Which point lies along the inferior border of the orbit, at the junction of the lateral one quarter and medial three quarters of the infra-orbital margin?

• A. M-HN-8 QIÚHÒU
• B. GV 28
• C. M-HN-9 TÀIYÁNG
• D. M-HN-14 BÍTŌNG

Answer: (A)

This item tests exact landmarking for an acupuncture point on the orbit’s lower edge. The point in question sits on the inferior border of the orbit, at the precise spot where the infraorbital margin is divided into a lateral one-quarter and a medial three-quarters. That specific junction defines Qiúhòu, an ocular-point used to address eye conditions by targeting the local qi and blood flow around the eye.

To locate it in practice, map along the lower orbital rim from the outer corner of the eye toward the nose. About one-quarter of the distance from the lateral edge marks this point. This distinguishes it from points placed in other regions (for example, those on the temple area or other facial lines), which are not on the infraorbital margin at that junction. Qiúhòu is commonly used for eye-related symptoms such as redness, tearing, and vision disturbances because of its proximity to the orbital structures.