LU2

Yunmen

Star

雲門 (Yúnmén) — Cloud Gate

Lung channel · point 2

Location

On the anterior thoracic wall, in the depression of the infraclavicular fossa, medial to the coracoid process, 6 cun lateral to the anterior midline.

How to locate: With the arm abducted, a clear triangular hollow appears below the lateral third of the clavicle; the point is at its centre.

Regional anatomy: The axillary artery and the brachial plexus lie deep and lateral; the lung apex lies deep and medial.

Needling

Depth: 0.5–0.8 cun
Angle: Oblique, directed laterally
⚠ Cautions: Deep perpendicular needling risks pneumothorax and may strike the axillary vessels.

Functions

  • Descends and disseminates Lung qi
  • Clears heat from the upper burner
  • Relaxes the sinews of the shoulder and arm

Indications

Cough and wheezingchest oppression and painshoulder pain and restricted arm movementheat in the chest

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