The Extra Points, Erbai
erbai, "Two Whites"

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Name	Pin Yin	Chinese	Translated
M-UE-29

	Meridian: The Extra Points		Reference Source: Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion (CAM) [revised ed. 1999]		Point Location: CAM On the metacarpal aspect of the forearm, 4 cun above the transverse wrist crease, on both sides of the tendon of m. flexor carpi radialis, two points on one hand. Deadman On the flexor aspect of the forearm, 4 cun proximal to Daling P 7, either side of the tendon of flexor carpi radialis. How To Find It A. There are two points; one lies on the ulnar side of the tendon of flexor carpi radialis, and between this tendon and the tendon of palmaris longus if this is present, whilst the other lies on the radial side of the tendon of flexor carpi radialis
	Innervation: No innervation data at this time		Vasculature: No vasculature data at this time
	Cautions: No cautions at this time		Technique: CAM Puncture perpendicularly .5-1 cun Deadman Perpendicular insertion, .5-1 cun or oblique proximal insertion 1-1.5 cun

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Erbai Extra Points Point