Kidney 6, Zhao Hai
照海, zhào hǎi, "Shining Sea"


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Pinyin Pronunciation:
Alternate Names:
NamePin YinChineseTranslated
Lou Yinlòu yīn漏陰Leaky Yin
Yin Qiaoyīn qiǎo陰蹺Yin Motility
Yin Qiaoyīn qiǎo陰蹻Yin Motility
Meridian
Meridian:
Kidney  Browse
Reference Source
Reference Source:
Location
Point Location:
  • CAM
In the depression below the tip of the medial malleolus.
  • Deadman
1 cun below the prominence of the medial malleolus, in the groove formed by two ligamentous bundles.
Innervation
Innervation:
The medial crural cutaneous nerve; deeper, the tibial nerve.
Vasculature
Vasculature:
Posteriorly, the posterior tibial artery and vein.
Cautions
Cautions:
No cautions at this time
Technique
Technique:
  • CAM
Puncture Perpendicularly 0.3-0.5 inch.
  • Deadman

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