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TE21 · 手少阳三焦经

Ermen ěr mén · 耳门

Location. In the region anterior to the ear, in the depression between the supratragic notch and the condylar process of the mandible.

A classical point in front of the ear, recorded for the ear and the jaw.

定位。在耳区,耳屏上切迹与下颌骨髁突之间的凹陷中。

耳前经典腧穴,文献记载与耳部及下颌相关。

Classical record · not a treatment recommendation. Needling technique is a licensed practitioner's skill and is out of scope here.
The point sits over the temporomandibular joint, with the superficial temporal artery and the auriculotemporal nerve close by. It is located with the mouth open, and should be needled by trained hands only.

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