GB-33 Xiyangguan - Knee Yang Border

More Spirit Names: Knee Yang Gate, Knee Yang Hinge, Knee's Yang Hinge, Joint Mound, Cold Mansion

English:	Knee Yang Gate
Also Known As:	Knee's Yang Hinge Knee Yang Border Hanfu Mansion of Cold

Location

On the lateral side of the knee, in the depression above the lateral epicondyle of the femur, between the femur and the tendon of the biceps femoris.
In the hollow above the lateral epicondyle of the femur at the knee, between the bone and tendon.
Located approximately 3 cun superior to GB-34 Yanglingquan, with the knee flexed, in the depression superior to the lateral epicondyle of the femur and anterior to the tendon of the biceps femoris muscle.
When the knee is extended, the point is 3 cun above GB-34 Yanglingquan, lateral to the knee joint, in the depression between the tendon of the biceps femoris and the femur.

Perpendicular insertion 1 to 2 cun.
Straight insertion 1.5 to 2.5 cun, causing distention and soreness possibly extending to the medial aspect of the thigh.
Puncture perpendicularly 0.5 to 1 cun.

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Numbness of the lower leg	Contraction of the sinews and difficulty flexing and extending the knee with inability to walk.	Arthritis of the knee

According to several classical texts , moxibustion is contraindicated on this point.

Pathogenic Cold tends to concentrate in the lateral aspect of the knee and may be treated by using this point.
This is a valuable local point for pain along the lateral side of the knee which extends upward along the thigh.
It is particularly indicated for problems of the ligaments and tendons of the knee.
This point is said to raise the body temperature.
It improves circulation and relieves pain in the opposite shoulder.

Spirit of the Point	Used mostly for the knee, a hinge the Qi must negotiate. On another level it is about taking the next step: if pain or stiffness makes every step a great effort, or we cannot take the next step toward our goals, we may lose all hope that things can change.
Worsley	Location: On the outer leg, in the gap between the femur's lateral condyle and the tibia's lateral condyle. Needle depth: 5 fen Moxa: No moxa
When to Consider	When there is inflexibility of Mind and Spirit When a person cannot take the next step toward their goals and lives without hope of change When it feels as if nothing is on the person's side
Notes	Used locally for knees