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SI 11 · Tianzong

Small Intestine meridian · Fire · Yang · peak 1–3 PM

Plate shown for male body
Adult body, back — Bladder meridians and Governing Vessel

Location

Scapula, infraspinous fossa, center

Needling Depth

0.5–1 cun

Moderate depth — mind underlying structures.

Always palpate landmarks and angle away from vital structures. Chest/neck: oblique, shallow only.

Trigger-Point Link

Infraspinatus — referred to Down the outer arm and forearm, sometimes to the hand; shoulder pain sleeping on the side.

Small Intestine Meridian Flow

Fire · Yang · peak 1–3 PM

Qi flowing along the Small Intestine — direction of animation reflects channel flow.

My notes on SI 11