肺起中府止少商，大肠商阳止迎香，胃起承泣终厉兑，脾起隐白大包乡。
心起极泉少冲止，小肠少泽止听宫，膀胱睛明止至阴，肾起涌泉俞腑终，
包络天池中冲止，三焦关冲止竹空，胆瞳子□止窍阴，肝起大敦止期门。 %
中府为初注少商，少商别络注商阳，商阳复向迎香走，香接头维至库房，
维下降兮趋厉兑，兑传隐白至胸乡，隐白上升达大包，大包仍续极泉场，
泉贯少冲心部井，少泽相连即小肠，泽会听宫睛明分，睛明下造至阴强，
至阴斜出涌泉底，泉穴还归腧腑脏，腧腑天池横络截，池出中冲心主张，
中冲并与关冲合，关冲宛转丝竹傍，丝竹更贯胴窌穴，瞳窌下入窍阴方，
窍阴横亘大敦井，敦上期门肝脉当，期门厉遍还中府，经络周流仔细详。
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多气多血惟阳明，少气太阳厥阴同，二少太阴常少血，六经气血要分明。
【注】[1]手阳明大肠、足阳明胃，此二经多气多血之经也；
三焦、胆、肾、心、脾、肺，六经多气少血也；
心包络、膀胱、小肠、肝，此四经乃多血少气也。
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头
【注】[1]头者，人之首也。凡物独出之首，皆名曰头。
脑
【注】[1]头者，头骨之髓也。俗名脑子
颠
【注】[1]颠者，头顶也。颠顶之骨，俗名天灵盖。
囟
【注】[1]囟者，颠前之头骨也。身儿初生未阖名曰囟门，已阖名曰囟骨，
即天灵盖后合之骨。
面
【注】[1]凡前曰面，凡后曰背，居头之前，故曰面也。
颜
【注】[1]颜者，眉目间名也。
额颅
【注】[1]前额发际之下，两眉之上，名曰额。一曰颡者，亦额之谓也。
头角
【注】[1]额两旁棱处之骨也。
鬓骨
【注】[1]即两太阳之骨也。
目
【注】[1]目者，司视之窍也。
目胞
【注】[1]目胞者，一名目窠，一名目裹，即上下两目外卫之胞也。
目纲
【注】[1]目纲者，即上、下目胞之两睑边，又名曰睫，司目之开阖也。
目内眦
【注】[1]目内眦者，乃近鼻之内眼角，以其大而圆，故又名大眦也。
目外眦
【注】[1]目外眦者，乃近鬓前之眼角也。以其小而尖，故称目锐眦也。
目珠
【注】[1]目珠者，目睛之俗名也。
目系
【注】[1]目系者，目睛入脑之系也。
目眶骨
【注】[1]目眶者，目窠四围之骨也。上曰眉棱骨，下即□骨，
□骨之外即颧骨。
□
【注】[1]目下之眶骨，颧骨内下连上牙床者也。
頞
【注】[1]頞者，鼻梁即山根也。
鼻
【注】[1]鼻者，司臭之窍也。两孔之界骨，名曰鼻柱；
下至鼻之尽处，名曰准头。
頄
【注】[1]頄者，□内鼻旁间，近生门牙之骨也。
颧
【注】[1]颧者，面两旁之高起大骨也。
顑
【注】[1]顑者。俗呼为腮，口旁颊前肉之空软处也。
耳
【注】[1]耳者，司听之窍也。
蔽
【注】[1]蔽者，耳门也。
耳郭
【注】[1]耳郭者，耳轮也。
颊
【注】[1]颊，耳前颧侧面两旁之称也。
曲颊
【注】[1]曲颊者，颊之骨也。曲如环形，受颊车骨尾之 者也。
颊车
【注】[1]颊车者，下牙床骨也。总载诸齿，能咀食物，故名颊车。
人中
【注】[1]人中者，鼻柱之下，唇之上，穴名水沟。
口
【注】[1]口者，司言食之窍也。
唇
【注】 [1]唇者，口端也。
吻
【注】[1]吻者，口之四周也。
颐
【注】[1]颐者，口角后顑之下也。
颏
【注】[1]颏者，口之 下唇至未之处，俗名下把壳也。
颔
【注】[1]颔者，颏下结喉上，两侧肉之空软处也。
齿
【注】[1]齿者，口龂所生之骨也，俗名曰牙。
有门牙、虎牙、槽牙、上下尽根牙之别。
舌
【注】[1]舌者，司味之窍也。
舌本
【注】[1]舌本者，舌之根也。
颃颡
【注】[1]颃颡者，口内之上二孔，司分气之窍也。
悬壅垂
【注】[1]县壅垂者，张口视喉上，似乳头之小舌，俗名碓嘴。
会厌
【注】[1]会厌者，复喉管之上窍，似皮似膜，发声则开，咽食则闭，
故为声音之户也。
咽
【注】[1]咽者，饮食之路也，居喉之后。
喉
【注】[1]喉者，通声息之路也，居咽之前。
喉咙
【注】[1]喉咙者，喉也，肺之系也。
嗌
【注】[1]嗌者，咽也，胃之系也。
结喉
【注】[1]结喉者，喉之管头也。其人瘦者多外见颈前，
肥人则隐于肉内，多不见也。
胸膺
【注】[1]胸者，缺盆下腹之上，有骨之处也；膺者，胸前两旁高处也，
一名曰臆，胸骨肉也俗名胸膛。
□骭
【注】[1]□肝者，胸之众骨名也。
乳
【注】[1]乳者，膺上突起两肉有头，妇人以乳儿者也。
鸠尾
【注】[1]鸠尾者，即蔽心骨也。其质系脆骨，在胸骨之下岐骨之间。
膈【注】[1]腹者，膈之下曰腹，俗名曰肚；脐之下曰少腹，亦名小腹。
脐
