Stomach 26, Wai Ling
外陵, wài líng, "Outer Mound"


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Pinyin Pronunciation:
Meridian
Meridian:
Stomach  Browse
Reference Source
Reference Source:
Location
Point Location:
  • CAM
1 cun below the umbilicus, 2 cun lateral to Yinjiao (CV 7).
  • Deadman
On the lower abdomen, 2 cun lateral to the midline and 1 cun inferior to the umbilicus, level with Yinjiao REN-7.
How To Find It
The 2 cun line is located halfway between the midline and the palpable lateral border of the rectus abdominis muscle at the level of the umbilicus.
Innervation
Innervation:
The branch of the tenth intercostal nerve.
Vasculature
Vasculature:
The branches of the tenth intercostal and inferior epigastric arteries and veins.
Cautions
Cautions:
In thin subjects deep needling may penetrate the peritoneal cavity.
Technique
Technique:
  • CAM
Puncture perpendicularly 0.7-1.2 inches.
  • Deadman
Perpendicular insertion 1 to 1.5 cun.

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