18 BL

NOMI 18BL GAN SHU: Shu del Fegato LOCALIZZAZIONE [protected] Location 1.5 cun lateral to the posterior midline, on the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the 9th thoracic vertebra (T9). 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 (➞ 3.4.2). From there, count down two spinous processes to the spinous process of T9. BL-18 is located on the level of the lower border of its spinous process and 1.5 cun lateral to the midline at the highest point of the paraspinal musculature. Or: Use the C7 as a reference point (➞3.4.1). From there, count down nine spinous processes to T9 and locate BL-18 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of its spinous process. Located on the same level are ➞ Du-8 (on the midline),…