Small Intestine 16, Tian Chuang
天窗, tiān chuāng, "Celestial Window"


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Pinyin Pronunciation:
Alternate Names:
NamePin YinChineseTranslated
Chuang Longchuāng lóng窗籠Window Basket or Window Dragon
Chuang Songchuāng sǒng窗聳Lofty Window
Meridian
Meridian:
Small Intestine  Browse
Reference Source
Reference Source:
Location
Point Location:
  • CAM
In the lateral aspect of the neck, posterior to m. sternocleidomastoideus and Futu (LI-18), on the level of the laryngeal protuberance.
  • Deadman
On the posterior border of the SCM muscle, level with the laryngeal prominence.
How To Find It
1. Palpation of the posterior border of the sternocleidomastoid muscle is made easier if the patent turns their head away from the side to be needled whilst you appply resistance at the chin. 2. In females the laryngeal prominence is not as prouun
Innervation
Innervation:
The cutaneous cervical nerve, the emerging portion of the great auricular nerve.
Vasculature
Vasculature:
The ascending cervical artery.
Cautions
Cautions:
No cautions at this time
Technique
Technique:
  • CAM
Puncture perpendicularly 0.3-0.7 inch.
  • Deadman
Perpendicular insertion .5 to 0.8 cun.

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