| TRANSLATION: | Central Axis; Central Pivot |
|---|---|
| TYPE: | |
| LOCATION: | Below spinous process of 10th thoracic vertebrae |
| NEEDLE INSERTION: | 70° superior insertion |
| NEEDLE DEPTH: | 0.5-1.0 cun |
Governing Vessel 督脉
| TRANSLATION: | Sinew Shrinking; Muscle Spasm |
|---|---|
| TYPE: | |
| LOCATION: | Below spinous process of 9th thoracic vertebrae |
| NEEDLE INSERTION: | 45° superior insertion |
| NEEDLE DEPTH: | 0.5-1.0 cun |
| TRANSLATION: | Reaching Yang |
|---|---|
| TYPE: | |
| LOCATION: | Below spinous process of 7th thoracic vertebrae, approximately level with inferior angle of scapula |
| NEEDLE INSERTION: | 45° superior insertion |
| NEEDLE DEPTH: | 0.5-1.0 cun |
| TRANSLATION: | Spirit Tower; Spirit Platform |
|---|---|
| TYPE: | |
| LOCATION: | Below spinous process of 6th thoracic vertebrae |
| NEEDLE INSERTION: | 45° superior insertion |
| NEEDLE DEPTH: | 0.5-1.0 cun |
| TRANSLATION: | Spirit Path; Way of the Spirit |
|---|---|
| TYPE: | |
| LOCATION: | Below spinous process of 5th thoracic vertebrae |
| NEEDLE INSERTION: | 45° superior insertion |
| NEEDLE DEPTH: | 0.5-1.0 cun |
| TRANSLATION: | Body Pillar |
|---|---|
| TYPE: | |
| LOCATION: | Below spinous process of 3rd thoracic vertebrae |
| NEEDLE INSERTION: | 70° superior insertion |
| NEEDLE DEPTH: | 0.5-1.0 cun |