Back Points/Cun Measurements to Know Flashcards
Midway between the tip of the coccyx and the anus. Locate the point in the prone position.
DU 1
In the hiatus of the sacrum
Du 2
2 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the 7th cervical vertebra
(Du-14)
SI 15
3 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the 1st thoracic vertebra
where Du-13 is located
SI 14
SI 14 is how many cun lateral?
3
SI 15 is how many cun lateral?
2
On the medial extremity of the suprascapular fossa, about midway between SI-10
and the spinous process of the 2nd thoracic vertebra
-in the pocket
SI 13
In the center of the suprascapular fossa, directly above SI-11. When the arm is
lifted, the point is at the site of the depression.
SI 12
On the scapula, in the depression of the center of the subscapular fossa, and at the
level of the 4th thoracic vertebra
SI 11
When the arm is adducted, the point is directly above the posterior end of the
axillary fold, in the depression inferior to the scapular spine.
SI 10
Posterior and inferior to the shoulder joint. When the arm is adducted, the point is
____cun above the posterior end of the axillary fold.
1 cun
SI 9
Midway between G-21 and SI-13, on the superior angle of the scapula
SJ 15
In the upper aspect of the shoulder, in the depression between the acromial extremity of the clavicle and the scapular spine
LI 16
On the shoulder, directly above the nipple, at the midpoint of the line connecting Du-14 and the acromion, at the highest point of the shoulder
GB 21
At the junction of the lateral 1/3 and medial 2/3 of the distance between the prominence of the great trochanter and the hiatus of the sacrum (Du-2). When locating the point, put the patient in the lateral recumbent position with the thigh flexed.
GB 30
