Gall Bladder 36, Wai Qiu
外丘, wài qiū, "Outer Hill"


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Pinyin Pronunciation:
Meridian
Meridian:
Gall Bladder  Browse
Reference Source
Reference Source:
Location
Point Location:
  • CAM
7 cun above the tip of the external malleolus, on the anterior border of the fibula.
  • Deadman
On the lateral aspect of the lower leg, 7 cun superior to the prominence of the lateral malleolus, at the anterior border of the fibula.
Innervation
Innervation:
The superficial peroneal nerve.
Vasculature
Vasculature:
The branches of the anterior tibial artery and vein.
Cautions
Cautions:
No cautions at this time
Technique
Technique:
  • CAM
Puncture perpendicularly 0.5-0.8 inch.
  • Deadman

Special Groups:
  • Xi-Cleft Point - Gall Bladder