【注】[1]脐者，人之初生胞蒂之处也。
毛际
【注】[1]毛际者，小腹下横骨间丛毛之际也，下横骨俗名盖骨。
篡
【注】[1]篡者，横骨之下，两股之前，相合共结之凹也。前、后两阴之间，
名下极穴，又名屏翳穴，会阴穴，及男女阴气之所也。
睾丸
【注】[1]睾丸者，男子前阴两丸也。
上横骨
【注】 [1]上横骨在喉前宛宛中，天突穴之外，小湾横骨旁，接拄骨之骨也。
拄骨
【注】[1]拄骨者，膺上缺盆之外，俗名锁子骨也。内接横骨，外接肩解也。
肩解
【注】[1]肩解者，肩端之骨节解处也。
□骨
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【注】[1]□骨者，肩端之骨也，即肩胛骨头臼之棱骨也。其臼接臑骨上端，
俗曰肩头。其外曲卷翅骨，肩后之棱骨也。其下棱骨，在背肉内。
肩胛
【注】[1]肩胛者，即□骨之末成片骨也。亦名肩髆，俗名□板子骨。
臂
【注】 [1]臂者，上身两大支之通称也。一名曰肱，俗名胳膊；
胳膊中节上、下骨交接处，名曰肘；肘上之骨曰臑骨；
肘下之骨曰臂骨。臂骨有正、辅二骨，辅骨在上，短细偏外；
正骨居下，长大偏内，俱下接腕骨也。
腕
【注】[1]腕者，臂掌骨接交处，以其宛屈故名也。
当外侧之骨，名曰高骨，一名锐骨，亦名踝骨。
掌骨
【注】[1]掌者，手之众指之本也。掌之众骨名雍骨，
合凑成掌，非块然一骨也。
鱼
【注】[1]鱼者，在掌外侧之上陇起，其形如鱼，故谓之鱼也。
手
【注】[1]手者，上体所以持物也。
手心
【注】[1]手心者，即掌之中也。
手背
【注】[1]手背者，手之表也。
指骨
【注】[1]指者，手指之骨也。第一大指名巨指，在外二节，本节在掌；
第二名食指，又名大指之次指，三节在外，本节在掌；
第三中指名将指，三节在外，本节在掌；
第四指名无名指，又名小指之次指，三节在外，本节在掌；
第五指为小指，三节在外，本节在掌。
其节节交接处，皆有碎骨筋膜联系。
爪甲
【注】[1]爪甲者，指之甲也，足趾同。
岐骨
【注】[1]岐骨者，凡骨之两叉者，皆名岐骨，手足同。
臑
【注】[1]臑者，肩髆下内侧对腋处，高起软白肉也。
腋
【注】[1]腋者，肩之下胁之上际，俗名胳肢窝。
胁肋
【注】[1]胁者，腋下至肋骨尽处之统名也。曰肋者，胁之单条骨之谓也，
统胁肋之总，又名曰胠。
季胁
【注】[1]季胁者，胁之下小肋骨也，俗名软肋。
□【注】[1]□者，胁下无肋骨空软处也。
脑后骨
【注】[1]脑后骨者，俗呼脑杓。
枕骨
【注】[1]枕骨者，脑后骨之下陇起者是也。
其骨或棱、或平、或长、或圆不一。
完骨
【注】[1]耳后之棱骨，名曰完骨，在枕骨下两旁之棱骨也。
颈项
【注】[1]颈项者，颈之茎也，又曰颈者，茎之侧也；
项者，茎之后也，俗名脖项。
颈骨
【注】[1]颈者，头之茎骨，肩骨上际之骨，俗名天柱骨也。
项骨
【注】[1]项骨者，头后甚骨之上三节圆骨也。
背
【注】[1]背者，后身大椎以下，腰以一之通称也。
膂
【注】 [1]膂者，夹脊骨两旁肉也。
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The Lung Meridian starts at Zhongfu (LU-1) and ends at Shaoshang (LU-11); the Large Intestine Meridian starts at Shangyang (LI-1) and ends at Yingxiang (LI-20); the Stomach Meridian starts at Chengqi (ST-1) and ends at Lidui (ST-45); the Spleen Meridian starts at Yinbai (SP-1) and ends at Dabao (SP-21).
The Heart Meridian starts at Jiquan (HT-1) and ends at Shaochong (HT-9); the Small Intestine Meridian starts at Xiaozé (SI-1) and ends at Tinggong (SI-19); the Bladder Meridian starts at Jingming (BL-1) and ends at Zhiyin (BL-67); the Kidney Meridian starts at Yongquan (KI-1) and terminates in the internal organs; the Pericardium Meridian