San Jiao (Triple Burner) 14, Jian Liao
肩髎, jiān liáo, "Shoulder Bone-Hole"


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Pinyin Pronunciation:
Meridian
Meridian:
San Jiao (Triple Burner)  Browse
Reference Source
Reference Source:
Location
Point Location:
  • CAM
On the shoulder, posterior to Jianyu (LI-15), in the depression inferior and posterior to the acromion when the arm is abducted.
  • Deadman
At the origin of the deltoid muscle, in the depression which lies posterior and inferior to the lateral extremity of the acromion.
Innervation
Innervation:
The muscular branch of the axillary nerve.
Vasculature
Vasculature:
The muscular branch of the posterior circumflex humeral artery.
Cautions
Cautions:
No cautions at this time
Technique
Technique:
  • CAM
Puncture perpendicularly 0.7-1.0 inch.
  • Deadman

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