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TE6 · 手少阳三焦经

Zhigou zhī gōu · 支沟

Location. Three cun above the dorsal wrist crease, between the radius and the ulna.

Category. Jing-river point of the Triple Burner 三焦之经穴

A frequently used point classically associated with the flank and with the bowels.

定位。前臂后侧,腕背横纹上3寸,桡骨与尺骨之间。

特定穴。Jing-river point of the Triple Burner 三焦之经穴

常用腧穴之一,古典上与胁肋及肠道相关。

Classical record · not a treatment recommendation. Needling technique is a licensed practitioner's skill and is out of scope here.
Standard precautions.

Other points on the Hand Shaoyang Triple Burner

2 related entries.

XiaoluoTE12 · 消泺NahuiTE13 · 臑会

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