Which point is located at the ankle joint in the depression anterior and inferior to the lateral malleolus?

Which point is located at the ankle joint in the depression anterior and inferior to the lateral malleolus?

• A. GB40
• B. GB41
• C. GB42
• D. LV3

Answer: (A)

The ankle region has a standard landmark for the Gallbladder channel: a shallow depression at the ankle joint, in front of and below the lateral malleolus. This precise spot corresponds to GB40, the Jing-River point of the Gallbladder channel. That location makes it the best choice for addressing issues along the Gallbladder pathway and for conditions involving the ankle and lower leg. The other points listed are situated elsewhere on the foot—such as between toes or along the dorsum of the foot—so they do not match the described ankle depression.

The ankle region has a standard landmark for the Gallbladder channel: a shallow depression at the ankle joint, in front of and below the lateral malleolus. This precise spot corresponds to GB40, the Jing-River point of the Gallbladder channel. That location makes it the best choice for addressing issues along the Gallbladder pathway and for conditions involving the ankle and lower leg.

The other points listed are situated elsewhere on the foot—such as between toes or along the dorsum of the foot—so they do not match the described ankle depression.