Which point is on the dorsum of the hand, between the first and second metacarpal bones, at the midpoint of the second metacarpal bone and close to its radial border?

• A. LI 4
• B. LI 6
• C. LI 8
• D. LI 9

Answer: (A)

This location corresponds to the Hegu point on the Large Intestine meridian. It sits on the dorsum of the hand, between the first and second metacarpal bones, at the midpoint of the second metacarpal, and just to the radial (thumb) side. The anatomy here forms a shallow hollow when the hand is relaxed, making this the easy-to-find spot that lies precisely where the description points.

This point is a primary site for releasing surface-level heat and alleviating pain, with broad uses for facial, dental, and headache symptoms, among others. The other points in the set are located along the forearm or near the elbow, not on the dorsum of the hand between the first two metacarpals, so they don’t match this location.