Stomach 20, Cheng Man
承滿 (承满), chéng mǎn, "Assuming Fullness"

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Meridian: Stomach	Reference Source:	Point Location: CAM 5 cun above the umbilicus, 2 cun lateral to Shangwan (CV-13). Deadman On the abdomen, 2 cun lateral to the midline and 5 cun superior to the umbilicus, level with Shangwan REN-13. 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: The branch of the seventh intercostal nerve.	Vasculature: The branches of the seventh intercostal artery and vein, the branches of the superior epigastric artery and vein.
Cautions: 1. In thin subjects deep needling may penetrate the peritoneal cavity. 2. Deep needling at right Chengman ST-20 may penetrate an enlarged liver.	Technique: CAM Puncture perpendicularly 0.5-1.0 inch. Deadman Perpendicular insertion 0.5 to 1 cun.

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Stomach 20, Cheng Man承滿 (承满), chéng mǎn, "Assuming Fullness"

Stomach 20, Cheng Man
承滿 (承满), chéng mǎn, "Assuming Fullness"