What is Pulse Positions?

Mài Wèi · 脉位 · Diagnostic Methods

The three specific points on the radial artery (Cun, Guan, Chi) on each wrist, each corresponding to different Zang-Fu organs, where the pulse is palpated.

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What is Pulse Positions in Traditional Chinese Medicine?

The three specific points on the radial artery (Cun, Guan, Chi) on each wrist, each corresponding to different Zang-Fu organs, where the pulse is palpated.

What category does Pulse Positions belong to?

Pulse Positions is part of the Diagnostic Methods group of TCM concepts.

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