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ST-19
  Location 2 cun below the sternocostal angle and 2 cun lateral to the anterior midline. How to find The distance between the sternocostal angle and the centre of the umbilicus is divided into 8 cun, which can vary considerably from the patient’s finger cun; therefore, only proportional cun measurements should be used (helpful tool: elastic tape ➞2.3.1). First, measure 2 cun down from the sternocostal angle. Or: Measure the midpoint of the upper half of the distance between the umbilicus and the subcostal angle (➞ Ren-12: spreading hands technique ➞ 2.3.3). From there, measure 2 cun in a lateral direction to locate ST-19. As its location depends on the shape of the thorax, it might be located either on the rib or on the abdomen. Located on the same level are ➞ Ren-14 (anterior midline), ➞KID-21 (0.5 cun lateral to the anterior midline) and ➞ LIV-14 (on the mamillary line and in the 6th intercostal space). Please note: From ST-19 onwards, the ST channel is located only 2 cun lateral to the anterior midline. Actions/Indications ● Regulates the Stomach, Intestines and Middle Burner ● Regulates the Lung Qi | |
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