Large Intestine Channel of Hand-Yangming- An Introduction

Large Intestine Channel of Hand-Yangming 手阳明大肠经

Large intestine channel starts from the tip of the index finger, proceeding upward along the radial side of the index finger, through the interspaces of the first and second metacarpal bones and entering the depression between the two tendons (extensor pollicis longus and brevis) then goes upward along the lateral anterior aspect of the forearm and enters the lateral side of the elbow, proceeds upward along the lateral anterior aspect of the upper arm and reaches the highest point of the shoulder joint. From there it crosses the anterior border of the acromion upwards and reaches the governor vessel. It then enters the supraclavicular fossa and descends to connect with the lung channel. It continuous to travel through the diaphragm further, where it enters the Large Intestine. Its branch splits from the supraclavicular fossa and runs upwards along the neck, passes through the cheek and enters the gum of the lower teeth. It then curves around the corner of the mouth and intersects at the philtrum with the opposite side of the same channel. With this intersection the channel on the right hand proceeds to the left while the left to right. It finally terminates on the lateral side of the nose.

Indication of Large Intestine Channel points: Diseases of Head, face and five sense organs; febrile disease and conditions along the pathway of channel.