Conception Vessel meridian
CV-22 (Tiāntū, 天突) — Celestial Prominence
- Meridian
- Conception Vessel (CV)
- Anatomical view
- anterior
- Point classification
- Window of Heaven point of the Conception Vessel.
- Depth reference
- Specialist-only; depth and direction must be selected from individual suprasternal, airway, vascular, and thoracic anatomy
- Moxibustion
- Not established in checked safety sources for this vulnerable anterior neck point
- Reference aliases
- CV22; Tiantu; 天突; Celestial Prominence
Anatomical location
At the front of the neck, in the center of the suprasternal fossa on the anterior midline.
Traditional actions
Traditionally descends Lung qi, transforms phlegm, opens the throat, and eases wheezing.
Recorded indications
Primary: Reference uses include cough, wheezing, sore throat, sudden voice loss, and difficulty swallowing.
Secondary: Secondary uses include goiter patterns, hiccup, and chest fullness.
How to read this reference
AcuAtlas separates anatomical location, traditional classification, recorded actions, indications, insertion-depth references, and moxibustion notes because these fields answer different study questions. The location statement is the orientation anchor. The classification and actions describe traditional reference categories, while indications summarize how checked educational sources associate the point with established teaching material. They are not a recommendation to select or stimulate the point.
Depth and moxibustion entries are reproduced as bounded reference notes rather than procedural instructions. Individual anatomy, technique, angle, clinical setting, and local professional standards can change what is appropriate. Review the cited documents and supervised training material before using any technical field. The normalized map coordinate is included only to place the point on the matching AcuAtlas body plate; it is not a substitute for palpation or anatomical assessment.
Sources
References displayed on this page were recorded with the point dataset.
- WHO Standard Acupuncture Point Locations in the Western Pacific Region (2008) CV22, p. 230
- Acupuncture.com Acupuncture Point Reference Ren 22: English name, classification, functions, indications and needling sections
- American Dragon Acupuncture Point Reference REN-22: English name, command functions, actions, indications and needling and moxibustion sections
- WHO Guidelines on Basic Training and Safety in Acupuncture Section II, 5.2, other potentially dangerous points, p. 25
- Chinese Medicine Council of New Zealand, Safety in Clinical Practice Guidance Vulnerable neck points, p. 12
Frequently asked questions
Where is CV-22 located?
At the front of the neck, in the center of the suprasternal fossa on the anterior midline.
What reference actions and indications are recorded for CV-22?
Traditionally descends Lung qi, transforms phlegm, opens the throat, and eases wheezing. The dataset lists these primary indications: Reference uses include cough, wheezing, sore throat, sudden voice loss, and difficulty swallowing. Secondary indications are recorded as: Secondary uses include goiter patterns, hiccup, and chest fullness.
Is CV-22 safe during pregnancy?
This dataset does not identify CV-22 as one of its five mandatory pregnancy-caution points. That is not a declaration of safety. Pregnancy-related point selection requires individualized assessment by a qualified clinician.