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LU-1
 Location 6 cun lateral of the anterior midline and approximately 1 cun below ➞ LU-2, slightly medial to the lower border of the coracoid process. How to find First, locate ➞ LU-2 in the deltopectoral triangle, which is bordered superiorly by the clavicle and laterally by the coracoid process (within the deltoid muscle). From there, palpate along the border of the deltoid for 1 cun and there locate LU-1 slightly medial to the lower border of the deltoid on the thoracic wall, approximately 6 cun lateral to the midline. For orientation: when externally rotating the arm with the elbow flexed at the same time, the coracoid process will remain static, while the minor tuberculum of the humerus will follow the movement. ➞ SP-20 is also located 6 cun lateral to the midline on the level of the 2nd intercostal space. Located approximately on the same level are ➞ Ren-20, ➞ KID-26 and ➞ ST-14. Actions/Indications ● Regulates and descends the Lung Qi ● Clears Heat in the Upper Burner, transforms Phlegm ● Regulates the water passages ● Moves Qi locally and in the sinew channel Special features Front-mu point of the Lung, meeting point with the Spleen channel, entry point. Important point for disorders of the Lung. | |
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