Li Gou (LV 5)
| TRANSLATION: | Woodworm Canal |
|---|---|
| TYPE: | Luo-connecting |
| LOCATION: | 5 cun above the prominence of the medial malleolus, immediately posterior to the medial crest of the tibia, in the depression between the medial crest of the tibia and the gastrocnemius muscle |
| NEEDLE INSERTION: | a) 90° insertion, b) 45° proximal towards abdomen |
| NEEDLE DEPTH: | a) 0.5-1.0 cun, b) 1.0-2.0 cun |