pressure point

noun

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

   noun.location

   Source: WordNet 3.0

2. where problems or difficulties are likely to occur

   noun.cognition

   Examples

   A key pressure point in the controversy was the building permit.

   Source: WordNet 3.0

3. an area on the skin that is highly sensitive to pressure

   noun.body

   Examples

   You must know the pressure points in order to administer shiatsu.

   Source: WordNet 3.0