Lower leg · outer acupuncture points — 3D atlas

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The Lower leg · outer region contains 5 acupuncture points (meridians: GB). 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 (5)

CodeNameLocation
GB35
Yangjiao
Yang IntersectionOn the lateral aspect of the lower leg, 7 cun superior to the prominence of the lateral malleolus, on the posterior border of the fibula.
GB36
Waiqiu
WaiqiuOn the lateral aspect of the lower leg, 7 cun superior to the prominence of the lateral malleolus, on the anterior border of the fibula.
GB37
Guangming
GuangmingOn the lateral aspect of the lower leg, 5 cun superior to the prominence of the lateral malleolus, on the anterior border of the fibula.
GB38
Yangfu
Yangfu means 'Yang Assistance'On the lateral aspect of the lower leg, 4 cun superior to the prominence of the lateral malleolus, on the anterior border of the fibula.
GB39
Xuanzhong
XuanzhongOn the lateral aspect of the lower leg, 3 cun superior to the prominence of the lateral malleolus, in the depression between the posterior…

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How many acupuncture points are in the Lower leg · outer?

The Lower leg · outer region of the atlas lists 5 points: GB35, GB36, GB37, GB38, GB39.

How do I locate a point in the Lower leg · outer?

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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