Deep insertion can penetrate the peritoneal cavity. Caution: peritoneum, pregnancy. Depending on the shape of the chest, the point may lie over the costal cartilage (needle subcutaneously or choose an alternative). Deep needling can penetrate an enlarged spleen.
📍 Location (classical)
On the upper abdomen, 3 cun above the center of the umbilicus, 4 cun lateral to the anterior midline, on the mammillary line (lateral border of the rectus abdominis).
🔬 Anatomy
External oblique, rectus abdominis. Innervated by the 8th intercostal nerve.
💉 Needling
Perpendicular 0.5–1 cun, or perpendicular insertion 0.5 to 1 cun.
📜 Etymology
Fu (腹), abdomen; Ai (哀), intestinal sound. This point treats abdominal disorders.
