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T.B.-3
  Location On the dorsum of the hand, in a depression between the 4th and 5th metacarpal bones, proximal to the metacarpophalangeal joints. T.B.-3 is located at the junction between the heads and shafts of the two metacarpal bones. How to find The hand should be relaxed or a loose fist should be made. Palpate from the metacarpophalangeal joints along the groove between the 4th and 5th metacarpal bones towards proximal. T.B.-3 is located at the widest/deepest point of the groove, slightly distal to the carpometacarpal joints. Located in comparable positions are ➞ Ex-UE-8 (wailaogong: between the 2nd and 3rd metacarpal bones), ➞ S.I.-3 (on the ulnar aspect of the 5th metacarpal bone) and ➞ L.I.-3 (on the radial aspect of the 2nd metacarpal bone). Actions/Indications ● Benefits the ears, clears Heat (and drains Fire), clears the head and the eyes ● Opens the channel and luo-connecting vessels, alleviates pain Special features Shu-stream point, Wood point, tonification point. One of the most important distal points for any disorder of the ears. | |
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