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 the line from the lateral end of the cubital crease to the depression between the anterior end…
LI14
Bì Nào
Bì NàoOn the lateral aspect of the arm, just anterior to the border of the deltoid muscle, 7 cun superior to the lateral end of the cubital…
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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