The Extra Points, Jianqian
jianqian, "Front of the Shoulder"


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Pinyin Pronunciation:
Alternate Names:
NamePin YinChineseTranslated
M-UE-48   
Meridian
Meridian:
The Extra Points  Browse
Reference Source
Reference Source:
Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion (CAM) [revised ed. 1999]  Browse
Location
Point Location:
  • CAM
Midway between the end of the anterior axillary fold and Jianyu (LI 15)
  • Deadman
On the anterior aspect of the shoulder joint, midway between the anterior axillary crease and Jianyu(LI 15)
How To Find It
This point is usually found to be tender upon palpation.
Innervation
Innervation:
No innervation data at this time
Vasculature
Vasculature:
No vasculature data at this time
Cautions
Cautions:
No cautions at this time
Technique
Technique:
  • CAM
Puncture perpendicularly .8-1.2 cun
  • Deadman
A. Perpendicular insertion 1-1.5 cun B. Oblique or oblique transverse insertion distally towards the elbow 2-3 cun

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