Du Mai (Governing Vessel) 21, Qian Ding
前頂, qián dǐng, "Before the Vertex"

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Meridian: Du Mai (Governing Vessel)	Reference Source:	Point Location: CAM 3.5 cun directly above the midpoint of the anterior hairline and 1.5 cun anterior to Baihui (DU-20). Deadman At the top of the head on the midline, 1.5 cun directly anterior to Baihui Du 20 and 3.5 cun posterior to the anterior hairline.
Innervation: On the communicating site of the branch of the frontal nerve with the branch of the great occipital nerve.	Vasculature: The anastomotic network formed by the right and left superficial temporal arteries and veins.
Cautions: This point should not be needled in infants whose fontanelle has not yet closed. This point is prohibited in infants with metopism (the persistence of the frontal suture).	Technique: CAM Puncture subcutaneously 0.3-0.5 inch. Deadman

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Du Mai (Governing Vessel) 21, Qian Ding前頂, qián dǐng, "Before the Vertex"

Du Mai (Governing Vessel) 21, Qian Ding
前頂, qián dǐng, "Before the Vertex"