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Region
Legs
TCM Organ
Yin/Yang
Yang
TCM Element
MUSCLE:
Origin: Lateral condyle and proximal 1/2 of the lateral surface of the tibia, interosseous membrane, deep fascia and lateral intermuscular septum.Insertion: Planter and medial surface of the medial cuneiform bone and base of the first metatarsal.Action: Dorsiflexes the foot at the ankle and assists inversion.
MONITORING:
Position: Dorsiflex without extending the great toe. Rotation: Invert the foot.Stabilise: Heel.Monitor: Apply pressure at the medial, dorsal surface of the foot to plantar flex the ankle and evert the foot.TCM St Channel Muscles: QuadricepsRectus abdominals Anterior tibialis Psoas
Applied Kinesiology St Muscles: PMC
Neck flexors Neck extensors Levator scapula Brachioradialis Pectoralis minor
Yang Channel
For stomach, digestive qi
ASSOCIATIONS:
Nerve Supply: Deep peroneal - L4, L5, S 1. Visceral Nerves:Sympathetic: T5-T9 Parasympathetic: Vagus X
Neuro-Lymphatic Reflex:
Anterior: Medial 1/2 of the 5th rib space on the left side for both muscles though occasionally right too. Posterior: 2cm lateral to midline between T6 & T7 on the left.Neuro-Vascular Reflex: Bilateral frontal eminences. Yuan point: St42Nutrition: Vit. B, betaine hydrochloride. Reference: Kendall & Kendall, 5th ed. p318Walther D, 2nd ed. p346Thie, J. Touch for Health ManualNV NL
