GV-6 Jizhong (脊中) — Spinal Center

In the mid-back region, on the posterior midline, in the depression below the spinous process of the eleventh thoracic vertebra (T11). At the same level as BL-20 (Spleen Shu).

In prone decubitus or seated upright, locate the point in the depression between the spinous processes of the eleventh and twelfth thoracic vertebrae.

Supraspinous and interspinous ligaments.

Oblique insertion directed superiorly, 0.5–1.0 cun.

Ji (脊), spine; Zhong (中), middle. The point is located at the midpoint between the thoracic spine and the sacrum.