Large Intestine 5, Yang Xi
陽谿, yáng xī, "Yang Ravine"


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Pinyin Pronunciation:
Alternate Names:
NamePin YinChineseTranslated
Zhong Kuizhōng kuí中魁Central Eminence
Meridian
Meridian:
Large Intestine  Browse
Reference Source
Reference Source:
Location
Point Location:
  • CAM
On the radial side of the wrist. When the thumb is tilted upward, it is in the depression between the tendons m. extensor pollicis longus and brevis.
  • Deadman
On the radial side of the wrist, in the center of the hollow formed by the tendons of extensor pollicis longus and brevis (anatomical snuffbox).
How To Find It
1. Ask the subject to extend the thumb to emphasize the hollow of the anatomical snuffbox. 2. Look carefully to locate the cephalic vein which runs through the anatomical snuffbox in order to avoid needling through the vein.
Innervation
Innervation:
The superficial ramus of the radial nerve.
Vasculature
Vasculature:
The cephalic vein, the radial artery and its dorsal carpal branch.
Cautions
Cautions:
No cautions at this time
Technique
Technique:
  • CAM
Puncture perpendicularly 0.3-0.5 inch.
  • Deadman
Perpendicular insertion of 0.5 to 1 cun.

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