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TE3 · 手少阳三焦经

Zhongzhu zhōng zhǔ · 中渚

Location. On the back of the hand, between the fourth and fifth metacarpals, behind the metacarpophalangeal joint.

Category. Shu-stream 输穴

A stream point of the San Jiao meridian, recorded for the ear and the side of the head.

定位。手背第 4、5 掌骨间,掌指关节后凹陷中。

特定穴。Shu-stream 输穴

三焦经输穴,传统文献与耳部及头侧相关。

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. The dorsal veins of the hand lie close under the skin.

Other points on the Hand Shaoyang San Jiao

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