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THE GALL BLADDER CHANNEL OF FOOT-SHAOYANG

    1. The Gall Bladder Channel of Foot-Shaoyang originates from the outer canthus (Tongziliao, G.B. 1), ascends
      1. to the corner of the forehead (Hanyan, (G.B. 4),
      2. then curves downward to the retroauricular region (Fengchi, G.B. 20)
      3. and runs along the side of the neck in front of the Sanjiao Channel of Hand-Shaoyang to the shoulder.
      4. Turning back, it traverses and passes behind the Sanjiao Channel of Hand-Shaoyang down to the supraclavicular foss.
      5. The retroauricular branch arises from the retroauricular region
      6. and enters the ear.
      7. It then comes out and passes the preaurlcular region
      8. to the posterior aspect of the outer canthus.
      9. The branch arising from the outer canthus
      10. runs downward to Daying (St. 5)
      11. and meets the Sanjiao Channel of Hand-Shaoyang in the infraorbital region.
      12. Then, passing through Jiache (St. 6),
      13. it descends to the neck and enters the supraclavicular fossa where it meets the main channel.
      14. From there it further descends into the chest, passes through the diaphragm to connect with liver and enters it pertaining organ, the gall bladder.
      15. Then it runs inside the hypochondriac region,
      16. Comes out from the lateral side of the lower abdomen near the femoral artery at the inguinal region. From there it runs superficially along the margin of the pubic hair
      17. and goes traversely into the hip region (Huantiao, G.B 30.)
      18. The straight portion of the channel runs downward from the supraclavicular fossa, passes in front of the axilla
      19. along the lateral aspect of the chest
      20. and through the free ends of the floating ribs
      21. to the hip region where it meets the previous branch.
      22. Then it descends along the lateral aspect of the thigh
      23. to the lateral side of the knee.
      24. Going further downward along the anterior aspect of the fibula
      25. all the way to its lower end (Xuanzhong, G.B. 39),
      26. it reaches the anterior aspect of the external malleolus.
      27. It then follows the dorsum of the foot to the lateral side of the tip of the 4th toe (Foot-Qiaoyin, G.B. 44.)
      28. The branch of the dorsum of the foot springs from Foot-Linqi (G.B. 41),
      29. runs between the 1st and 2nd metatarsal bones to the distal portion of the great toe and terminates at its hairy region (Dadun, Liv.1), where it links with Liver Channel of Foot-Jueying (see Diagram)
    2. The following are the 44 points in this channel:
      1. Tongziliao (G.B.1)
        1. Location: Lateral to the outer cantus, in the depression on the lateral side of the orbit (see Diagram)
        2. Indications: Headache, ophthalmalgia, failing of vision, and redness of the eye and lacrimation.
        3. Method: Puncture perpendicularly 0.2-0.3 inch horizontally along the skin. Moxibustion is applicable.
        4. Regional anatomy
          1. Vasculature: The zygomaticoorbital artery and vein.
          2. Innervation: The zygomaticofacial and zygomaticotemporal nerves, the temporal branch of the facial nerve.
      2. Tinghui (G.B. 2)
        1. Location: Anterior to the intertragic notch, directly below Tinggong (S.I. 19), at the posterior border of the condyloid process of the mandible. The point is located with the mouth open (see Diagram)
        2. Indications: Tinnitus, deafness and toothache.
        3. Method: Puncture perpendicularly 0.5-0.7 inch. Moxibustion is applicable.
        4. Regional anatomy
          1. Vasculature: The superficial temporal artery.
          2. Innervation: The great auricular nerve and facial nerve.
      3. Shangguan (G. B. 3)
        1. Location: In front of the ear, on the upper border of the zygomatic arch, in the depression directly above Xiaguan (St. 7.)
        2. Indications: Headache, deafness, tinnitus, toothache, facial paralysis.
        3. Method: Puncture perpendicularly 0.3 inch. Deep puncture is not advisable.Moxibustion is applicable.
        4. Regional anatomy
          1. Vasculature: The zygomaticoorbital artery and vein.
          2. Innervation: The zygomatic branch of the facial nerve and the zygomaticofacial nerve.
      4. Hanyan (G. B. 4)
        1. Location: Within the hairline of the temporal region, midway of the upper half of the distance between Touwei (St. 8) and Qubin (G.B.7.)
