Stomach 39, Xia Ju Xu
下巨虚, xià jù xū, "Lower Great Hollow"


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Pinyin Pronunciation:
Alternate Names:
NamePin YinChineseTranslated
Ju Xu Xia Lianjù xū xià Lián巨虚下廉Ridge of Great Hollow
Xia Lianxià lián下廉Lower Ridge
Meridian
Meridian:
Stomach  Browse
Reference Source
Reference Source:
Location
Point Location:
  • CAM
9 cun below Dubi (ST 35), and one finger breadth (middle finger) from the anterior border of the tibia.
  • Deadman
On the lower leg, 3 cun inferior to Shangjuxu ST-37, one finger-breadth lateral to the anterior crest of the tibia.
How To Find It
Divide the distance between the tibiofemoral joint line (level with the popliteal crease) and the prominence of the lateral malleolus into two equal parts. The midpoint is Tiaokou ST-38. Xiajuxu ST-29 is located 1 cun below Tiaokou ST-38
Innervation
Innervation:
The branches of the superficial peroneal nerve and the deep peroneal nerve.
Vasculature
Vasculature:
The anterior tibial artery and vein.
Cautions
Cautions:
No cautions at this time
Technique
Technique:
  • CAM
Puncture perpendicularly 0.5-1.0 inch.
  • Deadman
Perpendicular or oblique insertion 1 to 1.5 cun.

Special Groups:
  • Sea of Blood Seas Point

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