Heart 8, Shao Fu
少府, shào fǔ, "Lesser Mansion"


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Pinyin Pronunciation:
Alternate Names:
NamePin YinChineseTranslated
Dui Guduì gǔ兌骨Protuberant Bone
Meridian
Meridian:
Heart  Browse
Reference Source
Reference Source:
Location
Point Location:
  • CAM
When the palm faces upward, the point is between the 4th and 5th metacarpal bones. Or, when a fist is made, the point is where the tip of the little finger rests.
  • Deadman
On the palm, in the depression between the 4th and 5th metacarpal bones, where the tip of the little finger rests when a fist is made.
How To Find It
This point generally lies between the two transverse palmar creases.
Innervation
Innervation:
The fourth common palmar digital nerve derived from the ulnar nerve.
Vasculature
Vasculature:
The common palmar digital artery and vein.
Cautions
Cautions:
No cautions at this time
Technique
Technique:
  • CAM
Puncture perpendicularly 0.3-0.5 inch.
  • Deadman
Perpendicular insertion 0.5 cun.

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