Plate shown for male body
Location
Face, above zygomatic arch, anterior to ear
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
Gluteus Medius — referred to Outer thigh and hip; pain sleeping on the side.
Piriformis — referred to Down the back of the thigh; can compress the sciatic nerve.
Peroneus / Fibularis Longus — referred to Outer ankle and foot; ankle instability.
Gallbladder Meridian Flow
Wood · Yang · peak 11 PM–1 AMQi flowing along the Gallbladder — direction of animation reflects channel flow.
My notes on GB 3