Small Intestine 3, Hou Xi
後谿, hòu xī, "Back Ravine"


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Pinyin Pronunciation:
Meridian
Meridian:
Small Intestine  Browse
Reference Source
Reference Source:
Location
Point Location:
  • CAM
When a loose fist is made, the point is on the ulrlar end of the distal palmar crease, proximal to the 5th metacarpophalangeal joint, at the end of the transverse crease and the junction of the red and white skin.
  • Deadman
On the ulnar border of the hand, in the substantial depression proximal to the head of the fifth metacarpal bone.
How To Find It
This point is easier to locate when the hand is made into a loose fist.
Innervation
Innervation:
The dorsal branch derived from the ulnar nerve.
Vasculature
Vasculature:
The dorsal digital artery and vein, the dorsal venous network of the hand.
Cautions
Cautions:
No cautions at this time
Technique
Technique:
  • CAM
Puncture perpendicularly 0.5-0.7 inch.
  • Deadman
Perpendicular insertion 0.5 to 2 cun directed towards Sanjian LI-3.

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