Gall Bladder 3, Shang Guan
上關, shàng guān, "Upper Gate"


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Pinyin Pronunciation:
Alternate Names:
NamePin YinChineseTranslated
Ke Wangkè wáng客王Guest King
Ke Zhukè zhǔ客主Guest-Host
Ke Zhu Renkè zhǔ rén客主人Guest-Host-Person
Rong Zhuróng zhǔ容主Generous Host
Tia Yangtài yáng太陽Greater Yang
Meridian
Meridian:
Gall Bladder  Browse
Reference Source
Reference Source:
Location
Point Location:
  • CAM
In the front of the ear, on the upper border of the zygomatic arch, in the depression directly above Xiaguan (ST-7).
  • Deadman
Anterior to the ear, in a hollow above the upper border of the zygomatic arch, directly superior to Xiaguan St 7.
Innervation
Innervation:
The zygomatic branch of the facial nerve and the zygomaticofacial nerve.
Vasculature
Vasculature:
The zygomaticoorbital artery and vein.
Cautions
Cautions:
No cautions at this time
Technique
Technique:
  • CAM
Puncture perpendicularly 0.3-0.5 inch. Deep puncture is not advisable.
  • Deadman

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