Gall Bladder 20, Feng Chi
風池, fēng chí, "Wind Pool"


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Pinyin Pronunciation:
Alternate Names:
NamePin YinChineseTranslated
Re Furè fǔ熱府Heat Mansion
Meridian
Meridian:
Gall Bladder  Browse
Reference Source
Reference Source:
Location
Point Location:
  • CAM
In the depression between the upper portion of m. sternocleidomastoideus and m. trapezius, on the same level with Fengfu (GV 16).
  • Deadman
Below the occiput, approximately midway between Fengfu Du 16 and Wangu GB 12, in the hollow between the origins of the sternomastoid and trapezius muscles.
Innervation
Innervation:
The branch of the lesser occiptal nerve.
Vasculature
Vasculature:
The branches of the occipital artery and vein.
Cautions
Cautions:
No cautions at this time
Technique
Technique:
  • CAM
Puncture subcutaneously 0.3-0.5 inch.
  • Deadman

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