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LI16 · 手阳明大肠经

Jugu jù gǔ · 巨骨

Location. In the supraclavicular fossa, in the depression between the acromial end of the clavicle and the spine of the scapula.

Category. Meeting of the Large Intestine and the Yang Qiao vessel 交阳跷脉

A meeting point of the Large Intestine meridian with the Yang Qiao vessel, recorded for the shoulder region.

定位。在肩胛区,锁骨肩峰端与肩胛冈之间的凹陷中。

特定穴。Meeting of the Large Intestine and the Yang Qiao vessel 交阳跷脉

大肠经与阳跷脉交会穴,经典记载与肩部相关。

Classical record · not a treatment recommendation. Needling technique is a licensed practitioner's skill and is out of scope here.
The apex of the lung and the subclavian vessels lie beneath the supraclavicular fossa. Classical texts warn against deep needling here.

Other points on the Hand Yangming Large Intestine

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