Gall Bladder 19, Nao Kong
腦空, nǎo kōng, "Brain Hollow"


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Pinyin Pronunciation:
Alternate Names:
NamePin YinChineseTranslated
Nie Runiè rú顳顬Temple Region
Meridian
Meridian:
Gall Bladder  Browse
Reference Source
Reference Source:
Location
Point Location:
  • CAM
On the head and on the level of the upper border of external occipital protuberance or Naohu (DU-17), 2.25 cun lateral to the midline of the head.
  • Deadman
In the occipital region, directly above Fengchi GB 20, level with Naohu Du 17.
Innervation
Innervation:
See Chengling (GB18).
Vasculature
Vasculature:
See Chengling (GB18).
Cautions
Cautions:
No cautions at this time
Technique
Technique:
  • CAM
Puncture subcutaneously 0.3-0.5 inch.
  • Deadman

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