Pericardium meridian

PC-3 (Qūzé, 曲泽) — Marsh at the Bend

Meridian
Pericardium (PC)
Anatomical view
anterior
Point classification
He-sea point of the Pericardium channel.
Depth reference
Up to 1.0–1.5 cun only where individual cubital-fossa anatomy permits
Moxibustion
Not established in checked sources
Reference aliases
PC3; Quze; 曲泽; Marsh at the Bend

Anatomical location

At the anterior elbow crease, in the depression immediately medial to the biceps brachii tendon.

Traditional actions

Clears heat from the qi, nutritive and blood levels; moves blood; harmonizes the Stomach.

Recorded indications

Primary: Cardiac-region pain; palpitations; gastric pain.

Secondary: Vomiting.

How to read this reference

AcuAtlas separates anatomical location, traditional classification, recorded actions, indications, insertion-depth references, and moxibustion notes because these fields answer different study questions. The location statement is the orientation anchor. The classification and actions describe traditional reference categories, while indications summarize how checked educational sources associate the point with established teaching material. They are not a recommendation to select or stimulate the point.

Depth and moxibustion entries are reproduced as bounded reference notes rather than procedural instructions. Individual anatomy, technique, angle, clinical setting, and local professional standards can change what is appropriate. Review the cited documents and supervised training material before using any technical field. The normalized map coordinate is included only to place the point on the matching AcuAtlas body plate; it is not a substitute for palpation or anatomical assessment.

Sources

References displayed on this page were recorded with the point dataset.

  1. WHO Standard Acupuncture Point Locations in the Western Pacific Region PC3, p. 153
  2. Acupuncture.com Acupuncture Point Reference Pericardium 3; classification, functions, indications and needling
  3. Anatomy, Shoulder and Upper Limb, Cubital Fossa Cubital fossa contents and medial relationship to the biceps tendon
  4. WHO Benchmarks for the Practice of Acupuncture Section 4.2.3, p. 7

Frequently asked questions

Where is PC-3 located?

At the anterior elbow crease, in the depression immediately medial to the biceps brachii tendon.

What reference actions and indications are recorded for PC-3?

Clears heat from the qi, nutritive and blood levels; moves blood; harmonizes the Stomach. The dataset lists these primary indications: Cardiac-region pain; palpitations; gastric pain. Secondary indications are recorded as: Vomiting.

Is PC-3 safe during pregnancy?

This dataset does not identify PC-3 as one of its five mandatory pregnancy-caution points. That is not a declaration of safety. Pregnancy-related point selection requires individualized assessment by a qualified clinician.