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ST 38 · Tiaokou

Stomach meridian · Earth · Yang · peak 7–9 AM

Plate shown for male body
Foot and ankle acupoints

Location

Leg, 8 cun below ST35, lateral to tibia

Needling Depth

0.5–1 cun

Moderate depth — mind underlying structures.

Always palpate landmarks and angle away from vital structures. Chest/neck: oblique, shallow only.

Trigger-Point Link

Tibialis Anterior — referred to Front of the ankle and top of the foot; shin splints.

Stomach Meridian Flow

Earth · Yang · peak 7–9 AM

Qi flowing along the Stomach — direction of animation reflects channel flow.

My notes on ST 38