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SI3 · 手太阳小肠经

Houxi hòu xī · 后溪

Location. With the fist closed, at the ulnar end of the crease behind the fifth metacarpophalangeal joint.

Category. Shu-stream · confluent of the Du Mai 输穴·通督脉

Classically paired with BL62, and recorded for the neck and upper back via the Governing Vessel.

定位。握拳,第 5 掌指关节后尺侧横纹头赤白肉际。

特定穴。Shu-stream · confluent of the Du Mai 输穴·通督脉

经典中常与 BL62 相配;经由督脉,传统上与颈项、上背相关。

Classical record · not a treatment recommendation. Needling technique is a licensed practitioner's skill and is out of scope here.
Low risk in routine practice. Branches of the ulnar nerve are superficial along this border of the hand.

Other points on the Hand Taiyang Small Intestine

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