bubble_chart Etymology Elbow refers to the Zhoujian (EX-UE1) part of the two upper limbs. The points are on both sides under the spinous process of the second lumbar vertebra on the back, just level with the Zhoujian (EX-UE1) when the patient bends the elbow, hence the name cubital vertebrae.
bubble_chart Location
Lie prone and select acupoints 1 cun apart between the spinous processes of the second and third lumbar vertebrae.
bubble_chart Anatomy
Same as the corresponding part of Jiaji (EX-B2) point.
bubble_chart Manipulation
Perpendicular insertion 0.5~0.8 cun; moxibustion can be used.
bubble_chart Efficacy
vomiting, diarrhea abdominal pain, silk tendon, cholera.
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