starts at Tianchi (PC-1) and ends at Zhongchong (PC-9); the Sanjiao (Triple Energizer) Meridian starts at Guanchong (TE-1) and ends at Zhukong (TE-18); the Gallbladder Meridian starts at Tongziliao (GB-1) and ends at Qiaoyin (GB-44); the Liver Meridian starts at Dadun (LR-1) and ends at Qimen (LR-14).
Zhongfu is the initial point of the Lung Meridian, its collateral connects to Shangyang of the Large Intestine Meridian; Qi from Shangyang flows to Yingxiang; Yingxiang connects to Touwei until Kufang; Qi from Touwei descends towards Lidui; Qi from Lidui transmits to Yinbai reaching Xiongxiang; Qi from Yinbai ascends to Dabao; Qi from Dabao continues to Jiquan; Jiquan penetrates Shaochong entering the Heart's well point; Shaochong connects to Xiaozé of the Small Intestine Meridian; Xiaozé meets Tinggong and Jingming diverges; Jingming goes down to strengthen Zhiyin; Zhiyin slants out to the bottom of Yongquan; Yongquan returns to the internal organs; Qi from the internal organs horizontally passes Tianchi intercepted by collaterals; Qi exiting Tianchi is governed by Zhongchong controlling the Heart; Zhongchong combines with Guanchong; Guanchong turns near Zhuzhukong; Zhuzhukong further penetrates the eye acupoint; Tongziliao enters downward to Qiaoyin; Qiaoyin lies across Dadun well point; above Dadun, Qimen is where the Liver Meridian resides; Qimen connects with Lidui and returns to Zhongfu. The meridians circulate continuously, requiring careful examination.
Only the Yangming Meridians (Hand-Yangming Large Intestine and Foot-Yangming Stomach) have abundant Qi and Blood. The Taiyang and Jueyin Meridians share similar characteristics regarding Qi and Blood deficiency/excess patterns (Note: Classical theory varies, but translating strictly per text context implying specific categorizations); the Shaoyang and Taiyin Meridians are often characterized by deficient Blood. The Qi and Blood levels of the twelve meridians must be clearly distinguished.
