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Table 1 Location of ST25 and ST36

From: Electroacupuncture for postoperative ileus after laparoscopic surgery on colorectal cancer: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Acupoint

Location

Tianshu (ST25)

On the upper abdomen, 2 cun lateral to the center of the umbilicus.

Zusanli (ST36)

On the anterior aspect of the leg, on the line connecting ST35 and ST41, 3 cun inferior to ST35, locate on the tibialis anterior muscle.