Atlas of Acupuncture

3.3 Shoulder and Arm

Styloid process of the radius

(
Figs 3.57, 3.58)

The styloid process forms a flat mound on the anterior and lat-

eral aspect of the distal end of the radius. An oblique groove can

be palpated at the transition from the process to the shaft of the

radius. This is the location of 
LU-7. 
LU-8is located

slightly more distally and anteriorly, at the border of the process.

Styloid process of the ulna

(
Figs 3.57, 3.58)

The styloid process of the ulna is located at the distal end of the

ulna, forming a distinct prominence. With the elbow flexed and

the forearm in a supinated position, a small groove becomes pal-

pable (sliding groove of the tendon of the extensor carpi ulnaris

muscle). This is the location of 
S.I.-6.

Radius

Styloid process

of the radius

Scaphoid

Ulna

Styloid process

of the ulna

Triquetrum

Hamatum

Distal

radioulnar

joint

Styloid

process

of the ulna

Pisiform

Radius

Styloid process

of the radius

Lunate

Ulna

Fig. 3.57 Wrist joint, posterior view

Fig. 3.58 Wrist joint, anterior view

Abductor pollicis

longus

Brachioradialis

1,5 cun

Wrist joint

space

S.I.-6 Styloid process

of the ulna

Wrist joint space

Radial

artery

LU-9

Carpal bones

Abductor

pollicis longus

LU-8

1 cun

Fig. 3.59