GV14

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GV14 (Governing Vessel 14), traditionally known as Dazhui or “Great Hammer,” is a major meridian confluence point located on the posterior midline at the base of the neck, specifically in the depression below the spinous process of the seventh cervical vertebra (C7). It is commonly utilized in phototherapy and wellness patch placement as a primary balancing point for structural energy.

For external validation of standard meridian mapping and point abbreviations, you can verify this location on the Wikipedia List of Acupuncture Points.

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