Small Intestine 10, Nao Shu
臑俞, nào shū, "Upper Arm Shu"


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Pinyin Pronunciation:
Meridian
Meridian:
Small Intestine  Browse
Reference Source
Reference Source:
Location
Point Location:
  • CAM
When the arm is adducted, the point is directly above the posterior end of the axillary fold, in the depression inferior to the scapular spine.
  • Deadman
On the posterior aspect of the shoulder, in the depression inferior to the scapular spine, directly superior to the posterior axillary crease when the arm hangs in the adducted position.
How To Find It
Slide a finger directly upwards from Jianzhen SI-9 until it falls into the depresssion just below the scapular spine.
Innervation
Innervation:
The posterior cutaneous nerve of the arm, the axillary nerve; deeper, the suprascapular nerve.
Vasculature
Vasculature:
The posterior circumflex humeral artery and vein; deeper, the suprascapular artery and vein.
Cautions
Cautions:
No cautions at this time
Technique
Technique:
  • CAM
Puncture perpendicularly 0.5-1.0 inch.
  • Deadman
Perpendicular insertion 1 to 1.5 cun

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