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针∶其头大，其末锐，取法于巾针，去末寸半渐锐之，长一寸六分，主热在头身用之。
圆针∶筒其身，卵其锋，取法于絮针，长一寸六分，主治分肉间气满身用之。
针∶其身大，其末圆，取法于黍粟之锐，长三寸半，主按脉取气，令邪气出。
锋针∶筒其身，锋其末，取法于絮针，长一寸六分，主痈热出血用之。九针十二原篇曰∶刃三隅，以发痼疾。
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铍针∶其末如剑锋，可以取大脓，广二分半，长四寸，主大痈脓，两热争者用之。
圆利针∶尖如 ，且圆且锐，微大其末，反小其身，取法于 ，针长一寸六分，主取痈痹。
毫针∶尖如蚊虻喙，取法于毫毛，长一寸六分，主寒热痛痹在络。
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长针∶长其身，锋其末，取法于綦针，长七寸, 主取深邪远痹。
大针∶其锋微圆，取法于锋针，长四寸，主取大气不出关节。
头面部 喉口唇舌部 颈肩部 胸腹部 背部 胁肋部 四肢部 皮毛肌肉部 筋骨血脉部
脏腑部 前后阴部
〔头面部〕
巅∶足太阳交巅。足厥阴与督脉会于巅。（俱经络二。）手少阳别于巅。（经络三。）足少阳之
筋，交巅上。（经络四。）督脉上额交巅入络脑。（经络二十七。）
脑髓∶足太阳直者入络脑。（经络二。）足阳明循眼系入络脑。（经络十三。）诸髓者皆属于脑。
（经络二十一。）脑为髓之海。（经络三十二。）脑者阴也，髓者骨之充也。（疾病八十。）髓者以脑为主。
（疾病三十六）。肌肉之精为约束，裹撷筋骨血气之精，而与脉并为系，上属于脑。（疾病八十一。）
额颅∶足阳明循发际至额颅。足太阳上额。足厥阴上出额。（俱经络二。）足少阳之筋，直
者上额角。手少阳之筋，结于角。（俱经络四。）手足少阴太阴足阳明，此五络皆上络左角。（针刺三十。）
头∶足少阳上抵头角。（经络二。）足太阳之筋，直者上头。手阳明之筋，直者上左角络头。
（俱经络四。）督脉之别散头上。（经络五。）头者精明之府。（疾病类九十一。）
面∶任脉循面。（经络二十七。）足少阳之别，散于面。手少阴出于面。（俱经络三。）诸阳之会皆
在于面。（疾病三。）十二经脉，三百六十五络，其血气皆上于面而走空窍。（藏象二十。）心者生
之本。其华在面。（藏象类二。）
目（附命门）∶目者肝之官也。（脉色三十一。）东方色青，入通于肝，开窍于目。（藏象四。）东方
生风，在窍为目。（藏象五。）敷和之纪，其主目。（运气十三。）任脉入目。督脉与太阳起于目内
。其少腹直上者，上系两目之下。（俱经络二十七。）跷脉属目内 ，气不营则目不合。（经络二
十八。）足太阳有通项入于脑者，正属目本，名曰眼系。阴跷阳跷，阴阳相交，阳入阴，阴出
阳，交于目锐 ，阳气盛则 目，阴气盛则瞑目。（俱针刺四十四。）足太阳起目内 。（经络二。）足
太阳之筋，支者为目上网。足阳明之筋，上合于太阳，为目下网。足少阳之筋，支者结于目
，为外维。（俱经络四。）足阳明还系目系。（经络三。）足少阳起目锐 ，至锐 后。手太阳至目
锐，支者至目内 。手少阳至目锐 。手少阴系目系。足厥阴连目系。（俱经络二。）手少
阴合目内 。（经络三。）手阳明之别者，合于宗脉。（经脉五。）足少阳别者系目系，合少阳于外
。（经络三。）肝气通于目，肝和则目能辨五色矣。（经络二十二。）平旦阴尽，阳气出于目，目张
则气上行于头，夜则气行于阴而复合于目。（经络二十五。）其精阳气，上走于目而为睛。（藏象二
十。）心者五脏之专精也，目者其窍也。（疾病八十。）目者，宗脉之所聚也，上液之道也。（疾病七
十九。）诸脉者皆属于目。（经络二十一。）五脏六腑，目为候。五脏六腑之津液，尽上渗于目。（俱
疾病五十八。）五脏六腑之精气，皆上注于目而为之精，精之窠为眼，骨之精为瞳子，筋之精为
黑眼，血之精为络，其窠气之精为白眼，肌肉之精为约束。目者，五脏六腑之精也，营卫魂
魄之所常营也，神气之所生也。目者，心使也。（俱疾病八十一。）
命门∶太阳结于命门，命门者目也。（经络十二、三十。）
鼻（附天牝）∶鼻者肺之官也。（脉色三十一。）西方白色，入通于肺，开窍于鼻。（藏象四。）肺主
鼻，在窍为鼻。（藏象五。）审平之纪，其主鼻。（运气十三。）手阳明上挟鼻孔。足阳明起于鼻之
交中，下循鼻外。手太阳支者抵鼻。（俱经络二。）足阳明之筋，下结于鼻。足太阳之筋，结
于鼻。（俱经络四。）其宗气上出于鼻而为臭。（藏象二十。）肺气通于鼻，肺和则鼻能知香臭矣。（经络二十二。）
天牝∶天牝从来，复得其往。（论治二十。）
耳∶耳者，肾之官也。（脉色三十一。）南方赤色，入通于心，开窍于耳。（藏象四。）肾主耳。在
窍为耳。（藏象五。）足太阳支者，至耳上角。足阳明循颊车上耳前。足少阳下耳后；支入耳
中，出耳前。手太阳入耳中。手少阳系耳后，出耳上角；支入耳中，出耳前。（俱经络二。）手阳
明之别者，入耳合于宗脉。（经络五。）足少阳之筋，出太阳之筋，循耳后。足阳明之筋，其支者
结于耳前。手太阳之筋，结于耳后完骨；支者，入耳中；直者，出耳上。（俱经络四。）手厥阴出
耳后，合少阳完骨之下。（经络三。）十二经脉，三百六十五络，其别气走于耳而为听。（藏象二十。）
手足少阴太阴足阳明五络，皆会于耳中，上络左角。（针刺三十。）足少阳之标在窗笼者，耳也。
（经络十二。）耳者，宗脉之所聚也。（疾病七十九。）肾气通于耳，肾和则能闻五音矣。（经络二十二。）
枕骨∶足太阳之筋，直者结于枕骨。足少阴之筋，结于枕骨，与足太阳之筋合。（俱经络四。）
完骨∶足太阳之筋，上结于完骨。手太阳之筋，结于耳后完骨。（俱经络四。）手厥阴出耳
后，合少阳完骨之下。（经络三。）
颧∶手太阳斜络于颧。（经络二。）
∶足太阳之筋，支者下结于 。足阳明之筋，合于 。手阳明之筋，支者结于 。足少阳之筋，结于
。（俱经络四。）跷脉入 。（经络二十八。）
∶手太阳支者上 。手少阳至 。足少阳抵于 。（俱经络二。）足阳明上 。（经络三。）
颊∶手阳明支者贯颊。手太阳支者，循颈上颊。手少阳下颊。足少阳下加颊车。足厥
阴支者下颊里。足阳明循颊车。（俱经络二。）足少阳在耳下曲颊之后。（经络十。）手少阳之筋，
其支者当曲颊。（经络四。）
颐∶任脉上颐。督脉上颐。（俱经络二十七。）足阳明循颐后下廉。（经络二。）足少阳之别，出
颐颔中。（经络三。）
颔∶足少阳之筋，下走颔。手太阳之筋，结于颔。手少阳之筋，上乘颔。手阳明之筋，
直者下右颔。（俱经络四。）
颜∶足太阳之筋，下颜。（经络四。）
人中∶手阳明交人中。（经络二。）
承浆；足阳明下交承浆。（经络二。）
〔喉口唇舌部〕
