Liver 5, Li Gou
蠡溝, lǐ gōu, "Woodworm Canal"


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Pinyin Pronunciation:
Alternate Names:
NamePin YinChineseTranslated
Jiao Yijiāo yí交儀Intersection Apparatus
Meridian
Meridian:
Liver  Browse
Reference Source
Reference Source:
Location
Point Location:
  • CAM
5 cun above the tip of the medial malleolus, on the midline of the medial surface of the tibia.
  • Deadman
5 cun above the prominence of the medial malleolus, immediately posterior to the medial crest of the tibia, in the depression between the medial crest of the tibia and the gastrocnemius muscle.
Innervation
Innervation:
The branch of the saphenous nerve.
Vasculature
Vasculature:
Posteriorly, the great saphenous vein.
Cautions
Cautions:
No cautions at this time
Technique
Technique:
  • CAM
Puncture subcutaneously 0.3-0.5 inch.
  • Deadman

Special Groups:
  • Luo-Connecting Point - Liver

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