Ge Shu 膈俞 (UB 17)
| TRANSLATION: | Diaphragm Hollow; Diaphragm Transporter |
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| TYPE: | Back-Shu of the Diaphragm, Hui-Meeting point of Blood |
| LOCATION: | 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinuous process of T7, level with GV 9 |
| NEEDLE INSERTION: | a) 45° insertion towards spine, b) 20° insertion |
| NEEDLE DEPTH: | a) 0.5-1.0 cun, b) 1.0-1.5 cun |