LI 12 Acupuncture Point is called as zhǒu liáo. Zhou means Elbow. Liao means foramen. This point is at the elbow and close to the foramen.
LI 12 Acupuncture Point Location
On the lateral side of the cubital crease, 1 cun superior to LI 11, at the junction of the lateral supracondylar ridge of the humerus with the epicondyle. Locate LI 12 with the elbow flexed. Needle perpendicularly 0.5 – 1 cun.
1 cun proximal and 1 cun lateral to LI-11
LI 12 Acupuncture Point Names
zhǒu liáo 肘髎
Elbow Crevice
Speciality
- Large Intestine 12 Elbow Bone Hole.
Caution
Functions
- ACAP
- Benefits elbow
Indication
- Pain, contracture and numbness of the elbow and arm
- numbness and immobility of upper arm
- pain and stiffness of elbow
Diseases
Arm pain and numbness and elbow problems.
Discomfort
Area of Protection
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