Atlas of Acupuncture

3.6 Lower Extremity

3.6.2 Ankle and Foot

Highest prominence of the medial/lateral

malleolus (
Figs 3.105, 3.106)

Please note: The highest prominence of the malleolus does not

refer to its lower border, but literally to its most protruding tip.

The prominences are important reference points for the lower

leg and ankle. 
Ex-LE-8(neihuajian) is located on the

highest prominence of the lateral malleolus, while 
Ex-LE-9

(waihuajian) is its medial counterpart.

Please also note:Contrary to some textbooks, the lateral and

medial prominences are anatomically not located at the same

level. There is approximately a 1 cun (
Chapter 1, Fig. 1.2) dif-

ference in level. Thus, 
BL-60and 
KID-3are not located

directly opposite each other, but rather occupy a comparable

position.

Achilles

tendon

Highest prominence

of the medial malleolus KID-3

KID-7

KID-4

KID-6

SP-5

Tibia

Medial

malleolus

Talus

Fibula

Lateral

malleolus

Calcaneus

Achilles tendon

Fig. 3.105

Fig. 3.106

Highest prominence

of the medial malleolus Ex-LE-8

Highest prominence Ex-LE-9

of the lateral malleolus

BL-60

Fig. 3.107