BL 23 (Chinese name: Shenshu )

How to find For orientation in the lumbar region, first, determine the Tuffier’s line (a line connecting the highest points of the iliac crests), which in most cases intersects with the spinous process of L4 (note: this may change depending on the patient’s position....

BL 22 (Chinese name: sanjiaoshu )

How to find For orientation in the lumbar region, first, determine the Tuffier’s line (a line connecting the highest points of the iliac crests), which in most cases intersects with the spinous process of L4 (note: this may change depending on the patient’s position)....

BL 21 (Chinese name: weishu )

How to find In a seated position with the arms hanging down, the spinous process of T7 is approximately on the level of the inferior angle of the scapula. From there, count down five spinous processes to the spinous process of T12. BL-21 is located on the level of the...

BL 20 (Chinese name: pishu )

How to find In a seated position with the arms hanging down, the spinous process of T7 is approximately on the level of the inferior angle of the scapula. From there, count down four spinous processes to the spinous process of T11. BL-20 is located on the level of the...

BL 19 (Chinese name: danshu )

How to find In a standing position with the patient’s arms hanging down, the spinous process of T7 is approximately on the level of the inferior angle of the scapula. From there, count down three spinous processes to the spinous process of T10. BL-19 is located on the...

BL 18 (Chinese name: ganshu )

How to find In a standing position with the arms hanging down, the spinous process of T7 is approximately on the level of the inferior angle of the scapula. From there, count down two spinous processes to the spinous process of T9. BL-18 is located on the level of the...