Kidney 8, Jiao Xin
交信, jiāo xìn, "Intersection Reach"


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Pinyin Pronunciation:
Meridian
Meridian:
Kidney  Browse
Reference Source
Reference Source:
Location
Point Location:
  • CAM
0.5 cun anterior to Fuliu (KI-7), 2 cun above Taixi (KI-3) posterior to the medial border of tibia.
  • Deadman
On the medial aspect of the lower leg, 2 cun superor to Taixi K 3 and 0.5 cun anterior to Fuliu K 7, posterior to the medial border of the tibia.
Innervation
Innervation:
The medial crural cutaneous nerve; deeper, the tibial nerve.
Vasculature
Vasculature:
Deeper, the posterior tibial artery and vein.
Cautions
Cautions:
No cautions at this time
Technique
Technique:
  • CAM
Puncture perpendicularly 0.5-0.7 inch.
  • Deadman

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