Atlas of Acupuncture

4 Acupuncture Points of the Twelve Primary Channels

Location

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

lus, on the anteriorborder of the fibula.

How to find

First, locate the prominence of the lateral malleolus (➞3.6.2)

and, from there, measure 4 cun in a proximal direction. There,

locate G.B.-38on the anteriorborder of the fibula. Or:On the

lateral aspect of the lower leg, the distance between the promi-

nence of the lateral malleolus (➞3.6.2) and the popliteal crease

is 16 cun (➞2.2). Divide this distance into quarters and locate

G.B.-38one quarter of the distance from the lateral malleolus

(aid: spreading hands technique or elastic tape ➞2). For orien-

tation:The borders of the fibula are deep to the peroneus 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 imaginary

line running to the head of the fibula.

Needling

Vertically 0.5–1.5 cun

Actions/Indications

● Opens the channel

● Clears Wind and Heat

Special features

Jing-river point, Fire point, sedation point.

G.B.-38 Yang Assistance YANGFU

4 cun

12 cun

Highest prominence

of the lateral malleolus

Popliteal crease

(^3) / 4
(^1) / 4
Fibula
G.B.-38
15
9
10
11
12
13
14
8
16
G.B.-44
cun
Highest
prominence
of the lateral
malleolus
G.B.-36
BL-60
G.B.-39 BL-59
BL-58
BL-57
G.B.-40
G.B.-42
G.B.-35
G.B.-37
G.B.-38
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