Gall Bladder 33, Xi Yang Guan
膝陽關, xī yáng guān, "Knee Yang Joint"


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Pinyin Pronunciation:
Alternate Names:
NamePin YinChineseTranslated
Guan Lingguān líng關陵Joint Mound
Guan Yangguān yáng關陽Joint Yang
Han Fuhán fǔ寒府Cold Mansion
Yang Lingyáng líng陽陵Yang Mound
Meridian
Meridian:
Gall Bladder  Browse
Reference Source
Reference Source:
Location
Point Location:
  • CAM
3 cun above Yangliangquan (GB-34), lateral to the knee joint, in the depression above the external epicondyle of femur.
  • Deadman
On the lateral side of the knee, in the depression above the lateral epicondyle of the femur, between the femur and tendon of biceps femoris.
Innervation
Innervation:
The terminal branch of the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve.
Vasculature
Vasculature:
The superior lateral genicular artery and vein.
Cautions
Cautions:
  • avoid use with Moxa
No cautions at this time
Technique
Technique:
  • CAM
Puncture perpendicularly 0.5-1.0 inch.
  • Deadman

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