SI13 (Quyuan, “Crooked Wall”) is an acupuncture point on the Small Intestine Channel Meridian. It is located on the medial extremity of the suprascapular fossa, approximately midway between the medial end of the scapular spine and the spinous process of T2. It activates the meridian and alleviates pain.
On the medial extremity of the suprascapular fossa, approximately midway between the medial end of the scapular spine and the spinous process of T2.
Oblique insertion 0.3-0.5 cun. Caution: Pneumothorax.
Activates the meridian and alleviates pain.
Pain in the scapular region, pain in the shoulder and arm.
SI13, Quyuan, is primarily utilized for local pain and stiffness in the scapular region, particularly along the medial border of the scapula. Its name, 'Crooked Wall,' refers to its location in the depression of the scapular spine, making it effective for conditions like frozen shoulder and pain radiating down the arm. It helps to relax tendons and invigorate the local circulation of qi and blood.
SI13 is one of 19 points on the Small Intestine Channel Meridian. Nearby points:
SI13 (Quyuan) is located on the medial extremity of the suprascapular fossa, approximately midway between the medial end of the scapular spine and the spinous process of T2.
SI13 activates the meridian and alleviates pain. Common clinical indications include pain in the scapular region, pain in the shoulder and arm.
Oblique insertion 0.3-0.5 cun. Caution: Pneumothorax. Caution: ⚠ Pneumothorax risk: oblique/shallow only, never deep perpendicular over the chest wall.
SI13 is a point on the Small Intestine Channel Meridian (Shǒu Tài Yáng Xiǎo Cháng Jīng).