San Jiao (Triple Burner) 19, Lu Xi
顱息, lú xí, "Skull Rest"


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Pinyin Pronunciation:
Alternate Names:
NamePin YinChineseTranslated
Lu Xinlú xìn顱囟Skull
Meridian
Meridian:
San Jiao (Triple Burner)  Browse
Reference Source
Reference Source:
Location
Point Location:
  • CAM
Posterior to the ear, at the junction of the upper and middle third of the curve formed by Yifeng (SJ-17) and Jiaosun (SJ-20) behind the helix.
  • Deadman
Posterior to the ear, in a small depression on the mastoid bone, two thirds of the distance along a curved line drawn from Yifeng SJ 17 to Jiaosun SJ 20 following the line of the rim of the ear.
Innervation
Innervation:
The anastomotic branch of the great auricular nerve and the lesser occipital nerve.
Vasculature
Vasculature:
The posterior auricular artery and vein.
Cautions
Cautions:
No cautions at this time
Technique
Technique:
  • CAM
Puncture obliquely 0.3-0.5 inch.
  • Deadman

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