Atlas of Acupuncture

3.1 Head

Transverse process of the 1st cervical

vertebra (atlas) (
Fig. 3.28)

The transverse process of the atlas can be palpated inferior to the

earlobe as a deep bony structure, which in most cases is very

sensitive to pressure.

Lower

border of

the occiput

BL-10

Du-14

Du-15

Occipital

bone

Atlas

Axis

1st palpable

spinous

process

Trapezius,

superior

fibres

Sterno-

cleidomastoid

Du-16

G.B.-20

G.B.-20

Axis, dens Atlas

Axis

Transverse process

of the atlas

Fig. 3.29

Fig. 3.28