Teres Major

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Region

Shoulder

TCM Organ

Small Intestine SI

Yin/Yang

Yang

TCM Element

Fire

Small Intestine Channel (SI) Teres Major

MUSCLE:

Origin: Inferior 1/3 of the lateral and edge and dorsal surface of the scapula.Insertion: Medial edge of the bicipital groove of the humerus or crest of lesser tubercule of the humerus. (ref, Kendall and Kendall)Action: Adducts and medially rotates the Humerus

MONITORING:

Position: Place the dorsal surface of the hand held to the lateral lumbar with the elbow drawn posterior.Rotation: None required.Stabilise: Anterior shoulder on the side being monitored. Monitor: Apply pressure at the elbow to move it anteriorly.

TCM SI Muscles:

Infraspinatus, levator scap, teres minor and major, tricepsAK SI Muscles: Quadriceps, abdominals.Yang Channel-For small intestine, communication

ASSOCIATIONS:

Nerve Supply: Lower subscapular - C5, C6, C7 Visceral Nerves:Sympathetic: T5-T11 Parasympathetic: Vagus X, S2

Neuro-Lymphatic Reflex:

Anterior: All along the anterior inferior costal border or costochondral junction of the 8th –12th ribs Posterior: Bilateral 2cm lateral to midline from T8 - T11.Neuro-Vascular Reflex: Bilateral parietal eminences, posterior aspect.

Yuan Point: SI4

Nutrition: Vit. D, B complex & Lactobacillus acidophilus.Reference: Kendall & Kendall, p420Walther D, 2nd ed. p312Thie, J. Touch for Health ManualNV NLBladder Channel (Bl) Latissimus Dorsi