Small Intestine 12, Bing Feng
秉風, bǐng fēng, "Grasping the Wind"

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Meridian: Small Intestine	Reference Source:	Point Location: CAM In the centre of the suprascapular fossa, directly above Tianzong (SI-11). When the arm is lifted, the point at in the site of the depression. Deadman In the centre of the supraclavicular fossa, directly above Tianzhong S.I. 11, in a depression formed when the arm is raised.
Innervation: The lateral suprascapular nerve and accessory nerve; deeper, the suprascapular nerve.	Vasculature: The suprascapular artery and vein.
Cautions: Risk of inducing pneumothorax with deep perpendicular insertion, especially in thin patients.	Technique: CAM Puncture perpendicularly 0.5-0.7 inch. Deadman Oblique medical insertion towards the spine 0.5 to 1 cun.

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Small Intestine 12, Bing Feng秉風, bǐng fēng, "Grasping the Wind"

Small Intestine 12, Bing Feng
秉風, bǐng fēng, "Grasping the Wind"