L.I.-12 Elbow Crevice ZHOULIAO - Acupuncture Points
Location
( L.I.-12 Elbow Crevice ZHOULIAO - Acupuncture Points ) 1 cun proximal to the lateral end of the elbow crease (➞L.I.-11), on the anterior border of the humerus.
How to find
L.I.-12 is best located with the elbow flexed at 90°. From ➞ L.I.-11 (on the lateral end of the elbow crease), palpate 1 cun towards proximal. There, palpate for the anterior border of the humerus. L.I.-12 is located at the junction of the shaft with the lateral epicondyle of the humerus and in front of the anterior border of the bone.
Needling
Vertically 0.5–1 cun, needle insertion between the border of the humerus and the flexor muscles in a medial direction.
Actions/Indications
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Category: Acupuncture Points


