Stomach 14, Ku Fang
庫房 (库房), kù fáng, "Storeroom"


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Pinyin Pronunciation:
Meridian
Meridian:
Stomach  Browse
Reference Source
Reference Source:
Location
Point Location:
  • CAM
In the first intercostal space, 4 cun lateral to the anterior midline.
  • Deadman
On the chest, in the first intercostal space, 4 cun lateral to the midline (Huagai REN-20), on the mamillary line.
How To Find It
1. First locate the costal cartilage of the second rib which is level with the sternal angle then locate the first intecostal space above it. 2. Note that in males the nipple lies in the fourth intercostal space. 3. Note that the intercostal spac
Innervation
Innervation:
The branch of the anterior thoracic nerve.
Vasculature
Vasculature:
The thoracoacromial artery and vein and the branches of the lateral thoracic artery and vein.
Cautions
Cautions:
Deep or perpendicular insertion carries a substantial risk of puncturing the lung.
Technique
Technique:
  • CAM
Puncture obliquely 0.3-0.5 inch.
  • Deadman
Transverse-oblique insertion laterally or medially along the intercostal space 05.to 0.8 cun or transverse insertion superiorly or inferiorly along the channel.