SP-16 is located how many cun superior to SP-15?

SP-16 is located how many cun superior to SP-15?

• A. 3 cun superior
• B. 3 cun inferior
• C. 2 cun superior
• D. 4 cun superior

Answer: (A)

Distances on the abdomen for acupuncture points are given in cun along the same vertical line. SP-15 sits at the level of the umbilicus, 4 cun lateral to the midline. SP-16 lies along the same lateral line, but three cun above SP-15 toward the head. So SP-16 is located three cun superior to SP-15.

Distances on the abdomen for acupuncture points are given in cun along the same vertical line. SP-15 sits at the level of the umbilicus, 4 cun lateral to the midline. SP-16 lies along the same lateral line, but three cun above SP-15 toward the head. So SP-16 is located three cun superior to SP-15.