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The Small Intestine Meridian of Hand-Taiyang


The small intestine meridian of hand-taiyang starts from the ulnar side of the tip of the little finger (Shaoze, SI 1) (1). Following the ulnar side of the dorsum of the hand it reaches the wrist where it emerges from the styloid process of the ulna (2). From there it ascends along the posterior aspect of the forearm (3), passes between the olecranon of the ulna and the medial epicondyle of the humerus, and runs along the posterior border of the lateral aspect of the upper arm (4) to the shoulder joint (5). Circling around the scapular region (6), it meets Dazhui (GV 14) on the superior aspect of the shoulder (7). Then, turning downward to the supraclavicular fossa (8), it connects with the heart (9). From there it descends along the esophagus (10), passes through the diaphragm (11), reaches the stomach (12), and finally enters the small intestine, its pertaining organ (13).
The branch from the supraclavicular fossa (14) ascends to the neck (15), and further to the cheek (16). Via the outer canthus (17), it enters the ear (Tinggong, SI 19) (18).
The branch from the neck (19) runs upward to the infraorbital region (Quanliao, SI 18) and further to the lateral side of the nose. Then it reaches the inner canthus (Jingming, BL 1) to link with the bladder meridian of foot-taiyang (20).