FREE NCCAOM Acupuncture Point Location Questions and Answers

Question 1

A practitioner needs to locate ST36 (Zusanli). Which of the following descriptions provides the most accurate location for this point?

Accepted Answer

3 cun inferior to ST35, one finger-breadth lateral to the anterior crest of the tibia.

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On the dorsum of the hand, between the 1st and 2nd metacarpal bones.

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2 cun proximal to the transverse wrist crease, between the tendons of palmaris longus and flexor carpi radialis.

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In the depression anterior and inferior to the head of the fibula.

Question 2

To locate LU7 (Lieque), a common technique involves crossing the thumbs and index fingers of both hands ('tiger's mouth'). When the index finger of one hand is placed on the styloid process of the radius of the other, where does the point lie?

Accepted Answer

In the depression directly under the tip of the index finger.

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At the midpoint of the second metacarpal bone.

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1 cun distal to the wrist crease.

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On the ulnar side of the wrist.

Question 3

A patient presents with nausea and anxiety. The practitioner decides to needle PC6 (Neiguan). What is the correct location of this point?

Accepted Answer

2 cun proximal to the transverse wrist crease, between the two central tendons.

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3 cun superior to the medial malleolus, posterior to the tibia.

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On the dorsum of the hand, at the highest point of the muscle when the thumb and index finger are adducted.

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On the lateral lower leg, in the depression anterior and inferior to the head of the fibula.

Question 4

Which of the following points is located 3 cun superior to the prominence of the medial malleolus, on the posterior border of the tibia?

Accepted Answer

SP6 (Sanyinjiao)

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ST36 (Zusanli)

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LI4 (Hegu)

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GB34 (Yanglingquan)

Question 5

A patient has been diagnosed with Liver Qi Stagnation manifesting as irritability and pain in the hypochondriac region. The practitioner chooses to needle GB34 (Yanglingquan), the He-Sea point of the Gallbladder channel and the Influential Point of the sinews. Where is this point located?

Accepted Answer

On the lateral aspect of the lower leg, in the depression anterior and inferior to the head of the fibula.

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3 cun inferior to the patella and one finger-breadth from the tibial crest.

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1.5 cun proximal to the wrist crease, above the radial styloid process.

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On the medial leg, 3 cun above the medial malleolus.

Question 6

A practitioner is treating a patient for a headache and facial pain. They decide to use the command point for the face and mouth, LI4 (Hegu). What is the most accurate way to locate this point?

Accepted Answer

On the dorsum of the hand, between the 1st and 2nd metacarpal bones, at the midpoint of the 2nd metacarpal bone on the radial side.

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2 cun proximal to the wrist crease, between two tendons.

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3 cun inferior to ST35, lateral to the tibial crest.

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1.5 cun proximal to the wrist crease, in a cleft between two tendons.