Stomach 43, Xian Gu
陷谷, xiàn gǔ, "Sunken Valley"


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Pinyin Pronunciation:
Meridian
Meridian:
Stomach  Browse
Reference Source
Reference Source:
Location
Point Location:
  • CAM
In the depression distal to the junction of the 2nd and 3rd metatarsal bones.
  • Deadman
On the dorsum of the foot, between the second and third metatarsal bones, in a depression 1 cun proximal to Neiting Stomach 44.
Innervation
Innervation:
The medial dorsal cutaneous nerve of foot.
Vasculature
Vasculature:
The dorsal venous network of the foot.
Cautions
Cautions:
No cautions at this time
Technique
Technique:
  • CAM
Puncture perpendicularly 0.3-0.5 inch.
  • Deadman

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