Large Intestine MeridianLI16

Jugu 巨骨

For reference only · not a substitute for diagnosis or treatment

Short answer

On top of the shoulder, in the dip where the outer (acromial) end of the clavicle meets the scapular spine.

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Jugu — ① Where on the body? — **① Where on the body?**

Jugu — Textbook view — skin on the left, muscle and bone underneath on the right — **Textbook view — skin on the left, muscle and bone underneath on the right**
Location and structures come from our 3D model; only the drawing style was refined with AI. Labels are added by us.

Jugu — ③ Under the skin — **③ Under the skin**
Clavicle · Scapula

Rendered straight from the 3D model at the computed location. The glowing ring marks Jugu.

On this page

Where is Jugu?
How do I find it on my body?
Before you press
How has it been used traditionally?
FAQ

1Where is Jugu?

On top of the shoulder, in the dip where the outer (acromial) end of the clavicle meets the scapular spine.

It is the V-shaped gap at the outer end of the supraspinous fossa.

Beneath the point

Clavicle · Scapula

Our 3D measurement · In our 3D model: on the skin above a spot 18 mm medial and 29 mm behind the outer end of the clavicle — in the V between the clavicle and the scapular spine.

2How do I find it on my body?

From the front, follow the clavicle out to its shoulder end.
From the back, follow the scapular spine outward.
Press the V-shaped hollow where the two bones meet.

📖 Words explained

supraspinous fossa: The hollow surface of the shoulder blade above its spine, filled by supraspinatus.

3Before you press

⚠ Do not press when

Do not dig in with a pointed tool.
Avoid broken, bruised or swollen skin and press only to a comfortable level.
Acupressure is not a substitute for medical care.

4How has it been used traditionally?

Traditionally pressed for the top of the shoulder.

From traditional texts — not a claim of effect.

?FAQ

Where exactly is Jugu?

On top of the shoulder, in the dip where the outer (acromial) end of the clavicle meets the scapular spine. It is the V-shaped gap at the outer end of the supraspinous fossa.

How do I find Jugu?

From the front, follow the clavicle out to its shoulder end. From the back, follow the scapular spine outward. Press the V-shaped hollow where the two bones meet.

What should I watch out for?

Do not dig in with a pointed tool. Avoid broken, bruised or swollen skin and press only to a comfortable level. Acupressure is not a substitute for medical care.

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Sources

Location: WHO Standard Acupuncture Point Locations in the Western Pacific Region (2008), p. 41
Korean anatomical terms: KMCRIC standard acupoint database · KMLE medical dictionary
Classification cross-check: AcuAtlas dataset (CC BY 4.0)

Positions computed from the WHO standard locations (2008) on Z-Anatomy (CC BY-SA 4.0) · BodyParts3D © DBCLS. For reference only — not a substitute for diagnosis or treatment. See a clinician if you are unwell.