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Main » Articles » Acupuncture Points » Spleen Meridian (SP)

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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