Gall Bladder 41, Zu Lin Qi
足臨泣, zú lín qì, "Foot Overlooking Tears"


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Pinyin Pronunciation:
Meridian
Meridian:
Gall Bladder  Browse
Reference Source
Reference Source:
Location
Point Location:
  • CAM
Posterior to the fourth metatarsophalangeal joint, in the depression lateral to the tendon of m. extensor digiti minimi of the foot.
  • Deadman
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 of little toe).
Innervation
Innervation:
The branch of of the intermediate dorsal cutaneous nerve of the foot.
Vasculature
Vasculature:
The dorsal arterial and venous network of the foot, the fourth dorsal metatarsal artery and vein.
Cautions
Cautions:
No cautions at this time
Technique
Technique:
  • CAM
Puncture perpendicularly 0.3-0.5 inch.
  • Deadman

Special Groups:
  • Exit Point - Gall Bladder

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