Du+Mai+(Governing+Vessel)+Meridian

=Points= BL-12 (Feng Men) GV-1 (Chang Qiang) GV-2 (Yao Shu) GV-3 (Yao Yang Guan) GV-4 (Ming Men) GV-5 (Xuan Shu) GV-6 (Ji Zhong) GV-7 (Zhong Shu) GV-8 (Jin Suo) GV-9 (Zhi Yang) GV-10 (Ling Tai) GV-11 (Shen Dao) GV-12 (Shen Zhu) GV-13 (Tao Dao) GV-14 (Daz Hui) GV-15 (Ya Men) GV-16 (Feng Fu) GV-17 (Nao Hu) GV-18 (Qiang Jian) GV-19 (Hou Ding) GV-20 (Bai Hui) GV-21 (Qian Ding) GV-22 (Xin Hui) GV-23 (Shang Xing) GV-24 (Shen Ting) GV-25 (Su Liao) GV-26 (Shui Gou) GV-27 (Dui Duan) GV-28 (Yin Jiao)

Master Point
SI-3

Coupled Point:
BL-62

Luo Point:
GV-1

Functions
Supports & connects the Yang meridians, particularly on the upper back & head Controls the head, neck & back: controls the marrow Absorbs Yang meridian excess, particularly in the form of excess heat and internal wind** Loosely parallels the function and pathology of the CNS Abdominal branch connects w/ the genital organs and lower Ren Mai
 * "sea of Yang meridians"

Du Mai Symptoms:
Stiffness and pain in the muscular exterior, spasms, tremors, convulsions Excess Yang: excess heat/internal wind Vacuity of Yang & Qi: deficiency cold/weakness** Vacuity of KI Yang
 * Symptoms of head, back & neck