PointStudy reference
GB21GB
Jianjing
Shoulder Well
肩井
- MeridianGallbladder
- ElementWood
- ZoneShoulder
- SystemTCM channels
Where it is
Chart of the classical path. Tap a point to open its card. It does not replace palpation.
point middle between DV14 y el acromion
Study themes
- shoulder
- neck
- breast
Traditional educational themes: shoulder, neck, breast. TCM/Shiatsu study framework; not a clinical indication.
In traditional study
Traditionally associated with the Gallbladder channel within TCM/Shiatsu educational frameworks. Study themes: shoulder, neck, breast. Not medical advice.
Point families
How it is worked
- Acupuncture
- Moxibustion
- Shiatsu Pressure
- Tuina
Origins, lineages and aliases
Origins
- WHO Standard Acupuncture Nomenclature
- Huangdi Neijing
Lineages
- Classical TCM
- Modern TCM / TCM colleges
Also known as
GB21 · Jianjing · GB 21 · 肩井
Study
Jianjing (GB21) at the highest point of the shoulder midway between C7 and acromion. Shoulder landmark and GB channel.
- Where is GB21?
- At the peak of the shoulder on the C7–acromion midpoint. Shoulder 3D region.
Study reference within traditional Shiatsu/TCM frameworks. Does not diagnose or treat.
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Keep exploring
- GallbladderThis point belongs to the meridian channel in traditional TCM mapping.
- woodIn Five Element theory, this meridian is associated with this element.
- GB20 · FengchiEducational demo link: nearby or commonly studied together in exploration flows.
- GB22 · YuanyeEducational demo link: nearby or commonly studied together in exploration flows.
- GB19 · NaokongEducational demo link: nearby or commonly studied together in exploration flows.
- Neck / cervicalRelated educational symptom theme.
- Shoulder tensionRelated educational symptom theme.
- Try a quizContinue learning with a short practice.