LV Channel

Question 1

LV 1

Answer 1

L: On the lateral side of the dorsum of the big toe, between the lateral corner of the nailbed and the
interphalangeal joint.
A: clears heat, calms the mind
M: Puncture perpendicular or oblique 0.1-0.2 inch, or prick to cause bleeding.

Question 2

LV 2

Answer 2

L: On the dorsum of the foot between the first and second toe, proximal to the margin of the web.
A: Clears heat, calms the mind.
M: Puncture perpendicular 0.4-0.7 inch or oblique 0.5-1.0 inch toward the heel.
C: Dorsal venous network of the foot.

Question 3

LV 3

Answer 3

L: On the dorsum of the foot, in the depression distal to the junction of the first and second metatarsal
bones.
A: SOURCE POINT, calms the mind
M: Puncture perpendicular 0.5-1.0 inch.
C: Dorsal venous network of the foot.

Question 4

LV 4

Answer 4

L: 1 cun anterior to the medial malleolus, midway between Sp 5 and St 41, in the depression on the
medial side of the tibialis anterior tendon.
A: Promotes the smooth flow of Liver Qi, resolves dampness in the lower burner.
M: Puncture perpendicular 0.3-0.8 inch, or toward Sp 5 or St 41.
C: Dorsal venous network of the foot.

Question 5

LV 5

Answer 5

L: 5 cun proximal to the tip of the medial malleolus, on the medial aspect of the tibia, near the medial
border. This point is located in a palpable depression on the bone.
A: Promotes the smooth flow of Liver Qi, resolves dampness in the lower burner.
M: Puncture subcutaneously 0.5-0.8 inch.
C: Great saphenous vein.

Question 6

LV 6

Answer 6

L: 7 cun proximal to the tip of the medial malleolus, on the medial aspect of the tibia, near the medial
A: relieves pain, resolves dampness.
M: Puncture subcutaneously 0.5-0.8 inch.
C: Great saphenous vein.

Question 7

LV 7

Answer 7

L: Posterior and inferior to the medial condyle of the tibia, in the upper portion of the medial head of the gastrocnemius muscle, 1 cun posterior to Sp 9.
A: relieves pain, resolves dampness
M: Puncture perpendicular 0.5-1.5 inch.
N: Tibial nerve.
C: Posterior tibial artery.

Question 8

LV 8

Answer 8

L: With the knee flexed, the point is in the depression superior to the medial end of the popliteal crease,
posterior to the medial epicondyle of the femur, anterior of the insertion of the semimembranosus and
semitendinosus muscles.
A: regulates menses/ uterus
M: Puncture perpendicular 1.0-1.5 inch.
C: Great saphenous vein.

Question 9

LV 9

Answer 9

L: 4 cun proximal to the medial epicondyle of the femur (and Lr 8), between the vast us medialis and sartorius muscles.
A: Regulates menses, regulates the lower burner
M: Puncture perpendicular 0.5-1.0 inch or oblique 1.0-2.0 inch.
C: Femoral artery and vein.

Question 10

LV 13

Answer 10

L: On the lateral side of the abdomen, anterior and inferior the free end of the eleventh rib.
A: FRONT MU POINT OF SP, INFLUENTIAL POINT OF ZANG ORGANS
M: Puncture perpendicular 0.3-0.5 inch or oblique 0.5-0.8 inch along the costal margin
C: Spleen (in splenomegaly)

Question 11

LV 14

Answer 11

L: 4 cun lateral to the anterior midline, in the sixth intercostal space.
A: FRONT MU POINT OF THE LV, harmonizes liver
M: Puncture oblique 0.5-1.0 inch along the intercostals space.
C: Liver (right), lung (pneumothorax risk).