Bladder Channel (Bl) Neck extensors

Muscle

Origin: C7 to T3 vertebrae and lower half of ligamentum nuchae

Insertion: Mastoid process and lateral section of the superior nuchal line of the occipital bone.

Origin: 3rd to 6th thoracic vertebrae

Insertion: Transverse process of C1 to C4

Origin: C4-C7 & T1- T6 vertebrae

Insertion: Between superior and inferior nuchal line of the occipital bone.

Origin: T1 to T6 vertebrae

Insertion: spinous processes of the C2 to C5

Position: Prone, arms behind back. Head lifted off the table.

Rotation: First test no rotation, Second test rotate the head to 45°

Stabilise: Support the head with the other hand

Monitor: Apply pressure against the uppermost aspect of the head toward the table for all positions.

Nerve Supply: C3, C4

Visceral Nerves:

Sympathetic: L1-L3

Parasympathetic: S2

Neuro-Lymphatic Reflex:

Anterior: Bilateral 2cm from the midline, 2cm superior to the pubic symphysis

Posterior: Bilateral transverse process of L2.

Neuro-Vascular Reflex: Bilateral frontal eminences.

Yuan Point: Bl64

Nutrition: Vit. A.