[Note] [1] The Hand-Yangming Large Intestine Meridian and Foot-Yangming Stomach Meridian are meridians with abundant Qi and Blood;
The Sanjiao (Triple Energizer), Gallbladder, Kidney, Heart, Spleen, and Lung meridians are meridians with abundant Qi and deficient Blood;
The Pericardium, Bladder, Small Intestine, and Liver meridians are meridians with abundant Blood and deficient Qi.
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Head
[Note] [1] The head refers to the human head. Any part of an object that protrudes alone is called a head.
Brain
[Note] [1] The brain is the marrow within the skull. Commonly known as "naozi".
Dian (Vertex)
[Note] [1] Dian refers to the top of the head. The bone at the vertex is commonly known as the fontanelle cap (tianlinggai).
Xin (Fontanelle)
[Note] [1] Xin refers to the frontal bone of the vertex. In newborns, it is unclosed and called the anterior fontanelle (ximen); once closed, it is called the xin bone, which is the bone closing the posterior part of the tianlinggai.
Face
[Note] [1] The front is called the face, the back is called the back. Located at the front of the head, hence called the face.
Yan (Forehead/Face)
[Note] [1] Yan refers to the area between the eyebrows and eyes.
E-Tu (Forehead)
[Note] [1] Below the hairline of the forehead and above the eyebrows is called the E (forehead). Another view states that "Sang" also refers to the forehead.
Head Corners
[Note] [1] The bony ridges on both sides of the forehead.
Bone of the Temples
[Note] [1] Refers to the bones at the temples on both sides.
Eye
[Note] [1] The eye is the orifice responsible for vision.
Eyelid
[Note] [1] The eyelid, also called Yike or Yenguo, is the protective tissue of the upper and lower eyelids.
Eyelid Margin
[Note] [1] The eyelid margin refers to the edges of the upper and lower eyelids, also known as eyelashes, governing the opening and closing of the eye.
Inner Canthus
[Note] [1] The inner canthus is the inner corner of the eye near the nose. Because it is large and round, it is also called the Da Zi.
Outer Canthus
[Note] [1] The outer canthus is the corner of the eye near the front of the temple. Because it is small and pointed, it is called the Rui Zi.
Eyeball
[Note] [1] The eyeball is the common name for the globe of the eye.
Optic Nerve/Connection
[Note] [1] The Eye Connection (Mu Xi) is the pathway connecting the eyeball to the brain.
Orbital Bone
[Note] [1] The orbit refers to the bones surrounding the eye socket. The upper part is called the eyebrow ridge bone; the lower part is the infraorbital bone; outside the infraorbital bone is the zygomatic bone.
Infraorbital Bone
[Note] [1] The infraorbital bone is the bone below the eye, connecting inward and downward to the zygomatic bone and the upper jaw.
E (Nasal Bridge)
[Note] [1] E refers to the nasal bridge, also known as Shan Gen.
Nose
[Note] [1] The nose is the orifice responsible for smell. The bone separating the two nostrils is called the Nasal Pillar (Bi Zhu); extending down to the tip of the nose is called Zhun Tou.
Qiu (Cheekbone Area)
[Note] [1] Qiu refers to the bone inside the eye socket next to the nose, near the incisors.
Zygoma
[Note] [1] The zygoma refers to the prominent large bones on both sides of the face.
Kan (Cheek)
[Note] [1] Kan, commonly called Sai, refers to the soft fleshy area in front of the cheek near the mouth.
Ear
[Note] [1] The ear is the orifice responsible for hearing.
Bi (Ear Gate)
[Note] [1] Bi refers to the ear gate.
Auricle
[Note] [1] The auricle is the helix of the ear.
Cheek
[Note] [1] Cheek refers to the areas on both sides of the zygoma in front of the ear.
Curved Jaw
[Note] [1] The curved jaw refers to the bone of the cheek. It is curved like a ring and receives the tail of the masseter bone.
Masseter Bone (Jia Che)
[Note] [1] Jia Che refers to the mandible (lower jawbone). It holds all the teeth and enables chewing, hence the name.
Ren Zhong (Governing Vessel Point)
[Note] [1] Ren Zhong is located below the nasal pillar and above the lip. The acupoint is named Shuigou.
Mouth
[Note] [1] The mouth is the orifice responsible for speech and eating.
Lip
[Note] [1] The lip is the edge of the mouth.
