) 153
14 Dazhui(GV14) 153
15 Yamen(GV15) 153
16 Fengfu(GV16) 154
17 Naohu(GV17) 154
18 Qiangjian(GV18) 155
19 Houding(GV19) 155
20 Baihui(GV20) 155
21 Qianding(GV21) 156
22 Xinhui(GV22) 156
23 Shangxing(GV23) 157
24 Shenting(GV24) 157
25 Suliao(GV25) 157
26 Shuigou(GV26) 158
27 Duiduan(GV27) 158
28 Yinjiao(GV28) 158
Extraoradinary points 160
Head and neck(code:EX-HN) 160
1 Sishencong(EX-HN1) 160
2 Dangyang(EX-HN2) 160
3 Yintang(EX-HN3) 161
4 Yuyao(EX-HN4) 161
5 Taiyang(EX-HN5) 161
6 Erjian(EX-HN6) 162
7 Qiuhou(EX-H7) 162
8 Shangyingxiang(EX-HN8) 162
9 Neiyingxiang(EX-HN9) 163
10 Juquan(EX-HN10) 163
11 Jiachengjiang(EX-HN11) 163
12 JinjinYuye(EX-HN12) 163
13 Qianzheng(EX-HN13) 164
14 Yiming(EX-HN14) 164
15 Jingbailao(EX-HN15) 164
16 Anmian(EX-HN16) 165
Chest and abdomen(code:EX-CA) 165
1 Zigong(EX-CA1) 166
2 Sanjiaojiu(EX-CA2) 166
Back(code:EX-B) 166
1 Dingchuan(EX-B1) 167
2 Jiaji(EX-B2) 167
3 Weiwanxiashu(EX-B3) 167
4 Pigen(EX-B4) 168
5 Xiajishu(EX-B5) 168
6 Yaoyan(EX-B7) 168
7 Shiqizhui(EX-B8) 168
8 Yaoqi(EX-B9) 169
Upper extremities(code:EX-UE) 169
1 Jianqian 170
2 Zhoujian(EX-UE1) 170
3 Erbai(EX-UE2) 170
4 Zhongquan (EX-UE3) 170
5 Zhongkui(EX-UE4) 171
6 Dagukong(EX-UE5) 171
7 Xiaogukong(EX-UE6) 171
8 Yaotongdian(EX-UE7) 171
9 Wailaogong(EX-UE8) 172
10 Baxie(EX-UE9) 172
11 Sifeng(EX-UE10) 172
12 Shixuan(EX-UE11) 173
Lower extremities(code:EX-LE) 174
1 Huanzhong(EX-LE1) 174
2 Kuangu(EX-LE2) 174
3 Heding(EX-LE3) 174
4 Baichongwo(EX-LE4) 175
5 Xiyan(EX-LE5) 175
6 Dannang(EX-LE6) 175
7 Lanwei(EX-LE7) 175
8 Neihuaijian(EX-LE8) 176
9 Waihuaijian(EX-LE9) 176
10 Bafeng(EX-LE10) 176
11 Duyin(EX-LE11) 176
12 Qiduan(EX-LE12) 177
Appendix：Explanation of common nouns on TCM 178