Shao Yang (Lesser Yang) Sinew Channel Correspondences

Arm Shao Yang: San Jiao (Triple Burner) Sinew Channel

Leg Shao Yang: Gall Bladder Sinew Channel

• Corresponding Myofascial Line: Lateral Line (LL)
• Muscles/Structures: Peroneus longus and brevis, iliotibial tract, tensor fasciae latae, gluteus maximus, external and internal obliques, splenius capitis
• Primitive Reflex
• Primitive Reflex: Spinal Galant, Spinal Perez, STNR, Asymmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex (ATNR)
• Movement Patterns: Rotation of the head to one side, causing extension of the arm and leg on that side and flexion of the opposite arm and leg
• Cranial/Spinal Nerves:
• Cranial nerves: CN XI (Accessory nerve) - innervating sternocleidomastoid and trapezius muscles
• Spinal nerves: C1-C5 (Cervical spinal nerves) - involved in neck rotation and shoulder movements

Directional Flow:  Qi Dynamic: Lateral and rotational

Description: Flow travels along the peroneus longus and brevis, through the iliotibial tract and tensor fasciae latae, extending to the gluteus maximus, and continues through the external and internal obliques, ending at the splenius capitis. This pathway supports side bending and rotational movements of the body.

Gall Bladder Sinew Channel (Foot Shao Yang)  

Primary Pathway:

Originates: Starts at the 4th toe and binds at Qiuxu GB-40 at the lateral malleolus.

Leg Pathway: Ascends along the lateral leg, binds at the knee, and fibula.
Hip Pathway: Continues to the hip, sacral region, and buttock at Huantiao GB-30.

Upper Pathway: Travels up the lateral aspect of the thigh, knee, and leg to the anterior aspect of the lateral malleolus.

Foot Pathway: Crosses the foot dorsum along the depression between the 4th and 5th metatarsal bones.

Terminates: Ends at Zuqiaoyin GB-44 at the lateral side of the 4th toe.

Branches:

1. 
   Head Branch: From Fengchi GB-20 below the occiput, enters the ear, emerges at Tinggong SI-19, and continues to Tongziliao GB-1 at the lateral canthus of the eye. Descends to the jaw, then ascends to Jingming BL-1.
2. Internal Branch: From ST-12 in the supraclavicular fossa, descends into the chest, crosses the Pericardium channel at Tianchi P-1, penetrates the diaphragm, connects to the Liver and Gall Bladder, and re-emerges at Huantiao GB-30.
3. Foot Branch: From Zulingqi GB-41 on the foot dorsum, runs between the 1st and 2nd metatarsal bones to Dadun LIV-1 at the medial corner of the big toe nail and connects to the Liver channel.

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