咽喉；任脉至咽喉。督脉入喉。（俱经络二十七。）冲脉任脉会于咽喉。（藏象十七。）足阳明循
喉咙。手太阳循咽。足少阳循喉咙。足厥阴循喉咙之后，上入颃颡。手少阴支者，上挟
咽。（俱经络二。）足少阳之别，上挟咽。足阳明上循咽。足太阴合于阳明，上行结于咽。手少
阴之正，上走喉咙。手厥阴出循喉咙。手阳明上循喉咙。手太阳循喉咙。（俱经络三。）足阳
明挟咽之动脉。（经络十。）上焦并咽以上。（经络二十三。）
嗌∶足太阴脉络嗌。（疾病十三。）
会厌∶厌小而疾薄，则发气疾，其开阖利；厌大而浓，则开阖难，其气出迟。足之少阴，络
于横骨，终于会厌。（俱针刺四十五。）
口∶中央黄色，入通于脾，开窍于口。（藏象四。）脾主口，在窍为口。（藏象五。）备化之纪，其
主口。（运气十三。）手阳明挟口。足阳明上挟口。（俱经络二。）足阳明出于口。（经络三。）脾气通于
口，脾和则口能知五谷矣。（经络二十二。）冲任之脉络唇口。（藏象十七。）
唇∶脾之合肉也，其荣唇也。（藏象八。）脾胃大小肠三焦膀胱者，仓廪之本，其华在唇四
白。（藏象二。）督脉环唇。（经络二十七。）足阳明环唇。足厥阴环唇内。（俱经络二。）口唇者，脾之
官也。（脉色三十一。）唇舌者，肌肉之本也。（疾病九十五。）
舌∶舌者心之官也。（脉色三十一。）中央黄色，入通于脾，开窍于口，故病在舌本。（藏象四。）
足少阴之脉，贯肾系舌本。（疾病六十二。）心主舌，在窍为舌。（藏象五。）升明之纪，其主舌。（运气
十三。）足太阴连舌本，散舌下。足少阴挟舌本。（俱经络二。）足太阴贯舌中。足少阴直者，系
舌本。（俱经络三。）足少阴舌下。（经络九。）足少阴之标，在背 与舌下两脉。（经络十二。）足之少
阴，上系于舌。（针刺四十五。）手少阴之别，系舌本。（经络五。）手少阳之筋，支者入系舌本。足
太阳之筋，支者别入结于舌本。（俱经络四。）上焦上至舌。（经络二十三。）厥阴者肝脉也，肝者筋
之合也，筋者聚于阴器，而脉络于舌本。（疾病九十五。）其浊气出于胃，走唇舌而为味。（藏象二
十。）心气通于舌，心和则舌能知五味矣。（经络二十二。）
齿牙∶手阳明入下齿中。足阳明下循鼻外，入上齿中。（俱经络二。）手阳明之别，遍齿。
（经络五。）手少阳之筋，支者上曲牙。（经络四。）足阳明循牙车。（经络十三。）足太阳有入 遍齿
者，名曰角孙，上齿龋取之。（针刺四十四。）齿者，骨之所终也。（气味三。）
〔颈肩部〕
项颈∶督脉之别上项。（经络五。）督脉还出别下项。（经络二十七。）足太阳下项。足少阳循
颈。手太阳循颈。手少阳上项。足厥阴循喉咙之后，上入颃颡。（俱经络二。）足太阳从膂上
出于项。足少阴系舌本，复出于项。（俱经络三。）足阳明之别，上头项。（经络五。）颈中央之脉，
督脉也。（经络十。）足少阴之筋，挟膂上至项。手太阳之筋，其支者循颈，出走太阳之前。手
阳明筋直者，从肩 上颈。（俱经络四。）冲脉上者出于颃颡。（针刺二十。）肌肉之精为约束，裹撷
筋骨血气之精，而与脉并为系，后出于项中。（疾病八十一。）
肩∶足太阳循肩 内，下贯胛。足少阳至肩上。手太阳绕肩胛，交肩上。手阳明上肩，
出骨之前廉。手少阳循 外上肩。（俱经络二。）手太阳之别，络肩 。手阳明之别，上乘肩
。（俱经络五。）足太阳之筋，支者结于肩 。手阳明之筋，结于 ；其支者，绕肩胛。手太阴
之筋，结肩前 。（俱经络四。）督脉之别，当肩胛左右走太阳。（经络五。）督脉循肩 。（经络二十七。）
缺盆∶足阳明入缺盆。足少阳入缺盆。手太阳入缺盆。手阳明出入缺盆。手少阳出
入缺盆。（俱经络二。）足太阳之筋，上出缺盆。足阳明之筋，至缺盆而结。足少阳之筋，结于
缺盆。（俱经络四。）手太阴上出缺盆。（经络三。）五脏六腑，心为之主，缺盆为之道。（藏象二十九。）
〔胸腹部〕
胸∶足少阳下胸中。足少阴注胸中。手厥阴起胸中。（俱经络二。）手少阳之别，注胸中。
脾之大络布胸。（俱经络五。）手心主之正，别下渊腋三寸，入胸中。（经络三。）足太阴之筋，散于
胸中。手太阴之筋，下结胸里。手少阴之筋，结下胸中。手厥阴之筋，入腋散胸中。（俱经络
四。）冲脉挟脐上行，至胸中而散。（经络二十七。）跷脉上循胸里。（经络二十八。）
膻中∶手少阳布膻中。（经络二。）足厥阴络于膻中。（经络三十。）膻中者，心主之宫城也。（疾病五十六。）
膈∶手太阳下膈。手少阳下膈。手厥阴下膈。足少阳贯膈。足太阴上膈。足厥阴上
贯膈。足阳明下膈。足少阴从肾，上贯肝膈。（俱经络二。）
乳∶足阳明下乳内廉。（经络二。）手阳明之正，从手循膺乳。（经络三。）足少阳之筋，系于膺
乳。手少阴之筋，交太阴，挟乳里。（俱经络四。）胃之大络，名曰虚里，出左乳下。（脉色十一。）
鸠尾∶任脉之别，下鸠尾。（经络五。）
腹∶足阳明之正，入于腹里。（经络三。）足阳明之筋，上腹而布。（经络四。）足太阴上入腹。
足厥阴抵小腹。（俱经络二。）任脉之别，散于腹。（经络五。）任脉者，循腹里。（经络二十七。）
小腹脐下三结交者，阳明太阴也。（针刺五十三。）
脐∶足阳明下挟脐。（经络二。）足太阴之筋，结于脐。手少阴之筋，下系于脐。（俱经络四。）
九针图一
鍉针：其头部较大，末端尖锐，取法于巾针，从末端向内一寸半处逐渐变尖，长度为一寸六分，主要用于治疗头身部的热证。
圆针：针身呈圆柱形，针锋呈卵圆形，取法于絮针，长度为一寸六分，主要用于治疗分肉间的气滞，使全身之气得以通畅。
𫔂针（原文作“针”，据《灵枢》补正）：针身较粗，末端圆钝，取法于黍粟的锐利形状，长度为三寸半，主要用于按压经脉以汲取正气，使邪气排出。
锋针：针身呈圆柱形，末端锋利，取法于絮针，长度为一寸六分，主要用于痈肿热毒出血的治疗。《九针十二原》篇中说：“刃有三隅，用以发散顽固的疾病。”
九针图二
铍针：末端像剑锋一样，可以用来排大脓，宽度为二分半，长度为四寸，主要用于治疗大痈脓，即两种热邪相争的情况。
圆利针：尖端如箭镞，既圆又锐，末端稍大，针身较细，取法于箭镞，长度为一寸六分，主要用于治疗痈痹。
毫针：尖端像蚊虻的嘴一样，取法于毫毛，长度为一寸六分，主要用于治疗寒热痛痹在络脉的情况。
九针图三
长针：针身较长，末端锋利，取法于綦针，长度为七寸，主要用于祛除深部的邪气和远端的痹症。
大针：针锋微圆，取法于锋针，长度为四寸，主要用于祛除关节内滞留的大气（邪气）。
头面部 喉口唇舌部 颈肩部 胸腹部 背部 胁肋部 四肢部 皮毛肌肉部 筋骨血脉部
脏腑部 前后阴部
〔头面部〕
巅顶：足太阳膀胱经交会于巅顶。足厥阴肝经与督脉会合于巅顶。（均见经络第二卷。）手少阳三焦经别行于巅顶。（见经络第三卷。）足少阳胆经的筋，交会于头顶上方。（见经络第四卷。）督脉上行至额部，交会于巅顶，入络于脑。（见经络第二十七卷。）
