The Large Intestine Meridian of Hand Yangming

The Large Intestine Meridian of Hand Yangming originates from the tip of the index finger. Running upward along the radial aspect of the index finger and passing through the interspace of the 1st and 2nd metacarpal bones, it enters into the depression between the tendons of m. extensor policies longus and brevis. Then running along the anterior aspect of the forearm, it reaches along the lateral anterior aspect of the upper arm to the highest point of the shoulder. Then, along the anterior border of the acromion, it goes up to the 7th cervical vertebra, and 

Descends to supraclavicular fossa to connect with its corresponding zang-fu organs, passes through the diaphragm and enters the large intestine, its pertaining organ. The branch from supraclavicular fossa runs upward to the neck, passes through the check and enters the lower gums. Then it turns back to the upper lip and crosses the opposite meridian at the philtrum. From there, the left meridian goes to the right and the right meridian to the lft, to the contralateral aspects of the nose.

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