Atlas of Acupuncture

3 Anatomical Orientation

Joint space on the anterior ankle

(
Figs 3.108, 3.109)

The joint space on the anterior aspect of the ankle (between the

malleoli) is best palpated by passively flexing and extending the

foot. 
LIV-4and 
ST-41are both located here.

Tibia

Trochlea

tali

Medial

malleolus Subtalar

joint

Talocrural

joint

Fibula

Lateral

malleolus

ST-41 LIV-4

Ankle joint space

Tendon of the

tibialis anterior

Fig. 3.109

Fig. 3.108