脑髓：足太阳膀胱经直行者入络于脑。（见经络第二卷。）足阳明胃经循行眼系入络于脑。（见经络第十三卷。）所有的髓都归属于脑。（见经络第二十一卷。）脑是髓的海。（见经络第三十二卷。）脑属阴，髓是骨的充养。（见疾病第八十卷。）髓以脑为主宰。（见疾病第三十六卷。）肌肉的精微形成眼睑，包裹着筋骨血气的精微，并与脉合并成为目系，向上连接于脑。（见疾病第八十一卷。）
额颅：足阳明胃经循发际至额颅。足太阳膀胱经上行至额。足厥阴肝经上行出于额。（均见经络第二卷。）足少阳胆经的筋，直行者上至额角。手少阳三焦经的筋，结于额角。（均见经络第四卷。）手足少阴、太阴及足阳明，这五条络脉皆上行联络左额角。（见针刺第三十卷。）
头：足少阳胆经上行抵住头角。（见经络第二卷。）足太阳膀胱经的筋，直行者上至头。手阳明大肠经的筋，直行者上至左额角并络于头。（均见经络第四卷。）督脉的别络散布于头上。（见经络第五卷。）头是精明之府。（见疾病类第九十一卷。）
面：任脉循行于面。（见经络第二十七卷。）足少阳胆经的别络，散布于面。手少阴心经出于面。（均见经络第三卷。）诸阳经的会合都在面部。（见疾病第三卷。）十二经脉，三百六十五络，其气血都上行于面而通达空窍。（见藏象第二十卷。）心是生命的根本。其荣华表现在面部。（见藏象类第二卷。）
目（附命门）：目是肝的外候。（见脉色第三十一卷。）东方色青，内通于肝，开窍于目。（见藏象第四卷。）东方生风，在窍为目。（见藏象第五卷。）敷和之纪，其主司目。（见运气第十三卷。）任脉入目。督脉与足太阳膀胱经起于目内眦。其从小腹直上的经脉，上行联系两目之下。（均见经络第二十七卷。）跷脉属于目内眦，若气不营运则目不合。（见经络第二十八卷。）足太阳膀胱经有通项入于脑的分支，正对目本，名叫眼系。阴跷脉与阳跷脉，阴阳相交，阳入阴，阴出阳，交于目锐眦，阳气盛则睁眼，阴气盛则闭目。（均见针刺第四十四卷。）足太阳膀胱经起于目内眦。（见经络第二卷。）足太阳膀胱经的筋，分支者为目上网。足阳明胃经的筋，上行合于太阳经，为目下网。足少阳胆经的筋，分支者结于目外眦，为外维。（均见经络第四卷。）足阳明胃经还联系目系。（见经络第三卷。）足少阳胆经起于目锐眦，至锐眦后方。手太阳小肠经至目锐眦，分支者至目内眦。手少阳三焦经至目锐眦。手少阴心经联系目系。足厥阴肝经连目系。（均见经络第二卷。）手少阴心经合于目内眦。（见经络第三卷。）手阳明大肠经的别络，合于宗脉。（见经脉第五卷。）足少阳胆经的别络系目系，合少阳于外。（见经络第三卷。）肝气通于目，肝气调和则目能辨五色。（见经络第二十二卷。）平旦阴气尽，阳气出于目，目张则气上行于头，夜间则气行于阴而复合于目。（见经络第二十五卷。）其精阳气，上行于目而为睛。（见藏象第二十卷。）心是五脏的精专之处，目是其窍。（见疾病第八十卷。）目，是宗脉所聚的地方，也是上液之道。（见疾病第七十九卷。）诸脉都属于目。（见经络第二十一卷。）五脏六腑，以目为候。五脏六腑的津液，都上渗于目。（均见疾病第五十八卷。）五脏六腑的精气，都上注于目而构成眼的精华，精的窠臼为眼，骨的精华为瞳子，筋的精华为黑眼，血的精华为络脉，气的精华为白眼，肌肉的精华为眼睑。目，是五脏六腑的精气所在，营卫魂魄经常营运的地方，神气产生的地方。目，是心的使者。（均见疾病第八十一卷。）
命门：足太阳膀胱经结于命门，命门就是目。（见经络第十二、三十卷。）
鼻（附天牝）：鼻是肺的外候。（见脉色第三十一卷。）西方白色，内通于肺，开窍于鼻。（见藏象第四卷。）肺主鼻，在窍为鼻。（见藏象第五卷。）审平之纪，其主司鼻。（见运气第十三卷。）手阳明大肠经上行挟鼻孔。足阳明胃经起于鼻之交中，下行循鼻外。手太阳小肠经分支者抵鼻。（均见经络第二卷。）足阳明胃经的筋，下行结于鼻。足太阳膀胱经的筋，结于鼻。（均见经络第四卷。）宗气上出于鼻而表现为嗅觉。（见藏象第二十卷。）肺气通于鼻，肺气调和则鼻能知香臭。（见经络第二十二卷。）
天牝：天牝由来处去，复得其往。（见论治第二十卷。）
耳：耳是肾的外候。（见脉色第三十一卷。）南方赤色，内通于心，开窍于耳。（见藏象第四卷。）肾主耳，在窍为耳。（见藏象第五卷。）足太阳膀胱经分支者，至耳上角。足阳明胃经循颊车上行至耳前。足少阳胆经下行至耳后；分支入耳中，出耳前。手太阳小肠经入耳中。手少阳三焦经系耳后，出耳上角；分支入耳中，出耳前。（均见经络第二卷。）手阳明大肠经的别络，入耳合于宗脉。（见经络第五卷。）足少阳胆经的筋，出于太阳经筋，循耳后。足阳明胃经的筋，其分支者结于耳前。手太阳小肠经的筋，结于耳后完骨；分支者，入耳中；直行者，出耳上。（均见经络第四卷。）手厥阴心包经出耳后，合少阳经于完骨之下。（见经络第三卷。）十二经脉，三百六十五络，其别气走于耳而表现为听觉。（见藏象第二十卷。）手足少阴、太阴及足阳明五络，皆会于耳中，上行络于左额角。（见针刺第三十卷。）足少阳胆经的标在窗笼，即耳。（见经络第十二卷。）耳，是宗脉所聚的地方。（见疾病第七十九卷。）肾气通于耳，肾气调和则能闻五音。（见经络第二十二卷。）
枕骨：足太阳膀胱经的筋，直行者结于枕骨。足少阴肾经的筋，结于枕骨，与足太阳膀胱经的筋相合。（均见经络第四卷。）
完骨：足太阳膀胱经的筋，上行结于完骨。手太阳小肠经的筋，结于耳后完骨。（均见经络第四卷。）手厥阴心包经出耳后，合少阳经于完骨之下。（见经络第三卷。）
颧：手太阳小肠经斜络于颧。（见经络第二卷。）
䪼：足太阳膀胱经的筋，分支者下行结于䪼。足阳明胃经的筋，合于䪼。手阳明大肠经的筋，分支者结于䪼。足少阳胆经的筋，结于䪼。（均见经络第四卷。）跷脉入䪼。（见经络第二十八卷。）
䪥：手太阳小肠经分支者上至䪥。手少阳三焦经至䪥。足少阳胆经抵于䪥。（均见经络第二卷。）足阳明胃经上至䪥。（见经络第三卷。）
颊：手阳明大肠经分支者贯颊。手太阳小肠经分支者，循颈上颊。手少阳三焦经下行至颊。足少阳胆经下行加于颊车。足厥阴肝经分支者下行至颊里。足阳明胃经循颊车。（均见经络第二卷。）足少阳胆经在耳下曲颊之后。（见经络第十卷。）手少阳三焦经的筋，其分支者在曲颊处。（见经络第四卷。）
颐：任脉上行至颐。督脉上行至颐。（均见经络第二十七卷。）足阳明胃经循颐后下廉。（见经络第二卷。）足少阳胆经的别络，出颐颔中。（见经络第三卷。）
颔：足少阳胆经的筋，下行走至颔。手太阳小肠经的筋，结于颔。手少阳三焦经的筋，上乘颔。手阳明大肠经的筋，直行者下至右颔。（均见经络第四卷。）
颜：足太阳膀胱经的筋，下行至颜。（见经络第四卷。）
人中：手阳明大肠经交于人中的水沟穴。（见经络第二卷。）
承浆：足阳明胃经下行交于承浆穴。（见经络第二卷。）
〔喉口唇舌部〕
