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This point, lies at the centre of the nipple. It is used only as an anatomical landmark for locating other points; needling and moxibustion are forbidden.
Location
On the chest, in the fourth intercostal space, at the centre of the nipple, 4 cun lateral to the anterior midline.
Anatomy
At the nipple; the lateral thoracic and intercostal arteries; the anterior and lateral cutaneous branches of the fourth intercostal nerve.
Actions & Functions
- Used as a landmark for measuring the location of nearby points
Indications
Used only as a reference landmark; not needled or moxa’d.
Needling
Needling is forbidden at this point.
Moxibustion Suitability
Moxibustion is forbidden at this point.
Point Combinations
Not applicable (landmark only).
Classical Text References
Traditionally a forbidden point, used only to locate adjacent points.
Cautions & Contraindications
Do not needle or apply moxibustion.
Latest Research
Latest peer-reviewed research on this point will be summarised here, with citations linked to PubMed, via our research integration.
