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BL-54
 Location 3 cun lateral to the posterior midline, on the level of the 4th sacral foramen, approximately at the centre of the buttock. How to find For details on orientation in the lumbar and sacral region, see ➞ 3.4.3, 3.4.4. First, locate L5. Inferior to it, the next palpable bony structure is the highest point on the medial sacral crest ( sacral spinous processes). Palpate downward for 3 more bony elevations and locate the depression of the 4th sacral foramen less than 1 cun lateral to it. This is on the level of BL-54, located 3 cun lateral to the midline. For further reference: The 4th sacral foramen is mostly level with the superior end of the rima ani. Located on the same level are ➞BL-34 (over the 4th sacral foramen) and ➞ BL-30 (1.5 cun lateral to the midline). Actions/Indications ● Opens the channel and luo vessels, eliminates stagnation ● Regulates urination ● Eliminates haemorrhoids Special features Important local point | |
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