G41 Zulinqi ( ShuStream Point , the Eight Confluent Point , VB41 )

Location In the depression distal to the junction of the fourth and fifth metatarsal bones , on the lateral side of the tendon of m . extensor digiti minimi of the foot

Indications Headache , vertigo , pain of the outer canthus , scrofula , pain in the hypochondriac region , distending pain of the breast , irregular menstruation , pain and swelling of the dorsum of foot , spastic pain of the foot and toe .

Method Puncture perpendicularly - 0 . 3 - 0 . 5 inch . Moxibustion is applicable .

Vasculature The dorsal arterial and venous network of foot , the fourth dorsal metatarsal artery and vein .

Innervation The branch of the intermediate dorsal cutaneous nerve of the foot .