Small Intestine 15, Jian Zhong Shu
肩中俞, jiān zhōng shū, "Central Shoulder Shu"

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Meridian: Small Intestine	Reference Source:	Point Location: CAM 2 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the 7th cervical vertebra Dazhui (DU-14). Deadman 2 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of C7 (Dazhui Du 14) How To Find It This point may be found two thirds of the disance between the midline and the medial border of the scapula when the shoulder is in a relaxed position.
Innervation: Superficially, the medial cutaneous branches of the posterior rami of the first and second thoracic nerves, the accessory nerve; deeper, the dorsal scapular nerve.	Vasculature: Deeper, the transverse cervical artery and vein.
Cautions: Risk of inducing pneumothorax with deep insertion inferiorly, especially in thin patients.	Technique: CAM Puncture obliquely 0.3-0.6 inch. Deadman Oblique medial insertion towards the spine 0.5 to 1 cun.

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Small Intestine 15, Jian Zhong Shu肩中俞, jiān zhōng shū, "Central Shoulder Shu"

Small Intestine 15, Jian Zhong Shu
肩中俞, jiān zhōng shū, "Central Shoulder Shu"