ACC Acupoint Locations and Functions 3

Question 1

PC 6 (Neiguan) is located how far proximal to the wrist crease and between which tendons?

Accepted Answer

2 cun proximal, between palmaris longus and flexor carpi radialis

Answer

PC 6 is 2 cun proximal to the wrist crease between the tendons of palmaris longus and flexor carpi radialis.

Question 2

Which acupoint is the influential (Hui) point of the Blood?

Accepted Answer

BL 17 (Geshu)

Answer

BL 17 (Geshu), the Back-Shu of the diaphragm, is the Hui-meeting point of Blood and treats all blood disorders.

Question 3

SP 6 (Sanyinjiao) is located at which landmark?

Accepted Answer

3 cun superior to the tip of the medial malleolus, on the posterior border of the tibia

Answer

SP 6 is 3 cun directly superior to the tip of the medial malleolus, just posterior to the medial border of the tibia.

Question 4

GV 14 (Dazhui) is located at which spinal level?

Accepted Answer

Below the spinous process of C7

Answer

GV 14 is located in the depression below the spinous process of the seventh cervical vertebra (C7).

Question 5

The command point 'Four Gates' refers to which pair of points?

Accepted Answer

LI 4 and LV 3

Answer

The Four Gates are LI 4 (Hegu) bilaterally and LV 3 (Taichong) bilaterally, used to strongly move Qi and Xue throughout the body.

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