Spleen 19, Xiong Xiang
胸鄉, xiōng xiāng, "Chest Village"


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Pinyin Pronunciation:
Meridian
Meridian:
Spleen  Browse
Reference Source
Reference Source:
Location
Point Location:
  • CAM
In the 3rd intercostal space, 6 cun lateral to the anterior midline.
  • Deadman
On the lateral side of the chest, in the third intercostal space, 6 cun lateral to the midline.
How To Find It
1. The intercostal spaces are most reliably counted downwards from the second intercostal space which lies immediately below the sternal angle. In males the nipple almost invariably lies in the fourth intercostal space. 2. The six cun line is loc
Innervation
Innervation:
The lateral cutaneous branch of the third intercostal nerve.
Vasculature
Vasculature:
The lateral thoracic artery and vein, the third intercostal artery and vein.
Cautions
Cautions:
Risk of inducing a pneumothorax with perpendicular insertion, especially in thin patients.
Technique
Technique:
  • CAM
Puncture obliquely 0.3-0.5 inch.
  • Deadman
Transverse oblique insertion along the intercostal space 05. to 1 cun.

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