經(jīng)外重點(diǎn)奇穴英文翻譯:闌尾

穴義

闌，將盡之意；尾，尾部。
闌尾是解剖學(xué)名詞，盲腸下端蚯蚓狀的突起。
闌尾發(fā)炎時(shí)，常在小腿足三里與上巨虛之間出現(xiàn)明顯壓痛點(diǎn)，有助于診治闌尾炎，故名。

Meaning

Lan, will end soon; wei, tail.
Lanwei, appendix, is an anatomical term which is an earthworm like process on the lower end of cecum. There is an apparent tendor point between Zusanli and Shangjuxu on the shank. It is helpful for diagnosis the appendicitis. So, it was called "Lanwei".

定位

在小腿前側(cè)上部，當(dāng)犢鼻下5寸，脛骨前緣旁開一橫指。

Location

On the superior anterior aspect of the lower leg, 5 cun below ST 35(Dubi), one finger-breadth from the anterior crest of the tibia.

主治

1. 急慢性闌尾炎
2. 消化不良
3. 下肢癱瘓

Indication

1. acute and chronic appendicitis.
2. dyspepsia.
3. paralysis of the lower extremities.

針法

直刺1.5-2寸

Method

perpendicular insertion 1.5-2.0 cun.