Atlas of Acupuncture

4 Acupuncture Points of the Twelve Primary Channels

Location

On the midclavicular line, in the first intercostal space, 4 cun lat-

eral to the anterior midline.

How to find

On the upper thorax, the midclavicular line (4 cun lateral to the

anterior midline) runs slightly obliquely from the clavicular

midpoint to the generally more lateral nipple. By palpating

across the clavicle from superior to inferior, the first rib will gen-

erally be felt directly below the clavicle, although, in some

cases, the 1st rib might be completely hidden under the clavicle.

The 1st intercostal space follows directly inferior to the 1st rib,

where ST-14is located.

➞ST-13is located only slightly superior to ST-14at the lower

border of the clavicle. Also located on the level of the first inter-

costal space are ➞Ren-20(anterior midline), ➞KID-26(2 cun

lateral to the anterior midline) and ➞LU-1(6 cun lateral to the

midline). For more detail about orientation regarding intercostal

spaces ➞3.5.

Needling

0.5–0.8 cun obliquely or transversely (subcutaneously), parallel

to the course of the intercostal space or with or against the chan-

nel pathway. Caution: Pneumothorax.

Actions/Indications

● Regulates the Qi

● Unbinds the chest

● Benefits the breasts

ST-14 Store House KUFANG

ST-14

ST-13

ST-15

ST-16

ST-17

1st intercostal space

2nd intercostal space

3rd intercostal space

4th intercostal space

KID-27

24 18

26

16

12

ST- 9

19

SP-20

14

Ren-22

25

19

20

17

Ren-20

Ren-21

KID-27

KID-26 1st intercostal space

LU-2

1 cun

Suprasternal

fossa

Midline

LU-1

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