What is Small Intestine Channel of Hand Taiyang?

Shǒu Tài Yáng Xiǎo Cháng Jīng · 手太阳小肠经 · Channels & Vessels

Starting at the little finger, this channel travels along the posterior aspect of the arm, over the shoulder, up the neck, and across the face to the ear, connecting internally with the small intestine and heart.

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Small Intestine Channel of Hand Taiyang belongs to the Channels & Vessels group of Traditional Chinese Medicine terminology. Browse the full TCM glossary or the related terms below.

Related Channels & Vessels terms

Bladder Channel of Foot TaiyangChong Mai (Penetrating Vessel)Dai Mai (Belt Vessel)Du Mai (Governing Vessel)Eight Extraordinary VesselsGallbladder Channel of Foot ShaoyangHeart Channel of Hand ShaoyinKidney Channel of Foot ShaoyinLarge Intestine Channel of Hand YangmingLiver Channel of Foot JueyinLung Channel of Hand TaiyinLuo Mai (Collaterals)Pericardium Channel of Hand JueyinRen Mai (Conception Vessel)

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What is Small Intestine Channel of Hand Taiyang in Traditional Chinese Medicine?

Starting at the little finger, this channel travels along the posterior aspect of the arm, over the shoulder, up the neck, and across the face to the ear, connecting internally with the small intestine and heart.

What category does Small Intestine Channel of Hand Taiyang belong to?

Small Intestine Channel of Hand Taiyang is part of the Channels & Vessels group of TCM concepts.

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