Small Intestine 2, Qian Gu
前谷, qián gǔ, "Front Valley"


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Pinyin Pronunciation:
Alternate Names:
NamePin YinChineseTranslated
Shou Tai Yangshǒu tài yáng手太陽Hand Tai Yang
Meridian
Meridian:
Small Intestine  Browse
Reference Source
Reference Source:
Location
Point Location:
  • CAM
When a loose fist is made, the point is on the ulnar end of the crease in front of the metacarpophalangeal joint of the little finger, at the junction of the red and white skin.
  • Deadman
On the ulnar border of the little finger, in a depression just distal to the metacarpo-phalangeal joint.
Innervation
Innervation:
The dorsal digital nerve and palmar digital proprial nerve derived from the ulnar nerve.
Vasculature
Vasculature:
The dorsal digital artery and vein arising from the ulnar artery and vein.
Cautions
Cautions:
No cautions at this time
Technique
Technique:
  • CAM
Puncture perpendicularly 0.3-0.5 inch.
  • Deadman
1. Oblique distal insertion 0.2 to 0.3 cun. 2. Perpendicular oblique insertion towards the palm 0.5 cun.

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