建议向下直刺的深度应控制在3 9 .1 7mm之内Objective: To probe into the anatomic structure and safe needling depth of Jianjing (GB 21). Methods: Fifty-seven fresher adult corpses were randomly selected. Among them
24 were male and 33 female. Anatomic sagittal sectional and lamelled methods were used to study the anatomic structure and suitable needle-insertion depth. Results:Anatomic structures of the perpendicular sections in order are skin
superficial fascia
deep fascia
trapezius muscle
lateral part of the levator muscle of scapula
serratus anterior muscle
external intercostal muscle
internal intercostal muscle and parietal pleura. If the acupuncture needle tip penetrates the parietal pleura
it will puncture the lung to induce pneumatothorax. When Jianjing (GB 21) punctured
the acupuncture needle should be controlled to advance straight downward
avoiding advancing obliquely toward the medial side of the chest. Conclusion:The mean dangerous depth for perpendicular needling insertion downward is 55.96 mm
and for safety
it is proposed that the depth for perpendicular needle-insertion is within 39.17 mm in patient with medium build.