Liver 10, Zu Wu Li
足五里, zú wǔ lǐ, "Foot Five Li"


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Pinyin Pronunciation:
Meridian
Meridian:
Liver  Browse
Reference Source
Reference Source:
Location
Point Location:
  • CAM
3 cun directly below Qichong (ST 30), at the proximal end of the thigh, below the pubic tubercle and on the lateral border of m. abductor longus.
  • Deadman
3 cun inferior to Qichong St 30 on the anterior border of m. adductor longus.
Innervation
Innervation:
The genitofemoral nerve, the anterior femoral cutaneous nerve; deeper, the anterior branch of the obturator nerve.
Vasculature
Vasculature:
The superficial branches of the medial circumflex femoral artery and vein.
Cautions
Cautions:
No cautions at this time
Technique
Technique:
  • CAM
Puncture perpendicularly 0.5-1.0 inch.
  • Deadman