Stomach 38, Tiao Kou
條口, tiáo kǒu, "Ribbon Opening"

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Meridian: Stomach	Reference Source:	Point Location: CAM 8 cun below Dubi (ST 35), and one finger breadth (middle finger) from the anterior border of the tibia. Deadman On the lower leg, midway between the tibio-femoral joint line (level with the popliteal crease) and the prominence of the lateral malleolus, one finger-breadth lateral to the anterior crest of the tibia.
Innervation: Superficially, the lateral sural cutaneous nerve and the cutaneous branch of he saphenous nerve; deeper, the deep peroneal nerve.	Vasculature: The anterior tibial artery and vein.
Cautions: No cautions at this time	Technique: CAM Puncture perpendicularly 0.5-1.0 inch. Deadman Perpendicular or oblique insertion 1 to 1.5 cun.

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Stomach 38, Tiao Kou條口, tiáo kǒu, "Ribbon Opening"

Stomach 38, Tiao Kou
條口, tiáo kǒu, "Ribbon Opening"