Kiss/Mouth Surroundings
[Note] [1] Kiss refers to the surroundings of the mouth.
Chin/Jaw
[Note] [1] Yi refers to the area behind the corner of the mouth and below the kan.
Chin Tip
[Note] [1] Ke refers to the area from the lower lip to the end of the mouth, commonly known as the chin shell.
Submandibular Region
[Note] [1] Han refers to the soft fleshy area on both sides below the ke and above the laryngeal prominence.
Teeth
[Note] [1] Teeth are bones growing from the gums, commonly known as ya.
They are classified into incisors, canines, molars, and wisdom teeth.
Tongue
[Note] [1] The tongue is the orifice responsible for taste.
Root of Tongue
[Note] [1] The root of the tongue (She Ben) is the base of the tongue.
Hang Sang (Posterior Nasal Aperture)
[Note] [1] Hang Sang refers to the two upper apertures in the oral cavity, serving as passages for air distribution.
Uvula
[Note] [1] The uvula (Xuan Yong Chui) is the small tongue-like structure hanging from the roof of the mouth when opened, commonly known as the pestle mouth.
Epiglottis
[Note] [1] The epiglottis covers the upper opening of the larynx. It resembles skin or membrane, opens during phonation, and closes during swallowing, thus serving as the gate of sound.
Pharynx
[Note] [1] The pharynx is the pathway for food and drink, located behind the larynx.
Larynx
[Note] [1] The larynx is the pathway for voice and breath, located in front of the pharynx.
Hou Long (Throat)
[Note] [1] Hou Long refers to the larynx, which is the extension of the Lung system.
Ai (Oropharynx)
[Note] [1] Ai refers to the pharynx, which is the extension of the Stomach system.
Laryngeal Prominence
[Note] [1] The laryngeal prominence is the head of the laryngeal tube. In thin individuals, it is often visible on the front of the neck; in obese individuals, it is hidden within the flesh and often not visible.
Chest and Pectoral Region
[Note] [1] The chest (Xiong) is the bony area below the clavicle fossa and above the abdomen; the pectoral region (Ying) is the high area on both sides of the front of the chest, also called Yi, referring to the chest muscle and bone, commonly known as the chest.
Sternum
[Note] [1] The sternum is the collective name for the bones of the chest.
Breast
[Note] [1] The breast refers to the two fleshy protrusions on the pectoral region with nipples, used by women to nurse infants.
Jiu Wei (Cartilage Process)
[Note] [1] Jiu Wei refers to the xiphoid process. Its texture is cartilaginous, located between the bifurcation of the bones below the sternum.
Diaphragm
[Note] [1] The area below the diaphragm is called the abdomen, commonly known as the belly; the area below the navel is called the lower abdomen (Shao Fu), also known as the small abdomen.
Navel
[Note] [1] The navel is the site where the umbilical cord connected at birth.
Pubic Hair Line
[Note] [1] The pubic hair line refers to the junction of clustered hairs between the horizontal bones below the lower abdomen. The lower horizontal bone is commonly known as the cover bone.
Perineum
[Note] [1] The perineum (Cuan) is the concave area formed by the convergence of the front of the thighs below the horizontal bone. Between the anterior and posterior orifices, it is called the Xia Ji acupoint, also known as Ping Yi acupoint or Hui Yin acupoint, where the Yin Qi of men and women converges.
Testes
[Note] [1] The testes are the two testicles of the male anterior orifice.
Upper Horizontal Bone
[Note] [1] The upper horizontal bone is located in the depression in front of the throat, outside the Tiantu acupoint, beside the small curved horizontal bone, connecting to the supporting bone.
Supporting Bone (Clavicle)
[Note] [1] The supporting bone refers to the clavicle, commonly known as the lock bone. It connects internally to the horizontal bone and externally to the shoulder joint.
Shoulder Joint
[Note] [1] The shoulder joint refers to the articulation at the end of the shoulder.
Scapula
Commentary:
[Note] [1] The scapula is the bone at the end of the shoulder, specifically the ridge bone of the glenoid cavity of the humeral head. The cavity connects to the upper end of the humerus, commonly called the shoulder head. The curved wing-like bone outside is the ridge bone at the back of the shoulder. The lower ridge bone is within the back muscles.
