Gall Bladder 21, Jian Jing
肩井, jiān jǐng, "Shoulder Well"


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Pinyin Pronunciation:
Alternate Names:
NamePin YinChineseTranslated
Bo Jingbó jǐng膊井Shoulder Well
Meridian
Meridian:
Gall Bladder  Browse
Reference Source
Reference Source:
Location
Point Location:
  • CAM
On the shoulder, directly above the nipple, at the midpoint of the line connecting Dazhui (DU-14) and the acromion, at the highest point of the shoulder.
  • Deadman
Midway between Dazhui Du 14 and the tip of the acromion, at the crest of the trapezius.
Innervation
Innervation:
The posterior branch of the supraclavicular nerve, the accessory nerve.
Vasculature
Vasculature:
The transverse cervical artery and vein.
Cautions
Cautions:
No cautions at this time
Technique
Technique:
  • CAM
Puncture perpendicularly 0.3-0.5 inch.
  • Deadman

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