ST9 인영 (人迎)
ST   족양명위경

부위
목 앞부위, 방패연골(thyroid catilage) 위모서리와 같은 높이, 목빗근(sternocleidomastoid muscle) 앞쪽, 온목동맥(common carotid artery)이 뛰는 곳.

In the anterior region of the neck, at the same level as the superior border of the thyroid cartilage, anterior to the sternocleidomastoid muscle, over the common carotid artery.
취혈
저항을 받으며 머리를 반대편으로 돌리면 목빗근이 현저하게 드러난다.

Note 1: The sternocleidomastoid muscle is more distinct when the head is turned to the opposite side against resistance.
Note 2: ST9 is located at the same level as LI18, SI16 and the superior border of the thyroid cartilage. ST9 is located anterior to the sternocleidomastoid muscle, and SI16, posterior to the sternocleidomastoid muscle and LI18, between the anterior and posterior borders of the sternocleidomastoid muscle.
침구법
- 直刺 0.2~0.3寸 (不宜過深刺 혹 禁刺)
- 斜刺 0.3~0.7寸