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GV12 · 督脉

Shenzhu shēn zhù · 身柱

Location. On the upper back, on the posterior midline, in the depression below the spinous process of the third thoracic vertebra.

The name means pillar of the body; classical texts link it to the upper back and the spine.

定位。背部,后正中线上,第3胸椎棘突下凹陷中。

穴名意为身体的支柱,传统记载与上背及脊柱相关。

Classical record · not a treatment recommendation. Needling technique is a licensed practitioner's skill and is out of scope here.
Superficial needling over the spine. The lung lies beneath, so depth is limited and oblique direction is preferred.

Other points on the Governing Vessel

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