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Penetrating Yang

At the highest point of the foot dorsum, between the extensor hallucis longus and extensor digitorum longus tendons, where the foot artery pulsates. This educational point record includes traditional functions, indications, and safety context.

Key reference facts

Point code
ST-42
Body region
lower-limb
Classifications
Yuan-Source
Traditional functions
Regulates the Intestines; Tonifies the Stomach and Spleen; Opens the Mind’s orifices; Unblocks the channel

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