The Small Intestine Meridian of Hand Taiyang

The Small Intestine Meridian of Hand Taiyang originates from the ulnar aspect of the tip of the little finger. Following the ulnar aspect of the drosum of the hand, it reaches the wrist where it emerges from the styloid process of the ulna. From there it ascends along the posterior border of the lateral aspect of the forearm, 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 to the shoulder joint. Circling around the scapular region, it meets Dazhui(GV 14) on the superior aspect of the shoulder. Then, running downward to the supraclavicular fossa, it connects with the heart. From there, it descends along the esophagus, passes through the diaphragm, reaches the stomach, and finally enters the small intestine, its pertaining organ. The branch from the supraclavicular fossa ascends along the neck to the cheek. Via the outer canthus, it enters the ear. The other branch from the cheek runs upward to the infraorbital region and further to the lateral aspect of the nose.

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