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Table 1 Locations of Neiguan (PC 6) and Gongsun (SP 4)

From: Clinical study of electroacupuncture on the recovery of gastrointestinal dysfunction after laparoscopic surgery for gastrointestinal cancer - study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Acupoints

Locations

Depth of insertion

Neiguan (PC 6)

On the palmar aspect of the forearm, 2 cun above the transverse crease of the wrist, between the tendons of m. palmaris longus and m. flexor carpi radialis.

15–30 mm, vertically

Gongsun (SP4)

On the medial aspect of the foot, in the depression distal and inferior to the base of the first metatarsal bone

15–25 mm, vertically