Stomach 12-25 Non Star Points Flashcards
ST 13 Name
Qi Door
ST 13 Location
Border of middle clavicle, 4 cun lateral to anterior midline
ST 13 Needling
Oblique 0.3-0.5
ST 13 Caution
Subclavian vessel and pneumothorax
ST 13 Action
Descends rebellious qi and unbinds chest
ST 13 Indications
Relaxes chest muscles and ribs – rib out
Helps with chest movement – breathing, posture
ST 14 Name
Storehouse
ST 14 Location
1st intercostal space, 4 cun lateral to anterior midline (Level of Ren 20)
ST 14 Needling
oblique 0.3-0.5
ST 14 Caution
Deep or perp needling has substantial risk for pneumothorax
ST 14 Action
Descends rebellious qi
Unbinds chest
ST 14 Indication
Breathing
Local muscles
Provides access to reserves of larger qi, spirit
ST 15 Name
Room Screen
ST 15 Location
Second intercostal space, 4 cun lateral to anterior midline (Ren 19)
ST 15 Caution
Deep or perp needling has substantial risk for pneumothorax
ST 15 Needling
oblique 0.3-0.5
ST 15 Action
Descends rebellious qi
Unbinds chest
Alleviates pain and itching of skin
ST 15 Indication
Where breast tissue begins
Abscess
Mastitis
Clothing uncomfortable
Shouldn’t needle breast tissue so swap for 18
ST 16 Name
Breast Window
ST 16 Location
Location: 3rd intercostal, 4 cun lat (Ren 18)
ST 16 Needling
oblique 0.3-0.5
ST 16 Caution
Deep or perp needling has substantial risk for pneumothorax