Stomach 15, Wu Yi
屋翳, wū yì, "Roof"


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Pinyin Pronunciation:
Meridian
Meridian:
Stomach  Browse
Reference Source
Reference Source:
Location
Point Location:
  • CAM
In the second intercostal space, 4 cun lateral to the anterior midline.
  • Deadman
On the chest, in the second intercostal space, 4 cun lateral to the midline (Zigong REN-19), on the mamillary line.
How To Find It
Transverse-oblique insertion laterally or medially along the intercostal space 0.5 to 1 cun or transverse insertion superiorly or inferiorly along the channel.
Innervation
Innervation:
On the course of the branch of m. pectoralis major derived from 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 0.5 to 0.8 cun, or transverse insertion superiorly or inferiorly along the channel.