Which point is anterior to the ear, in a hollow above the upper border of the zygomatic arch?

• A. GB 3
• B. GB 4
• C. GB 2
• D. SJ-23

Answer: (A)

Locating temple-area points relies on clear bony landmarks around the ear. The description “anterior to the ear, in a hollow above the upper border of the zygomatic arch” points to a shallow depression in the temporal region just in front of the ear, just above the cheekbone arch. That spot is Shangguan, a Gallbladder channel point, known to sit exactly in that hollow. It sits there because the GB channel crosses the temple and has its notable point in that anterior temporal hollow. This is why it’s the best choice—the location matches the anatomical landmark described. Other ear/temple points sit in different hollows or along other landmarks, so they don’t fit this precise description.