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G.B.-23
  Location 1 cun anterior to ➞ G.B.-22 (on the midaxillary line, 3 cun inferior to the apex of the axilla in the 4th intercostal space). How to find With the patient’s arm slightly abducted, locate the apex of the axilla. First, locate ➞G.B.-22 3 cun inferior to it in the 4th intercostal space, then locate G.B.-23 1 cun anterior to ➞ G.B.-22 and also in the 4th intercostal space. For orientation: In men, the nipple is located in the 4th intercostal space; in women, in a supine position, its location may vary. Therefore, in women, the manubriosternal synchondrosis (➞ 3.5) is a more reliable reference point for the costal region. Note: The intercostal space curves in a superior direction towards lateral. Also located on the level of or in the 4th intercostal space, but more medially, are ➞Ren-17/KID-23/ST-17/P-1/SP-18 (on the midline/2 cun lateral to the midline/in the centre of the nipple or 4 cun lateral to the midline/1 cun lateral to the nipple or 5 cun lateral to the midline/6 cun lateral to the midline). Actions/Indications ● Regulates the Qi between the Upper and Middle Burners ● Opens the channel Special features Meeting point with the BL channel according to some authors | |
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