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ST-9
 Location 1.5 cun lateral to the anterior midline, on the level of the laryngeal prominence and at the anterior border of the sternocleidomastoid muscle. How to find From the laryngeal prominence, palpate posteriorly to the anterior border of the sternocleidomastoid muscle (➞3.2). ST-9 is located at the anterior border of the muscle, which becomes more clearly visible and palpable if the patient’s head is turned in the opposite direction. Located on the same level are ➞ S.I.-16 on the posterior border of the sternocleidomastoid muscle and L.I.-18 between the two heads of the sternocleidomastoid muscle. Actions/Indications ● Regulates the Qi ● Opens the channel ● Harmonises excess or deficiency in the thorax | |
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