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 Gateway | In the umbilical region, at the centre of the umbilicus. |
| EX-CA1 | ||
| GB27 Wushu | Five Pivots | On the lateral abdomen, at the level 3 cun inferior to the umbilicus, in the depression next to the anterior superior iliac spine (ASIS),… |
| GB28 Weidao | Weidao | On the lateral abdomen, at the level approximately 3.5 cun inferior to the umbilicus, anterior and inferior to the anterior superior iliac… |
| GB29 Juliao | Juliao | In the buttock region, midpoint of the line connecting the anterior superior iliac spine and the prominence of the greater trochanter. |
| KI11 Hénggǔ | Pubic Bone | In the lower abdomen, at the superior border of the pubic symphysis (5 cun inferior to the centre of the umbilicus), 0.5 cun lateral to the… |
| KI12 Dahe | Great Glory | On the lower abdomen, 4 cun inferior to the centre of the umbilicus (level with CV3 Zhongji) and 0.5 cun lateral to the anterior midline. |
| 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, CV4). |
| KI14 Siman | Four Fullnesses | On the lower abdomen, 2 cun inferior to the centre of the umbilicus, 0.5 cun lateral to the anterior median line. |
| 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 | Vitals Shu-point | On the middle abdomen, level with the centre of the umbilicus (CV8), 0.5 cun lateral to the anterior midline. |
| LR12 Jimai | Urgent Pulse | In the groin region, at the same level as the superior border of the pubic symphysis, and 2.5 cun lateral to the anterior median line. |
| SP12 Chōngmén | Rushing Gate | In the groin region, at the inguinal crease, lateral to the femoral artery. |
| SP13 Fushe | Fushe | On the lower abdomen, 4.3 cun inferior to the centre of the umbilicus, 4 cun lateral to the anterior median line. |
| SP14 Fùjié | Abdominal Knotting | On the lower abdomen, 1.3 cun inferior to the centre of the umbilicus (1.3 cun below SP15 Daheng) and 4 cun lateral to the anterior midline. |
| SP15 Dàhéng | Great Horizontal | On the abdomen, level with the centre of the umbilicus (3 cun inferior to SP16 Fuai), 4 cun lateral to the anterior midline. |
| 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 centre of the umbilicus (1 cun inferior to ST26 Wailing), 2 cun lateral to the anterior midline… |
| 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 | 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 | In the groin region, at the same level as the superior border of the pubic symphysis, 2 cun lateral to the anterior median line, over the… |
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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.