Small Intestine meridian
SI-10 (Nàoshù, 臑俞) — Upper Arm Shu
- Meridian
- Small Intestine (SI)
- Anatomical view
- posterior
- Point classification
- Meeting point of the Small Intestine, Bladder, Yang Linking and Yang Motility channels.
- Depth reference
- 0.5–1.0 cun perpendicular
- Moxibustion
- Restricted: the CNT Manual places SI-10 in its limited-use moxa category
- Reference aliases
- SI10; Naoshu; 臑俞; Upper Arm Shu
Anatomical location
On the posterior shoulder, directly above the posterior axillary fold, in the depression inferior to the scapular spine.
Traditional actions
Benefits the shoulder; activates the channel; reduces local swelling.
Recorded indications
Primary: Shoulder pain; weakness of the upper arm; restricted shoulder movement.
Secondary: Scapular pain; swelling around the shoulder.
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.
Frequently asked questions
Where is SI-10 located?
On the posterior shoulder, directly above the posterior axillary fold, in the depression inferior to the scapular spine.
What reference actions and indications are recorded for SI-10?
Benefits the shoulder; activates the channel; reduces local swelling. The dataset lists these primary indications: Shoulder pain; weakness of the upper arm; restricted shoulder movement. Secondary indications are recorded as: Scapular pain; swelling around the shoulder.
Is SI-10 safe during pregnancy?
This dataset does not identify SI-10 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.