Shoulder acupuncture points — 3D atlas

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The Shoulder region contains 8 acupuncture points (meridians: GB, LI, 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 (8)

CodeNameLocation
GB21
Jianjing
Shoulder WellOn the highest point of the shoulder, in a depression located 1.5 cun anterior to the great bone (acromion) and superior to the…
LI15
Jiān Yú
Shoulder BoneOn the shoulder, in the depression that forms between the anterior and middle portions of the deltoid muscle when the arm is abducted to 90…
LI16
Jugu
JuguOn the superior aspect of the shoulder, in the depression formed between the acromial end of the clavicle and the spine of the scapula.
SI9
Jiānzhēn
JiānzhēnOn the posterior aspect of the shoulder, in the depression inferior to the scapular spine. With the arm adducted, this point is located 1…
SI10
Naoshu
Naoshu translates to 'Upper Arm ShuOn the posterior aspect of the shoulder, in a depression directly inferior to the spine of the scapula and posterior to the acromion. The…
SI12
Bingfeng
BingfengOn the scapula, in the depression directly superior to the center of the spine of the scapula. This point is located in a distinct hollow…
TE14
Jiānlíáo
JiānlíáoOn the shoulder, in the depression that forms posterior and inferior to the acromion when the arm is abducted to 90 degrees.
TE15
Tiānliáo
Celestial ForamenOn the superior aspect of the scapula, in the depression located superior to the scapular spine, approximately midway between the acromion…

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How many acupuncture points are in the Shoulder?

The Shoulder region of the atlas lists 8 points: GB21, LI15, LI16, SI9, SI10, SI12, TE14, TE15.

How do I locate a point in the Shoulder?

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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