GV-7 Zhongshu (中樞) — Middle Pivot

On the back, on the posterior midline, in the depression below the spinous process of the tenth thoracic vertebra (T10). At the same level as BL-19 (Gallbladder Shu).

Seated upright or in prone decubitus, locate the point in the depression between the spinous processes of the tenth and eleventh thoracic vertebrae.

Supraspinous and interspinous ligaments.

Oblique insertion directed superiorly, 0.5–1.0 cun.

Zhong (中), middle; Shu (樞), pivot. The point is located at the center of the vertebral column, like a pivot.