        2. Indications: One-sided headache, blurring of vision, pain in the outer canthus, and tinnitus.
        3. Method: Puncture 0.3-0.5 inch horizontally along the skin with the needle directed posteriorly. Moxibustion is applicable.
        4. Regional anatomy
          1. Vasculature: The parietal branches of the superficial temporal artery and vein.
          2. Innervation: Just on the temporal branch of the auriculotemporal nerve.
      5. Xuanlu (G. B. 5)
        1. Location: Within the hairline of the temporal region, midway of the border line connecting Touwei (St. 8) and Qubin (G.B.7.)
        2. Indications: One-sided headache, and pain in the outer canthus.
        3. Method: Puncture 0.3-0.5 inch horizontally along the skin with the needle directed posteriorly. Moxibustion is applicable.
        4. Regional anatomy - see Hanyan (G.B 4.)
      6. Xuanli (G. B. 6)
        1. Location: Within the hairline inferior to the corner of the temporal region, midway between Xuanlu (G.B 5) and Qubin (G.B 7.)
        2. Indications: One-sided headache, and pain in the outer cantus.
        3. Method: Puncture 0.2-0.3 inch horizontally along the skin with the needle directed posteriorly. Moxibustion is applicable.
          1. Regional anatomy - See Hanyan (G.B. 4.)
      7. Qubin (G.B. 7)
        1. Location: Within the hairline anterior and superior to the auricle, about 1 finger-breadth anterior to Jiaosun (S.J. 20.)
        2. Indications: Pain in the temporal region, swelling of the cheek and submandibular region, and lockjaw.
        3. Method: Puncture 0.2-0.3 inch horizontally along the skin with the needle directed posteriorly. Moxibustion is applicable.
          1. Regional anatomy - see Hanyan (G.B. 4.)
      8. Shuaigu (G. B. 8)
        1. Location: Superior to the apex of the auricle, 1.5 cun within the hairline (see Diagram)
        2. Indications: One-sided headache.
        3. Method: Puncture 0.3-0.5 inch horizontally along the skin. Moxibustion is applicable.
        4. Regional anatomy
          1. Vasculature: The parietal branches of the superficial temporal artery and vein.
          2. Innervation: The anastomotic branch of the auriculotemporal nerve and great occipital nerve.
      9. Tianchong (G.B. 9)
        1. Location: Posterior and superior to the auricle, 2 cun within the hairline, about 0.5 cun posterior to Shuaigu (G.B. 8.)
        2. Indications: Headache, swelling of the gums, mental disturbance of depressive type.
        3. Method: Puncture 0.3 inch horizontally along the skin.
        4. Regional anatomy
          1. Vasculature: The posterior auricular artery and vein.
          2. Innervation: The branch of the great occipital nerve.
      10. Fubai (G.B. 10)
        1. Location: Posterior and superior to the mastoid process, in the middle of the curve line drawn from Tianchong (G.B. 9) to Head-Qiaoyin (G.B. 11.)
        2. Indications: Headache, tinnitus and deafness.
        3. Method: Puncture 0.3 inch horizontally along the skin. Moxibustion is applicable.
        4. Regional anatomy - see Tianchong (G.B. 9.)
      11. Head-Qiaoyin (G.B. 11)
        1. Location: Posterior and superior to the mastoid process, on the line connecting Fubai (G.B. 10) and Head-Wangu (G.B. 12.)
        2. Indications: Headache, pain in the neck, earache, deafness and tinnitus.
        3. Method: Puncture 0.3 inch horizontally along the skin. Moxibustion is applicable.
        4. Regional anatomy
          1. Vasculature: The branches of the posterior auricular artery and vein.
          2. Innervation: The anastomotic branch of the great and lesser occipital nerves.
      12. Head-Wangu (G.B. 12)
        1. Location: In the depression posterior and inferior to the mastoid process.
        2. Indications: Headache, insomnia, pain and stiffness of the neck, swelling of the cheek, toothache, and facial paralysis.
