S41 Jiexi ( JingRiver Point , E41 )

Location On the dorsum of the foot , at the midpoint of the transverse crease of the ankle joint , in the depression between the tendons of m . extensor digitorum longus and hallucis longus , approximately at the level of the tip of the external malleolus

Indications Pain of the ankle joint , Muscular atrophy , motor impairment , pain and paralysis of the lower extremities , epilepsy , headache , dizziness and vertigo , abdominal distension , constipation .

Method Puncture perpendicularly - 0 . 5 - 0 . 7 inch . Moxibustion is applicable

Vasculature The anterior tibial artery vein .

Innervation The superficial and deep peroneal nerves .