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Selection of points used in sequence

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Points of the Tuina Sequence

Active Health Foundation

By James O’Sullivan C.Ac. (China)

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The Neck Stretch

Position flat hand under neck, Centre of palm (P-08) should be directly under (Du-16)

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GB-20

In the depression between the upper portion of m. sternocleidomastoideus and m. trapezius, on the same level with Du-16

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GB-21

Midway between Du 14 and the acromion, at the highest point of the shoulder.

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LI-04

Midway between the junction of the 1st. and 2nd metacarpal bones and the margin of the web.

Clears pathogenic Factors

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Lu-05

Lu-05 is located in the transverse cubital crease, on the radial side of the biceps muscle tendon. The point is located with the elbow slightly flexed.

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LI-11

When elbow is flexed point is in the depression at the lateral end of the transverse cubital crease, midway between Lu-05 and lateral epicondyle of the humerus.

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LI-15

Directly below the anterior border of the acromion, on the upper portion of the m. deltoideus, where a depression is formed when the arm is abducted.

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SJ-14

Posterior and inferior to the acromion, in the depression about 1 cun posterior to LI-15, when the arm is abducted.

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Ht-03

At the medial end of the transverse cubital crease when the elbow is flexed. or midpoint between P3 and medial epicondyle of humerus.

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K-01

On the sole, in the depression when the foot is in plantar flexion, approx. at the junction of the anterior third and posterior two thirds of the sole.

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K-03

In the depression between the medial malleolus and the tendo calcaneus, at the level with the tip of the medial malleolus.

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Sp-03

On the medial and proximal to the 1st. Metatarso-phalangeal joint at the junction of the red and white skin.

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Sp-04

In the depression distal and inferior to the base of the 1st. metatarsal bone. 1 cun posterior to Sp3, at the junction of the red and white skin.

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Liv-03

On the dorsum of the foot, in the depression distal to the junction of the first and second metatarsal bones.

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K-06

In the depression of the lower border of the medial malleolus, or 1 cun below the medial malleolus.

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Sp-06

3 cun above the tip of the medial malleolus, near the posterior border of the Tibia.

The tip of the medial malleolus to the popliteal crease is 15 cun

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Sp-09

In the depression on the inferior border of the medial condyle of the Tibia at the posterior border of the Tibia.

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St-36

Below the knee, 3 cun inferior to Dubi ST-35, one fingerbreadth lateral to the anterior crest of the tibia.

Strengthens Qi or Total Energy in the body

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GB-34

In the depression anterior and inferior to the small head of the fibula. 2 cun inferior to the knee

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Sp-10

2 cun above the medial epicondyle of the femur, at the protuberance of the m. vastus medialis.

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Ren-04

3 cun inferior to the umbilicus.

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Ren-06

1.5 cun inferior to the umbilicus.

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St-25

2 cun lateral to the centre of the umbilicus.

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Sp-15

4 cun lateral to the centre of the umbilicus, on the lateral side of m. rectus abdominis.

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Ren-12

4 cun superior to the umbilicus.

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St-21

4 cun above the umbilicus, 2 cun lateral to Ren 12.

Ren-12

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Testing you

It is advised to test yourself on these images as they will be used to test your written point location proficiency in class.

Practical point location will be based on these points plus the other points advised in class.

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