Heart Meridian (HT) Points (HT1–HT9)
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Heart Meridian (HT) Points (HT1–HT9)
Standard code, standard location, and special attributes such as the Five Shu points, Yuan point, Luo point, and Xi point.
Flashcard Content
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| HT1 Jiquan (Extreme Spring): Location? | In the center of the armpit, at the pulsation of the axillary artery; caution is advised when needling to avoid the axillary artery |
| HT2 Qingling (Green Spirit): Location? | On the inner side of the arm, 3 cun above the transverse cubital crease, in the medial groove of the biceps brachii muscle |
| HT3 Shaohǎi (Small Sea): Location? Attribute? | With the elbow flexed at a right angle, at the medial end of the transverse cubital crease, in the depression on the anterior edge of the medial epicondyle of the humerus; He (Water) point of the Five Shu points |
| HT4 Lingdao (Spirit Path): Location? Attribute? | At the ulnar end of the transverse crease of the palm, in the depression radial to the ulnar flexor carpi tendon; Jing (Metal) point of the Five Shu points |
| HT5 Tongli (Interconnected Valley): Location? Attribute? | 1 cun above the transverse crease of the palm, radial to the ulnar flexor carpi tendon; Luo point, treats palpitations and insomnia |
| HT6 Yinxi (Yin Valley): Location? Attribute? | 0.5 cun above the transverse crease of the palm, radial to the ulnar flexor carpi tendon; Xi point, stops sweating and calms the spirit |
| HT7 Shenmen (Spirit Gate): Location? Attribute? | At the ulnar end of the transverse crease of the palm, in the depression radial to the ulnar flexor carpi tendon; Shu (Earth) point of the Five Shu points, Yuan (source) point of the Heart meridian, key point for calming the spirit |
| HT8 Shaofu (Small Palace): Location? Attribute? | On the palm, between the 4th and 5th metacarpal bones, where the tip of the little finger points when the fist is clenched; Ying (Fire) point of the Five Shu points |
| HT9 Shaochong (Little Rush): Location? Attribute? | On the radial side of the little finger, 0.1 cun from the corner of the nail; Well (Wood) point of the Five Shu points, opens orifices and awakens the spirit |