The Extra Points, Luozhen
luozhen, "Stiff Neck"

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Name	Pin Yin	Chinese	Translated
M-UE-24

	Meridian: The Extra Points		Reference Source: Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion (CAM) [revised ed. 1999]		Point Location: CAM On the dorsum of the hand, between the second and third metacarpal bones, about .5 cus posterior to metacarpophalangeal joint. Deadman On the dorsum of the hand, in the depression just proximal to the second and third metacarpophalangeal joints. How To Find It A. Luozhen is usually located and needled with the hand resting in a loose fist B. This point may be located at the apex of an equilateral triangle formed by this point and the prominences of the metacarpophalangeal joints of the index and middle
	Innervation: No innervation data at this time		Vasculature: No vasculature data at this time
	Cautions: avoid use with Moxa avoid use during Pregnancy No cautions at this time		Technique: CAM Puncture perpendicularly .5-.8 cun Deadman Perpendicular or oblique insertion directed proximally, .5-1 cun.

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Luozhen Extra Points Point