LOCATION
In the fifth intercostal space, 2 cun lateral to the conception Vessel.
Features
Exit point.
Body Inches (cun)
Each person has his/her own personal body inches.
One cun is equal to the width of the Knuckle of the thumb.
Nerves, vascular
The fifth intercostal nerve, the anterior cutaneous branch of the fifth intercostal nerve, and the fifth intercostal artery and vein.
Indication
Bronchitis，asthma；intercostal nerve pain，hyposmia；pleurisy，nasitis，rhinitis，gestritis，rectus abdominis muscle spasm. Local Point, generally useful for cough, chest tension, constricted breathing.
Combinations
Cough and panting，asthma：KI 22 & BL 13.
Palpitations，chest pain：KI 22 & BL 15 & PC 06.
穴位
在胸部，當第5肋間隙，前正中線旁開2寸。
特點
郄穴。
同身寸
針灸取穴比量法。出自《千金要方》。
是指以患者本人體表的某些部位折定分寸，
作为量取穴位的長度單位。
穴區神經血管
第五肋間神經，第五肋間神經前皮支和第五肋間動、靜脈。
適應症
支氣管炎，哮喘；肋間神經痛，嗅覺減退；胸膜炎，鼻炎，胃炎，腹直肌痙攣。
穴位配伍療法
咳喘，氣喘：1.步廊 2.肺俞
心悸，怔忡，胸痛：1.步廊 2.心俞 3.內關