The Extra Points, Sifeng
sifeng, "Four Seams"

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Pinyin Pronunciation:

Alternate Names:

Name	Pin Yin	Chinese	Translated
M-UE-9

	Meridian: The Extra Points		Reference Source: Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion (CAM) [revised ed. 1999]		Point Location: CAM On the palmar surface, in the midpoint of the transverse creases of the proximal interphalangeal joints of the index, middle, ring and litle fingers. Deadman On the palmar surface of the hand, at the midpoints of the transverse creases of the proximal interphalangeal joints of the indes, middle, ring and little fingers. How To Find It In most subjects two creases will be found at the proximal interphalangeal joints. In this case, Sifeng(M-UE-9) is located on the crease which is more prominent on flexion of these joints.
	Innervation: No innervation data at this time		Vasculature: No vasculature data at this time
	Cautions: avoid use with Moxa No cautions at this time		Technique: CAM Prick to cause bleeding or squeeze out a small amount of yellowish viscous fluid locally Deadman Prick to bleed or prick and squeeze until a yellow-white liquid appears.

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Sifeng Extra Points Point