Ravine Divide
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Location
At the middle of the cranial aspect of the hock crease, between the two palpable extensor tendons.
Landmark: Mid cranial tarsus between the extensor tendons.
Actions and Indications
Frees the hock and clears stomach heat.
Needling
Perpendicular, shallow 0.3-0.5 cm.
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Conditions That Use This Point
Often Used Together With
Leg Three Li 足三里
The strongest qi and blood tonic; regulates stomach and intestines and supports immunity.
Bai Hui (lumbosacral) 百會
The principal point for the lower back and hindlimbs; raises yang and relieves pain — the most used point in veterinary acupuncture.
Kidney Shu 腎俞
Tonifies the kidney and strengthens the bones and lower back — the principal point of the geriatric patient.
Jumping Round 環跳
Frees the hip and hindlimb and relieves sciatic pain.
Yang Mound Spring 陽陵泉
Relaxes sinews and muscle throughout the body; regulates liver and gall bladder.
Life Gate 命門
Tonifies kidney yang — the warming point for the geriatric patient.