Stomach 12, Que Pen
缺盆, quē pén, "Empty Basin"

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Pinyin Pronunciation:

Alternate Names:

Name	Pin Yin	Chinese	Translated
Chi Gai	chǐ gài	尺蓋	Cubit Cover
Tian Gai	tiān gài	天蓋	Celestial Cover

Meridian: Stomach	Reference Source:	Point Location: CAM In the midpoint of the supraclavicular fossa, 4 cun lateral to the anterior midline. Deadman In the supraclavicular area, posterior to the superior border of the clavicle and at its midpoint, 4 cun lateral to the midline, on the mamillary line. How To Find It This point should be located and needled behind the clavicle.
Innervation: Superficially, the intermediate supraclavicular nerve; deeper, the supraclavicular portion of brachial plexus.	Vasculature: Superiorly, the transverse cervical artery.
Cautions: Deep or posterior insertion may injure the subclavian vessels or puncture the lung.	Technique: CAM Puncture perpendicularly 0.3-0.5 inch. Deadman Perpendicular insertion 0.3 to 0.5 cun along the posterior border of the clavicle.

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Stomach 12, Que Pen缺盆, quē pén, "Empty Basin"

Stomach 12, Que Pen
缺盆, quē pén, "Empty Basin"