Bladder BL (also UB) location

Question 1

BL1

Answer 1

On the face, in the depression superior to the inner canthus.

Question 2

BL2

Answer 2

On the face, in the depression on the medial end of the eyebrow, on the supraorbital notch

Question 3

BL10 (essential)

Answer 3

On the nape, in the depression on the lateral border of m. trapezius, within the posterior hairline, 1.3 cun lateral to the midline.

Question 4

BL11 (essential)

Answer 4

On the back, 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the T1

Question 5

BL12

Answer 5

On the back, 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the T2

Question 6

BL13

Answer 6

On the back, 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the T3

Question 7

BL14

Answer 7

On the back, 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the T4

Question 8

BL15

Answer 8

On the back, 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the T5

Question 9

BL17

Answer 9

On the back, 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the T7

Question 10

BL18

Answer 10

On the back, 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the T9

Question 11

BL19

Answer 11

On the back, 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the T10

Question 12

BL20

Answer 12

On the back, 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the T11

Question 13

BL21

Answer 13

On the back, 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the T12

Question 14

BL22

Answer 14

On the back, 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the L1

Question 15

BL23 (essential)

Answer 15

On the back, 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the L2

Question 16

BL24 (essential)

Answer 16

On the back, 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the L3

Question 17

BL25 (essential)

Answer 17

On the back, 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the L4

Question 18

BL26 (essential)

Answer 18

On the back, 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the L5

Question 19

BL27

Answer 19

1.5 cun lateral to the middle sacral crest, at the level of the 1st posterior sacral foramen

Question 20

BL28

Answer 20

1.5 cun lateral to the middle sacral crest, at the level of the 2nd posterior sacral foramen

Question 21

BL30

Answer 21

1.5 cun lateral to the middle sacral crest, at the level of the 4th posterior sacral foramen.

Question 22

BL36 (essential)

Answer 22

On the posterior aspect of the thigh, in the middle of the transverse gluteal fold.

Question 23

BL40 (essential)

Answer 23

Midpoint of the transverse crease of the popliteal fossa, between the tendons m. biceps femoris and m. semitendinosus.

Question 24

BL41

Answer 24

3.0 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of T2

Question 25

BL52 (essential)

Answer 25

3.0 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of L2

Question 26

BL53

Answer 26

3.0 cun lateral to the middle sacral crest, at the level of the 2nd posterior sacral foramen

Question 27

BL54

Answer 27

3.0 cun lateral to the middle sacral crest, at the level of the 4th posterior sacral foramen

Question 28

BL56 (essential)

Answer 28

On the posterior aspect of the lower leg, 5 cun below UB 40, on the line connecting UB 40 and UB 57, in the center of the belly of m. gastrocnemius

Question 29

BL57 (essential)

Answer 29

On the posterior midline of the lower leg between UB 40 and UB 60, when extending the toes straight or lifting the heel, the point is below of m. gastrocnemius in the apex of the depression.

Question 30

BL58 (essential)

Answer 30

On the posterior aspect of the lower leg, behind the external malleolus, 7 cun directly above UB 60, 1 cun inferior and lateral to UB 57.

Question 31

BL60 (essential)

Answer 31

On the foot, behind the external malleolus, in the depression between the tip of the external malleolus and tendo calcaneus.

Question 32

BL62 (essential)

Answer 32

In the depression directly below the external malleolus.

Question 33

BL67 (essential)

Answer 33

On the lateral side of the end of the small toe, .1 cun from the corner of the nail. (Ting point)