Ren Mai (Conception Vessel) 2, Qu Gu
曲骨, qū gǔ, "Curved Bone"


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Pinyin Pronunciation:
Alternate Names:
NamePin YinChineseTranslated
Hui Guhuí gǔ回骨Return Bone
Niao Baoniào bāo尿胞Urinary Bladder
Qu Gu Duanqū gǔ duān曲骨端Crooked Bone's End
Qu Gu Duanqū gǔ duān曲骨端Curved Bone's End
Sui Shusuí shū髄俞Marrow Shu
Meridian
Meridian:
Ren Mai (Conception Vessel)  Browse
Reference Source
Reference Source:
Location
Point Location:
  • CAM
On the midpoint of the upper border of the symphysis pubis.
  • Deadman
On the midline of the lower abdomen, at the superior border of the pubic symphysis, 5 cun below the umbilicus.
Innervation
Innervation:
The branch of the iliohypogastric nerve.
Vasculature
Vasculature:
The branches of the inferior epigastric artery and the obturator artery.
Cautions
Cautions:
Great care should be taken to puncture the points from Qugu (REN-02) to Shangwan (REN-13) of this meridian in pregnant women.
  • avoid use during Pregnancy
    •
Technique
Technique:
  • CAM
Puncture perpendicularly 0.5-1.0 inch. Great care should be taken to puncture the points from Qugu (REN-02) to Shangwan (REN-13) of this meridian in pregnant women.
  • Deadman

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