        3. Method: Puncture obliquely downward 0.3-0.5 inch. Moxibustion is applicable.
        4. Regional anatomy
          1. Vasculature: The posterior auricular artery and vein.
          2. Innervation: The lesser occipital nerve.
      13. Benshen (G. B. 13)
        1. Location: 0.5 cun within the hairline of the hairline of the forehead, at the junction of the medial two-thirds and lateral third of the distance from Shenting Du 24) to Touwei (St. 8.)
        2. Indications: Headache, blurring of vision and epilepsy.
        3. Method: Puncture 0.3-0.5 inch horizontally along the skin with the needle directed posteriorly. Moxibustion is applicable.
        4. Regional anatomy
          1. Vasculature: The frontal branches of the superficial temporal artery and vein, the lateral branches of the frontal artery and vein.
          2. Innervation: The lateral branch of the frontal nerve.
        5. Note: the distance between Shenting (Du 24) and Touwei (St. 8) is measured as 4.5 cun.
      14. Yangbai (G.B. 14)
        1. Location: On the forehead, 1 cun above the midpoint of the eyebrow, approximately at the junction of the upper two-thirds and lower third of the vertical line drawn from the anterior hairline to the eyebrow (see Diagram)
        2. Indications: Frontal headache, blurring of vision, lacrimation on exposure to wind, pain in the outer canthus, and twitching of eyelids.
        3. Method: Puncture 0.3-0.5 inch horizontally along the skin with the needle directed downward. Moxibustion is applicable.
        4. Regional anatomy
          1. Vasculature: The lateral branches of the frontal artery and vein.
          2. Innervation: On the lateral branch of the frontal nerve.
      15. Head-Linqi (G.B. 15)
        1. Location: Directly above Yangbai (G.B. 14), 0.5 cun within the hairline, midway between Shenting (Du 24) and Touwei (St. 8.)
        2. Indications: Headache, blurring of vision, lacrimation on exposure to wind, pain in the outer canthus, and nasal obstruction.
        3. Method: Puncture 0.3-0.5 inch horizontally along the skin with the needle directed upward. Moxibustion is applicable.
        4. Regional anatomy
          1. Vasculature: The frontal artery and vein.
          2. Innervation: The anastomotic branch of the medial and lateral branches of the frontal nerve.
        5. Note: The distance between the anterior and posterior hairline is measured as 12 cun.
      16. Muchuang (G.B. 16)
        1. Location: 1.5 cun posterior to Head-Linqi (G.B. 15), on the line connecting Head-Linqi (G.B. 15) and Fengchi (G. B. 20.)
        2. Indications: Headache, blurring of vision, red and painful eyes.
        3. Method: Puncture 03-0.5 inch horizontally along the skin with the needle directed posteriorly. Moxibustion is applicable.
        4. Regional anatomy
          1. Vasculature: The frontal branches of the superficial temporal artery and vein.
          2. Innervation: The anastomotic branch of the medial and lateral branches of the frontal nerve.
      17. Zhengying (G.B. 17)
        1. Location: 1.5 cun posterior to Muchuang (G.B. 16), on the line joining Head-Linqi (G.B. 15) and Fengchi (G.B. 20.)
        2. Indications: One-sided headache and blurring of vision.
        3. Method: Puncture 0.3-0.5 inch horizontally along the skin with the needle directed posteriorly. Moxibustion is applicable.
        4. Regional anatomy
          1. Vasculature: The anastomotic plexus formed by the parietal branches of the superficial temporal artery and vein and the occipital artery and vein.
          2. Innervation: The anastomotic branch of the frontal and great occipital nerves.
      18. Chengling (G.B. 18)
        1. Location: 1.5 cun posterior to Zhengying (G.B. 17), on the line connecting Head-Linqi (G.B. 15 and Fengchi (G.B. 20.)
        2. Indications: Headache, rhinorrhea and epistaxis
        3. Method: Puncture 0.3-0.5 inch horizontally along the skin with the needle directed posteriorly . Moxibustion is applicable.
