Which point is on the radial border of the index finger, in a depression just distal to the metacarpo-phalangeal joint?

• A. LI 1
• B. LI 3
• C. LI 2
• D. LI 5

Answer: (C)

Focus on where the LI meridian meets the index finger. LI 2 sits on the radial (thumb) border of the index finger in a small hollow just distal to the metacarpo-phalangeal joint. This location exactly matches the description in the question.

Avoiding the other spots helps see why this is the right one: LI 1 is at the very fingertip along the same border, LI 3 lies on the back of the hand between the first and second metacarpals, and LI 5 is at the wrist. So the depression just distal to the MCP joint on the radial border of the index finger corresponds to LI 2.