Atlas of Acupuncture

4 Acupuncture Points of the Twelve Primary Channels

Location

On the lateral aspect of the upper arm, with the elbow flexed in

a depression approximately 1 cun proximal to the olecranon.

How to find

This point is best located with the patient’s elbow flexed to 90°,

which will reveal an easily palpable depression 1 cun superior to

the olecranon. T.B.-10is located in this depression, on the ten-

don of the triceps brachii muscle.

Needling

Up to 1 cun vertically or obliquely in a proximal direction.

Actions/Indications

● Transforms Phlegm and disperses accumulations

● Regulates and descends the Qi

● Calms the shen

● Clears Heat from the channel

● Opens the channel and luo-connecting vessels, alleviates pain

Special features

He-sea point, Earth point, sedation point.

T.B.-10 Heavenly Well TIANJING

Brachialis

Brachioradialis

Extensor

carpi radialis

longus

Lateral

epicondyle

Triceps brachii,

medial head

Tendon of the

triceps brachii

Olecranon

Flexor carpi

ulnaris

Triceps brachii,

lateral head

L.I.-11

T.B.-10

ca. 1 cun

T.B.-10

Olecranon

Elbow flexed

to 90º

T.B.-12

T.B.-9

L.I.-10

L.I.-11

L.I.-13

L.I.-14

S.I.-9

T.B.-13

T.B.-14

T.B.-10

S.I.-8

ü 10

1

9

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

S.I.-12

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