Introduction To Acupoints

Breast Centre

Acupoint Name:Breast Centre Acupoint

Acupoint Code:ST-17

PinYin:ruzhong

Associated Meridian:The Stomach channel of Foot, Yang Bright

Main Diseases for Treatment

This acupoint serves as a reference marker for the positioning of acupoints in the chest and abdomen—measure 8 cun between the two nipples.

Acupoint Location

On the chest, at the fourth intercostal space, at the center of the nipple, 4 cun from the anterior midline. (This acupoint is bilateral, one on each side.)

Acupoint Selection Techniques

Sit upright or lie supine. The location of the nipple is where the acupoint is found.

Acupoint Chart

ST-17:Breast Centre(ruzhong)
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