Liver 9, Yin Bao
陰包, yīn bāo, "Yin Bladder"

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Meridian: Liver	Reference Source:	Point Location: CAM 4 cun above the medial epicondyle of the femur, between m. vastus medialis and m. sartorius. Deadman Directly superior to the medial epicondyle of the femur, 4 cun superior to Ququan Liver 8, in the cleft between m. vastus medialis and m. sartorius.
Innervation: The anterior femoral cutaneous nerve, on the pathway of the anterior branch of the obturator nerve.	Vasculature: Deeper, on the lateral side, the femoral artery and vein, the superficial branch of the medial circumflex femoral artery.
Cautions: No cautions at this time	Technique: CAM Puncture perpendicularly 0.5-0.7 inch. Deadman

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	+1 Yael Ernst Another suggestion of translation for the name Liver 9 is Yin Envelope, as the Bao can be the bladder, the uterus or some sort of envelope or wrapping. add comment

Liver 9, Yin Bao陰包, yīn bāo, "Yin Bladder"

Liver 9, Yin Bao
陰包, yīn bāo, "Yin Bladder"