San Jiao (Triple Burner) 3, Zhong Zhu
中渚, zhōng zhǔ, "Central Islet"


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Pinyin Pronunciation:
Alternate Names:
NamePin YinChineseTranslated
Xia Duxià dū下都Lower Metropolis
Meridian
Meridian:
San Jiao (Triple Burner)  Browse
Reference Source
Reference Source:
Location
Point Location:
  • CAM
When the fist is clenched, the point is on dorsum of the hand between the fourth and fifth metacarpal bones, in the depression proximal to the fourth metacarpophalangeal joint.
  • Deadman
On the dorsum of the hand, in the depression just proximal to the 4th and 5th MCP joints.
Innervation
Innervation:
The dorsal branch of the ulnar nerve.
Vasculature
Vasculature:
The dorsal venous network of hand and the fourth dorsal metacarpal artery.
Cautions
Cautions:
No cautions at this time
Technique
Technique:
  • CAM
Puncture perpendicularly 0.3-0.5 inch.
  • Deadman

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