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LI-7
 Location 5 cun proximal to the anatomical snuffbox in the direction of the lateral end of the elbow crease or 1 cun distal to the midpoint of the line connecting ➞ L.I.-5 and ➞ L.I.-11. How to find Please note: With the hand supinated, the line connecting ➞ L.I.-5 and ➞ L.I.-11 runs alongside the radial margin of the forearm. However, with the arm pronated, it transverses the forearm. L.I.-7 lies on the dorso-lateral aspect of the radius and is best located with the forearm in midposition and the elbow flexed. Spreading hands technique: Place the little fingers on ➞ L.I.-5 and ➞ L.I.-11 and span the hands evenly so that the thumbs join at the midpoint of the line. From there, measure 1 cun distally. ➞ T.B.-8 is located 4 cun proximal to the wrist crease between the radius and the ulna in the centre of the dorsal forearm or 1 cun distal to L.I.-7. Actions/Indications ● Treats acute disorders ● Clears Heat and toxic Heat ● Regulates the Stomach and Large Intestine Special features Xi-cleft point | |
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