Du Mai (Governing Vessel) 19, Hou Ding
後頂, hòu dǐng, "Behind the Vertex"

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Pinyin Pronunciation:

Alternate Names:

Name	Pin Yin	Chinese	Translated
Jiao Chong	jiāo chōng	交沖	Intersection Surge
Jiao Chong	jiāo chōng	交衝	Intersection Hub

Meridian: Du Mai (Governing Vessel)	Reference Source:	Point Location: CAM 5.5 cun directly above the midpoint of the posterior hairline, 1.5 cun directly above Qiangjian (DU-18). Deadman At the back of the head on the midline, 1.5 cun directly superior to Qiangjian Du 18, and 1.5 cun posterior to Baihui Du 20.
Innervation: The branch of the great occipital nerve.	Vasculature: The branches of the occipital arteries and veins of the both sides.
Cautions: No cautions at this time	Technique: CAM Puncture subcutaneously 0.3-0.5 inch. Deadman

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Du Mai (Governing Vessel) 19, Hou Ding後頂, hòu dǐng, "Behind the Vertex"

Du Mai (Governing Vessel) 19, Hou Ding
後頂, hòu dǐng, "Behind the Vertex"