Spleen 4, Gong Sun
公孫, gōng sūn, "Yellow Emperor"


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Pinyin Pronunciation:
Meridian
Meridian:
Spleen  Browse
Reference Source
Reference Source:
Location
Point Location:
  • CAM
In the depression distal and inferior to the base of the 1st metatarsal bone, at the junction of the red and white skin.
  • Deadman
On the medial side of the foot in the depression distal and inferior to the base of the first metatarsal bone.
How To Find It
First locate Taibai SP-3 then slide the finger proximally along the shaft of the first metatarsal bone until it reaches the depression at the base of the bone (approximately 1 cun).
Innervation
Innervation:
The saphenous nerve and the branch of the superficial peroneal nerve.
Vasculature
Vasculature:
The medial tarsal artery and the dorsal venous network of the foot.
Cautions
Cautions:
No cautions at this time
Technique
Technique:
  • CAM
Puncture perpendicularly 0.5-0.8 inch.
  • Deadman
Perpendicular insertion 0.5 to 1 cun.

Special Groups:
  • Luo-Connecting Point - Spleen

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