Dorsum of foot acupuncture points — 3D atlas

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The Dorsum of foot region contains 13 acupuncture points (meridians: BL, GB, LR, 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.

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Points in this region (13)

CodeNameLocation
BL64
Jinggu
JingguOn the lateral aspect of the foot, in the depression found just below the tuberosity of the fifth metatarsal bone, at the junction of the…
BL65
Shugu
Shugu means 'Binding Bone'On the lateral aspect of the foot, in the depression posterior and inferior to the head of the fifth metatarsal bone, at the junction of…
BL66
Zutonggu
ZutongguOn the lateral aspect of the foot, in the depression located just anterior and inferior to the head of the 5th metatarsophalangeal joint.
BL67
Zhiyin
ZhiyinOn the lateral aspect of the little toe, approximately 0.1 cun posterior to the corner of the nail.
GB41
Zulinqi
Foot Overlooking TearsOn the dorsum of the foot, in the depression proximal to the heads of the fourth and fifth metatarsal bones, 1.5 cun posterior to GB43…
GB42
Diwuhui
Earth's Five MeetingsOn the dorsum of the foot, in the depression proximal to the fourth metatarsophalangeal joint, between the fourth and fifth metatarsals…
GB43
Xiaxi
Clamped StreamOn the dorsum of the foot, in the depression in the web margin between the fourth and fifth toes, just proximal to the margin and anterior…
GB44
Zuyinqi
Foot Yin OrificeOn the dorsal aspect of the fourth toe, at the junction of lines drawn along the lateral border of the nail and the base of the nail…
LR1
Dà Dūn
Dà DūnOn the dorsal aspect of the great toe, at the junction of lines drawn along the lateral border of the nail and the base of the nail, in the…
LR2
Xíng Jiān
Xíng JiānOn the dorsum of the foot, in the depression located in the web between the first and second toes, just proximal to the web margin where a…
ST43
Xiangu
Sunken ValleyOn the dorsum of the foot, in the depression proximal to the junction of the second and third metatarsal bones, 2 cun posterior to the web…
ST44
Neiting
Inner CourtyardOn the dorsum of the foot, in the depression in the web margin between the second and third toes, distal to the metatarsophalangeal joint.
ST45
Lidui
Severe ExchangeOn the dorsal aspect of the second toe, at the junction of lines drawn along the lateral border of the nail and the base of the nail…

Other regions: Foot: Ankle · Medial foot · Lateral foot · Sole

How many acupuncture points are in the Dorsum of foot?

The Dorsum of foot region of the atlas lists 13 points: BL64, BL65, BL66, BL67, GB41, GB42, GB43, GB44, LR1, LR2, ST43, ST44, ST45.

How do I locate a point in the Dorsum of 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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