Large Intestine 12, Zhou Liao
肘髎, zhǒu liáo, "Elbow Bone Hole"


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Pinyin Pronunciation:
Alternate Names:
NamePin YinChineseTranslated
Zhou Jianzhǒu jiān肘尖Elbow Tip
Meridian
Meridian:
Large Intestine  Browse
Reference Source
Reference Source:
Location
Point Location:
  • CAM
When the elbow is flexed, the point is on the lateral side of the upper arm, 1 cun above QuchiI (LI 11), on the border of humerus.
  • Deadman
When the elbow is flexed, this point is located in the depression 1 cun proximal to and 2 cun lateral to Quchi L.I.-11.
How To Find It
When the elbow is flexed, this point may be found directly above the lateral epicondyle of the humerus, just anterior to the lateral supracondylar ridge.
Innervation
Innervation:
The posterior antebrachial cutaneous nerve; deeper, on the medial side, the radial nerve.
Vasculature
Vasculature:
The radial collateral artery and vein.
Cautions
Cautions:
No cautions at this time
Technique
Technique:
  • CAM
Puncture perpendicularly 0.5-1.0 inch.
  • Deadman
Perpendicular insertion 0.5 to 1 cun.

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