        4. Regional anatomy
          1. Vasculature: The branches of the occipital artery and vein.
          2. Innervation: The branch of the great occipital nerve.
      19. Naokong (G.B. 19)
        1. Location: Directly above Fengchi (G.B. 20), level with Naohu (Du 17), on the lateral side of the external occipital protuberance.
        2. Indications: Headache, pain and stiffness of the neck
        3. Method: Puncture 0.3-0.5 inch horizontally along the skin with the needle directed posteriorly. Moxibustion is applicable.
        4. Regional anatomy - see Chengling (G.B. 18.)
      20. Fengchi (G.B.20)
        1. Location: In the posterior aspect of the neck, below the occipital bone, in the depression between the upper portion of m. sternocleidomastoideus and m. trapezius (see Diagram)
        2. Indications: Headache, dizziness, pain and stiffness of the neck, red and painful eyes, rhinorrhea, pain in the shoulder and back, febrile diseases and common cold.
        3. Method: : Puncture 0.5-1.0 inch towards the tip of the nose. Moxibustion is applicable.
        4. Regional anatomy
          1. Vasculature: The branches of the occipital artery and vein.
          2. Innervation: The branch of the lesser occipital nerve.
      21. Jianjin (G.B. 21)
        1. Location: Midway between Dazhui (Du 14) and the acromion, at the highest point of the shoulder (see Diagram)
        2. Indications: Neck rigidity, pain in the shoulder and back, motor impairment of the hand and arm, mastitis, apoplexy and difficult labor.
        3. Method. Puncture perpendicularly 0.5 inch. Moxibustion is applicable.
        4. Regional anatomy
          1. Vasculature: The transverse cervical artery and vein.
          2. Innervation: The lateral branch of the subraclavicular nerve, the accessory nerve.
      22. Yuanye (G.B. 22)
        1. Location: On the midaxillary line, 3 cun below the axilla.
        2. Indications: Pain in the hypochondriac region, and swelling of the axillary region.
        3. Method: Puncture obliquely 0.3-0.5 inch. Moxibustion is applicable.
        4. Regional anatomy
          1. Vasculature: The thoracoepigastric vein, the lateral thoracic artery and vein, the 5th intercostal artery and vein.
          2. Innervation: The lateral cutaneous branch of the 5th intercostal nerve, the branch of the long thoracic nerve.
        5. Note: In the lateral aspect of the chest, the distance from the axilla to the free end of the 11th rib is measured as 12 cun.
      23. Zhejin (G.B. 23)
        1. Location: 1 cun anterior to Yuanye (G.B. 22), approximately level with nipple.
        2. Indications: Fullness of the chest and asthma.
        3. Method: Puncture obliquely 0.3-0.5 inch. Moxibustion is applicable.
        4. Regional anatomy
          1. Vasculature: The lateral thoracic artery and vein, the 5th intercostal artery and vein.
          2. Innervation: The lateral cutaneous branch of the 5th intercostal nerve.
      24. Riyue (Front-Mu Point of the gall bladder, G.B.24)
        1. Location: Inferior to the nipple, between the cartilage of the 7th and 8th ribs, one rib below Qimen (Liv.14) (see Diagram)
