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SI19 · 手太阳小肠经

Tinggong tīng gōng · 听宫

Location. In front of the tragus, in the depression that appears on opening the mouth, behind the condyle of the mandible.

Category. Meeting of three Yang meridians 手足少阳与手太阳交会

The name means "palace of hearing"; classically recorded for the ear.

定位。耳屏前,下颌骨髁状突后缘,张口时凹陷处。

特定穴。Meeting of three Yang meridians 手足少阳与手太阳交会

穴名意为"听之宫",传统文献记载与耳部相关。

Classical record · not a treatment recommendation. Needling technique is a licensed practitioner's skill and is out of scope here.
In front of the ear, close to the superficial temporal vessels. Needle only with a trained practitioner, and never push anything towards the ear canal.

Other points on the Hand Taiyang Small Intestine

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