(PC) Pericardium Meridian - Graphic

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5 cun lateral to the anterior midline in the 4th intercostal space or 1 cun lateral to the nipple ** NDN ** 2 cun below the axillary fold between the 2 heads of the biceps brachii On cubital crease on the ulnar side of the biceps brachii tendon 5 cun above HP 7 on HP 3 - HP 7 line between the tendons of palmaris longus and flexor carpi radialis 3 cun above HP 7 on HP 3 - HP 7 line between the tendons of palmaris longus and flexor carpii radialis 2 cun above HP 7 on HP 3 - HP 7 line between the tendons of palmaris longs and flexor carpi radialis ** japanese on the ulnar side of palmaris longus less than 2 cun proximal to wrist crease ** Middle of the wrist crease between the tendons of palmaris longus and flexor carpi radialis With a fist made, where the 3rd phalange falls between the 2nd and 3rd metacarpal bones proximal to the metacarpalphalangeal joing on the radial side of the 3rd metacarpal terms of use In the center of the middle finger

Sources and More Information

The information on our site is drawn from our own lecture notes and clinical experience. The following lecture notes were used within this section:

  • Ferro, Barbara: New England School of Acupuncture, Point Location Lecture Notes
  • Hartstein, Rachel: New England School of Acupuncture, Actions & Effects Lecture Notes

For a complete list of valuable resources, see our Acupuncture Theory Resources section. The most recommended texts are below:

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