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ST-17 Breast Center

乳中 〔乳中〕 rǔ zhōng

Alternate names: 当乳 dāng rǔ, On the Nipple

Channel: ST, foot yáng brightness (yáng míng) stomach channel

Modern location: An acupoint located on the chest, in the center of the nipple.

Classical location: Center of the nipple. From The Great Compendium of Acupuncture and Moxibustion (针灸大成 zhēn jiǔ dà chéng)

Local anatomy: The anterior and lateral cutaneous branches of the 4th intercostal nerve.

Warning: Acupuncture and moxibustion contraindicated.

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