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
Xiāoliào
XiāoliàoOn the upper back, superior to the scapula, in the depression at the center of the supraspinous fossa, directly superior to the midpoint of…
TE13
Nǎohuì
Nàohuì means 'Upper Arm Meeting'On 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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