Stomach 17, Ru Zhong
乳中, rǔ zhōng, "Breast Center"

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Pinyin Pronunciation:

Alternate Names:

Name	Pin Yin	Chinese	Translated
Dang Ru	dāng rǔ	當乳	On The Nipple

Meridian: Stomach	Reference Source:	Point Location: CAM In the fourth intercostal space, in the centre of the nipple, 4 cun lateral to the anterior midline. Deadman At the center of the nipple, in the fourth intercostal space, 4 cun lateral to the midline)
Innervation: The anterior and lateral cutaneous branches of the fourth intercostal nerve.	Vasculature: No vasculature data at this time
Cautions: Acupuncture and moxibustion on this point are contraindicated avoid use with Moxa avoid use during Pregnancy	Technique: CAM This point serves only as a landmark for locating points on the chest and abdomen. Deadman This point is contraindicated to both needling and moxibustion and is used simply as a reference point.

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Stomach 17, Ru Zhong乳中, rǔ zhōng, "Breast Center"

Stomach 17, Ru Zhong
乳中, rǔ zhōng, "Breast Center"