Gall Bladder 32, Zhong Du
中瀆, zhōng dú, "Central River"


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Pinyin Pronunciation:
Meridian
Meridian:
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Reference Source
Reference Source:
Location
Point Location:
  • CAM
On the lateral aspect of the thigh, 2 cun below Fengshi (GB-31), or 5 cun above the transverse popliteal crease, between m. vastus lateralis and m. biceps femoris.
  • Deadman
On the lateral aspect of the thigh, 2 cun inferior to Fengshi GB 31.
Innervation
Innervation:
See Fengshi (GB 31).
Vasculature
Vasculature:
See Fengshi (GB 31).
Cautions
Cautions:
No cautions at this time
Technique
Technique:
  • CAM
Puncture perpendicularly 0.7-1.0 inch.
  • Deadman