咽喉：任脉至咽喉。督脉入喉。（均见经络第二十七卷。）冲脉与任脉会于咽喉。（见藏象第十七卷。）足阳明胃经循喉咙。手太阳小肠经循咽。足少阳胆经循喉咙。足厥阴肝经循喉咙之后，上入颃颡。手少阴心经分支者，上行挟咽。（均见经络第二卷。）足少阳胆经的别络，上行挟咽。足阳明胃经上行循咽。足太阴脾经合于阳明经，上行结于咽。手少阴心经的正经，上行走喉咙。手厥阴心包经出而循喉咙。手阳明大肠经上行循喉咙。手太阳小肠经循喉咙。（均见经络第三卷。）足阳明胃经挟咽之动脉。（见经络第十卷。）上焦并咽以上。（见经络第二十三卷。）
嗌：足太阴脾经脉络嗌。（见疾病第十三卷。）
会厌：会厌小而薄，则发声疾，其开阖利；会厌大而厚，则开阖难，其气出迟。足少阴肾经，络于横骨，终于会厌。（均见针刺第四十五卷。）
口：中央黄色，内通于脾，开窍于口。（见藏象第四卷。）脾主口，在窍为口。（见藏象第五卷。）备化之纪，其主司口。（见运气第十三卷。）手阳明大肠经挟口。足阳明胃经上行挟口。（均见经络第二卷。）足阳明胃经出于口。（见经络第三卷。）脾气通于口，脾气调和则口能知五谷味。（见经络第二十二卷。）冲脉与任脉的络脉联络唇口。（见藏象第十七卷。）
唇：脾合肉，其荣华在唇。（见藏象第八卷。）脾胃、大小肠、三焦、膀胱，是仓廪之本，其荣华在唇四白。（见藏象第二卷。）督脉环唇。（见经络第二十七卷。）足阳明胃经环唇。足厥阴肝经环唇内。（均见经络第二卷。）口唇，是脾的外候。（见脉色第三十一卷。）唇舌，是肌肉的根本。（见疾病第九十五卷。）
舌：舌是心的外候。（见脉色第三十一卷。）中央黄色，内通于脾，开窍于口，故病在舌本。（见藏象第四卷。）足少阴肾经，贯肾系舌本。（见疾病第六十二卷。）心主舌，在窍为舌。（见藏象第五卷。）升明之纪，其主司舌。（见运气第十三卷。）足太阴脾经连舌本，散舌下。足少阴肾经挟舌本。（均见经络第二卷。）足太阴脾经贯舌中。足少阴肾经直行者，系舌本。（均见经络第三卷。）足少阴肾经在舌下。（见经络第九卷。）足少阴肾经的标，在背俞与舌下两脉。（见经络第十二卷。）足少阴肾经，上系于舌。（见针刺第四十五卷。）手少阴心经的别络，系舌本。（见经络第五卷。）手少阳三焦经的筋，分支者入系舌本。足太阳膀胱经的筋，分支者别入结于舌本。（均见经络第四卷。）上焦上至舌。（见经络第二十三卷。）厥阴者肝脉也，肝者筋之合也，筋者聚于阴器，而脉络于舌本。（见疾病第九十五卷。）其浊气出于胃，走唇舌而为味。（见藏象第二十卷。）心气通于舌，心气调和则舌能知五味。（见经络第二二十二卷。）
齿牙：手阳明大肠经入下齿中。足阳明胃经下行循鼻外，入上齿中。（均见经络第二卷。）手阳明大肠经的别络，遍齿。（见经络第五卷。）手少阳三焦经的筋，分支者上曲牙。（见经络第四卷。）足阳明胃经循牙车。（见经络第十三卷。）足太阳膀胱经有入䪼遍齿者，名曰角孙，上齿龋取之。（见针刺第四十四卷。）齿，是骨之所终。（见气味第三卷。）
〔颈肩部〕
项颈：督脉的别络上项。（见经络第五卷。）督脉还出别下项。（见经络第二十七卷。）足太阳膀胱经下项。足少阳胆经循颈。手太阳小肠经循颈。手少阳三焦经上项。足厥阴肝经循喉咙之后，上入颃颡。（均见经络第二卷。）足太阳膀胱经从膂上行出于项。足少阴肾经系舌本，复出项。（均见经络第三卷。）足阳明胃经的别络，上头项。（见经络第五卷。）颈中央之脉，是督脉。（见经络第十卷。）足少阴肾经的筋，挟膂上至项。手太阳小肠经的筋，其分支者循颈，出走太阳经之前。手阳明大肠经的筋直行者，从肩井上颈。（均见经络第四卷。）冲脉上行者出于颃颡。（见针刺第二十卷。）肌肉的精微形成眼睑，包裹着筋骨血气的精微，并与脉合并成为目系，后出于项中。（见疾病第八十一卷。）
肩：足太阳膀胱经循肩髆内，下贯胛。足少阳胆经至肩上。手太阳小肠经绕肩胛，交肩上。手阳明大肠经上肩，出骨之前廉。手少阳三焦经循臑外上肩。（均见经络第二卷。）手太阳小肠经的别络，络肩髆。手阳明大肠经的别络，上乘肩井。（均见经络第五卷。）足太阳膀胱经的筋，分支者结于肩髆。手阳明大肠经的筋，结于缺盆；其分支者，绕肩胛。手太阴肺经的筋，结肩前髃。（均见经络第四卷。）督脉的别络，当肩胛左右走太阳经。（见经络第五卷。）督脉循肩髆。（见经络第二十七卷。）
缺盆：足阳明胃经入缺盆。足少阳胆经入缺盆。手太阳小肠经入缺盆。手阳明大肠经出入缺盆。手少阳三焦经出入缺盆。（均见经络第二卷。）足太阳膀胱经的筋，上出缺盆。足阳明胃经的筋，至缺盆而结。足少阳胆经的筋，结于缺盆。（均见经络第四卷。）手太阴肺经上出缺盆。（见经络第三卷。）五脏六腑，心为之主，缺盆为之道。（见藏象第二十九卷。）
〔胸腹部〕
胸：足少阳胆经下胸中。足少阴肾经注胸中。手厥阴心包经起胸中。（均见经络第二卷。）手少阳三焦经的别络，注胸中。脾之大络布胸。（均见经络第五卷。）手心主之正，别下渊腋三寸，入胸中。（见经络第三卷。）足太阴脾经的筋，散于胸中。手太阴肺经的筋，下结胸里。手少阴心经的筋，结下胸中。手厥阴心包经的筋，入腋散胸中。（均见经络第四卷。）冲脉挟脐上行，至胸中而散。（见经络第二十七卷。）跷脉上循胸里。（见经络第二十八卷。）
膻中：手少阳三焦经布膻中。（见经络第二卷。）足厥阴肝经络于膻中。（见经络第三十卷。）膻中者，心主之宫城也。（见疾病第五十六卷。）
膈：手太阳小肠经下膈。手少阳三焦经下膈。手厥阴心包经下膈。足少阳胆经贯膈。足太阴脾经上膈。足厥阴肝经上贯膈。足阳明胃经下膈。足少阴肾经从肾，上贯肝膈。（均见经络第二卷。）
乳：足阳明胃经下乳内廉。（见经络第二卷。）手阳明大肠经的正经，从手循膺乳。（见经络第三卷。）足少阳胆经的筋，系于膺乳。手少阴心经的筋，交太阴，挟乳里。（均见经络第四卷。）胃之大络，名曰虚里，出左乳下。（见脉色第十一卷。）
鸠尾：任脉的别络，下鸠尾。（见经络第五卷。）
腹：足阳明胃经的正经，入于腹里。（见经络第三卷。）足阳明胃经的筋，上腹而布。（见经络第四卷。）足太阴脾经上入腹。足厥阴肝经抵小腹。（均见经络第二卷。）任脉的别络，散于腹。（见经络第五卷。）任脉者，循腹里。（见经络第二十七卷。）小腹脐下三结交者，是阳明太阴。（见针刺第五十三卷。）
脐：足阳明胃经下挟脐。（见经络第二卷。）足太阴脾经的筋，结于脐。手少阴心经的筋，下系于脐。（均见经络第四卷。）
Figure of the Nine Needles I
Di Needle: Its head is large, and its tip is sharp. It is modeled after the needle used to secure caps, with the tip gradually sharpened over the last half cun (approx. 1.6 cm) from the end. The total length is one cun six fen (approx. 3.8 cm). It is primarily used for treating heat in the head and body.
