Small Intestine 4, Wan Gu
腕骨, wàn gǔ, "Wrist Bone"


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Pinyin Pronunciation:
Meridian
Meridian:
Small Intestine  Browse
Reference Source
Reference Source:
Location
Point Location:
  • CAM
On the ulnar side of the palm, in the depression between the base of the 5th metacarpal bone and hamate bone.
  • Deadman
On the ulnar border of the hand, in the depression between the base of the fifth metacarpal bone and the triquetral bone.
Innervation
Innervation:
The dorsal branch of the ulnar nerve.
Vasculature
Vasculature:
The posterior carpal artery (the branch of the ulnar artery), the dorsal venous network of the hand.
Cautions
Cautions:
No cautions at this time
Technique
Technique:
  • CAM
Puncture perpendicularly 0.3-0.5 inch.
  • Deadman
Perpendicular inserrtion 0.3 to 0.5 cun.

Special Groups:
  • Yuan-Source Point - Small Intestine

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