        2. Indications: Vomiting, regurgitation, jaundice and hiccup.
        3. Method: Puncture obliquely 0.3-0.5 inch. Moxibustion is applicable.
        4. Regional anatomy
          1. Vasculature: The 7th intercostal artery and vein.
          2. Innervation: The 7th intercostal nerve.
      25. Jingmen (Front-Mu Point of the Kidney, G.B. 25)
        1. Location: On the lateral side of the abdomen, on the lower border of the free end of the 12th rib (see Diagram)
        2. Indications: Borborygmus, diarrhea, abdominal distension, pain in the lower back and hypochondriac region.
        3. Method: Puncture perpendicularly 0.3-0.5 inch. Moxibustion is applicable.
        4. Regional anatomy
          1. Vasculature: The 11th intercostal artery and vein.
          2. Innervation: The 11th intercostal nerve.
      26. Daimai (G.B. 26)
        1. Location: Directly below the free end of the 11th rib (Zhangmen, Liv, 13), level with the umbilicus (see Diagram)
        2. Indications: Irregular menstruation, leukorrhea, hernia, pain in the lower back and hypochondriac region.
        3. Method: Puncture perpendicularly 0.5-1.0 inch. Moxibustion is applicable.
        4. Regional anatomy
          1. Vasculature: The subcostal artery and vein.
          2. Innervation: The subcostal nerve.
      27. Wushu (G.B. 27)
        1. Location: In the lateral side of the abdomen, in front of the anterior superior iliac spine, 3 cun below the level of the umbilicus.
        2. Indications: Luekorrhea, pain in the lower back and hip joint and hernia.
        3. Method: Puncture perpendicularly 0.5-1.0 inch. Moxibustion is applicable.
        4. Regional anatomy
          1. Vasculature: The superficial and deep circumflex iliac arteries and veins.
          2. Innervation: The iliohypogastric nerve.
      28. Weidao (G.B. 28)
        1. Location: Anterior and inferior to the anterior superior iliac spine, 0.5 cun anterior and inferior to Wushu (G.B.27.)
        2. Indications: Pain in the lower back and hip joint, leukorrhea, lower abdominal pain and prolapse of uterus.
        3. Method: Puncture perpendicularly 0.5-1.0 inch. Moxibustion is applicable.
        4. Regional anatomy
          1. Vasculature: The superficial and deep circumflex iliac arteries and veins
          2. Innervation: The ilionguinal nerve.
      29. Femur-Juliao (G.B. 29)
        1. Location: Midway between the anterosuperior iliac spine and the great trochanter. Locate this point in lateral recumbent position.
        2. Indications: Pain in the back and lower extremities and paralysis.
        3. Method: Puncture perpendicularly 0.5-1.0 inch. Moxibustion is applicable.
        4. Regional anatomy
          1. Vasculature: The branches of the superficial circumflex iliac artery and vein, the ascending branches of the lateral circumflex femoral artery and vein.
          2. Innervation: The lateral femoral cutaneous nerve.
      30. Huantiao (G.B. 30)
        1. Location: At the junction of the middle and lateral third of the distance between the great trochanter and the hiatus of the sacrum (Yaoshu, Du 2.) When locating the point, put the patient in lateral recumbent position with the thigh flexed (see Diagram)
        2. Indications: Pain in the lower back and hip region, muscular atrophy, motor impairment, pain and weakness of the lower extremities hemiplegia.
        3. Method: Puncture perpendicularly 1.5-2.5 inch. Moxibustion is applicable.
        4. Regional anatomy
          1. Vasculature: Medially, the inferior gluteal artery and vein.
          2. Innervation: The inferior cluneal cutaneous nerve, the inferior gluteal nerve; deeper, the sciatic nerve.
      31. Fengshi (G.B. 31)
        1. Location: On the midline of the lateral aspect of the thigh, 7 cun above the transverse politeal crease. When the patient is standing erect with the hands close to the sides, the point is where the tip of the middle finger touches (see Diagram)
        2. Indications: Hemiplegia, muscular atrophy, motor impairment and pain of the lower extremities, and general pruritus.
        3. Method: Puncture perpendicularly 0.7-1.2 inch. Moxibustion is applicable.
        4. Regional anatomy
          1. Vasculature: The muscular branches of the lateral circumflex femoral artery and vein.
          2. Innervation: The lateral femoral cutaneous nerve, the muscular branch of the femoral nerve.
        5. Note: In the lateral aspect of the thigh, the distance from the great trochanter to the level of the transverse popliteal crease in measured as 19.
      32. Femur-Zhongdu (G.B. 32)
        1. Location: In the lateral aspect of the thigh, 5 cun above the transverse popliteal crease, between m. vastus lateralis and m. biceps femoris (see Diagram)
        2. Indications: Muscular atrophy, motor impairment, numbness and pain and weakness of the lower extremities, and hemiplegia.
