G40 Qiuxu ( Yuan Primary Point , VB40 )

Location Anterior and inferior to the external malleolus in the depression on the lateral side of the tendon of m . extensor digitorum longus

Indications Pain in the neck , swelling in the axillary region , , pain in the hypochondriac region , vomiting , acid regurgitation , Muscular atrophy of the lower limbs , pain and swelling of the external malleolus , malaria .

Method Puncture perpendicularly - 0 . 5 - 0 . 8 inch . Moxibustion is applicable .

Vasculature The branch of the anterolateral malleolar artery .

Innervation The branches of the intermediate dorsal cutaneous nerve and superficial peroneal nerve .