Stomach MeridianST11

Qishe 氣舍

For reference only · not a substitute for diagnosis or treatment

Short answer

In the lesser supraclavicular fossa, right above the sternal end of the clavicle.

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🖼See it in pictures

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

Qishe — 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.

Qishe — ③ Under the skin — **③ Under the skin**
Clavicle · Sternocleidomastoid muscle · Sternohyoid muscle

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

On this page

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

1Where is Qishe?

In the lesser supraclavicular fossa, right above the sternal end of the clavicle.

It sits in the dip between the two lower heads of the sternocleidomastoid, straight below ST9.

It is low on the front of the neck.

Beneath the point

Clavicle · Sternocleidomastoid muscle · Sternohyoid muscle

Our 3D measurement · In our 3D model: skin above the inner end of the clavicle, over the 4.2 mm gap between the sternal and clavicular heads of the sternocleidomastoid.

2How do I find it on my body?

Turn the head away against slight resistance.
The lower sternocleidomastoid splits in two: an inner sternal head and an outer clavicular head.
Press the small hollow between the heads, right above the inner end of the collarbone.

Check · it lies straight down from ST9.

📖 Words explained

lesser supraclavicular fossa: The small hollow just above the inner end of the collarbone, between the two heads of sternocleidomastoid (sternal and clavicular).
sternocleidomastoid: The thick muscle slanting across the side of the neck. It runs from the mastoid process behind the ear down to the breastbone and collarbone, and stands out as a thick cord when you turn your head to the other side.

3Before you press

⚠ Do not press when

Large blood vessels and the windpipe lie close by at the front of the neck.
Do not press hard or dig in.
Stop at once if breathing feels tight or you feel dizzy.
Avoid broken or swollen skin and press only to a comfortable level.
Acupressure is not a substitute for medical care.

4How has it been used traditionally?

The name joins qi and she (lodging): a resting place of breath. Found by touch: the small hollow between the two lower heads of the sternocleidomastoid, just above the inner end of the collarbone.

From traditional texts — not a claim of effect.

?FAQ

Where exactly is Qishe?

In the lesser supraclavicular fossa, right above the sternal end of the clavicle. It sits in the dip between the two lower heads of the sternocleidomastoid, straight below ST9. It is low on the front of the neck.

How do I find Qishe?

Turn the head away against slight resistance. The lower sternocleidomastoid splits in two: an inner sternal head and an outer clavicular head. Press the small hollow between the heads, right above the inner end of the collarbone. it lies straight down from ST9.

What should I watch out for?

Large blood vessels and the windpipe lie close by at the front of the neck. Do not press hard or dig in. Stop at once if breathing feels tight or you feel dizzy. Avoid broken 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. 51
Standard comparison: Chinese national standard GB/T 12346-2021 (Nomenclature and location of meridian points)
Korean anatomical terms and locating tips: KMCRIC Standard Acupoint DB (Korea)
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.