The Lower abdomen & groin region contains 28 acupuncture points (meridians: CV, EX, GB, KI, LR, SP, ST). The interactive atlas below opens directly on this region: click a point for its booklet (location, needling, indications, combinations), turn on labels, or start the tour.
| Code | Name | Location |
|---|---|---|
| CV1 Huiyin | Huiyin | In the center of the perineum, midway between the anus and the posterior aspect of the scrotum in males, or the posterior labial commissure… |
| CV2 Qugu | Qugu | On the anterior midline, in the depression at the superior border of the pubic symphysis, at the pubic hairline. |
| CV3 Zhongji | Zhongji | On the anterior midline of the lower abdomen, 4 cun inferior to the umbilicus, or 1 cun superior to the pubic symphysis. |
| CV4 Guanyuan | Guanyuan | On the anterior midline of the lower abdomen, 3 cun inferior to the umbilicus. |
| CV5 Shimen | Shimen | On the anterior midline of the lower abdomen, 2 cun inferior to the center of the umbilicus. |
| CV6 Qihai | Sea of Qi | On the anterior midline of the lower abdomen, 1.5 cun inferior to the center of the umbilicus. |
| CV7 Yinjiao | Yin Intersection | On the anterior midline of the lower abdomen, 1 cun directly inferior to the center of the umbilicus. |
| CV8 Shenque | Spirit Gate | On the anterior aspect of the wrist, at the wrist crease, in the depression on the radial side of the tendon of the flexor carpi ulnaris… |
| EX-CA1 | ||
| GB27 Wushu | Wushu translates to 'Five Pivots' | On the lateral abdomen, in the depression 3 cun inferior to Daimai (GB26), which is located at the level of the umbilicus. This places… |
| GB28 Weidao | Weidao | On the lateral abdomen, 5.3 cun inferior to Zhangmen (LR13) and anterior and inferior to the anterior superior iliac spine (ASIS). This… |
| GB29 Juliao | Juliao | On the lateral aspect of the hip, in the depression between the anterior superior iliac spine and the greater trochanter. |
| KI11 Hénggǔ | Henggu means 'Pubic Bone' | In the lower abdomen, at the superior border of the pubic symphysis, 0.5 cun lateral to the anterior midline (at the level of CV2, Qugu). |
| KI12 Dazhong | Dazhong | On the medial aspect of the ankle, in a depression posteroinferior to the medial malleolus, at the anterior border of the Achilles tendon… |
| KI13 Qixue | Qi Hole | On the lower abdomen, 3 cun below the umbilicus and 0.5 cun lateral to the anterior midline (at the level of Guanyuan, REN4). |
| KI14 Siman | Four Fullnesses | On the lower abdomen, 2 cun below the umbilicus and 0.5 cun lateral to the anterior midline (at the level of CV5 Shimen). Some sources… |
| KI15 Zhōngzhù | Zhōngzhù | On the lower abdomen, 1 cun inferior to the umbilicus and 0.5 cun lateral to the anterior midline (Ren Mai). |
| KI16 Huangshu | Huang Shu translates to 'Vitals Shu-point' | On the middle abdomen, at the level of the umbilicus (CV8), 0.5 cun lateral to the midline. |
| LR12 Jimai | Urgent Pulse | In the inguinal region, just lateral to the pubic tubercle and inferior and lateral to ST30 (Qichong), in the crease of the groin where the… |
| SP12 Chōngmén | Chongmen translates to 'Rushing Gate' | In the inguinal region, 1 cun inferior to SP13 (Fushe), at the superior border of the pubic bone, 4.5 cun lateral to the anterior midline… |
| SP13 Fushe | Fushe | On the lower abdomen, 4 cun lateral to the anterior midline, located 3 cun inferior to the point Fuketsu (SP14). This places it superior to… |
| SP14 Fùjié | Abdominal Knotting | On the lower abdomen, 1.3 cun inferior to the umbilicus and 4 cun lateral to the anterior midline. This places it 1.3 cun below Daheng… |
| SP15 Dàhéng | Great Horizontal | On the abdomen, level with the center of the umbilicus, 4 cun lateral to the midline. This is located 3.5 cun inferior to Fuai (SP14). |
| ST26 Wailing | Wailing | On the lower abdomen, 1 cun inferior to the umbilicus and 2 cun lateral to the anterior midline. |
| ST27 Daju | Daju | On the lower abdomen, 2 cun inferior to the umbilicus and 2 cun lateral to the anterior midline (Ren Mai). This places it 1 cun inferior to… |
| ST28 Shuidao | Shuidao | On the lower abdomen, 3 cun below the umbilicus and 2 cun lateral to the anterior midline, on the line connecting the umbilicus to the… |
| ST29 Guilai | Guilai means 'Return' | On the lower abdomen, 4 cun inferior to the umbilicus and 2 cun lateral to the anterior midline, on the rectus abdominis muscle. |
| ST30 Qichong | Qi Thoroughfare | On the lower abdomen, 2 cun lateral to the superior border of the pubic symphysis, in the inguinal region, medial to the femoral artery. |
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The Lower abdomen & groin region of the atlas lists 28 points: CV1, CV2, CV3, CV4, CV5, CV6, CV7, CV8, EX-CA1, GB27, GB28, GB29, KI11, KI12, KI13, KI14, KI15, KI16, LR12, SP12 ….
Open the point in the 3D atlas: the booklet gives the standard location, a cun ruler from the nearest bony landmark, and a step-by-step description.