extra point.

bubble_chart Etymology

This point is on the back of the hand, opposite to the hand jueyin pericardium meridian (PC) meridian point Laogong (PC8), hence the name Wailaogong (EX-UE8).

bubble_chart Location

On the back of the hand, between the second and third metacarpal bones, 0.5 cun behind the metacarpophalangeal joint.

bubble_chart Anatomy

In the dorsal interosseous muscles, there are dorsal palmar veins, dorsal hand vein network, and branches of radial nerve.

bubble_chart Manipulation

Perpendicular insertion or oblique insertion, 0.5 to 1 cun deep.

bubble_chart Efficacy

Metacarpal paralysis, inability to stretch and flex, indigestion, Laozhen.

bubble_chart Combinations

• Laozhen: Fengchi (GB20), Tianzhui, Dazhui (GV14), Wailaogong (EX-UE8), ashi point.
• Finger numbness: Jiquan (HT1), Quchi (LI11), Neiguan (PC6), Wailaogong (EX-UE8 ).