Small Intestine 11, Tian Zong
天宗, tiān zōng, "Celestial Gathering"


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Pinyin Pronunciation:
Meridian
Meridian:
Small Intestine  Browse
Reference Source
Reference Source:
Location
Point Location:
  • CAM
On the scapula, in the depression of the center of the subscapular fossa, and at the level of the 4th thoracic vertebra.
  • Deadman
On the scapula, in a tender depression one third of the distance from the midpoint of the inferior border of the scapular spine to the inferior angle of the scapula.
How To Find It
In practice it may be difficult to palpate the inferior angle of the scapula. An alternative method of location is to draw an equilateral triangle with Jianzhen SI-9 and Naoshu SI-10 after first ensuring that the patient's shoulder is relaxed.
Innervation
Innervation:
The suprascapular nerve.
Vasculature
Vasculature:
The muscular branches of the circumflex scapular artery and vein.
Cautions
Cautions:
No cautions at this time
Technique
Technique:
  • CAM
Puncture perpendicularly or obliquely 0.5-1.0 inch.
  • Deadman
Perpendicular or oblique insertion 0.5 to 1 cun.

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