        3. Method: Puncture perpendicularly 0.5-0.8 inch. Moxibustion is applicable.
        4. Regional anatomy - see Fengshi (G.B. 31.)
      33. Xiyangguan (G.B. 33)
        1. Location: When the knee is flexed, the point is 3 cun above Yanglingquan (G.B. 34), lateral to the knee joint, in the depression between the tendon of m. biceps femoris and femur (see Diagram)
        2. Indications: Pain and swelling of knee, contracture of the tendons in poplicteal fossa, and numbness of the leg.
        3. Method: Puncture perpendicularly 0.5 inch.
        4. Regional anatomy
          1. Vasculature: The superior lateral genicular artery and vein.
          2. Innervation: The terminal branch of the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve.
      34. Yanglingquan (He-Sea Point, G.B. 34)
        1. Location: In the depression anterior and inferior to the head of the fibula (see Diagram)
        2. Indications: Hemiplegia, muscular atrophy, motor impairment, numbness and pain of lower extremities, pain and swelling of the knee, pain in the hypochondriac and costal region, bitter taste in mouth, and vomiting.
        3. Method: Puncture perpendicularly 0.8-1.2 inch. Moxibustion is applicable.
        4. Regional anatomy
          1. Vasculature: The inferior lateral genicular artery and vein.
          2. Innervation: Just where the common personeal nerve bifurcates into the superficial and deep peroneal nerve.
        5. Note: This is one of the Eight Influential Points dominating the tendons.
      35. Yangjia (G.B.35)
        1. Location: 7 cun above the tip of the external malleolus, on the posterior border of the fibula, within the distance between the tip of the external malleolus and Yanglingquan (G.B 34), level with Waiqiu (G.B 36) and Feiyang (U.B. 58) (see Diagram)
        2. Indications: Fullness of the chest and hypochondriac region, knee pain, muscular atrophy and weakness of the foot.
        3. Method: Puncture perpendicularly 0.5-0.8 inch. Moxibustion is applicable.
        4. Regional anatomy
          1. Vasculature: The branches of the peroneal artery and vein.
          2. Innervation: The lateral sural cutaneous nerve.
        5. Note:
          1. This is the Xi-Cleft Point of the Yangwei Channel.
          2. In the lateral aspect of the leg, the distance from the midpoint of the knee to the level of the tip of the external malleolus is measured as 16 cun.
      36. Waiquiu (Xi-Cleft Point, G.B. 36)
        1. Location: 7 cun above the tip of the external malleolus, on the anterior border of the fibula (see Diagram)
        2. Indications: Pain in the neck, chest and hypochondriac region.
        3. Method: Puncture perpendicularly 0.5-0.8 inch. Moxibustion is applicable.
        4. Regional anatomy
          1. Vasculature: The branches of the anterior tibial artery and vein.
          2. Innervation: The superficial peroneal nerve.
      37. Guangming (Luo-Connecting Point, G.B. 37)
        1. Location: 5 cun directly above the tip of the external malleolus, on the anterior border of the fibula.
        2. Indications: Pain in the knee, muscular atrophy, motor impairment and pain of the lower extremities, ophthalmalgia, night blindness, and distending pain of the breast.
        3. Method: Puncture perpendicularly 0.7-1.0 inch. Moxibustion is applicable.
        4. Regional anatomy
          1. Vasculature: The branches of the anterior tibial artery and vein.
          2. Innervation: The superficial peroneal nerve.
      38. Yangfu (Jing-River Point, G.B. 38)
        1. Location: 4 cun above and slightly anterior to the tip of the external malleolus, on the anterior border of the fibula, between m. extensor digitorum longus and m. peroneaeus brevis (see Diagram)
        2. Indications: One-sided headache, pain in the outer cantus, supraclavicular fossa and axillary region, scrofula, pain in the chest hypochondriac region and lateral aspect of the lower extremities, and malaria.
