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GV20 · 督脉

Baihui bǎi huì · 百会

Location. On the midline of the head, at the intersection of the line joining the two ear tips and the midline, 5 cun above the anterior hairline.

Category. Meeting with the Bladder meridian 与足太阳交会

The name means "hundred meetings" — the highest point on the body.

定位。头顶正中线与两耳尖连线的交点处,前发际正中直上 5 寸。

特定穴。Meeting with the Bladder meridian 与足太阳交会

穴名意为"百脉交会",为全身最高的腧穴。

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. In infants the fontanelle may still be open, in which case needling here is not appropriate.

Other points on the Governing Vessel

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