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HT1 · 手少阴心经

Jiquan jí quán · 极泉

Location. In the axilla, at the centre of the axillary fossa, medial to the axillary artery.

The first point of the Heart meridian; classical texts record it in relation to the inner arm and the shoulder.

定位。在腋区,腋窝中央,腋动脉内侧。

心经首穴;经典记载与臂内侧及肩部相关。

Classical record · not a treatment recommendation. Needling technique is a licensed practitioner's skill and is out of scope here.
The axillary artery and the brachial plexus lie here. Classical sources describe a strong sensation from the artery and advise against deep or forceful manipulation.

Other points on the Hand Shaoyin Heart

8 related entries.

ShaohaiHT3 · 少海TongliHT5 · 通里ShenmenHT7 · 神门QinglingHT2 · 青灵LingdaoHT4 · 灵道YinxiHT6 · 阴郄ShaofuHT8 · 少府ShaochongHT9 · 少冲

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