Scapula Blade
[Note] [1] The scapula blade refers to the flat bone at the end of the scapula. Also called Jian Bo, commonly known as the shoulder plate bone.
Arm
[Note] [1] The arm is the general term for the two major branches of the upper body. Also called Gong, commonly known as the elbow/arm; the junction of the upper and lower bones in the middle of the arm is called the elbow; the bone above the elbow is called the humerus; the bone below the elbow is called the forearm. The forearm has two bones: the radius (Fu Gu) is superior, short, thin, and lateral; the ulna (Zheng Gu) is inferior, long, thick, and medial, both connecting downward to the carpal bones.
Wrist
[Note] [1] The wrist is the junction where the arm and palm bones meet, named for its curvature.
The bone on the lateral side is called the High Bone, also known as the Sharp Bone or Ankle Bone.
Palm Bones
[Note] [1] The palm is the base of the fingers. The numerous bones in the palm are called Yong Gu,
which aggregate to form the palm, not a single block of bone.
Thenar Eminence (Fish)
[Note] [1] The thenar eminence is located on the upper lateral aspect of the palm, raised and shaped like a fish, hence called Fish.
Hand
[Note] [1] The hand is the organ of the upper body used to hold objects.
Palm Center
[Note] [1] The palm center is the middle of the palm.
Back of Hand
[Note] [1] The back of the hand is the dorsal surface of the hand.
Phalanges
[Note] [1] The finger refers to the bones of the digits. The first digit is called Ju Zhi (Thumb), with two segments externally, the proximal segment in the palm;
the second digit is called Shi Zhi (Index Finger), also known as the secondary digit of the thumb, with three segments externally, the proximal segment in the palm;
the third digit is called Zhong Zhi (Middle Finger), also known as Jiang Zhi, with three segments externally, the proximal segment in the palm;
the fourth digit is called Wu Ming Zhi (Ring Finger), also known as the secondary digit of the little finger, with three segments externally, the proximal segment in the palm;
the fifth digit is the Xiao Zhi (Little Finger), with three segments externally, the proximal segment in the palm.
At the junction of each segment, there are connections of fragmented bones and fascia.
Nail
[Note] [1] The nail refers to the fingernail, same for toenails.
Rami Bone (Bifurcated Bone)
[Note] [1] Rami bone refers to any bone that bifurcates, applicable to both hands and feet.
Nao (Upper Arm/Axillary Region)
[Note] [1] Nao refers to the high, soft, white flesh on the medial side below the scapula, opposite the axilla.
Axilla
[Note] [1] The axilla is the boundary below the shoulder and above the ribs, commonly known as the armpit.
Hypochondrium and Ribs
[Note] [1] Hypochondrium (Xie) is the general term from the axilla to the end of the ribs. Rib (Lei) refers to a single rib within the hypochondrium.
The collective term for the hypochondrium and ribs is also called Qu.
Costal Margin (Ji Xie)
[Note] [1] Costal margin refers to the small ribs below the hypochondrium, commonly known as soft ribs.
Empty Space below Hypochondrium
[Note] [1] The empty space below the hypochondrium refers to the soft area without ribs below the hypochondrium.
Bone at Back of Head
[Note] [1] The bone at the back of the head is commonly called Nao Shao.
Occipital Bone
[Note] [1] The occipital bone is the raised part below the bone at the back of the head.
This bone may vary in shape, being ridged, flat, long, or round.
Wan Gu (Complete Bone)
[Note] [1] The ridge bone behind the ear is called Wan Gu, located at the lateral ridges below the occipital bone.
Neck and Nape
[Note] [1] Neck and Nape: The neck is the stem; some say the neck is the side of the stem;
the nape is the back of the stem, commonly known as the neck.
Cervical Bone
[Note] [1] The cervical bone is the stem bone of the head, the bone at the upper limit of the shoulder bone, commonly known as the Tian Zhu bone.
Thoracic Vertebrae (Nape Bone)
[Note] [1] The nape bone refers to the three circular vertebrae above the spine at the back of the head.
Back
[Note] [1] The back is the general term for the posterior body from the Dazhui point below to the waist.
Lu (Paraspinal Muscle)
[Note] [1] Lu refers to the muscles on both sides of the spinal column.