Du Mai (Governing Vessel) 6, Ji Zhong
脊中, jǐ zhōng, "Spinal Center"

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Pinyin Pronunciation:

Alternate Names:

Name	Pin Yin	Chinese	Translated
Ji Shu	jí shū	脊俞	Spine Shu
Ji Zhu	jí zhù	脊柱	Spine Pillar
Shen Zong	shén zōng	神宗	Spirit Gathering

Meridian: Du Mai (Governing Vessel)	Reference Source:	Point Location: CAM Below the spinous process of the eleventh thoracic vertebra. Deadman On the midline of the back, in the depression below the spinous process of T11.
Innervation: The medial branch of the posterior ramus of the eleventh thoracic nerve.	Vasculature: The posterior branch of the eleventh intercostal artery.
Cautions: The spinal canal lies between 1.25 and 1.75 cun deep to the skin surface, varying according to body build. avoid use with Moxa	Technique: CAM Puncture perpendicularly 0.5-1.0 inch. Deadman

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Du Mai (Governing Vessel) 6, Ji Zhong脊中, jǐ zhōng, "Spinal Center"

Du Mai (Governing Vessel) 6, Ji Zhong
脊中, jǐ zhōng, "Spinal Center"