Atlas of Acupuncture

6 Extra Points

Location

On the highest point of the medial malleolus.

How to find

Find the highest prominence of the medial malleolus and there

locate Ex-LE-8(neihuaijian). Located in a comparable position

but on the lateral malleolus is ➞Ex-LE-9(waihuaijian).

Needling

0.1 cun transversely (subcutaneously) or prick to bleed.

Actions/Indications

● Pain in the medial ankle region

Ex-LE-8 Medial Malleolus Tip NEIHUAIJIAN

Highest prominence

of the medial malleolus

Ex-LE-8

Tibia

Medial

malleolus

Talus

Fibula

Lateral

malleolus

Calcaneus

Achilles tendon

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