Yuan Zhen (Round Needle): The shaft is cylindrical, and the tip is ovoid. It is modeled after the needle used for quilting. The length is one cun six fen (approx. 3.8 cm). It is primarily used to treat qi stagnation between muscles and flesh, promoting the free flow of qi throughout the body.
Ti Needle: The shaft is thick, and the tip is round. It is modeled after the sharp point of a millet grain. The length is three cun and half (approx. 7.5 cm). It is primarily used to press on meridians to gather healthy qi and expel pathogenic factors.
Feng Zhen (Sharp Needle): The shaft is cylindrical, and the tip is sharp. It is modeled after the needle used for quilting. The length is one cun six fen (approx. 3.8 cm). It is primarily used for bleeding in cases of carbuncles and heat toxins. As stated in the chapter "Nine Needles and Twelve Source Points": "A blade with three edges is used to dispel entrenched diseases."
Figure of the Nine Needles II
Pi Zhen (Pike Needle): The tip is like the edge of a sword, capable of draining large amounts of pus. It is two and a half fen (approx. 0.6 cm) wide and four cun (approx. 9.6 cm) long. It is primarily used for treating large abscesses resulting from the contention of two heat pathogens.
Yuan Li Zhen (Round-Sharp Needle): The tip is arrowhead-shaped, being both round and sharp. The end is slightly larger, while the shaft is thinner. It is modeled after an arrowhead. The length is one cun six fen (approx. 3.8 cm). It is primarily used for treating carbuncles and bi-syndrome (obstruction syndrome).
Hao Zhen (Filiform Needle): The tip is like the proboscis of a mosquito or horsefly. It is modeled after fine hair. The length is one cun six fen (approx. 3.8 cm). It is primarily used for treating cold, heat, pain, and obstruction in the collaterals.
Figure of the Nine Needles III
Chang Zhen (Long Needle): The shaft is long, and the tip is sharp. It is modeled after the Qi needle. The length is seven cun (approx. 16.8 cm). It is primarily used to eliminate deep-seated pathogens and distant bi-syndrome.
Da Zhen (Large Needle): The tip is slightly rounded. It is modeled after the Sharp Needle. The length is four cun (approx. 9.6 cm). It is primarily used to disperse large accumulations of qi trapped within the joints.
Head and Face Region | Throat, Mouth, Lips, and Tongue Region | Neck and Shoulder Region | Chest and Abdomen Region | Back Region | Hypochondriac Region | Limbs Region | Skin, Muscle, and Flesh Region | Sinews, Bones, Blood, and Vessels Region | Zang-Fu Organs Region | Anterior and Posterior Orifices Region
[Head and Face Region]
Dian (Vertex): The Foot-Taiyang Bladder Meridian intersects at the vertex. The Foot-Jueyin Liver Meridian and the Du Mai (Governing Vessel) meet at the vertex. (See Meridians Vol. 2.) The Hand-Shaoyang Sanjiao (Triple Burner) Meridian has a branch reaching the vertex. (See Meridians Vol. 3.) The sinews of the Foot-Shaoyang Gallbladder Meridian intersect above the vertex. (See Meridians Vol. 4.) The Du Mai ascends to the forehead, intersects at the vertex, and enters to connect with the brain. (See Meridians Vol. 27.)
Brain and Marrow: The straight branch of the Foot-Taiyang Bladder Meridian enters to connect with the brain. (See Meridians Vol. 2.) The Foot-Yangming Stomach Meridian follows the eye system to connect with the brain. (See Meridians Vol. 13.) All marrow belongs to the brain. (See Meridians Vol. 21.) The brain is the sea of marrow. (See Meridians Vol. 32.) The brain is Yin; marrow is the substance that fills the bones. (See Diseases Vol. 80.) Marrow is governed by the brain. (See Diseases Vol. 36.) The essence of muscle forms the eyelids, which envelop the essence of sinews, bones, blood, and qi, merging with the vessels to form the optic nerve, which connects upward to the brain. (See Diseases Vol. 81.)
Forehead and Skull: The Foot-Yangming Stomach Meridian follows the hairline to the forehead and skull. The Foot-Taiyang Bladder Meridian ascends to the forehead. The Foot-Jueyin Liver Meridian emerges from the forehead. (See Meridians Vol. 2.) The sinews of the Foot-Shaoyang Gallbladder Meridian, the straight branch, ascend to the frontal angle. The sinews of the Hand-Shaoyang Sanjiao Meridian knot at the frontal angle. (See Meridians Vol. 4.) The five collaterals of the Hand and Foot Shaoyin, Taiyin, and Foot-Yangming meridians all ascend to connect with the left frontal angle. (See Acupuncture Vol. 30.)
Head: The Foot-Shaoyang Gallbladder Meridian ascends to reach the head angle. (See Meridians Vol. 2.) The sinews of the Foot-Taiyang Bladder Meridian, the straight branch, ascend to the head. The sinews of the Hand-Yangming Large Intestine Meridian, the straight branch, ascend to the left frontal angle and connect with the head. (See Meridians Vol. 4.) The collateral of the Du Mai scatters on the head. (See Meridians Vol. 5.) The head is the residence of clarity and spirit. (See Diseases Class Vol. 91.)
Face: The Ren Mai (Conception Vessel) follows the face. (See Meridians Vol. 27.) The collateral of the Foot-Shaoyang Gallbladder Meridian scatters on the face. The Hand-Shaoyin Heart Meridian emerges on the face. (See Meridians Vol. 3.) All Yang meridians converge on the face. (See Diseases Vol. 3.) The twelve regular meridians and the three hundred and sixty-five collaterals, their blood and qi all ascend to the face and enter the orifices. (See Zang-Fu Vol. 20.) The heart is the root of life. Its luster manifests in the face. (See Zang-Fu Class Vol. 2.)
