3 cun proximal to the cubital crease, on the medial border of the biceps brachii muscle. With the elbow flexed, measure 3 cun from the ulnar end of the cubital crease (HT-3) toward the axilla. Located in a groove on the medial border of the biceps brachii.
🧭 How to find it (practical)
With the elbow flexed, select Shao Hai (HT-3). Locate Qing Ling (HT-2) 3 cun above Shao Hai (HT-3).
🔬 Anatomy
Medial border of the biceps brachii and brachialis muscles. Innervated by the medial cutaneous nerve of the forearm and the ulnar nerve. The basilic vein runs superficially.
💉 Needling
Perpendicular insertion, 0.5–1.0 cun.
📜 Etymology
Qing (青), pain treatment; Ling (靈), efficacy. An analgesic point, indicated for the treatment of upper-limb pain and headache.
