Ponto Confluente do Yang Qiao MaiPonto Fantasma Sun Si MiaoSafeMembro Inferior
Depth
00.3–0.5 cun3.0
Perpendicular insertion
Precautions
No standard contraindications.
📍 Location (classical)
On the lateral aspect of the foot, in the depression directly inferior to the lateral malleolus.
🧭 How to find it (practical)
Seated with the foot supported or in dorsal decubitus, locate the point 0.5 cun below the lateral malleolus, immediately below the apex.
🔬 Anatomy
Tendons of the peroneus longus and brevis muscles. Innervated by the sural nerve.
💉 Needling
Perpendicular insertion, 0.3–0.5 cun.
📜 Etymology
Shen (申), to extend; Mai (脉), vessel. This point is important for treating leg spasms because it improves the flow of Xue (Blood) at the site, relaxing the muscle.
