Elbow acupuncture points — 3D atlas

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The Elbow region contains 9 acupuncture points (meridians: EX, HT, LI, LU, PC, SI, TE). The interactive atlas below opens directly on this region: click a point for its booklet (location, needling, indications, combinations), turn on labels, or start the tour.

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Points in this region (9)

CodeNameLocation
EX-UE1
HT3
Shaohai
Lesser SeaOn the medial aspect of the elbow, in the depression between the medial end of the transverse cubital crease and the medial epicondyle of…
LI11
Quchi
QuchiOn the lateral aspect of the elbow, in the depression at the lateral end of the transverse cubital crease when the elbow is flexed. It is…
LI12
Zhouliao
ZhouliaoOn the lateral aspect of the elbow, superior to the lateral epicondyle of the humerus. It is found approximately 1 cun superior and lateral…
LU5
Chize
Chize means 'Cubit Marsh'On the transverse cubital crease of the elbow, in the depression just to the radial side of the biceps brachii tendon. This point is found…
PC3
Quze
Marsh at the CrookOn the transverse cubital crease, in the depression on the ulnar side of the biceps brachii tendon. The point is located with the elbow…
SI8
Xiǎohǎi
XiǎohǎiOn the posteromedial aspect of the elbow, in the depression between the olecranon of the ulna and the medial epicondyle of the humerus. The…
TE10
Tiānjǐng
Heavenly WellOn the posterior aspect of the elbow, in a palpable depression 1 cun superior to the olecranon (the tip of the elbow) when the elbow is…
TE11
Tiānjǐng
Celestial WellOn the posterior aspect of the elbow, in a depression 1 cun superior to the olecranon (the tip of the elbow bone). The point is best found…

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How many acupuncture points are in the Elbow?

The Elbow region of the atlas lists 9 points: EX-UE1, HT3, LI11, LI12, LU5, PC3, SI8, TE10, TE11.

How do I locate a point in the Elbow?

Open the point in the 3D atlas: the booklet gives the standard location, a cun ruler from the nearest bony landmark, and a step-by-step description.

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