PC Channel Flashcards
PC 1
1 cun lateral and slightly superior to the nipple, in the 4th intercostal space.
PC 2
On the anterior aspect of the arm, 2 cun below the anterior axillary fold, between the two heads of the biceps brachii muscle.
PC 3
On the transverse cubital crease, in the depression immediately to the ulnar side of the aponeurosis of the biceps brachii muscle.
PC 4
On the flexor aspect of the forearm, 5 cun proximal to Dàlíng P-7, on the line connecting Dàlíng P-7 and Qūzé P-3, between the tendons of palmaris longus and flexor carpi radialis.
PC 5
On the flexor aspect of the forearm, 3 cun proximal to Dàlíng P-7, between the tendons of palmaris longus and flexor carpi radialis.
PC 6
On the flexor aspect of the forearm, 2 cun proximal to Dàlíng P-7, between the tendons of palmaris longus and flexor carpi radialis.
PC 7
At the wrist joint, between the tendons of palmaris longus and flexor carpi radialis, level with Shénmén HE-7.
PC 8
Between the second and third metacarpal bones, proximal to the metacarpo-phalangeal joint, in a depression at the radial side of the third metacarpal bone.
PC 9
In the centre of the tip of the middle finger. Alternatively, this point is sometimes located at the radial side of the middle finger, at the junction of lines drawn along the radial border of the nail and the base of the nail, approximately 0.1 cun from the corner of the nail.