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GV14 · 督脉

Dazhui dà zhuī · 大椎

Location. In the depression below the spinous process of the seventh cervical vertebra.

Category. Meeting of the three Hand and three Foot Yang meridians 与手足三阳交会

Where, in the classical description, all the Yang meridians meet the Governing Vessel.

定位。后正中线,第 7 颈椎棘突下凹陷中。

特定穴。Meeting of the three Hand and three Foot Yang meridians 与手足三阳交会

传统描述中诸阳经与督脉交会之处。

Classical record · not a treatment recommendation. Needling technique is a licensed practitioner's skill and is out of scope here.
On the spine at the base of the neck. Angled needling is standard, and depth is deliberately kept conservative.

Other points on the Governing Vessel

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