Large Intestine 2, Er Jian
二間, èr jiān, "Second Space"


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Pinyin Pronunciation:
Alternate Names:
NamePin YinChineseTranslated
Jian Gujiān gǔ間谷Space Valley
Zhou Guzhōu gǔ周谷Whole Valley
Meridian
Meridian:
Large Intestine  Browse
Reference Source
Reference Source:
Location
Point Location:
  • CAM
In the depression of the radial side of the index finger, distal to the 2nd metacarpal-phalangeal joint. The point is located with the finger slightly flexed.
  • Deadman
On the radial border of the index finger, in a depression just distal to the metacarpo-phalangeal joint.
How To Find It
This point will be easier to find if the index finger is relaxed in a slightly flexed position.
Innervation
Innervation:
The dorsal digital nerve of the radial nerve and the palmar digital proprial nerve of the median nerve.
Vasculature
Vasculature:
The dorsal digital and palmar digital proprial arteries and veins derived from the radial artery and vein.
Cautions
Cautions:
No cautions at this time
Technique
Technique:
  • CAM
Puncture perpendicularly 0.2-0.3 inch.
  • Deadman
1. Oblique proximal or distal insertion 0.2 to 0.3 cun. 2. Perpendicular-oblique insertion towards teh palm, 0.5 cun.

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