Spleen 9, Yin Ling Quan
陰陵泉, yīn líng quán, "Yin Mound Spring"


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Pinyin Pronunciation:
Alternate Names:
NamePin YinChineseTranslated
Yin Zhi Ling Quanyīn zhī líng quán陰之陵泉Yin's Mound Spring
Meridian
Meridian:
Spleen  Browse
Reference Source
Reference Source:
Location
Point Location:
  • CAM
On the lower border of the medial condyle of the tibia, in the depression posterior and inferior to the medial condyle of the tibia.
  • Deadman
On the medial side of the lower leg, in a depression in the angle formed by the medial condyle of the tibia and the posterior border of the tibia.
How To Find It
1. Run the finger in the groove posterior to the medial border of the tibia until it falls into the depression below the tibial condyle. 2. This point lies at the same level as Yanglingquan GB-34
Innervation
Innervation:
Superficially, the medial crural cutaneous nerve; deeper, the tibial nerve.
Vasculature
Vasculature:
Anteriorly, the great saphenous vein and the branch of the genusuprema artery;deeper, the posterior tibial artery and vein.
Cautions
Cautions:
No cautions at this time
Technique
Technique:
  • CAM
Puncture perpendicularly 0.5-1.0 inch.
  • Deadman
Perpendicular insertion 1 to 1.5 cun.

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