Head

The uppermost part of the body that contains the brain, and houses the five offices (nose, eyes, lips, tongue, and ears), which partly overlap with the seven orifices, the two eyes, two ears, two nostrils, and the mouth. The head is the confluence of the yáng channels and the dwelling place of bright essence. See face¹; facial complexion; ear; nose; mouth; hair; spirit; tongue; throat; teeth. Diseases affecting the head are listed under disease.