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Table 1 Locations of acupoints in the two ACE groups

From: Efficacy of verum and sham acupoint catgut embedding for treatment of obesity: Study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Acupoints

Locations

RN 12 (Zhongwan)

On the anterior median line, 4 cun above the umbilicus

ST 25 (Tianshu)

Level with the umbilicus, and 2 cun lateral to the anterior median line

SP 15 (Daheng)

Level with the umbilicus, and 4 cun lateral to the anterior median line

RN 06 (Qihai)

On the anterior median line, 1.5 cun below the umbilicus

RN 04 (Guanyuan)

On the anterior median line, 3 cun below the umbilicus

GB 26 (Daimai)

On the lateral abdomen, at the intersection of the vertical line of the free end of the 11th rib and the horizontal line on the same level of umbilicus, or 1.8 inch below LR 13 (Zhangmen) at the liver meridian

ST 36 (Zusanli)

3 cun directly below ST 35 (Dubi), and 1 digit lateral to the anterior margin of the tibia

SP 09 (Yinlingquan)

On the medial side of the calf, in the sunken spot between the medial lower margin of the tibia and the medial margin of the tibia

ST 40 (Fenglong)

8 cun directly below ST 35 (Dubi), and 2 digits lateral to the anterior margin of the tibia

BL13 (Feishu)

On the back, on the same level of the third subspinous of thoracic spine, and 1.5 cun lateral to the posterior midline

BL20 (Pishu)

On the back, on the same level of the 11th subspinous of thoracic spine, and 1.5 cun lateral to the posterior midline

BL23 (Shenshu)

On the back, on the same level of the second subspinous of lumbar vertebra, and 1.5 cun lateral to the posterior midline