Translating "束骨", acupuncture point BL-65
The reasoning for translating "束骨" as "Bundle of Bones" from Chinese into English. This is the original name of acupuncture point BL-65 (Bladder 65).
束骨
Bundle of Bones (BL-65)
束: Bundle / bind
骨: Bone / marrow
Explanation of the point name
This point lies about halfway the foot, on the outside. The bones in the foot next to it are like a bundle.
1st character
No other point names with this character.
2nd character
Point names with 骨
For consistency in the translations, it is necessary to be aware of how the character is translated elsewhere. These are the point names it is in.
| LI-16 | 巨骨 | Big Bones |
| SI-4 | 腕骨 | Wrist Bones |
| BL-64 | 京骨 | Fear Bone |
| BL-65 | 束骨 | Bundle of Bones |
| KI-11 | 横骨 | Pubic Bone |
| GB-12 | 完骨 | Entire Bone |
| REN-2 | 曲骨 | Curved Bone |
Nearby points
Sometimes the names of consecutive points on a meridian are related. Being aware of nearby points can help to translate consistently in such a situation.
| BL-62 | 申脈 | Extended Vessel |
| BL-63 | 金門 | Golden Gate |
| BL-64 | 京骨 | Fear Bone |
| BL-65 | 束骨 | Bundle of Bones |
| BL-66 | 足通谷 | Walking Through the Valley |
| BL-67 | 至陰 | Most Yin |
| KI-1 | 涌泉 | Bubbling Spring |