Atlas of Acupuncture

3 Anatomical Orientation

Pubic symphysis, umbilicus (
Fig. 3.98)

The upper border of the pubic symphysis is an important orienta-

tion point for point location on the lower abdomen. The distance

between the centre of the umbilicus and the upper border of the

symphysis can be divided into 5 proportional cun, which can dif-

fer significantly from the patient’s finger cun (
Chapter 2).


Ren-2is located on the anterior midline and on the upper bor-

der of the pubic symphysis.

3.6 Lower Extremity

Greater trochanter (
Fig. 3.99)

The greater trochanter forms a distinct, projecting bony structure

on the hip area. It is one of the endpoints on an imaginary line

connecting it with the sacral hiatus. Located on this line is


 G.B.-30, a third of the distance from the greater trochanter.

Another line connecting the greater trochanter and the anterior

superior iliac spine (ASIS) is used for locating 
G.B.-29.

Ren-2

Symphysis

Fig. 3.97

G.B.-29

Anterior

superior

iliac spine

(ASIS)

Greater

trochanter G.B.-30

Fig. 3.99

L4

Sacroiliac joint

Symphysis pubis,

interpubic disc

Greater

trochanter

Anterior superior

iliac spine (ASIS)

Fig. 3.98