Lung 11, Shao Shang
少商, shào shāng, "Lesser Shang"


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Pinyin Pronunciation:
Alternate Names:
NamePin YinChineseTranslated
Gui Xinguǐ xìn鬼信Ghost Sincerity
Meridian
Meridian:
Lung  Browse
Reference Source
Reference Source:
Location
Point Location:
  • CAM
On the radial side of the thumb, about 0.1 cun posterior to the corner of the nail.
  • Deadman
On the extensor aspect of the thumb, 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 terminal nerve network formed by the mixed branches of the lateral antebrachial cutaneous nerve and the superficial ramus of the radial nerve as well as the palmar digital proprial nerve of the median nerve.
Vasculature
Vasculature:
The arterial and venous network formed by the palmar digital proprial artery and veins.
Cautions
Cautions:
No cautions at this time
Technique
Technique:
  • CAM
Puncture 0.1 inch, or prick the point to cause bleeding.
  • Deadman
Perpendicular or oblique insertion directed proximally 0.1 to 0.2 cun, or prick to bleed.

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