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location Lung 7 (Li Que - Broken sequence)
Superior to the styloid process of the radius (thumb side), 1.5 cun above the transverse crease of the wrist (Ll-5); betw/ the brachioradialis & abductor pollicis longus tendons.
Technique Lung 7 (Li Que - Broken sequence)
thumb side
depth 0.3 to 0.5 cun
Pinch with the fingers of one hand pinch up the skin over the point and with the other hand needle transversley in proximal or distal direction.
Caution Lung 7
Avoid cephalic vein
Location P-6
Inside of the wrist. On the flexor aspect of the forearm, 2 cun prox to P-7 (wrist crease).
Technique P-6
depth 0.5 to 1 cun - Perpendicular
Caution P-6
Ulnar nerve lies deep to these points, esp P-6 (and may elicit electric sensations) If this happens, redirect angle of needle
Location SI-3
Pinky On the ulnar border of the hand, in the substantial depression proximal to the head of the 5,h metacarpal bone, at the end of the 1st transverse palmar crease — where the skin changes color. Make a loose fist, this pt is located at the peak of the fold of the skin. Note: Make a loose fist, this pt is located at the peak of the fold of the skin.
Technique SI-3
0.5 to 1 cun Perpendicular
Location ST-5
On the abdomen, 2 cun lateral to the umbilicus.
Technique ST-5
i. Perpendicular insertion 1 to 1.5 cun;
ii. oblique inferior insertion towards the uterus for diseases of the uterus.
Location SP-9
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
Technique SP-9
Perpendicular insertion, 1 to 1.5 cun.
Location SP-10
2 cun proximal to the superior border of the patella, in the tender depression on the bulge of the vastus medialis muscle, directly above Yīnlíngquán SP-9.
Technique SP-10
Perpendicular or oblique insertion 1 to 1.5 cun.
Location GB-34
Below the lateral aspect of the knee, in the tender depression approximately 1 cun anterior and inferior to the head of the fibula.
Technique GB-34
Perpendicular or slightly oblique posterior insertion 1 to 1.5 cun.
Location LV-8
Just superior to the medial end of the popliteal crease, in the depression anterior to the tendons of m. semitendinosus and m. semimembranosus, about 1 cun anterior to Yīngǔ KID-10.
Technique LV-8
Perpendicular or slightly posterior insertion 1 to 1.5 cun.
Location SP-6
On the medial side of the lower leg, 3 cun superior to the prominence of the medial malleolus, in a depression close to the medial crest of the tibia.
Technique SP-6
Perpendicular or oblique proximal insertion, 1 to 1.5 cun.
Location KD-3
In the depression between the medial malleolus and the Achilles tendon, level with the prominence of the medial malleolus.
Technique KD-3
Perpendicular insertion 0.5 to 1 cun or join to Kūnlún BL-60.
Location BL-60
Behind the ankle joint, in the depression between the prominence of the lateral malleolus and the Achilles tendon.
Technique BL-60
Perpendicular insertion 0.5 to 1 cun, or directed superiorly to join with Tàixī KID-3, 1.5 to 2 cun.
Location LI-4
On the dorsum of the hand, between the first and second metacarpal bones, at the midpoint of the second metacarpal bone and close to its radial border.
Technique LI-4
i. Perpendicular insertion 0.5 to 1 cun;
ii. Oblique insertion directed proximally 1 to 1.5 cun.
Location LI-11
At the elbow, midway between Chǐzé LU-5 and the lateral epicondyle of the humerus, at the lateral end of the transverse cubital crease.
Technique LI-11
Perpendicular insertion 1 to 1.5 cun, or joined by through-needling to Shàohǎi HE-3.
Location LI-10
On the radial side of the forearm, 2 cun distal to Qūchí L.I.-11, on the line connecting Qūchí L.I.-11 with Yángxī L.I.-5.
Technique LI-10
Perpendicular or oblique insertion 0.5 to 1.5 cun.
Location ST-36
Below the knee, 3 cun inferior to Dúbí ST-35, one finger-breadth lateral to the anterior crest of the tibia.
Technique ST-36
Perpendicular insertion 1 to 1.5 cun.
Location SP-15
On the abdomen, in the depression at the lateral border of the rectus abdominis muscle level with the umbilicus.
Technique SP-15
Perpendicular insertion 0.5 to 1 cun.
Location Ren-12
On the midline of the abdomen, 4 cun above the umbilicus and midway between the umbilicus and the sternocostal angle.
Technique Ren-12
Perpendicular insertion 0.8 to 1.5 cun.
Location Ren-6
On the midline of the lower abdomen, 1.5 cun inferior to the umbilicus and 3.5 cun superior to the pubic symphysis.
Technique Ren-6
Perpendicular insertion 0.8 to 1.5 cun.
Location BL-62
On the lateral side of the foot, approximately 0.5 cun inferior to the inferior border of the lateral malleolus, in a depression posterior to the peroneal tendons.
Technique BL-62
Oblique insertion directed inferiorly, 0.3 to 0.5 cun.
Location GB-41
In the depression distal to the junction of the 4th and 5th metatarsal bones, on the lateral side of the tendon of m. extensor digitorum longus (branch to little toe).
Technique GB-41
Perpendicular insertion 0.5 to 1 cun.
Location SJ-5
2 cun proximal to Yángchí SJ-4, in the depression between the radius and the ulna, on the radial side of the extensor digitorum communis tendons.
Technique SJ-5
i. Slightly oblique insertion towards the ulnar side or oblique proximal or distal insertion towards the elbow or wrist respectively, 0.5 to 1.5 cun,
ii. Joined by through-needling to Nèiguān P-6.
Location SP-4
On the medial side of the foot, in the depression distal and inferior to the base of the first metatarsal bone.
Technique SP-4
Perpendicular insertion 0.5 to 1 cun.
Location Yin Tang
At the glabella, at the midpoint between the medial extremities of the eyebrows.
Technique Yin Tang
With the fingers of one hand pinch up the skin over the point, and with the other hand needle transversely in an inferior or lateral direction, 0.3-0.5 cun.
Location DU-20
At the vertex on the midline, in the depression 5 cun posterior to the anterior hairline and 7 cun superior to the posterior hairline. This point may also be measured as 8 cun posterior to the glabella and 6 cun superior to the external occipital protuberance.
Technique DU-20
Transverse insertion 0.5 to 1 cun.
Location DU-24
At the top of the head on the midline, 0.5 cun posterior to the anterior hairline and 0.5 cun anterior to Shàngxīng DU-23.
Technique DU-24
Transverse insertion 0.5 to 1 cun.
Location KD-6
1 cun below the prominence of the medial malleolus, in the groove formed by two ligamentous bundles.
Technique KD-6
Oblique insertion directed superiorly 0.3 to 0.5 cun.
Location LV-3
On the dorsum of the foot, in the hollow distal to the junction of the first and second metatarsal bones.
Technique LV-3
In the direction of Yǒngquǎn KID-1, 0.5 to 1.5 cun.
Location HT-7
At the wrist joint, on the radial side of flexor carpi ulnaris, in the depression at the proximal border of the pisiform bone.
Technique HT-7
Perpendicular insertion 0.3 to 0.5 cun, or oblique insertion proximally or distally 0.5 to 0.8 cun.
Location LU-9
At the wrist joint, in the depression between the radial artery and the tendon of abductor pollicis longus, level with Shénmén HE-7 (the proximal border of the pisiform bone).
Technique LU-9
Perpendicular insertion 0.3 to 0.5 cun, avoiding the radial artery.
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