Effect of Siguan Acupuncture on Gastrointestinal Motility: A Randomized, Sham-Controlled, Crossover Trial
Figure 3
Acupoints and illustration of the alimentary canal. (a) Siguan acupoints (bilateral LI4 and LR3) and sham acupoints. The sham acupoints were applied to the nonacupoints 2-3 cm laterally from LI4 and LR3 on both hands and feet. (b) A simple illustration of the alimentary canal. Abbreviations: ST, stomach; SI, small intestine; AC, ascending colon; TC, transverse colon; DC, descending colon; SR, sigmoid/rectum; and OB, outside body.
