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GV18 · 督脉

Qiangjian qiáng jiān · 强间

Location. On the posterior midline of the head, 4 cun superior to the midpoint of the posterior hairline.

The commentaries explain the name by the point's place between the occiput and the crown. Classical lists give it as four cun above the posterior hairline; the record is of position.

定位。在头部,后发际正中直上4寸。

穴名「强间」,注家以其位于枕骨与巅顶之间。古典文献载其在后发际正中直上4寸;所记为部位。

Classical record · not a treatment recommendation. Needling technique is a licensed practitioner's skill and is out of scope here.
On the scalp over the skull. Technique is superficial and oblique. In infants the fontanelle may still be open near the midline. Practitioner skill, not a self-care technique.

Other points on the Governing Vessel

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