Stomach 32, Fu Tu
伏兔, fú tù, "Crouching Rabbit"


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Pinyin Pronunciation:
Alternate Names:
NamePin YinChineseTranslated
Wai Gouwài gōu勾外Outer Hook
Wai Qiuwài qiū外丘Outer Hill
Meridian
Meridian:
Stomach  Browse
Reference Source
Reference Source:
Location
Point Location:
  • CAM
On the line connecting the anterior superior iliac spine and lateral border of the patella, 6 cun above the laterosuperior border of the patella.
  • Deadman
On the thigh, on a line drawn between the lateral border of the patella and the anterior superior iliac spine, in a depression 6 cun proximal to the superior border of the patella.
How To Find It
Divide the distance between the prominence of the greater trochanter and the upper border of the patella into thirds. This point is located just superior to the junction of the lower and middle thirds.
Innervation
Innervation:
The anterior and lateral femoral cutaneous nerves.
Vasculature
Vasculature:
The branches of the lateral circumflex femoral artery and vein.
Cautions
Cautions:
No cautions at this time
Technique
Technique:
  • CAM
Puncture perpendicularly 1.0-1.5 inches.
  • Deadman
Perpendicular or oblique insertion 1 to 2 cun.

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