Stomach 25, Tian Shu
天樞, tiān shū, "Celestial Pivot"


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Pinyin Pronunciation:
Alternate Names:
NamePin YinChineseTranslated
Bu Yubǔ ju補?Origin Supplementer
Chang Gucháng gǔ長穀Long Grain
Chang Jicháng jī長雞Long Chicken
Chang Weicháng wéi長維Long Link
Chang Xicháng xī長谿Long Ravine
Gu Mengǔ mén谷門Valley Gate
Xun Jixǔn jì循際Cycle Border
Meridian
Meridian:
Stomach  Browse
Reference Source
Reference Source:
Location
Point Location:
  • CAM
2 cun lateral to the centre of the umbilicus.
  • Deadman
On the abdomen, 2 cun lateral to the umbilicus.
How To Find It
The 2 cun line on the abdomen is located halfway between the midline and palpable lateral border of the rectus abdominis muscle.
Innervation
Innervation:
The branch of the tenth intercostal nerve.
Vasculature
Vasculature:
The branches of the tenth intercostal and inferior epigastric arteries and veins.
Cautions
Cautions:
In thin subjects deep needling may penetrate the peritoneal cavity.
Technique
Technique:
  • CAM
Puncture perpendicularly 0.7-1.2 inches.
  • Deadman
1. Perpendicular insertion 1 to 1.5 cun. 2. Oblique inferior insertion towards the uterus for diseases of the uterus.

Special Groups:
  • Front-Mu Point - Stomach

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