Heart 6, Yin Xi
陰郄, yīn xī, "Yin Cleft"


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Pinyin Pronunciation:
Alternate Names:
NamePin YinChineseTranslated
Shao Yin Xishào yīn xī少陰郄Shao Yin Bone Hole or Shao Yin Cleft-Xi
Shi Gongshí gōng石宮Stone Palace
Meridian
Meridian:
Heart  Browse
Reference Source
Reference Source:
Location
Point Location:
  • CAM
When the palm faces upward, the point is on the radial side of the tendon of m. flexor carpi ulnaris, 0.5 cun above the transverse crease of the wrist.
  • Deadman
On the radial side of the tendon of flexor carpi ulnaris, 0.5 cun proximal to Shenmen HE-7.
Innervation
Innervation:
The ulnar artery.
Vasculature
Vasculature:
The medial antebrachial cutaneous nerve; on the ulnar side, the ulnar nerve.
Cautions
Cautions:
No cautions at this time
Technique
Technique:
  • CAM
Puncture perpendicularly 0.3-0.5 inch.
  • Deadman
Perpendicular insertion 0.3 to 0.5 cun or oblique proximal or distal inserrtion 0.5 to 1 cun.

Special Groups:
  • Xi-Cleft Point - Heart

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