| international code | EX-CA25 |
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bubble_chart Category New hole.
bubble_chart Etymology
This acupoint is on the chest, level with the head of the front axillary pattern, hence the name axillary level.
bubble_chart Location
The patient lies supine, with the upper limbs abducted at 30 degrees, at the top of the main horizontal stripe where the skin in front of the axilla is parallel to the trunk.
bubble_chart Anatomy
Located in the pectoralis major muscle bundle, deep within it are the brachial plexus and axillary artery and vein.
bubble_chart Manipulation
Perpendicular insertion 1.5~3 cun, the needling sensation will spread to the operation or hand, making the whole arm sore, numb and heavy.
bubble_chart Efficacy
Upper limb pain.
bubble_chart Combinations
- Acupuncture anesthesia for upper limb surgery: axillary level, Tianding (LI17), Jiquan (HT1).
