Large Intestine MeridianLI18

Futu 扶突

For reference only · not a substitute for diagnosis or treatment

Short answer

Side of the front of the neck, level with the upper edge of the thyroid cartilage (the Adam's apple in men).

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🖼See it in pictures

Futu — ① Where on the body? — **① Where on the body?**

Futu — Textbook view — skin on the left, muscle and bone underneath on the right — **Textbook view — skin on the left, muscle and bone underneath on the right**
Location and structures come from our 3D model; only the drawing style was refined with AI. Labels are added by us.

Futu — ③ Under the skin — **③ Under the skin**
Sternocleidomastoid

Rendered straight from the 3D model at the computed location. The glowing ring marks Futu.

On this page

Where is Futu?
How do I find it on my body?
Before you press
How has it been used traditionally?
FAQ

1Where is Futu?

Side of the front of the neck, level with the upper edge of the thyroid cartilage (the Adam's apple in men).

It is midway between the front and back edges of the sternocleidomastoid.

Beneath the point

Sternocleidomastoid

Our 3D measurement · In our 3D model: at the centre of the sternocleidomastoid cross-section (midway between its anterior and posterior borders) at the level of the top of the thyroid cartilage lamina — the same line as ST9 and SI16.

2How do I find it on my body?

At the front of the neck, find the level of the upper edge of the thyroid cartilage (the Adam's apple in men).
Turn the head slightly away so the sternocleidomastoid stands out.
At that level, press midway between the muscle's front and back edges.

📖 Words explained

thyroid cartilage: The shield-shaped cartilage at the front of the neck. In adult men it sticks out as the Adam's apple (laryngeal prominence), and the vocal cords lie inside it.
carotid artery: The general name for the neck arteries that send blood to the head and brain: the common carotid and its branches, the internal and external carotids.
sternocleidomastoid: The thick muscle slanting across the side of the neck. It runs from the mastoid process behind the ear down to the breastbone and collarbone, and stands out as a thick cord when you turn your head to the other side.

3Before you press

⚠ Do not press when

The side of the neck lies over the carotid artery.
Press gently and briefly, and never on both sides at once.
The carotid sinus, which senses blood pressure, may lie at this level.
Do not press here if you are elderly, have fainted before or have carotid artery disease.
Stop at once if you feel dizzy, faint or short of breath.
Avoid broken, bruised or swollen skin and press only to a comfortable level.
Acupressure is not a substitute for medical care.

4How has it been used traditionally?

Traditionally pressed for the front of the neck.

From traditional texts — not a claim of effect.

?FAQ

Where exactly is Futu?

Side of the front of the neck, level with the upper edge of the thyroid cartilage (the Adam's apple in men). It is midway between the front and back edges of the sternocleidomastoid.

How do I find Futu?

At the front of the neck, find the level of the upper edge of the thyroid cartilage (the Adam's apple in men). Turn the head slightly away so the sternocleidomastoid stands out. At that level, press midway between the muscle's front and back edges.

What should I watch out for?

The side of the neck lies over the carotid artery. Press gently and briefly, and never on both sides at once. The carotid sinus, which senses blood pressure, may lie at this level. Do not press here if you are elderly, have fainted before or have carotid artery disease. Stop at once if you feel dizzy, faint or short of breath. Avoid broken, bruised or swollen skin and press only to a comfortable level. Acupressure is not a substitute for medical care.

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Sources

Location: WHO Standard Acupuncture Point Locations in the Western Pacific Region (2008), p. 42
Korean anatomical terms: KMCRIC standard acupoint database · KMLE medical dictionary
Classification cross-check: AcuAtlas dataset (CC BY 4.0)
Caution: carotid sinus anatomy (TeachMeAnatomy) and clinical guidance (FPnotebook)

Positions computed from the WHO standard locations (2008) on Z-Anatomy (CC BY-SA 4.0) · BodyParts3D © DBCLS. For reference only — not a substitute for diagnosis or treatment. See a clinician if you are unwell.