Heart 1, Ji Quan
極泉, jí quán, "Highest Spring"


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Pinyin Pronunciation:
Meridian
Meridian:
Heart  Browse
Reference Source
Reference Source:
Location
Point Location:
  • CAM
When the upper arm is abducted, the point is in the centre of the axilla, on the medial side of the axillary artery.
  • Deadman
This point is located with the arm abducted. Slide your finger up the lateral wall of the chest between the two muscle groups (latissimus dorsi posteriorly and pectoralis major anteriorly) into the depression at the highest point of the axillary hollow.
How To Find It
This point is located with the arm abducted. Slid your finger up the lateral wall of the chest between the two muscle groups (Latissimus dorsi posteriorly and pectoralis major anteriorly) into the depression at the highest point of the axillary holl
Innervation
Innervation:
The ulnar nerve, median nerve and medial brachial cutaneous nerve.
Vasculature
Vasculature:
Laterally, the axillary artery.
Cautions
Cautions:
Avoid puncturing the axillary artery. Medial insertion towards chest my puncture lung.
Technique
Technique:
  • CAM
Puncture perpendicularly 0.5-1.0 inch. Avoid puncturing the axillary artery.
  • Deadman
Perpendicular insertion (in the direction of Jianjing (GB-21) 0.5 to 1 cun.

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