Atlas of Acupuncture

6.5 Extra Points: Lower Extremities (EX-LE)

Location

3 cun superior and 1 cun medial to the upper medial border of

the patella, in a small depression on the vastus medialis muscle

or 1 cun superior to ➞SP-10.

How to find

The patient should be in a supine or preferably in a seated posi-

tion, with their knee flexed. Locate the upper medial border of

the patella and, from there, measure 3 cun (1 handsbreadth)

towards proximal. There, locate Ex-LE-3in a small depression

on the vastus lateralis muscle.

Needling

Vertically 1–2 cun

Actions/Indications

● Cools Blood-Heat, eliminates Wind, drains Dampness

Hundred Insect Burrow BAICHONGWO Ex-LE-3

1 cun

2 cun

Ex-LE-3

SP-10

Ex-LE-2

2 cun

2 cun

SP-10

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