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BL-50
 Location 3 cun lateral to the posterior midline, on the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the 12th thoracic vertebra (T12). How to find In a sitting position with the arms hanging down, the spinous process of T7 is generally on the level of the inferior angle of the scapula (➞ 3.4.2). From there, count down 5 spinous processes to the lower border of the spinous process of the T12 and locate BL-50 3 cun lateral to this point. Or: Locate the articulation of the most inferior rib with T12 and palpate 3 cun in a lateral direction for BL-50. Or: Orientation from the lumbar spine (➞3.4.3). Located on the same level are a point of ➞Ex-B-2 (0.5 cun lateral to the midline) and ➞BL-21 (1.5 cun lateral to the midline). Actions/Indications ● Harmonises the Middle Burner ● Opens the channel | |
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