Kidney meridian

KI-10 (Yīngǔ, 阴谷) — Yin Valley

Meridian
Kidney (KI)
Anatomical view
posterior
Point classification
He-sea point of the Kidney channel.
Depth reference
1.0–1.5 cun perpendicular
Moxibustion
Not established in checked sources
Reference aliases
KI10; Yingu; 阴谷; Yin Valley

Anatomical location

At the posteromedial knee crease, immediately lateral to the semitendinosus tendon.

Traditional actions

Clears damp-heat from the lower burner; benefits Kidney function; eases the knee.

Recorded indications

Primary: Difficult urination; pain of the knee or popliteal region.

Secondary: Abnormal uterine bleeding; impotence; hernia.

How to read this reference

AcuAtlas separates anatomical location, traditional classification, recorded actions, indications, insertion-depth references, and moxibustion notes because these fields answer different study questions. The location statement is the orientation anchor. The classification and actions describe traditional reference categories, while indications summarize how checked educational sources associate the point with established teaching material. They are not a recommendation to select or stimulate the point.

Depth and moxibustion entries are reproduced as bounded reference notes rather than procedural instructions. Individual anatomy, technique, angle, clinical setting, and local professional standards can change what is appropriate. Review the cited documents and supervised training material before using any technical field. The normalized map coordinate is included only to place the point on the matching AcuAtlas body plate; it is not a substitute for palpation or anatomical assessment.

Sources

References displayed on this page were recorded with the point dataset.

  1. WHO Standard Acupuncture Point Locations in the Western Pacific Region KI10, p. 140
  2. Acupuncture.com Acupuncture Point Reference Kidney 10; classification, functions, indications and needling

Frequently asked questions

Where is KI-10 located?

At the posteromedial knee crease, immediately lateral to the semitendinosus tendon.

What reference actions and indications are recorded for KI-10?

Clears damp-heat from the lower burner; benefits Kidney function; eases the knee. The dataset lists these primary indications: Difficult urination; pain of the knee or popliteal region. Secondary indications are recorded as: Abnormal uterine bleeding; impotence; hernia.

Is KI-10 safe during pregnancy?

This dataset does not identify KI-10 as one of its five mandatory pregnancy-caution points. That is not a declaration of safety. Pregnancy-related point selection requires individualized assessment by a qualified clinician.