Spleen 11, Ji Men
箕門, jī mén, "Winnower Gate"


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Pinyin Pronunciation:
Alternate Names:
NamePin YinChineseTranslated
Tai Yin Inner Markettài yīn nèi shì太陰内市Tai Yin Inner Market
Meridian
Meridian:
Spleen  Browse
Reference Source
Reference Source:
Location
Point Location:
  • CAM
6 cun above Xuehai (SP-10), on the line drawn from Xuehai (SP-10) to Chongmen (SP-12).
  • Deadman
On the medial side of the upper leg, 6 cun proximal to Xuehai Spleen 10, on a line connecting Xuehai Spleen 10 with Chongmen Spleen 12.
How To Find It
1. Locate two handbreadths superior to Xuehai SP-10. 2. Locate midway between the tibofemoral joint line and Chongmen SP-12
Innervation
Innervation:
The anterior femoral cutaneous nerve; deeper, the saphenous nerve.
Vasculature
Vasculature:
Superficially, the great saphenous vein; deeper, on the lateral side, the femoral artery and vein.
Cautions
Cautions:
May puncture the femoral artery with deep needling.
Technique
Technique:
  • CAM
Puncture perpendicularly 0.5-1.0 inch.
  • Deadman
Perpendicular or oblque 0.5 to 1 cun.

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