Acupoint+EX-LE-5+(Xi+Yan)

Eye of the Knee Calf's Nose = = =Location= A pair of points in the two depressions, medial and lateral to the patellar ligament, locating the point with the knee flexed. Lateral Xiyan overlaps with S 35.
 * EX-LE-5** **•** **Xi Yan** • **Extra Lower Extremity Point 5**

=Needling=

Depth:
0.5 -2 cm.

Technique:
Puncture Perpendicularly or Obliquely and in the medial direction

Contraindications:
None

=General Indications=

Functions
local

Indications
Knee pain, weakness of the lower extremities.

Special Notes
together w/ EX-LE-2 for knee disorders

=Diagnostic Indications:= Disorders of the Knee Joint **•**