Meridian MasteryLarge Intestine channel · LI12
肘髎 Zhǒuliáo
LI12 · Elbow Crevice
Where it is
Outer elbow, a thumb's width above the bony bump of the outer elbow, in front of the ridge of the upper-arm bone.
Anatomically: Outer elbow, 1 cun above the lateral epicondyle, just in front of the lateral supracondylar ridge of the humerus.
Locations follow the WHO standard acupuncture point locations, in our own words.
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The name
A small hollow just above the bony point on the outside of the elbow.
On the Large Intestine channel
Point 12 of 20 on the Hand Yangming Large Intestine Channel.
For education about traditional Chinese medicine theory only. Not medical advice. Talk to a qualified health professional before using acupressure if you are pregnant, have a health condition or take medication.