Which point is on the dorsum of the foot between the second and third metatarsal bones, in a depression 1 cun proximal to ST-44?

• A. ST 42
• B. ST 41
• C. ST 44
• D. ST 43

Answer: (D)

The main idea is locating a point along the Stomach channel on the dorsum of the foot using the metatarsal landmarks and a cun distance. ST-43 is the point between the second and third metatarsal bones, in a depression that is 1 cun proximal (toward the ankle) from ST-44. Since the description specifies a location between MT2 and MT3 and 1 cun proximal to ST-44, the correct point is ST-43. The other names lie at different spots on the foot or web space and do not match this exact location.