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Region
Shoulder
TCM Organ
Yin/Yang
Yin
TCM Element
Muscle Physical
lungs, breathing, air qi, skin
Spine
Muscle
Origins: Anterior surface of the 3rd to 5th ribs
Insertion: coracoid process of the scapula
Action: abduction, downward rotation, depression, superior protraction of the scapula
Monitoring
Position: lying supine, raise shoulder off table
Rotation: none
Stabilise: opposite shoulder
Monitor: monitor the shoulder in a downward direction toward the table
Corrections
Nerve Supply: Radial - C5&6
Visceral Nerves:
Sympathetic: T2, T3, T4
Parasympathetic: Vagus X
Neuro-Lymphatic Reflex:
Anterior: Bilateral between 3rd & 4th ribs next to sternum.
Posterior: Bilateral 2cm lateral to midline between T3 & T4.
Neuro-Vascular Reflex: Bregma.
Yuan point: Lu9
Nutrition: RNA, Vit. C.