Which Gallbladder point lies below the occiput, midway between Fēngfǔ DU-16 and Wángǔ GB-12, in the hollow between the origins of the sternomastoid and trapezius muscles?

Which Gallbladder point lies below the occiput, midway between Fēngfǔ DU-16 and Wángǔ GB-12, in the hollow between the origins of the sternomastoid and trapezius muscles?

• A. GB 20
• B. GB 21
• C. GB 22
• D. GB 23

Answer: (A)

GB20 (Fengchi) is the point described: it sits in the hollow below the occiput, between the origins of the sternocleidomastoid and trapezius muscles, roughly midway between DU-16 (Fengfu) and GB-12 (Wangu). This specific location—the occipital region in the hollow formed by the two neck muscles—is unique to GB20, making it the correct choice. Other Gallbladder points are located in different areas (such as the shoulder for GB21 or the chest/temple regions for other GB points), so they don’t occupy this occipital hollow. This point is commonly used for occipital headaches, neck stiffness, and wind-related symptoms.

GB20 (Fengchi) is the point described: it sits in the hollow below the occiput, between the origins of the sternocleidomastoid and trapezius muscles, roughly midway between DU-16 (Fengfu) and GB-12 (Wangu). This specific location—the occipital region in the hollow formed by the two neck muscles—is unique to GB20, making it the correct choice. Other Gallbladder points are located in different areas (such as the shoulder for GB21 or the chest/temple regions for other GB points), so they don’t occupy this occipital hollow. This point is commonly used for occipital headaches, neck stiffness, and wind-related symptoms.