Heart 9, Shao Chong
少衝 (少冲), shào chōng, "Lesser Surge"


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Pinyin Pronunciation:
Alternate Names:
NamePin YinChineseTranslated
Jing Shijīng shǐ經始Channel Start
Meridian
Meridian:
Heart  Browse
Reference Source
Reference Source:
Location
Point Location:
  • CAM
On the radial side of the little finger, about 0.1 cun from the corner of the nail.
  • Deadman
On the dorsal aspect of the little finger, at the junction of lines drawn along the radial border of the nail and the base of the nail, approximately 0.1 cun from the corner of the nail.
Innervation
Innervation:
The palmar digital proprial nerve derived from the ulnar nerve.
Vasculature
Vasculature:
The arterial and venous network formed by the palmar digital proprial artery and vein.
Cautions
Cautions:
No cautions at this time
Technique
Technique:
  • CAM
Puncture subcutaneously 0.1 inch, or prick with a three-edged needle to cause bleeding.
  • Deadman
Perpendicular or oblique insertion directed proximally 0.1 to 0.2 cun or prick to bleed.

Special Groups:
  • Exit Point - Heart

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