Plate shown for male body
Location
Neck, level of laryngeal prominence, anterior to SCM
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.
Avoid carotid artery.
Anatomy & Safe Needling
Structure: Carotid artery, internal jugular
Risk: Vascular
Method: Palpate carotid, needle medial/anterior gently.
Trigger-Point Link
Sternocleidomastoid (SCM) — referred to Face, forehead, around the eye, and sometimes deep into the ear; can cause dizziness.
Stomach Meridian Flow
Earth · Yang · peak 7–9 AMQi flowing along the Stomach — direction of animation reflects channel flow.
My notes on ST 9