noun : pressure points
Source: WordNet 3.1
-
1. (
) any of several points on the body where the pulse can be felt and where pressure on an underlying artery will control bleeding from that artery at a more distal point ;
-
2. (
) where problems or difficulties are likely to occur; "a key pressure point in the controversy was the building permit" ;
-
3. (
) an area on the skin that is highly sensitive to pressure; "you must know the pressure points in order to administer shiatsu" ;
See more about : pressure points