TB12 (Xiāoliào, “Dispersing Bone-Hole”) is an acupuncture point on the Triple Burner Meridian. TB12 is located on the posterior aspect of the upper arm, in the depression inferior to the olecranon, on the lateral side of the triceps brachii muscle. It activates the channel and alleviates pain.
TB12 is located on the posterior aspect of the upper arm, in the depression inferior to the olecranon, on the lateral side of the triceps brachii muscle.
Perpendicular insertion 0.5-1.0 cun.
Activates the channel and alleviates pain.
Shoulder and arm pain, inability to raise arm.
TB12 is a local point primarily used for activating the channel and alleviating pain in the shoulder and arm. It is particularly effective for pain, numbness, and motor impairment of the elbow and upper arm along the San Jiao channel. It can be used in conjunction with other local points like TB14 for comprehensive shoulder and arm pain relief.
TB12 is one of 23 points on the Triple Burner Meridian. Nearby points:
TB12 is located on the posterior aspect of the upper arm, in the depression inferior to the olecranon, on the lateral side of the triceps brachii muscle.
TB12 activates the channel and alleviates pain. Common clinical indications include shoulder and arm pain, inability to raise arm.
Perpendicular insertion 0.5-1.0 cun.
TB12 is a point on the Triple Burner Meridian (Sān Jiāo).