Pericardium 9, Zhong Chong
中衝, zhōng chōng, "Central Hub"

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Meridian: Pericardium	Reference Source:	Point Location: CAM In the centre of the tip of the middle finger. Deadman In the center of the tip of the middle finger. Alternatively, this point is sometimes located at the radial side of the middle finger, at the junction of lines drawn along the radial border of the nail and the base of the nail, approximately 0.1 cun from the corner of the nail.
Innervation: The palmar digital proprial nerve of the median nerve.	Vasculature: The arterial and venous network formed by the palmar digital proprial artery and vein.
Cautions: No cautions at this time	Technique: CAM Puncture superficially 0.1 inch or prick with a three-edged needle to cause bleeding. Deadman

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Pericardium 9, Zhong Chong中衝, zhōng chōng, "Central Hub"

Pericardium 9, Zhong Chong
中衝, zhōng chōng, "Central Hub"