Pericardium 1, Tian Chi
天池, tiān chí, "Celestial Pool"

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Pinyin Pronunciation:

Alternate Names:

Name	Pin Yin	Chinese	Translated
Tian Hui	tiān huì	天會	Celestial Convergence

Meridian: Pericardium	Reference Source:	Point Location: CAM In the fourth intercostal space, 1 cun lateral to the nipple and 5 cun lateral to the anterior midline. Deadman 1 cun lateral and slightly superior to the nipple, in the 4th ICS.
Innervation: The muscular branch of the anterior thoracic nerve, the fourth intercostal nerve.	Vasculature: The thoracoepigastric vein, the branches of the lateral thoracic artery and vein.
Cautions: Deep puncture is not advisable.	Technique: CAM Puncture obliquely 0.2-0.4 inch. Deep puncture is not advisable. Deadman

Special Groups:

Heavenly Pool Window of the Sky Point

Entry Point - Pericardium

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Pericardium 1, Tian Chi天池, tiān chí, "Celestial Pool"

Pericardium 1, Tian Chi
天池, tiān chí, "Celestial Pool"