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(There are twenty-one acupoints on each side, totaling forty-two acupoints for both sides.)
[Diagram of the Foot-Taiyin Spleen Meridian]
Yinbai (SP1) is located in the depression medial to the big toe, distal to Dada (SP2), below the eminence of the first metatarsal bone. Gongsun (SP4) is one cun proximal to the post-malleolar process. Shangqiu (SP5), belonging to the Metal point of the meridian, is located in the slight depression anterior and inferior to the medial malleolus. [Note: The text "Ji er shi di" appears garbled or erroneous in the source; standard texts usually list Sanyinjiao here, but translation follows the literal sequence]. Jimen (SP11) is six cun superior on the medial aspect of the thigh, where an arterial pulse can be felt between the tendons; this must be examined carefully. Chongmen (SP12) is five cun from the inguinal ligament pulsation. Daheng (SP15) is sought three cun and three fen lateral to Xiawan (CV10). Fushhe (SP13) and Fujie (SP14) are three cun and three fen inferior to Daheng. Daheng is situated flanking the umbilicus, not a fictitious point. Fu'ai (SP16) is one cun and half away from Riyue (GB24), connecting directly with Shidou (SP17). This includes Shidou (SP17), Tianxi (SP22), Xiongxiang (SP23), and Zhourong (SP21), each spaced one cun and six fen apart. Dabao (SP21) is three cun inferior to Yuanli (GB24), emerging between nine tendons; this should be remembered.

The Foot-Taiyin Spleen Meridian originates at the tip of the big toe, ascends along the medial white skin margin, passes behind the eminence of the first metatarsal bone, moves anteriorly and superiorly to the medial malleolus, follows the medial aspect of the tibia, enters the popliteal fossa, ascends along the anterior edge of the medial thigh, enters the abdomen, connects with the Spleen, and links with the Stomach. It passes upward through the diaphragm, runs alongside the throat, connects with the root of the tongue, and spreads under the tongue. A branch arises from the Stomach, goes up to connect with the Heart. In this meridian, Qi is abundant while Blood is deficient. If pathological changes occur due to abnormal movement of Qi (Shi Dong), symptoms include immediate vomiting after eating, epigastric pain, body pain that makes movement difficult, abdominal distension, frequent belching, and stiffness of the tongue root. Diseases generated by this meridian (Suo Sheng Bing) include tongue pain, heavy sensation in the body, loss of appetite, irritability, urgency and pain in the lower abdomen, watery diarrhea or loose stools, abdominal masses (Jia), cold malaria, inability to sleep peacefully, and swelling of the thighs and knees when standing forcibly.

(There are nine acupoints on each side, totaling eighteen acupoints for both sides.)
[Diagram of the Hand-Shaoyin Heart Meridian]
Jiquan (HT1) is located in the artery between the tendons in the axilla. Qingling (HT8) is three cun superior to the elbow joint. Shaohai (HT3) is in the depression posterior to the medial epicondyle of the humerus. Lingdao (HT4) is one cun and half proximal to the wrist crease. Tongli (HT5) is one cun proximal to the wrist crease. Yinxi (HT6, text implies "Yin... five fen") is taken at the arterial pulse five fen proximal to the wrist crease. Shenmen (HT7) is in the depression at the radial end of the pisiform bone. [Text "Dui chong" is ambiguous, likely referring to local anatomy or a variant name]. Shaofu (HT8) is located opposite Laogong (PC8) on the medial side of the little finger. Shaochong (HT9) is located at the radial corner of the nail bed of the little finger.

The Hand-Shaoyin Heart Meridian originates in the Heart, descends through the diaphragm, and directly communicates with the Small Intestine. A branch arises from the Lung system (Fei Xi), ascends to the throat, and connects with the eye system (Mu Xi). The main trunk ascends to the Lung, emerges from the axilla (Yuanli area), descends into the elbow, passes through Shaohai (HT3), follows the posterior-medial border of the arm, reaches the medial end of the palm at the sharp bone (pisiform), and pours into Shaochong (HT9). This meridian has abundant Qi and deficient Blood. If pathological changes occur due to abnormal movement of Qi, symptoms include unbearable heart pain, thirst with desire to drink water, and dryness of the throat. Diseases generated by this meridian include hypochondriac pain, yellow eyes (jaundice), pain along the posterior-medial border of the hypochondrium and arm, and heat in the palm.