Eyes (including Mingmen): The eyes are the external opening of the liver. (See Pulse and Color Vol. 31.) The color of the East is green, internally connecting to the liver, and opening into the eyes. (See Zang-Fu Vol. 4.) The wind generated in the East corresponds to the eyes as the orifice. (See Zang-Fu Vol. 5.) In the cycle of Fu He, the eyes are the primary organ. (See Yunqi Vol. 13.) The Ren Mai enters the eyes. The Du Mai and the Foot-Taiyang Bladder Meridian originate from the inner canthus. The vessel rising straight from the lower abdomen ascends to connect below both eyes. (See Meridians Vol. 27.) The Qiao Mai (Heel Vessels) belong to the inner canthus; if qi does not nourish it, the eyes will not close. (See Meridians Vol. 28.) The Foot-Taiyang Bladder Meridian has a branch passing through the neck into the brain, directly corresponding to the root of the eye, named the eye system. The Yin Qiao and Yang Qiao meridians intersect; Yang enters Yin, and Yin exits Yang, intersecting at the outer canthus. When Yang qi is abundant, the eyes open; when Yin qi is abundant, the eyes close. (See Acupuncture Vol. 44.) The Foot-Taiyang Bladder Meridian originates at the inner canthus. (See Meridians Vol. 2.) The sinews of the Foot-Taiyang Bladder Meridian, the branch, form the upper eyelid. The sinews of the Foot-Yangming Stomach Meridian ascend to merge with the Taiyang meridian, forming the lower eyelid. The sinews of the Foot-Shaoyang Gallbladder Meridian, the branch, knot at the outer canthus, forming the lateral restraint. (See Meridians Vol. 4.) The Foot-Yangming Stomach Meridian returns to connect with the eye system. (See Meridians Vol. 3.) The Foot-Shaoyang Gallbladder Meridian originates at the outer canthus and extends behind it. The Hand-Taiyang Small Intestine Meridian reaches the outer canthus, with a branch reaching the inner canthus. The Hand-Shaoyang Sanjiao Meridian reaches the outer canthus. The Hand-Shaoyin Heart Meridian connects with the eye system. The Foot-Jueyin Liver Meridian connects with the eye system. (See Meridians Vol. 2.) The Hand-Shaoyin Heart Meridian merges at the inner canthus. (See Meridians Vol. 3.) The collateral of the Hand-Yangming Large Intestine Meridian merges with the Zong Mai (Ancestral Vessel). (See Meridians Vol. 5.) The collateral of the Foot-Shaoyang Gallbladder Meridian connects with the eye system and merges with Shaoyang externally. (See Meridians Vol. 3.) Liver qi connects with the eyes; when liver qi is harmonious, the eyes can distinguish the five colors. (See Meridians Vol. 22.) At dawn, when Yin qi is exhausted, Yang qi emerges from the eyes; when the eyes open, qi ascends to the head; at night, qi travels through Yin and reunites in the eyes. (See Meridians Vol. 25.) Its refined Yang qi travels upward to the eyes to form the pupils. (See Zang-Fu Vol. 20.) The heart is the concentrated essence of the five zang organs, and the eyes are its orifice. (See Diseases Vol. 80.) The eyes are where the Zong Mai (Ancestral Vessel) gathers and the pathway for upper fluids. (See Diseases Vol. 79.) All vessels belong to the eyes. (See Meridians Vol. 21.) For the five zang and six fu organs, the eyes serve as the indicator. The fluids of the five zang and six fu organs all seep upward into the eyes. (See Diseases Vol. 58.) The essence of the five zang and six fu organs all pours upward into the eyes to form their brilliance. The cavity of the essence is the eye; the essence of bone is the pupil; the essence of sinew is the black part of the eye; the essence of blood is the network vessels; the essence of qi is the white part of the eye; the essence of muscle is the eyelids. The eyes are the essence of the five zang and six fu organs, the place where Ying and Wei, Hun and Po constantly circulate, and where Shen Qi (Spiritual Energy) is generated. The eyes are the envoys of the heart. (See Diseases Vol. 81.)
Mingmen (Gate of Life): The Foot-Taiyang Bladder Meridian knots at Mingmen, and Mingmen refers to the eyes. (See Meridians Vol. 12, 30.)
Nose (including Tianpin): The nose is the external opening of the lungs. (See Pulse and Color Vol. 31.) The color of the West is white, internally connecting to the lungs, and opening into the nose. (See Zang-Fu Vol. 4.) The lungs govern the nose, with the nose as its orifice. (See Zang-Fu Vol. 5.) In the cycle of Shen Ping, the nose is the primary organ. (See Yunqi Vol. 13.) The Hand-Yangming Large Intestine Meridian ascends flanking the nostrils. The Foot-Yangming Stomach Meridian originates at the intersection of the nose and descends along the outside of the nose. The branch of the Hand-Taiyang Small Intestine Meridian reaches the nose. (See Meridians Vol. 2.) The sinews of the Foot-Yangming Stomach Meridian descend and knot at the nose. The sinews of the Foot-Taiyang Bladder Meridian knot at the nose. (See Meridians Vol. 4.) The Zong Qi (Gathering Qi) emerges from the nose and manifests as smell. (See Zang-Fu Vol. 20.) Lung qi connects with the nose; when lung qi is harmonious, the nose can distinguish fragrant and foul odors. (See Meridians Vol. 22.)
Tianpin: Tianpin comes from where it originated and returns to where it goes. (See Treatment Principles Vol. 20.)
Ears: The ears are the external opening of the kidneys. (See Pulse and Color Vol. 31.) The color of the South is red, internally connecting to the heart, and opening into the ears. (See Zang-Fu Vol. 4.) The kidneys govern the ears, with the ears as their orifice. (See Zang-Fu Vol. 5.) The branch of the Foot-Taiyang Bladder Meridian reaches the upper angle of the ear. The Foot-Yangming Stomach Meridian follows the cheekbone to the front of the ear. The Foot-Shaoyang Gallbladder Meridian descends behind the ear; a branch enters the middle of the ear and emerges at the front. The Hand-Taiyang Small Intestine Meridian enters the middle of the ear. The Hand-Shaoyang Sanjiao Meridian connects behind the ear, emerges at the upper angle; a branch enters the middle of the ear and emerges at the front. (See Meridians Vol. 2.) The collateral of the Hand-Yangming Large Intestine Meridian enters the ear and merges with the Zong Mai. (See Meridians Vol. 5.) The sinews of the Foot-Shaoyang Gallbladder Meridian emerge from the Taiyang sinews and follow behind the ear. The sinews of the Foot-Yangming Stomach Meridian, the branch, knot at the front of the ear. The sinews of the Hand-Taiyang Small Intestine Meridian knot at the Wanggu (Complete Bone) behind the ear; a branch enters the middle of the ear; the straight branch emerges from the top of the ear. (See Meridians Vol. 4.) The Hand-Jueyin Pericardium Meridian emerges behind the ear and merges with Shaoyang below the Wanggu. (See Meridians Vol. 3.) The twelve regular meridians and the three hundred and sixty-five collaterals, their divergent qi travel to the ears to enable hearing. (See Zang-Fu Vol. 20.) The five collaterals of the Hand and Foot Shaoyin, Taiyin, and Foot-Yangming meridians all converge in the middle of the ear and ascend to connect with the left frontal angle. (See Acupuncture Vol. 30.) The Biao (Mark) of the Foot-Shaoyang Gallbladder Meridian is in the Chuanglong, which is the ear. (See Meridians Vol. 12.) The ears are where the Zong Mai (Ancestral Vessel) gathers. (See Diseases Vol. 79.) Kidney qi connects with the ears; when kidney qi is harmonious, one can hear the five tones. (See Meridians Vol. 22.)
Occipital Bone: The sinews of the Foot-Taiyang Bladder Meridian, the straight branch, knot at the occipital bone. The sinews of the Foot-Shaoyin Kidney Meridian knot at the occipital bone, merging with the sinews of the Foot-Taiyang Bladder Meridian. (See Meridians Vol. 4.)
Wanggu (Complete Bone): The sinews of the Foot-Taiyang Bladder Meridian ascend and knot at the Wanggu. The sinews of the Hand-Taiyang Small Intestine Meridian knot at the Wanggu behind the ear. (See Meridians Vol. 4.) The Hand-Jueyin Pericardium Meridian emerges behind the ear and merges with Shaoyang below the Wanggu. (See Meridians Vol. 3.)
Zygoma: The Hand-Taiyang Small Intestine Meridian obliquely connects to the zygoma. (See Meridians Vol. 2.)
Canthus: The sinews of the Foot-Taiyang Bladder Meridian, the branch, descend and knot at the canthus. The sinews of the Foot-Yangming Stomach Meridian merge at the canthus. The sinews of the Hand-Yangming Large Intestine Meridian, the branch, knot at the canthus. The sinews of the Foot-Shaoyang Gallbladder Meridian knot at the canthus. (See Meridians Vol. 4.) The Qiao Mai enters the canthus. (See Meridians Vol. 28.)
Outer Canthus: The branch of the Hand-Taiyang Small Intestine Meridian ascends to the outer canthus. The Hand-Shaoyang Sanjiao Meridian reaches the outer canthus. The Foot-Shaoyang Gallbladder Meridian reaches the outer canthus. (See Meridians Vol. 2.) The Foot-Yangming Stomach Meridian ascends to the outer canthus. (See Meridians Vol. 3.)
