(PC) Pericardium 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 |
| PC 1 | 5 cun lateral to the anterior midline or 1 cun lateral to the nipple ** NDN ** |
| PC 2 | 2 cun below the axillary fold between the 2 heads of the biceps brachii |
| PC 3 | At the cubital crease on the ulnar side of the biceps brachii tendon |
| PC 4 | 5 cun above PC 7, between palmaris longus and flexor carpi radialis tendons, on the PC 3 - PC 7 line |
| PC 5 | 3 cun above PC 7, between palmaris longus and flexor carpi radialis tendons, on the PC 3 - PC 7 line |
| PC 6 | 2 cun above PC 7, between palmaris longus and flexor carpi radialis tendons, on the PC 3 - PC 7 line |
| PC 7 | At the middle of the wrist crease between palmaris longus and flexor carpi radialis tendons |
| PC 8 | Between the 2nd and 3rd metacarpal bones, proximal to the MP joint on the radial side of the metacarpal bone (where your middle finger falls if you make a fist) |
| PC 9 | In the center of the tip of the middle 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:
