Atlas of Acupuncture

3 Anatomical Orientation

Olecranon (
Figs 3.55, 3.56)

The olecranon forms the tip of the elbow. Located in the ulnar

sulcus, between the medial epicondyle and the tip of the olecra-

non, is 
S.I.-8, while 
T.B.-10is located in a depression

proximal to the olecranon.

3.3.3 Forearm and Hand

For locating points on the forearm, it is important to note whether

the arm is in a pronated or supinated position, since this can have

a considerable effect on the relative location of some points (see

also location details of specific points). For example, in supination

the line connecting 
L.I.-5and 
L.I.-11runs along the lateral

border of the forearm, while in pronation it traverses the forearm.

T.B.-10

Olecranon

S.I.-8

Lateral

epicondyle of

the humerus

Medial epicondyle

of the humerus

Brachialis

Brachioradialis

Extensor

carpi radialis

longus

Lateral

epicondyle

Extensor

digitorum

Triceps brachii,

medial head

Tendon of the

triceps brachii

Olecranon

Flexor carpi

ulnaris

Extensor carpi

ulnaris

Triceps brachii,

lateral head

L.I.-11

T.B.-10

Fig. 3.55

Fig. 3.56