Which point is on the midline of the lower back, in the depression below the spinous process of the fourth lumbar vertebra?

• A. GV 4
• B. GV 3
• C. GV 5
• D. GV 6

Answer: (B)

The point locations along the Du (Governor) Vessel are identified by the vertebral level and the spinous process beneath which they sit. The description “in the depression below the spinous process of the fourth lumbar vertebra” pinpoints a spot on the midline at the L4 level. That specific location corresponds to GV-3, the Yang Gate, which is situated just below the L4 spinous process. This is why GV-3 is the correct pick for a point located in that exact lower-back depression.

The other points listed are located at different levels along the midline and do not sit at the L4 level, so they do not match this description.