Liver 3, Tai Chong
太衝 (太冲), tài chōng, "Great Surge"


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Pinyin Pronunciation:
Alternate Names:
NamePin YinChineseTranslated
Da Chongdà chōng大沖Large Surge
Meridian
Meridian:
Liver  Browse
Reference Source
Reference Source:
Location
Point Location:
  • CAM
On the dorsum of the foot, in the depression distal to the junction of the first and second metatarsal bones.
  • Deadman
On the dorsum of the foot, in the hollow distal to the junction of the first and second metatarsal bones.
Innervation
Innervation:
The branch of teh deep peroneal nerve.
Vasculature
Vasculature:
The dorsal venous network of the foot, the first dorsal metatarsal artery.
Cautions
Cautions:
No cautions at this time
Technique
Technique:
  • CAM
Puncture perpendicularly 0.3-0.5 inch.
  • Deadman

Special Groups:
  • Yuan-Source Point - Liver

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