Which SI point is in the tender depression superior to the medial end of the scapular spine, midway between Nāoshū SI-10 and the spinous process of T2?

• A. SI 12
• B. SI 10
• C. SI 9
• D. SI 8

Answer: (A)

Understanding back-point locations relies on bony landmarks and the spacing along the scapula. The description points you to a tender depression in the supraspinous fossa, just above the medial end of the scapular spine, and midway between Naoshu (SI-10) and the spinous process of T2. That exact spot is SI-12. It sits in that region along the Small Intestine channel and is commonly used for shoulder and upper back issues. The other points in this area lie in different nearby locations along the scapula or spine, so they don’t match the described landmarks.