        3. Method: Puncture perpendicularly 0.5-0.7 inch. Moxibustion is applicable.
        4. Regional anatomy - see Guangming (G.B. 37)
      39. Xuanzhong (Also known as Juegu, G.B. 39)
        1. Location: 3 cun above the tip of the external malleolus, in the depression between the posterior border of the fibula and the tendons of m. peronaeus longus and brevis (see Diagram)
        2. Indications: Hemiplegia, neck rigidity, fullness of the chest, distension of the abdomen, pain in the hypochondriac region, knee and leg.
        3. Method: Puncture perpendicularly 0.4-0.5 inch. Moxibustion is applicable.
        4. Regional anatomy - see Guangming (G.B. 37.)
        5. Note: This one of the Eight Influential Points dominating the marrow.
      40. Qiuxu (Yuan-Source Point, G.B. 40)
        1. Location: Anterior and inferior to the external malleolus, in the depression on the lateral side of the tendon of m. extensor digitorum longus (see Diagram)
        2. Indications: Pain in the neck, chest and hypochondriac region, swelling of the axillary region, vomiting, acid regurgitation, muscular atrophy, motor impairment, weakness and pain of the lower extremities, pain and swelling in the lateral aspect of the ankle joint and malaria.
        3. Method: Puncture perpendicularly 0.3-0.5 inch. Moxibustion is applicable.
        4. Regional anatomy
          1. Vasculature: The branch of the anterolateral malleolar artery.
          2. Innervation: The branches of the intermediate dorsal cutaneous nerve and superficial peroneal nerve.
      41. Foot-Linqi (Shu-Stream Point, G.B. 41)
        1. Location: In the depression distal to the junction of the 4th and 5th metatarsal bones, on the lateral side of the tendon on m. extensor digiti minimi of foot (see Diagram)
        2. Indications: Pain in the outer canthus, blurring of vision, pain in the costal and hypochondriac region, pain and swelling of the dorsum of foot distending pain of the breast and malaria.
        3. Method: Puncture perpendicularly 0.3-0.5 inch. Moxibustion is applicable.
        4. Regional anatomy
          1. Vasculature: The dorsal arterial and venous network of foot, the 4th dorsal metatarsal artery and vein.
          2. Innervation: The branch of the intermediate dorsal cutaneous nerve of the foot.
        5. This is one of the Eight Confluent Points communicating with the Dai Channel.
      42. Diwuhui (G.B 42)
        1. Location: Between the 4th and 5th metatarsal bones, on the medial side of the tendon of m. extensor digiti minimi of foot (see Diagram)
        2. Indications: Red and painful eyes, swelling of the axillary region, redness and swelling of dorsum of foot, and distending pain of the breast.
        3. Method: Puncture perpendicularly 0.3-0.4 inch.
        4. Regional anatomy - see Foot-Linqi (G.B.41)
      43. Xiaxi (Ying-Spring Point, G.B. 43)
        1. Location: Between of the 4th and 5th toes, proximal to the margin of the web (see Diagram)
        2. Indications: Pain in the outer canthus, blurring of vision, tinnitus, pain in the cheek, submandibular region and costal and hypochondriac region and febrile disease.
        3. Method: Puncture perpendicularly 0.2-0.3 inch. Moxibustion is applicable.
        4. Regional anatomy
          1. Vasculature: The dorsal digital artery and vein.
          2. Innervation: The dorsal digital nerve.
      44. Foot-Qiaoyin (Jing-Well Point, G.B. 44)
        1. Location: On the lateral side of the 4th toe, about 0.1 cun posterior to the corner of the nail (see Diagram)
        2. Indications: One-sided headache, ophthalmalgia, deafness, pin in the hypochondriac region, dream-disturbed sleep and febrile disease.
        3. Method: Puncture perpendicularly 0.1-0.2 inch. Moxibustion is applicable.
        4. Regional anatomy
          1. Vasculature: The arterial and venous network formed by the dorsal digital artery and vein and platar digital artery and vein.
          2. Innervation: The dorsal digital nerve.
    3. Summary of "The Gall Bladder Channel" Points. (see Diagrams 12 & 13.)
 

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