Upper arm · outer acupuncture points — 3D atlas

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The Upper arm · outer region contains 4 acupuncture points (meridians: LI, 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 (4)

CodeNameLocation
LI13
Shouwuli
Hand Five LiOn the lateral aspect of the upper arm, on a line connecting LI11 (Quchi) and LI15 (Jianyu), 3 cun superior to the cubital crease at LI11.
LI14
Bì Nào
Bì NàoOn the lateral aspect of the upper arm, at the insertion of the deltoid muscle, approximately 7 cun superior to the cubital crease at LI11.
TE12
Xiaoluo
Dispersing RiverbedOn the posterior aspect of the upper arm, on the line connecting the olecranon with TE14 (Jianliao), 5 cun superior to the tip of the…
TE13
Nàohuì
Upper Arm MeetingOn the posterior border of the deltoid muscle, approximately 3 cun inferior to the acromion, in a palpable depression.

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How many acupuncture points are in the Upper arm · outer?

The Upper arm · outer region of the atlas lists 4 points: LI13, LI14, TE12, TE13.

How do I locate a point in the Upper arm · outer?

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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