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ST39 · 足阳明胃经

Xiajuxu xià jù xū · 下巨虚

Location. On the anterolateral leg, 9 cun below ST36, one finger-breadth lateral to the anterior crest of the tibia.

Category. Lower He-sea of the Small Intestine 小肠之下合穴

The lower he-sea point of the Small Intestine.

定位。小腿前外侧,足三里下9寸,胫骨前缘外一横指。

特定穴。Lower He-sea of the Small Intestine 小肠之下合穴

小肠之下合穴。

Classical record · not a treatment recommendation. Needling technique is a licensed practitioner's skill and is out of scope here.
Low risk in routine practice. Needling is kept off the periosteum of the tibia.

Other points on the Foot Yangming Stomach

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