Stomach 21, Liang Men
梁門, liáng mén, "Beam Gate"


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Pinyin Pronunciation:
Meridian
Meridian:
Stomach  Browse
Reference Source
Reference Source:
Location
Point Location:
  • CAM
4 cun above the umbilicus, 2 cun lateral to Zhongwan (CV 12).
  • Deadman
On the abdomen, 2 cun lateral to the midline and 4 cun superior to the umbilicus, level with Zhongwan REN-12.
How To Find It
1. The 2 cun line is located halfway between the midline and the palpable lateral border of the rectus abdominis muscle. 2. In some patients with a narrow subcostal angle, this point may fall on the costal margin. The options then are to locate
Innervation
Innervation:
The branch of the eighth intercostal nerve.
Vasculature
Vasculature:
The branches of the eighth intercostal and superior epigastric arteries and veins.
Cautions
Cautions:
1. In thin subjects deep needling may penetrate the peritoneal cavity. 2. Deep needling at right Liangmen ST-21 may penetrate an enlarged liver.
Technique
Technique:
  • CAM
Puncture perpendicularly 0.8-1.0 inch.
  • Deadman
Perpendicular insertion 1 to 1.5 cun.

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