Which GV point is located on the midline of the upper back in the depression below the spinous process of the third thoracic vertebra?

Which GV point is located on the midline of the upper back in the depression below the spinous process of the third thoracic vertebra?

• A. GV 11
• B. GV 10
• C. GV 12
• D. GV 13

Answer: (C)

The point is located along the midline of the back at a specific thoracic level. The description points to the midline depression below the spinous process of the third thoracic vertebra, which is GV-12. To find it, locate the spinous process at T3 and feel for the small hollow directly beneath it—the site corresponds to GV-12. The other options lie at different vertebral levels or landmarks along the back, so they don’t match this exact location.

The point is located along the midline of the back at a specific thoracic level. The description points to the midline depression below the spinous process of the third thoracic vertebra, which is GV-12. To find it, locate the spinous process at T3 and feel for the small hollow directly beneath it—the site corresponds to GV-12. The other options lie at different vertebral levels or landmarks along the back, so they don’t match this exact location.