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Introduction To Acupoints

Superficial Cleft

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Acupoint Name：Superficial Cleft Acupoint

Acupoint Code：BL-38

PinYin：fuxi

Associated Meridian：The Bladder channel of Foot, Greater Yang

Main Diseases for Treatment

Constipation, pain in the thigh and popliteal area, numbness.

Acupoint Location

On the lateral end of the popliteal crease, 1 cun above Lateral End of the Crease (BL-39), on the medial side of the biceps femoris tendon. (This acupoint is bilateral, one on each side.)

Acupoint Selection Techniques

Lie prone. Measure 1 horizontal finger width upward from the lateral end of the popliteal crease to reach a large tendon (the biceps femoris tendon), and press inward on the medial side of this tendon where there is a depression to find this acupoint.

Acupoint Chart