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Zhiyin (BL67) is the Jing-Well point of the Foot-Taiyang Bladder Meridian, located on the lateral side of the little toe, determined by a width like that of a leek leaf. Tonggu (BL65) is anterior to Shugu (BL64), and Jinggu (BL64) corresponds below the large bone. Shenmai (BL62) is below the lateral malleolus, between the external auditory meatus (Tinggong, SI19) and the nail bed. Jinmen (BL63) is below the lateral malleolus, do not confuse it with others. Pugen (BL60) is found below the calcaneus. Kunlun (BL60) is on the meridian behind the ankle. Fuyang (BL59) is correctly three cun below the lateral malleolus. Feiyang (BL58) is nine or seven cun above the lateral malleolus. Chengshan (BL57) is in the bifurcation of the gastrocnemius muscle. Chengjin (BL56) is forbidden for acupuncture and cutting pressure. Heyang (BL55) is sought below the popliteal crease. Weizhong (BL40) is pressed two cun upward. Chengfu (BL36) is another point far away, decided at the transverse crease under the gluteal fold. Youxi (BL35) is five cun upward, and Yinmen (BL37) are both two cun upward. There are also two points near Weiyang (BL39), which belong to the Lower Fu of the Sanjiao, requiring careful distinction.

Zhongchong (PC9) emerges at the tip of the middle finger; when the fist is clenched, Laogong (PC8) is taken in the center of the palm. Daling (PC7) is between the tendons behind the wrist; Neiguan (PC6) is sought two cun from the wrist crease. Ximen (PC4) is five cun above the wrist; Jianshi (PC5) is two cun between the two tendons. Quze (PC3) is seen in the depression on the medial side; Tianquan (PC2) is between two cun under the axilla.

Guanchong (SJ1) is discussed at the outer end of the ring finger. Yemen (SJ2) is named between the little and ring fingers. Zhongzhu (SJ3) is after the joint in the middle of the ring finger. Yangchi (SJ4) has an acupoint one cun on the dorsal aspect of the wrist. Waiguan (SJ5) connects at two cun behind the wrist. Zhigou (SJ6) is approximately three cun above the wrist. Huizong (SJ7) is sought in the hollow at three cun. Xiaoxi (SJ8) is one cun, do not make mistakes. One cun above Zhigou on the large vessel of the back is Sanyangluo (SJ9). Sidu (SJ10) is outside the large bone anterior to the elbow. Tianjing (SJ10) is sought on the side behind the elbow when flexed. Qinglengyuan (SI9) is three cun above the elbow. Xiaoluo (SI8) is sought on the lateral arm below the shoulder.

Houxi (SI3) belongs to the Hand-Taiyang Small Intestine Meridian. Neiguan (PC6) belongs to the Hand-Jueyin Pericardium Heart. Lieque (LU7) is below the Lung Meridian's Chize (LU5). The Sanjiao Meridian's representative home point is Waiguan (SJ5).

Gongsun (SP4) is one acupoint behind the big toe. The Kidney Meridian's acupoint is Zhaohai (KI6). Only Linqi (GB41) belongs to the Gallbladder Meridian. Shenmai (BL62) penetrates through the foot of the Bladder Meridian.

These eight points are all taken from the Du Meridian. Taodao (GV12) is a micro-point starting from the vertex. Shenzhu (GV12) and Shendao (GV11) are on the third vertebral segment. Mingmen (GV4) and Yangguan (GV3) are in the waist eye. Only Yaoshu (GV2) is above Shangyangguan. Changqiang (GV1) is urgently taken below the Yu point.

It is heard that acupoints lie within the measure of cun and fen. The method of taking points follows the proportions of the whole body, compiled into song verses for mental comprehension.

Neiguan is taken behind the palm, two cun at the bottom of the two tendons; take the point in the central depression, penetrating straight to Waiguan for treatment.
Gongsun is on the big toe of the foot, taken behind the medial joint; one cun in the depression, locate by sitting and curling the soles of both feet.
Waiguan is in the middle of the wrist, two cun behind the bone; needle penetrates to Neiguan anteriorly, applying both points for wonderful efficacy.
Linqi is on the little toe of the foot, beside the second toe; half a cun above the point behind the proximal joint near Xiaxi (GB43).
Lieque is on the side of the wrist bone, cross both hands; where the tip of the middle finger ends, add half a cun into the skin.
Zhaohai is under the medial malleolus, in the flesh two cun down; insert horizontally one cun and five fen, tonification and sedation have a sequence.
Shenmai is below the lateral malleolus, in the depression at the inner edge; use a five-fen needle, insert straight towards Zhaohai.
Houxi is on the lateral joint of the little finger of the hand, five fen; roll the fist, above the tip of the wrinkle, penetrate one cun to the palm center.