Meridian MasteryLarge Intestine channel · LI16
巨骨 Jùgǔ
LI16 · Great Bone
Where it is
Top of the shoulder, in the dip between the outer end of the collarbone and the ridge of the shoulder blade.
Anatomically: The hollow between the spine of the shoulder blade and the outer end of the collarbone, on top of the shoulder.
Locations follow the WHO standard acupuncture point locations, in our own words.
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The name
"Great bone" was an old name for the collarbone. The point lies in the hollow where the outer end of the collarbone meets the spine of the shoulder blade.
On the Large Intestine channel
Point 16 of 20 on the Hand Yangming Large Intestine Channel.
For education about traditional Chinese medicine theory only. Not medical advice. Talk to a qualified health professional before using acupressure if you are pregnant, have a health condition or take medication.