Lung 2, Yun Men
雲門 (云門), yún mén, "Cloud Gate"


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Pinyin Pronunciation:
Meridian
Meridian:
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Reference Source
Reference Source:
Location
Point Location:
  • CAM
In the superior lateral part of the anterior thoracic wall, superior to the coracoid process of scapula, in the depression of the infraclavicular fossa, 6 cun lateral to the anterior midline.
  • Deadman
On the antero-lateral aspect of the chest, below the lateral extremity of the clavicle, 6 cun lateral to the midline, in the center of the hollow of the delto-pectoral triangle.
How To Find It
Ask the patient to extend their hand forwards whilst you apply resistance to their hand, in order to emphasize the delto-pectoral triangle and locate Yunmen LU-2 at its centre.
Innervation
Innervation:
The intermediate and lateral supraclavicular nerve, the branches of the anterior thoracic nerve, and the lateral cord of the brachial plexus.
Vasculature
Vasculature:
The cephalic vein, the thoracoacromial artery and vein; inferiorly, the axillary artery.
Cautions
Cautions:
Deep perpendicular or oblique insertion carries a substantial risk of causing a pneumothorax. (Dead)
Technique
Technique:
  • CAM
Puncture obliquely 0.5-0.8 inch towards the lateral aspect of the chest. .
  • Deadman
Transverse-oblique insertion 0.5 to 1 cun.

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