Which GV point is located on the back of the head on the midline, 1.5 cun directly above Fengfu (DU-16), in the depression directly superior to the external occipital protuberance?

Which GV point is located on the back of the head on the midline, 1.5 cun directly above Fengfu (DU-16), in the depression directly superior to the external occipital protuberance?

• A. GV 16
• B. GV 15
• C. GV 17
• D. GV 14

Answer: (C)

This question tests precise landmark-based location of a Governing Vessel point along the midline of the back of the head. The point in question sits on the posterior midline, 1.5 cun above the point labeled Fengfu (DU-16), in the hollow just above the external occipital protuberance. That describes GV-17 exactly. The Governing Vessel runs along the midline of the spine and head, and this height places it higher on the occipital region, just where the skull has a small indentation above the bump of the external occipital protuberance. The other options correspond to different heights along the midline, so they do not match this described location.

This question tests precise landmark-based location of a Governing Vessel point along the midline of the back of the head. The point in question sits on the posterior midline, 1.5 cun above the point labeled Fengfu (DU-16), in the hollow just above the external occipital protuberance. That describes GV-17 exactly. The Governing Vessel runs along the midline of the spine and head, and this height places it higher on the occipital region, just where the skull has a small indentation above the bump of the external occipital protuberance. The other options correspond to different heights along the midline, so they do not match this described location.