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ST-20 Chengman (承滿) — Receive Fullness
Depth
00.5–1 cun3.0
Perpendicular insertion
Precautions
Deep needling can perforate the peritoneum or the underlying organs.
Location (classical)
On the upper abdomen, 2 cun lateral to the anterior midline, 5 cun above the umbilicus (level of CV-13).
How to find it (practical)
Supine, locate the point 5 cun above the umbilicus and 2 cun lateral to the anterior midline.
Anatomy
Rectus abdominis muscle. Intercostal nerves.
Needling
Perpendicular insertion 0.5–1.0 cun.
Etymology
Cheng (承), to receive; Man (满), full. The name of this point reflects the function of the Wei (Stomach).
CLASSICAL SOURCEJia Yi Jing
Clinical Relations
Adjacent Points on the Meridian