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KID-6
  Location Approximately 1 cun inferior to the highest prominence of the medial malleolus, over the joint space between the talus and the calcaneus. How to find From the highest prominence of the medial malleolus (➞ 3.6.2), palpate distally, until the palpating finger can feel the depression of the joint space between the talus and the calcaneus. (KID-6 is often located between the tendons of the tibialis and flexor digitorum longus muscles.) Directly distal to this point, you can palpate a small bony prominence, the sustentaculum tali. With the patient’s foot in a supinated position, a visible skin crease forms on the level of the point. Note: There are several variations regarding the exact location of this point. However, the determining aspect for its location is not the cun measurement but the joint space below the prominence. Actions/Indications ● Nourishes Kidney Yin, clears empty Heat, benefits the throat, regulates the Lower Burner ● Calms the shen ● Moves Qi locally Special features Opening (master) point of the yin qiao mai. Important point, especially for strengthening the Kidney Yin. | |
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