Small Intestine 5, Yang Gu
陽谷, yáng gǔ, "Yang Valley"


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Pinyin Pronunciation:
Meridian
Meridian:
Small Intestine  Browse
Reference Source
Reference Source:
Location
Point Location:
  • CAM
At the ulnar end of the transverse crease on the dorsal aspect of the wrist, in the depression between the styloid process of the ulna and the triquetral bone.
  • Deadman
At the ular border of the wrist, in the depression between the head of the ulna and the triquetral bone.
How To Find It
Most sources locate this point between the syloid process of the ulna and the triquetral bone but in practice, the styloid process of the ulna man be palpable and where it is palpable it often lies slightly posterior to Yanggu SI-5
Innervation
Innervation:
The dorsal branch of the ulnar nerve.
Vasculature
Vasculature:
The posterior carpal artery.
Cautions
Cautions:
No cautions at this time
Technique
Technique:
  • CAM
Puncture perpendicularly 0.3-0.5 inch.
  • Deadman
Perpendicular insertion 0.3 to 0.5 cun.

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