Spleen 5, Shang Qiu
商丘, shāng qiū, "Shang Hill"


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Pinyin Pronunciation:
Meridian
Meridian:
Spleen  Browse
Reference Source
Reference Source:
Location
Point Location:
  • CAM
In the depression distal and inferior to the medial malleolus, midway between the tuberosity of the navicular bone and the tip of the medial malleolus.
  • Deadman
On the medial side of the ankle, in the depression which lies at the junction of straight lines drawn along the anterior and inferior borders of the medial malleolus.
Innervation
Innervation:
The medial crural cutaneous nerve and the branch of the superfical peroneal nerve.
Vasculature
Vasculature:
The medial tarsal artery and the great saphenous vein.
Cautions
Cautions:
No cautions at this time
Technique
Technique:
  • CAM
Puncture perpendicularly 0.2-0.3 inch.
  • Deadman
1. Perpendicular insertion 0.2 to 0.3 cun. 2. Transverse insertion beneath the tendons towards or to join with Jiexi ST-41.

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