pressure point
n 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"