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The meridian of Foot-Yangming Stomach originates at the nose, intersects at the root of the nose (the deep area between the eyes and on the nasal bridge is called "Xinzhong"). It laterally constrains with the meridian of Foot-Taiyang Bladder (Foot-Taiyang Bladder meridian originates at Jingming [BL1]), then follows the posterior aspect of the cheek downwards along the lower border of the mandible, emerging at Daying [ST5] (Daying acupoint is located in the depression 1.2 cun anterior to the angle of the jaw). It follows Jiache [ST6] (Jiache refers to the masticatory region of the cheek; since the Foot-Yangming Stomach meridian traverses this area, Jiache acupoint is located in the depression at the end of the curved jaw below the ear), ascends anterior to the ear, passes through Kerenren [ST7] (Kerenren, also known as Shangguan [ST7], is located in the hollow space anterior to the ear where the temporal bone rises and the mouth opens), follows the hairline to the frontal skull. Its branch descends from anterior to Daying to Renying [ST9] (Renying is located at the pulsating large artery on both sides of the laryngeal prominence). It follows the throat into Quepen [ST12], descends through the diaphragm, belongs to the Stomach, and connects with the Spleen. The main trunk converges at Qichong [ST30]. From there, it descends through Biguan [ST31], lies flat over Futu [ST32], enters the middle of the knee patella, descends along the lateral border of the leg, reaches the dorsum of the foot, and enters the medial space of the second toe. Another branch separates three cun below the knee, descending to enter the lateral space of the third toe. A further branch separates from the dorsum of the foot, enters the space between the first and second toes, and emerges at its tip, Lijue [ST45].

Foot-Yangming Stomach is a meridian abundant in Qi and Blood. When the meridian undergoes pathological changes, diseases occur: shivering and aversion to cold, frequent stretching and yawning, dark complexion; upon onset, aversion to people and fire, startling fear upon hearing the sound of wood, palpitations, closing doors and windows to stay alone; in severe cases, desire to climb high and sing, discarding clothes and running, abdominal rumbling and distension, which is termed "Yang Jue" (Yang Rebellious Qi). (This section was originally missing in the text, supplemented according to excerpts from *Puji Fang*.)

[Image: Foot-Taiyin Splein Meridian Diagram]
The Spleen meridian originates at the tip of the great toe, injects into the Heart, and connects with the Heart meridian.
The meridian of Foot-Taiyin Spleen originates at the tip of the great toe, follows the medial side of the toe (Yinbai [SP1]), crosses the junction of white and red flesh, passes posterior to the nuclear bone (posterior to Taibai [SP3]), ascends anterior to the medial malleolus (Shangqiu [SP5]), ascends to the calf belly (Yu Fu), follows the posterior border of the tibia, crosses anterior to Foot-Jueyin Liver, ascends along the anterior medial border of the thigh and knee (Yinlingquan [SP9]), enters the abdomen, belongs to the Spleen, connects with the Stomach, ascends through the diaphragm, flanks the pharynx, connects with the root of the tongue (tongue tie base), and scatters under the tongue. Its branch separates from the Stomach, ascends through the diaphragm, and injects into the Heart.

Foot-Taiyin Spleen is a meridian deficient in Qi but abundant in Blood. When the meridian undergoes pathological changes, diseases occur: stiffness of the tongue root, vomiting after eating, epigastric pain, abdominal distension, frequent belching; relief is felt after defecation or passage of gas, though the body feels heavy; diseases governed by the Spleen include: pain at the tongue root, inability to move the body, difficulty in swallowing food, vexation, acute pain in the epigastrium, cold malaria, loose stools or masses (Jia), water retention with urinary obstruction, jaundice, inability to lie down, swelling and coldness in the inner thighs and knees when standing forcibly, and dysfunction of the great toe.