Which BL point is 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the fifth thoracic vertebra (T5)?

Which BL point is 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the fifth thoracic vertebra (T5)?

• A. BL-12
• B. BL-13
• C. BL-15
• D. BL-14

Answer: (D)

On the back, Back-Shu points along the Bladder channel sit about 1.5 cun to the side of the lower border of the spinous process at the level of their corresponding vertebra. At the level of T5, the point located 1.5 cun lateral to the spine is BL-14. This is why the correct choice is the point associated with BL-14. To locate it, find the lower border of the T5 spinous process, then measure 1.5 cun directly lateral along the Back-Shu line. The other options align with different thoracic levels and would not be at T5.

On the back, Back-Shu points along the Bladder channel sit about 1.5 cun to the side of the lower border of the spinous process at the level of their corresponding vertebra. At the level of T5, the point located 1.5 cun lateral to the spine is BL-14. This is why the correct choice is the point associated with BL-14. To locate it, find the lower border of the T5 spinous process, then measure 1.5 cun directly lateral along the Back-Shu line. The other options align with different thoracic levels and would not be at T5.