Atlas of Acupuncture

4 Acupuncture Points of the Twelve Primary Channels

Location

7 cun proximal to the highest prominence of the lateral malleo-

lus, on the anteriorborder of the fibula.

How to find

Quick method:Spreading hands technique (➞2.3.3): Locate

➞G.B.-35at the midpoint of a line connecting ➞G.B.-34(in

the depression anterior and inferior to the head of the fibula) and

the highest prominence of the lateral malleolus (➞3.6.2), on the

anteriorborder of the fibula (distance
14 cun). G.B.-36is

located 7 cun proximal to the prominence of the lateral malleo-

lus. Or:Spreading hands technique (➞2.3.3): locate G.B.-36 1

cun distal to the midpoint of a line connecting the popliteal

crease and the highest prominence of the lateral malleolus, on

the anteriorborder of the fibula (distance
16 cun, ➞2.2).

For orientation:The borders of the fibula are deep to the per-

oneus brevis muscle and are often not easily palpable. For this

reason, it is suggested to palpate the anterior border of the fibula

just superior to the ankle and then locate the point on an imagi-

nary line running to the head of the fibula.

Located on the same level are ➞G.B.-35(on the posteriorbor-

der of the fibula) and ➞BL-58(7 cun proximal to ➞BL-60).

Needling

Vertically 0.5–1.5 cun

Actions/Indications

● Regulates Gall Bladder and Liver Qi

● Drains Damp-Heat

● Relaxes the tendons and muscles

● Calms the shen

Special features

Xi-cleft point

G.B.-36 Outer Mound WAIQIU

7 cun

7 cun

G.B.-35

G.B-34

Highest prominence

of the lateral malleolus

Popliteal crease

(^1) / 2
(^1) / 2
Fibula
G.B.-36
G.B.-35
1 cun
1 cun
BL-57
BL-58
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