(LU) Lung Meridian - Graphic

Submitted by yyh_staff on Sat, 2006-05-06 15:56.

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6 cun lateral to the anterior midline below the clavicle in the depression medial to the coracoid process ** NDN toward sternum ** 6 cun superior to LU5 (3 cun below axillary fold) on radial side of biceps brachii muscle ** No Moxa ** 5 cun superior to LU 5 (1 cun below LU 3) on radial side of biceps brachii muscle on LU 3 - LU 5 line Radial side of biceps brachii taendon on the cubital crease 7 cun above LU 9 on the LU 5 - LU 9 line 1.5 cun above wrist crease, superior to the styloid process of the radius NOT on LU 5 - LU 9 line ** Japanese it IS on LU5 - LU 9 line ** 1 cun above LU 9 on LU 5 - LU 9 line ** AA and No Moxa ** On wrist crease on radial side of the radial artery ** AA ** Radial aspect and midpoint of 1st metacarpal bone, off bone on junction of the red and white skin 1 cun posterior to the nail on the radial side of the thumb ** No Moxa ** 1 cun posterior to the nail on the radial side of the thumb ** No Moxa ** terms of use

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