Plate shown for male body
Location
Ear, anterior to intertragic notch, with mouth open
Needling Depth
0.3–0.5 cun
Shallow — low depth risk.
Always palpate landmarks and angle away from vital structures. Chest/neck: oblique, shallow only.
Trigger-Point Link
Upper Trapezius — referred to Up the back of the neck to the temple and behind the ear; sometimes jaw.
Quadratus Lumborum — referred to Lower back, hip, and outer thigh; 'hip hitch' pain, worse coughing.
Gluteus Medius — referred to Outer thigh and hip; pain sleeping on the side.
Suboccipitals — referred to Top and back of the head, behind the eyes.
Gallbladder Meridian Flow
Wood · Yang · peak 11 PM–1 AMQi flowing along the Gallbladder — direction of animation reflects channel flow.
My notes on GB 2