Lieque 列缺
On the thumb side of the forearm, 1.5 cun above the palmar wrist crease.
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Radius · Abductor pollicis longus · Extensor pollicis brevis
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1Where is Lieque?
On the thumb side of the forearm, 1.5 cun above the palmar wrist crease.
It lies in the groove between the abductor pollicis longus and extensor pollicis brevis tendons, where the abductor pollicis longus tendon runs.
Radius · Abductor pollicis longus · Extensor pollicis brevis
2How do I find it on my body?
- Spread and straighten the thumb hard. Tendons stand out on the thumb side of the wrist, with the bony radial styloid process underneath.
- Halve the wrist-to-elbow-crease distance three times to get one eighth: that is 1.5 cun above the wrist crease.
- At that height, press into the groove between the two tendons.
A cun is a body-scaled unit of length. The precise way is to divide a bone length into equal parts (proportional bone cun); finger widths are a quick estimate.
- radial styloid process
- The bony tip sticking out on the thumb side of the wrist, the lower end of the radius, right beside the pulse spot on the thumb side.
- wrist crease
- The horizontal crease that forms at the wrist when it is slightly bent. There is one on the palm side and one on the back, and they are starting lines for measuring arm points.
3Before you press
- If the wrist tendons are swollen or painful, see a clinician before pressing.
- Avoid broken or swollen skin and press only to a comfortable level.
- Acupressure is not a substitute for medical care.
4How has it been used traditionally?
- In the classical "Song of the Four Command Points," Lieque is the point assigned to the head and neck.
- As one of the eight confluent points, it has traditionally been paired with Zhaohai (KI6) on the foot.
From traditional texts — not a claim of effect.
?FAQ
Where exactly is Lieque?
On the thumb side of the forearm, 1.5 cun above the palmar wrist crease. It lies in the groove between the abductor pollicis longus and extensor pollicis brevis tendons, where the abductor pollicis longus tendon runs.
How do I find Lieque?
Spread and straighten the thumb hard. Tendons stand out on the thumb side of the wrist, with the bony radial styloid process underneath. Halve the wrist-to-elbow-crease distance three times to get one eighth: that is 1.5 cun above the wrist crease. At that height, press into the groove between the two tendons. interlock the webs of both hands; the tip of the top index finger lands near this hollow. This is a folk method and varies with hand size.
What should I watch out for?
If the wrist tendons are swollen or painful, see a clinician before pressing. Avoid broken or swollen skin and press only to a comfortable level. Acupressure is not a substitute for medical care.
Sources
- Location: WHO Standard Acupuncture Point Locations in the Western Pacific Region (2008), p. 29
- Standard comparison: Chinese national standard GB/T 12346-2021 (Nomenclature and location of meridian points)
- Locating tips: KMCRIC Standard Acupoint DB (Korea)
- Traditional use: Hyeoljari Seodang (Bookdramang, 2015; Korean)
- Eight confluent points: Jang et al., Korean J Acupunct 2006;23(4)
- Luo point: Lingshu ch. 10 (Jing Mai); Zhenjiu Jiayi Jing vol. 3
- 3D: computed on Z-Anatomy (CC BY-SA 4.0) · BodyParts3D © DBCLS
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.