Thoughts About the Location of Point Zusanli (ST36)
10.13460/j.issn.1005-0957.2015.10.1001
- VernacularTitle:关于足三里穴定位的思考
- Author:
Jianwei LING
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Acupuncture and moxibustion;
Bone-length measurements;
Acupoint location;
Acupoint selection;
Point,Zusanli(ST36)
- From:
Shanghai Journal of Acupuncture and Moxibustion
2015;(10):1001-1003
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
ObjectiveTo explore a more perfect method for acupoint location by taking point Zusanli (ST36) as an example. MethodPoint Zusanli was located during extension and flexion of the knee joint. The selected points were not at the same place. Its reason was explained. The method of locating point Zusanli was exploredin flexion of the knee.ResultDuring extension and flexion of the knee joint, point Dubi(ST35)shifted superiorly and inferiorly. Therefore, the influence of this factor on the location of point Zusanli was considered when the acupoint was located usingpoint Dubi as a reference point.ConclusionBecause different body positions are often required when acupoints are clinically located, attention should be paid to the problem of how to correctly locate acupoints in different body positions. Again becausethe positions of acupuncture points are changeable and relative, the location of acupoints should be finally determined by acupuncturist using the method of acupoint examination under the direction of various location methods. Therefore, the relationshipbetween locating methods such as bone-length measurements and actual positions of acupoints is worthy to be considered again. Only not abandoning but also not depending on measurements is a more perfect method for acupoint location.
