Small Intestine meridian

SI-4 (Wàngǔ, 腕骨) — Wrist Bone

Meridian
Small Intestine (SI)
Anatomical view
posterior
Point classification
Yuan-source point of the Small Intestine channel.
Depth reference
0.3–0.5 cun perpendicular
Moxibustion
Applicable
Reference aliases
SI4; Wangu; 腕骨; Wrist Bone

Anatomical location

On the posteromedial wrist, in the depression between the base of the fifth metacarpal and the triquetrum, at the border of the palmar and dorsal skin.

Traditional actions

Clears damp-heat; benefits the wrist and channel; supports fluid transformation.

Recorded indications

Primary: Wrist pain; finger stiffness; jaundice; fever; headache.

Secondary: Neck pain; reduced appetite; flank discomfort.

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 SI4, p. 89
  2. American Dragon Acupuncture Point Reference SI-4: Command Functions, Actions, Indications and Needling

Frequently asked questions

Where is SI-4 located?

On the posteromedial wrist, in the depression between the base of the fifth metacarpal and the triquetrum, at the border of the palmar and dorsal skin.

What reference actions and indications are recorded for SI-4?

Clears damp-heat; benefits the wrist and channel; supports fluid transformation. The dataset lists these primary indications: Wrist pain; finger stiffness; jaundice; fever; headache. Secondary indications are recorded as: Neck pain; reduced appetite; flank discomfort.

Is SI-4 safe during pregnancy?

This dataset does not identify SI-4 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.