(HT) Heart Meridian - Point Locations Chart
You may click on a specific acupuncture point for more detailed information including the location, functions, precautions and the chinese and english names.
Points | Locations |
| HT 1 | Center of axilla on the medial side of the axillary artery ** AA ** |
| HT 2 | With elbow flexed, 3 cun superior to HT 3 in a groove on the ulnar side of the biceps brachii |
| HT 3 | With elbow flexed, between the ulnar end of the cubital crease and the medial epicondyle of the humerus |
| HT 4 | 1.5 cun above HT 7 on HT 3 - HT 7 line |
| HT 5 | 1 cun above HT 7 on HT 3 - HT 7 line |
| HT 6 | .5 cun above HT 7 on HT 3 - HT 7 line |
| HT 7 | At the wrist crease on the radial side of flexor carpi ulnaris tendon between the pisiform bone and the ulna |
| HT 8 | With a fist made, where the 5th phalange falls between the 4th and 5th metacarpal bones |
| HT 9 | .1 cun posterior to the nail on the radial side of the little finger |
Sources and More Information
The information on our site is drawn from our own lecture notes and clinical experience. The following lecture notes were used within this section:
- Ferro, Barbara: New England School of Acupuncture, Point Location Lecture Notes
- Hartstein, Rachel: New England School of Acupuncture, Actions & Effects Lecture Notes
For a complete list of valuable resources, see our Acupuncture Theory Resources section. The most recommended texts are below:
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