Cheek: The branch of the Hand-Yangming Large Intestine Meridian passes through the cheek. The branch of the Hand-Taiyang Small Intestine Meridian follows the neck to the cheek. The Hand-Shaoyang Sanjiao Meridian descends to the cheek. The Foot-Shaoyang Gallbladder Meridian descends to add to the Jiache point. The branch of the Foot-Jueyin Liver Meridian descends into the cheek interior. The Foot-Yangming Stomach Meridian follows the Jiache point. (See Meridians Vol. 2.) The Foot-Shaoyang Gallbladder Meridian is located behind the curved jaw below the ear. (See Meridians Vol. 10.) The sinews of the Hand-Shaoyang Sanjiao Meridian, the branch, are at the curved jaw. (See Meridians Vol. 4.)
Chin: The Ren Mai ascends to the chin. The Du Mai ascends to the chin. (See Meridians Vol. 27.) The Foot-Yangming Stomach Meridian follows the back of the chin to the lower margin. (See Meridians Vol. 2.) The collateral of the Foot-Shaoyang Gallbladder Meridian emerges from the center of the chin and jaw. (See Meridians Vol. 3.)
Mandible: The sinews of the Foot-Shaoyang Gallbladder Meridian descend to the mandible. The sinews of the Hand-Taiyang Small Intestine Meridian knot at the mandible. The sinews of the Hand-Shaoyang Sanjiao Meridian ascend to cover the mandible. The straight branch of the sinews of the Hand-Yangming Large Intestine Meridian descends to the right mandible. (See Meridians Vol. 4.)
Forehead (Yan): The sinews of the Foot-Taiyang Bladder Meridian descend to the forehead. (See Meridians Vol. 4.)
Ren Zhong (Governor Vessel Point): The Hand-Yangming Large Intestine Meridian intersects at Ren Zhong. (See Meridians Vol. 2.)
Cheng Jiang (Receiving Pool): The Foot-Yangming Stomach Meridian descends and intersects at Cheng Jiang. (See Meridians Vol. 2.)
[Throat, Mouth, Lips, and Tongue Region]
Throat and Pharynx: The Ren Mai reaches the throat. The Du Mai enters the throat. (See Meridians Vol. 27.) The Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) and Ren Mai converge at the throat. (See Zang-Fu Vol. 17.) The Foot-Yangming Stomach Meridian follows the throat. The Hand-Taiyang Small Intestine Meridian follows the pharynx. The Foot-Shaoyang Gallbladder Meridian follows the throat. The Foot-Jueyin Liver Meridian follows behind the throat and ascends into the Ying Sang (upper pharynx). The branch of the Hand-Shaoyin Heart Meridian ascends to flank the pharynx. (See Meridians Vol. 2.) The collateral of the Foot-Shaoyang Gallbladder Meridian ascends to flank the pharynx. The Foot-Yangming Stomach Meridian ascends to follow the pharynx. The Foot-Taiyin Spleen Meridian merges with the Yangming meridian and ascends to knot at the pharynx. The Zheng Jing (Regular Channel) of the Hand-Shaoyin Heart Meridian ascends to the throat. The Hand-Jueyin Pericardium Meridian emerges and follows the throat. The Hand-Yangming Large Intestine Meridian ascends to follow the throat. The Hand-Taiyang Small Intestine Meridian follows the throat. (See Meridians Vol. 3.) The artery flanking the throat belongs to the Foot-Yangming Stomach Meridian. (See Meridians Vol. 10.) The Upper Jiao runs alongside the throat upwards. (See Meridians Vol. 23.)
Ai (Oropharynx): The Foot-Taiyin Spleen Meridian connects with the Ai. (See Diseases Vol. 13.)
Epiglottis: If the epiglottis is small and thin, voice emission is rapid, and its opening and closing are smooth; if it is large and thick, opening and closing are difficult, and air emission is slow. The Foot-Shaoyin Kidney Meridian connects to the Heng Gu (Transverse Bone) and ends at the epiglottis. (See Acupuncture Vol. 45.)
Mouth: The color of the Center is yellow, internally connecting to the spleen, and opening into the mouth. (See Zang-Fu Vol. 4.) The spleen governs the mouth, with the mouth as its orifice. (See Zang-Fu Vol. 5.) In the cycle of Bei Hua, the mouth is the primary organ. (See Yunqi Vol. 13.) The Hand-Yangming Large Intestine Meridian flanks the mouth. The Foot-Yangming Stomach Meridian ascends to flank the mouth. (See Meridians Vol. 2.) The Foot-Yangming Stomach Meridian emerges from the mouth. (See Meridians Vol. 3.) Spleen qi connects with the mouth; when spleen qi is harmonious, the mouth can taste the five grains. (See Meridians Vol. 22.) The collaterals of the Chong Mai and Ren Mai connect the lips and mouth. (See Zang-Fu Vol. 17.)
Lips: The spleen combines with flesh, and its luster manifests in the lips. (See Zang-Fu Vol. 8.) The stomach, spleen, large intestine, small intestine, Sanjiao, and bladder are the roots of the granary; their luster manifests in the four whites around the lips. (See Zang-Fu Vol. 2.) The Du Mai circles the lips. (See Meridians Vol. 27.) The Foot-Yangming Stomach Meridian circles the lips. The Foot-Jueyin Liver Meridian circles the inside of the lips. (See Meridians Vol. 2.) The lips are the external opening of the spleen. (See Pulse and Color Vol. 31.) The lips and tongue are the root of muscle. (See Diseases Vol. 95.)
Tongue: The tongue is the external opening of the heart. (See Pulse and Color Vol. 31.) The color of the Center is yellow, internally connecting to the spleen, and opening into the mouth; therefore, disease affects the root of the tongue. (See Zang-Fu Vol. 4.) The Foot-Shaoyin Kidney Meridian penetrates the kidney and connects to the root of the tongue. (See Diseases Vol. 62.) The heart governs the tongue, with the tongue as its orifice. (See Zang-Fu Vol. 5.) In the cycle of Sheng Ming, the tongue is the primary organ. (See Yunqi Vol. 13.) The Foot-Taiyin Spleen Meridian connects to the root of the tongue and scatters under it. The Foot-Shaoyin Kidney Meridian flanks the root of the tongue. (See Meridians Vol. 2.) The Foot-Taiyin Spleen Meridian pierces the middle of the tongue. The straight branch of the Foot-Shaoyin Kidney Meridian connects to the root of the tongue. (See Meridians Vol. 3.) The Foot-Shaoyin Kidney Meridian is under the tongue. (See Meridians Vol. 9.) The Biao (Mark) of the Foot-Shaoyin Kidney Meridian is at the Back-Shu points and the two vessels under the tongue. (See Meridians Vol. 12.) The Foot-Shaoyin Kidney Meridian ascends to connect with the tongue. (See Acupuncture Vol. 45.) The collateral of the Hand-Shaoyin Heart Meridian connects to the root of the tongue. (See Meridians Vol. 5.) The sinews of the Hand-Shaoyang Sanjiao Meridian, the branch, enter to connect with the root of the tongue. The sinews of the Foot-Taiyang Bladder Meridian, the branch, diverge and knot at the root of the tongue. (See Meridians Vol. 4.) The Upper Jiao ascends to the tongue. (See Meridians Vol. 23.) Jueyin is the Liver Meridian; the liver combines with sinews; sinews gather at the genitalia and connect via collaterals to the root of the tongue. (See Diseases Vol. 95.) The turbid qi emerges from the stomach, travels to the lips and tongue, and becomes taste. (See Zang-Fu Vol. 20.) Heart qi connects with the tongue; when heart qi is harmonious, the tongue can distinguish the five flavors. (See Meridians Vol. 22.)
Teeth: The Hand-Yangming Large Intestine Meridian enters the lower teeth. The Foot-Yangming Stomach Meridian descends along the outside of the nose and enters the upper teeth. (See Meridians Vol. 2.) The collateral of the Hand-Yangming Large Intestine Meridian covers the teeth. (See Meridians Vol. 5.) The sinews of the Hand-Shaoyang Sanjiao Meridian, the branch, ascend to the curved tooth. (See Meridians Vol. 4.) The Foot-Yangming Stomach Meridian follows the dental arch. (See Meridians Vol. 13.) The Foot-Taiyang Bladder Meridian has a branch entering the canthus to cover the teeth, named Jiaosun; for upper tooth decay, this point is selected. (See Acupuncture Vol. 44.) Teeth are the termination of bone. (See Odor and Flavor Vol. 3.)
