English Name:
Big Bone
Naming Convention:
“Shugu” refers to the small head of the 5th metatarsal bone. The point is posteroinferior to the head of the 5th metatarsal bone at the junction of the red and white skin, hence the name Shugu (Bone of Shu).
Location:
Clinical Applications:
- Mental confusion.
- Headache.
- Neck rigidity.
- Pain in the lower extremities.