Stomach 5, Da Ying
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Meridian: Stomach	Reference Source:	Point Location: CAM Anterior to the angle of mandible, on the anterior border of the attached portion of m. masseter where the pulsation of facial artery is palpable, in the groove-like depression appearing when the cheek is bulged. Deadman Directly anterior to the angle of the jaw, in a depression at the anterior border of the masseter muscle. How To Find It Ask the patient to clench the jaw before locating.
Innervation: The facial and buccal nerves.	Vasculature: Anteriorly, the facial artery and vein.
Cautions: Avoid puncturing the artery.	Technique: CAM Puncture obliquely 0.3-0.5 inch. Deadman 1. Oblique insertion 0.3 to 0.5 cun. 2. Transverse insertion to join with such points as Dicang ST-4, Jiache ST-6, etc.

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	+1 robert-jan eijk Is it possible to rotate the camera so I can check the neck side? Some points are hard to see when they're on the left or right side from the body. add comment

Stomach 5, Da Ying大迎, dà yíng, "Great Reception"

Stomach 5, Da Ying
大迎, dà yíng, "Great Reception"