Atlas of Acupuncture

4.3 The Stomach Channel System – Foot yangming(zu yang ming jing luo)

Location

In the 2nd intercostal space, on the midclavicular line, 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. Locate the 2nd

intercostal space by palpating downward from the clavicle or by

palpating from the manubriosternal synchondrosis (second rib)

(➞3.5). Then palpate along its course to the midclavicular line,

where ST-15is located. Note the ascending course of the inter-

costal space! Located on the same level are ➞Ren-19(anterior

midline), ➞KID-25(2 cun lateral to the anterior midline) and

➞SP-20(6 cun lateral to the midline).

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 Lung Qi

● Unbinds the chest

● Benefits the breasts and clears Heat

Room Screen WUYI ST-15

ST-14

ST-13

ST-15

ST-16

ST-17

1st intercostal space

2nd intercostal space

3rd intercostal space

4th intercostal space

Ren-19

Ren-20

Ren-21

2nd intercostal space

KID-25

KID-24

KID-23 Ren-17

2nd intercostal space

LU-1

SP-20

SP-19

1st intercostal space

2nd intercostal space

3rd intercostal space

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