Lateral foot acupuncture points — 3D atlas

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The Lateral foot region contains 2 acupuncture points (meridians: BL). 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.

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Points in this region (2)

CodeNameLocation
BL61
Pucan
PucanOn the lateral aspect of the foot, in the depression directly inferior to BL60 Kunlun, on the calcaneus bone. This point is found 1.5 cun…
BL63
Jinmen
Jinmen means 'Metal Gate'On the lateral aspect of the foot, in the depression directly inferior to the anterior border of the lateral malleolus, anterior and…

Other regions: Foot: Ankle · Dorsum of foot · Medial foot · Sole

How many acupuncture points are in the Lateral foot?

The Lateral foot region of the atlas lists 2 points: BL61, BL63.

How do I locate a point in the Lateral foot?

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.

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