Gall Bladder 22, Yuan Ye
淵腋, yuān yè, "Armpit Abyss"


Is this Acupuncture Point effective in the clinic? +1 Log in to vote Log in to vote
Pinyin Pronunciation:
Alternate Names:
NamePin YinChineseTranslated
Quan Yequàn yè泉液Spring Humor
Quan Yequàn yè泉腋Spring Armpit
Ye Menyè mén掖門Armpit Gate
Ye Menyè mén液門Humor Gate
Ye Yuanyè yuán液淵Humor Abyss
Meridian
Meridian:
Gall Bladder  Browse
Reference Source
Reference Source:
Location
Point Location:
  • CAM
On the mid-axillary line when the arm is raised, 3 cun below the axilla, in the 4th intercostal space.
  • Deadman
On the mid-axillary line, in the fifth ICS, approximately 3 cun inferior to the apex of the axilla, at the level of the nipple.
Innervation
Innervation:
The lateral cutaneous branch of the fifth intercostal nerve, the branch of the long thoracic nerve.
Vasculature
Vasculature:
The thoracoepigastric vein, the lateral thoracic artery and vein, the fifth intercostal artery and vein.
Cautions
Cautions:
  • avoid use with Moxa
    •
No cautions at this time
Technique
Technique:
  • CAM
Puncture obliquely 0.3-0.5 inch.
  • Deadman

Special Groups:
  • Arm Yin Tendino Musculo Meridian Meeting (TMM) Point

    • Embed this Acupuncture Chart into your website:

    Learn more about Rootdown's Embeddable Acupuncture Chart

    Copyright 2024 Rootdown LLC
    v2.306.587.1439