Point Location - Posterior Trunk Flashcards
DU14
Below the spinous process of the 7th cervical vertebra, approximately at the level of the shoulder
DU13
1st Thoracic
DU12
3rd Thoracic
DU11
5th Thoracic
DU10
6th Thoracic
DU9
7th Thoracic
DU8
9th Thoracic
DU7
10th Thoracic
DU6
11th Thoracic
DU5
1st Lumbar
DU4
2nd Lumbar
DU3
4th Lumbar
DU2
Sacral Hiatus
DU1
Midway between the tip of the coccyx and the anus. Locate the point in the prone position
SI15
2 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the 7th cervical vertebra (Du-14)
SI14
3 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the 1st thoracic vertebra where Du-13 is located
SI13
On the medial extremity of the suprascapular fossa, about midway between SI-10 and the spinous process of the 2nd thoracic vertebra
SI12
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
SI11
On the scapula, in the depression of the center of the subscapular fossa, and at the level of the 4th thoracic vertebra
equilateral triangle method
SI10
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
SI9
Posterior and inferior to the shoulder joint. When the arm is adducted, the point is 1 cun above the posterior end of the axillary fold
LI16
In the upper aspect of the shoulder, in the depression between the acromial extremity of the clavicle and the scapular spine
SJ15
Midway between G-21 and SI-13, on the superior angle of the scapula
G21
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
G25
On the lateral side of the abdomen, on the lower border of the free end of the twelfth rib