Accurate Location of Liver Point

Liver Yu point is located on the back of the body, under the spinous process of the 9th thoracic vertebra, 1.5 inches from the side. Liver point should be taken in prone position or sitting position, when the upper arm is naturally lowered on the lateral wall of the chest to determine the subscapularis angle, from both sides of the subscapularis angle line and the posterior midline intersection of the vertebrae where the 7th thoracic vertebrae, from the 7th thoracic vertebrae spinous process downward 2 vertebrae spine that is, the spine of the 9th thoracic vertebrae. There is a depression under the spinous process of the 9th thoracic vertebra, which is 2 transverse fingers away from the depression, i.e. Liver Point. Liver Yu point belongs to the foot solar bladder meridian and is the dorsal acupoint of the liver. It is often used for treating dystocia, epilepsy, spinal pain, menstrual irregularities, etc. It can be manipulated by acupuncture, moxibustion, and tuina. The operation at the Liver Point should be carried out under the guidance of a doctor, and should not be done on your own.