San Jiao (Triple Burner) 16, Tian You
天牖, tiān yǒu, "Celestial Window"


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Pinyin Pronunciation:
Meridian
Meridian:
San Jiao (Triple Burner)  Browse
Reference Source
Reference Source:
Location
Point Location:
  • CAM
On the lateral side of the neck, directly below the posterior border of mastoid process, on the level of the mandibular angle, and on the posterior border of sternocleidomastoid muscle.
  • Deadman
On the posterior border of the SCM muscle, approximately 1 cun inferior to Wangu GB 12, on a line drawn between Tianzhu UB 10 and Tianrong SI 17.
Innervation
Innervation:
The lesser occipital nerve.
Vasculature
Vasculature:
The posterior auricular artery.
Cautions
Cautions:
No cautions at this time
Technique
Technique:
  • CAM
Puncture perpendicularly 0.3-0.5 inch.
  • Deadman

Special Groups:
  • Window of Heaven Window of the Sky Point

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