[Neck and Shoulder Region]
Neck: The collateral of the Du Mai ascends to the neck. (See Meridians Vol. 5.) The Du Mai returns and emerges separately to descend the neck. (See Meridians Vol. 27.) The Foot-Taiyang Bladder Meridian descends the neck. The Foot-Shaoyang Gallbladder Meridian follows the neck. The Hand-Taiyang Small Intestine Meridian follows the neck. The Hand-Shaoyang Sanjiao Meridian ascends the neck. The Foot-Jueyin Liver Meridian follows behind the throat and ascends into the Ying Sang. (See Meridians Vol. 2.) The Foot-Taiyang Bladder Meridian rises from the lumbar region and emerges from the neck. The Foot-Shaoyin Kidney Meridian connects to the root of the tongue and re-emerges at the neck. (See Meridians Vol. 3.) The collateral of the Foot-Yangming Stomach Meridian ascends to the head and neck. (See Meridians Vol. 5.) The vessel in the center of the neck is the Du Mai. (See Meridians Vol. 10.) The sinews of the Foot-Shaoyin Kidney Meridian flank the spine and ascend to the neck. The sinews of the Hand-Taiyang Small Intestine Meridian, the branch, follow the neck, exiting anterior to the Taiyang meridian. The straight branch of the sinews of the Hand-Yangming Large Intestine Meridian ascends from the shoulder to the neck. (See Meridians Vol. 4.) The ascending branch of the Chong Mai emerges from the Ying Sang. (See Acupuncture Vol. 20.) The essence of muscle forms the eyelids, which envelop the essence of sinews, bones, blood, and qi, merging with the vessels to form the optic nerve, which emerges posteriorly at the neck. (See Diseases Vol. 81.)
Shoulder: The Foot-Taiyang Bladder Meridian follows the inside of the Jianliao (Shoulder Joint) and descends through the scapula. The Foot-Shaoyang Gallbladder Meridian reaches the top of the shoulder. The Hand-Taiyang Small Intestine Meridian winds around the scapula and crosses on the shoulder. The Hand-Yangming Large Intestine Meridian ascends the shoulder, emerging anterior to the bone. The Hand-Shaoyang Sanjiao Meridian follows the exterior of the arm to the shoulder. (See Meridians Vol. 2.) The collateral of the Hand-Taiyang Small Intestine Meridian connects to the Jianliao. The collateral of the Hand-Yangming Large Intestine Meridian ascends to the shoulder well. (See Meridians Vol. 5.) The sinews of the Foot-Taiyang Bladder Meridian, the branch, knot at the Jianliao. The sinews of the Hand-Yangming Large Intestine Meridian knot at the Quepen (Clavicular Fossa); their branch winds around the scapula. The sinews of the Hand-Taiyin Lung Meridian knot anterior to the shoulder at the Jianyu. (See Meridians Vol. 4.) The collateral of the Du Mai, between the shoulder blades, travels laterally to the Taiyang meridian. (See Meridians Vol. 5.) The Du Mai follows the Jianliao. (See Meridians Vol. 27.)
Quepen (Clavicular Fossa): The Foot-Yangming Stomach Meridian enters the Quepen. The Foot-Shaoyang Gallbladder Meridian enters the Quepen. The Hand-Taiyang Small Intestine Meridian enters the Quepen. The Hand-Yangming Large Intestine Meridian enters and exits the Quepen. The Hand-Shaoyang Sanjiao Meridian enters and exits the Quepen. (See Meridians Vol. 2.) The sinews of the Foot-Taiyang Bladder Meridian emerge above the Quepen. The sinews of the Foot-Yangming Stomach Meridian reach the Quepen and knot. The sinews of the Foot-Shaoyang Gallbladder Meridian knot at the Quepen. (See Meridians Vol. 4.) The Hand-Taiyin Lung Meridian emerges above the Quepen. (See Meridians Vol. 3.) Among the five zang and six fu organs, the heart is the master, and the Quepen is the pathway. (See Zang-Fu Vol. 29.)
[Chest and Abdomen Region]
Chest: The Foot-Shaoyang Gallbladder Meridian descends into the chest. The Foot-Shaoyin Kidney Meridian pours into the chest. The Hand-Jueyin Pericardium Meridian originates in the chest. (See Meridians Vol. 2.) The collateral of the Hand-Shaoyang Sanjiao Meridian pours into the chest. The great collateral of the spleen spreads over the chest. (See Meridians Vol. 5.) The Zheng Jing (Regular Channel) of the Hand Xin-Zhu (Pericardium) diverges downward three cun below Yuanye and enters the chest. (See Meridians Vol. 3.) The sinews of the Foot-Taiyin Spleen Meridian scatter in the chest. The sinews of the Hand-Taiyin Lung Meridian descend and knot in the chest interior. The sinews of the Hand-Shaoyin Heart Meridian knot in the lower chest. The sinews of the Hand-Jueyin Pericardium Meridian enter the axilla and scatter in the chest. (See Meridians Vol. 4.) The Chong Mai ascends flanking the navel and disperses in the chest. (See Meridians Vol. 27.) The Qiao Mai ascends following the interior of the chest. (See Meridians Vol. 28.)
Shanzhong (Chest Center): The Hand-Shaoyang Sanjiao Meridian spreads at Shanzhong. (See Meridians Vol. 2.) The Foot-Jueyin Liver Meridian connects to Shanzhong. (See Meridians Vol. 30.) Shanzhong is the palace city of the Heart Master. (See Diseases Vol. 56.)
Diaphragm: The Hand-Taiyang Small Intestine Meridian descends through the diaphragm. The Hand-Shaoyang Sanjiao Meridian descends through the diaphragm. The Hand-Jueyin Pericardium Meridian descends through the diaphragm. The Foot-Shaoyang Gallbladder Meridian penetrates the diaphragm. The Foot-Taiyin Spleen Meridian ascends through the diaphragm. The Foot-Jueyin Liver Meridian ascends through the diaphragm. The Foot-Yangming Stomach Meridian descends through the diaphragm. The Foot-Shaoyin Kidney Meridian, from the kidney, ascends through the liver and diaphragm. (See Meridians Vol. 2.)
Breast: The Foot-Yangming Stomach Meridian descends along the inner margin of the breast. (See Meridians Vol. 2.) The Zheng Jing (Regular Channel) of the Hand-Yangming Large Intestine Meridian, from the hand, follows the chest and breast. (See Meridians Vol. 3.) The sinews of the Foot-Shaoyang Gallbladder Meridian are tied to the chest and breast. The sinews of the Hand-Shaoyin Heart Meridian cross with the Taiyin meridian and flank the interior of the breast. (See Meridians Vol. 4.) The great collateral of the stomach is named Xuli and emerges below the left breast. (See Pulse and Color Vol. 11.)
Jiuwei (Kite Tail): The collateral of the Ren Mai descends to Jiuwei. (See Meridians Vol. 5.)
Abdomen: The Zheng Jing (Regular Channel) of the Foot-Yangming Stomach Meridian enters the abdominal interior. (See Meridians Vol. 3.) The sinews of the Foot-Yangming Stomach Meridian ascend the abdomen and spread. (See Meridians Vol. 4.) The Foot-Taiyin Spleen Meridian ascends into the abdomen. The Foot-Jueyin Liver Meridian reaches the lower abdomen. (See Meridians Vol. 2.) The collateral of the Ren Mai scatters on the abdomen. (See Meridians Vol. 5.) The Ren Mai follows the abdominal interior. (See Meridians Vol. 27.) The intersection of the three meridians below the navel in the lower abdomen involves the Yangming and Taiyin. (See Acupuncture Vol. 53.)
Navel: The Foot-Yangming Stomach Meridian descends flanking the navel. (See Meridians Vol. 2.) The sinews of the Foot-Taiyin Spleen Meridian knot at the navel. The sinews of the Hand-Shaoyin Heart Meridian descend and tie to the navel. (See Meridians Vol. 4.)