Stomach 13, Qi Hu
氣户, qì hù, "Qi Door"


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Pinyin Pronunciation:
Meridian
Meridian:
Stomach  Browse
Reference Source
Reference Source:
Location
Point Location:
  • CAM
At the lower border of the middle of the clavicle, 4 cun lateral to the anterior midline.
  • Deadman
At the top of the chest, directly below Quepen ST- 12, on the inferior border of the clavicle, 4 cun lateral to the midline, on the mamillary line.
Innervation
Innervation:
The branches of the supraclavicular nerve and the anterior thoracic nerve.
Vasculature
Vasculature:
The branches of the thoracoacromial artery and vein; superiorly, the subclavicular vein.
Cautions
Cautions:
Deep or perpendicular insertion carries a substantial risk of puncturing the lung or injuring the subclavian vessels.
Technique
Technique:
  • CAM
Puncture obliquely 0.3-0.5 inch.
  • Deadman
Transverse-oblique insertion laterally or medially, 0.5 to 0/8 cun or transvese insertion inferiorly along the channel.