Extra points
EX-HN-4 (Yúyāo, 鱼腰) — Fish Waist
- Meridian
- Extra points (EX)
- Anatomical view
- head
- Point classification
- Extra (non-channel) point.
- Depth reference
- Transverse insertion 0.3-0.5 cun; do not needle deeply.
- Moxibustion
- Not commonly indicated.
- Reference aliases
- EXHN-4; Yuyao; 鱼腰; Fish Waist
Anatomical location
On the forehead, directly above the pupil, in the depression at the midpoint of the eyebrow.
Traditional actions
Benefits the eyes and dispels wind.
Recorded indications
Primary: Eye pain; redness and swelling of the eyes; drooping eyelid; twitching of the eyelid
Secondary: Frontal headache; blurred vision; facial paralysis
How to read this reference
AcuAtlas separates anatomical location, traditional classification, recorded actions, indications, insertion-depth references, and moxibustion notes because these fields answer different study questions. The location statement is the orientation anchor. The classification and actions describe traditional reference categories, while indications summarize how checked educational sources associate the point with established teaching material. They are not a recommendation to select or stimulate the point.
Depth and moxibustion entries are reproduced as bounded reference notes rather than procedural instructions. Individual anatomy, technique, angle, clinical setting, and local professional standards can change what is appropriate. Review the cited documents and supervised training material before using any technical field. The normalized map coordinate is included only to place the point on the matching AcuAtlas body plate; it is not a substitute for palpation or anatomical assessment.
Sources
References displayed on this page were recorded with the point dataset.
Frequently asked questions
Where is EX-HN-4 located?
On the forehead, directly above the pupil, in the depression at the midpoint of the eyebrow.
What reference actions and indications are recorded for EX-HN-4?
Benefits the eyes and dispels wind. The dataset lists these primary indications: Eye pain; redness and swelling of the eyes; drooping eyelid; twitching of the eyelid Secondary indications are recorded as: Frontal headache; blurred vision; facial paralysis
Is EX-HN-4 safe during pregnancy?
This dataset does not identify EX-HN-4 as one of its five mandatory pregnancy-caution points. That is not a declaration of safety. Pregnancy-related point selection requires individualized assessment by a qualified clinician.