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KI-16 Huangshu (肓俞) — Huang Shu
Depth
00.5–1 cun3.0
Perpendicular insertion
Precautions
Deep insertion may reach the peritoneal cavity.
Location (classical)
On the abdomen, 0.5 cun lateral to the center of the umbilicus (at the level of CV-8).
How to find it (practical)
In dorsal decubitus, locate the point 0.5 cun lateral to the umbilicus, at the level of Shen Que (CV-8).
Anatomy
Rectus abdominis muscle. 10th intercostal nerve.
Needling
Perpendicular insertion, 0.5–1.0 cun.
Etymology
Huang (肓), peritoneum; Shu (俞), to transport. The Qi of the Shen (Kidney) is introduced into the peritoneum from this point.
CLASSICAL SOURCEJia Yi Jing
Clinical Relations
Adjacent Points on the Meridian