Liver 8, Qu Quan
曲泉, qū quán, "Spring at the Bend"


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Pinyin Pronunciation:
Meridian
Meridian:
Liver  Browse
Reference Source
Reference Source:
Location
Point Location:
  • CAM
When knee is flexed, the point is at the medial end of the transverse popliteal crease, posterior to the medial epicondyle of the tibia, in the depression of the anterior border of the insertions of m. semimembranosus and m. semitendinosus.
  • Deadman
Just superior to the medial end of the popliteal crease, in the depression anterior to the tendons of m. semitendinosus and m. semimembranosus, about 1 cun anterior to Yingu K 10.
Innervation
Innervation:
The saphenous.
Vasculature
Vasculature:
Anteriorly, the great saphenous vein, on the pathway of the genusuprema artery.
Cautions
Cautions:
No cautions at this time
Technique
Technique:
  • CAM
Puncture perpendicularly 0.5-0.8 inch.
  • Deadman

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