Du Mai (Governing Vessel) 12, Shen Zhu
身柱, shēn zhù, "Body Pillar"

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Pinyin Pronunciation:

Alternate Names:

Name	Pin Yin	Chinese	Translated
Chen Qi	chén qì	塵氣	Dust Qi
Zhi Li Jie	zhī lì jiè	知利介	Wisdom's Advantage Armor
Zhi Li Mao	zhì lì máo	智利毛	Wisdom's Advantage Hair
Zhi Li Qi	zhī lì qì	知利氣	Wisdom's Advantage Qi

Meridian: Du Mai (Governing Vessel)	Reference Source:	Point Location: CAM Below the spinous process of the third thoracic vertebra. Deadman On the midline of the upper back, in the depression below the spinous process of T3.
Innervation: The medial branch of the posterior ramus of the third thoracic nerve.	Vasculature: The posterior branch of the third intercostal artery.
Cautions: The spinal canal lies between 1.25 and 1.75 cun deep to the skin surface, varying according to body build.	Technique: CAM Puncture obliquely upward 0.5-1.0 inch. Deadman

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Du Mai (Governing Vessel) 12, Shen Zhu身柱, shēn zhù, "Body Pillar"

Du Mai (Governing Vessel) 12, Shen Zhu
身柱, shēn zhù, "Body Pillar"