Small Intestine 18, Quan Liao
顴髎, quán liáo, "Cheek Bone-Hole"


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Pinyin Pronunciation:
Alternate Names:
NamePin YinChineseTranslated
Dui Guduì gǔ兌骨Mouth Bone
Zhui Liaozhuī liáo椎髎Hammer Bone-Hole
Meridian
Meridian:
Small Intestine  Browse
Reference Source
Reference Source:
Location
Point Location:
  • CAM
Directly below the outer canthus, in the depression on the lower border of zygorna.
  • Deadman
Directly below the outer canthus, in the depression at the lower border of the zygomatic bone.
Innervation
Innervation:
The facial and infraorbital nerves.
Vasculature
Vasculature:
The branches of the transverse facial artery and vein.
Cautions
Cautions:
  • avoid use with Moxa
No cautions at this time
Technique
Technique:
  • CAM
Puncture perpendicularly 0.5-0.8 inch.
  • Deadman
1. Transverse insertion joined to points such as Dicang ST-4, Xiaguan ST-7, Yingxiang LI-20, Jiache ST-6 etc. 2. Perpendicular insertion 0.5 to 0.7 cun.

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