Atlas of Acupuncture

4.11 Gall Bladder Channel System – Foot shaoyang(zu shao yang jing luo)

Location

On the lateral aspect of the ribcage, at the lower border of the

free end of the 12th rib.

How to find

Place the hand on the upper abdomen and, with gentle pressure,

glide along the lower border of the ribcage until you can feel the

free end of the 11th rib (➞LIV-13) slightly superior to the

umbilicus. By continuing to palpate along the lower border of

the ribcage, you will feel the free end of the 12th rib on the lat-

eral aspect of the waist. Locate G.B.-25on its lower border. For

orientation:When pressing the flexed elbow onto the thorax,

the tip of the olecranon will rest on the area around the free end

of the 11th rib (➞LIV-13).

Needling

Vertically or obliquely 0.3–1 cun. Caution: Peritoneum; the needle

should be inserted into the obliquus externus or internus muscles.

Actions/Indications

● Tonifies the Kidneys and regulates the water passages

● Strengthens the Spleen, regulates the Intestines

● Benefits the lumbar region

Special features

Front-mupoint of the Kidneys

Capital Gate JINGMEN G.B.-25

G.B.-25

12th rib

Finger on the

free end of

the 12th rib

Medial

border

11th rib

12th rib

L1

T12

11th rib

LIV-13

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