Translating "犢鼻", acupuncture point ST-35

The reasoning for translating "犢鼻" as "Calf's Nose" from Chinese into English. This is the original name of acupuncture point ST-35 (Stomach 35).

犢鼻
Calf's Nose  (ST-35)
犢: Calf
鼻: Nose

Explanation of the point name

This point is located underneath the kneecap, in one of the two depressions that, together with the kneecap, resemble a calf's nose.

1st character

Calf
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2nd character

Nose
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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.

ST-32 伏兔 Prostrating Hare
ST-33 陰市 Yin at the Market
ST-34 梁丘 Beam to the Mound
ST-35 犢鼻 Calf's Nose
ST-36 足三里 Leg's Three Quarter Miles
ST-37 上巨虛 At the Top of the Big Hollow
ST-38 條口 Long Narrow Opening