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.
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.