Small Intestine 3, Hou Xi
後谿, hòu xī, "Back Ravine"

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Meridian: Small Intestine	Reference Source:	Point Location: CAM When a loose fist is made, the point is on the ulrlar end of the distal palmar crease, proximal to the 5th metacarpophalangeal joint, at the end of the transverse crease and the junction of the red and white skin. Deadman On the ulnar border of the hand, in the substantial depression proximal to the head of the fifth metacarpal bone. How To Find It This point is easier to locate when the hand is made into a loose fist.
Innervation: The dorsal branch derived from the ulnar nerve.	Vasculature: The dorsal digital artery and vein, the dorsal venous network of the hand.
Cautions: No cautions at this time	Technique: CAM Puncture perpendicularly 0.5-0.7 inch. Deadman Perpendicular insertion 0.5 to 2 cun directed towards Sanjian LI-3.

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Small Intestine 3, Hou Xi後谿, hòu xī, "Back Ravine"

Small Intestine 3, Hou Xi
後谿, hòu xī, "Back Ravine"