Liver meridian
LV-10 (Zúwǔlǐ, 足五里) — Foot Five Li
- Meridian
- Liver (LV)
- Anatomical view
- anterior
- Point classification
- No additional traditional classification is stated in the checked educational source.
- Depth reference
- No fixed perpendicular depth is published here; palpate and avoid the femoral artery before selecting a shallow individualized trajectory.
- Moxibustion
- Not established in checked point source; direct or scarring moxibustion over a major vessel is avoided.
- Reference aliases
- LV10; Zuwuli; 足五里; Foot Five Li
Anatomical location
On the medial thigh, 3 B-cun distal to ST-30 and directly over the femoral artery.
Traditional actions
Clears damp-heat from the lower burner.
Recorded indications
Primary: Groin or medial thigh pain; difficult urination; genital itching or swelling.
Secondary: Lower abdominal distention; fatigue; scrotal pain.
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.
- WHO Standard Acupuncture Point Locations in the Western Pacific Region LR10, p. 200
- Acupuncture.Com Acupuncture Point Reference Liver 10: English translation, classification, indications, functions and needling
- WHO Guidelines on Basic Training and Safety in Acupuncture Section II, 3.9 and 5.2: direct moxa over vessels and circulatory precautions, pp. 23, 25
Frequently asked questions
Where is LV-10 located?
On the medial thigh, 3 B-cun distal to ST-30 and directly over the femoral artery.
What reference actions and indications are recorded for LV-10?
Clears damp-heat from the lower burner. The dataset lists these primary indications: Groin or medial thigh pain; difficult urination; genital itching or swelling. Secondary indications are recorded as: Lower abdominal distention; fatigue; scrotal pain.
Is LV-10 safe during pregnancy?
This dataset does not identify LV-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.