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SP-20
Location In the 2nd intercostal space, 6 cun lateral to the anterior midline or 2 cun lateral to the midclavicular line. How to find Locate the 2nd intercostal space by counting parasternally from the clavicle or from the manubriosternal synchondrosis (➞ 3.5). Follow the course of the intercostal space in a lateral direction and locate SP-20 6 cun lateral to the anterior midline or 2 cun lateral to the midclavicular line (note: the intercostal space laterally curves upward). SP-20 is located 1 cun inferior to ➞ LU-1. Located on the same level (note: course of the intercostal space) are ➞Ren-19 (anterior midline), ➞KID-25 (2 cun lateral to the midline) and ➞ ST-15 (4 cun lateral to the midline). Actions/Indications ● Unbinds the chest ● Regulates the Lung Qi | |
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