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GV11 · 督脉

Shendao shén dào · 神道

Location. On the posterior midline, in the depression below the spinous process of the fifth thoracic vertebra (T5).

"Way of the spirit". Classical lists place it below the fifth thoracic spine, one vertebra above GV10. The record is of position.

定位。在脊柱区,第5胸椎棘突下凹陷中,后正中线上。

穴名「神道」。古典文献载其在第5胸椎棘突下,位于灵台上一椎;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 upper back over the thoracic spine, with the lung beneath. Superficial and oblique needling is standard. Practitioner skill, not a self-care technique.

Other points on the Governing Vessel

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