| TRANSLATION: | Sinking Valley |
|---|---|
| TYPE: | Shu-stream, Wood |
| LOCATION: | On the dorsum of the foot, between the second and third metatarsal bones, in a depression 1 cun proximal to ST 44 |
| NEEDLE INSERTION: | 90° or 45° insertion |
| NEEDLE DEPTH: | 0.5-1.0 cun |
Stomach Meridian 胃经
| TRANSLATION: | Inner Courtyard |
|---|---|
| TYPE: | Ying-spring, Water, Heavenly Star |
| LOCATION: | On the dorsum of the foot, between the second and third metatarsal toes, .5 cun proximal to the margin of the web |
| NEEDLE INSERTION: | a) 90° insertion, b) 45° insertion directed proximally |
| NEEDLE DEPTH: | a) 0.5 cun, b) 0.5-1.0 cun |
| TRANSLATION: | Strict Exchange; Running Point |
|---|---|
| TYPE: | Jing-well, Metal |
| LOCATION: | On the dorsal aspect of the second toe, at the junction of lines drawn along the lateral border of the nail and the base of the nail, approximately .1 cun from the corner of the nail |
| NEEDLE INSERTION: | 90° or 45° insertion directed proximally |
| NEEDLE DEPTH: | 0.1-0.2 cun |