Fengmen 風門
Upper back, 1.5 cun out from the back midline at the level of T2.
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Vertebra t2 · Transverse part of trapezius muscle · Rhomboid minor muscle · Longissimus thoracis muscle
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1Where is Fengmen?
Upper back, 1.5 cun out from the back midline at the level of T2.
The level is set by the lower edge of the T2 spinous process.
Vertebra t2 · Transverse part of trapezius muscle · Rhomboid minor muscle · Longissimus thoracis muscle
2How do I find it on my body?
- Find C7, the most prominent bump at the base of the neck. Count down two spinous processes to T2.
- Take the height of the lower edge of that spinous process.
- Press 1.5 cun out from the midline, over the erector spinae muscle. With the arms hanging, the midline-to-shoulder-blade distance (to its inner border) is 3 cun, or 6 cun between the two; this is half of it.
A cun is a body-scaled unit of length. The precise way is to divide a bone length into equal parts (proportional bone cun); finger widths are a quick estimate.
- transverse part of trapezius
- The middle part of trapezius. It runs sideways from the upper back bones to the shoulder blade and pulls the blades toward the middle of the back.
- longissimus thoracis
- The back part of the middle column of erector spinae (longissimus). As its name says it is long, and it straightens the lower and middle back.
- rhomboid minor
- A thin muscle just above rhomboid major. It runs from the lower neck and first back bone to the upper inner edge of the shoulder blade and helps the same job.
- erector spinae
- The group of long muscles up both sides of the spine that straighten the back and hold the body upright. Lie face down and lift your back a little, and they bulge as thick cords on each side.
- spinous process
- The bony spike sticking backward from the middle of each spine bone. The row of bumps you feel down the middle of the back is these, and they serve as the counting marks for back points.
3Before you press
- Do not bear down hard on the spine or ribs with an elbow or a tool.
- Avoid broken or swollen skin and press only to a comfortable level.
- Acupressure is not a substitute for medical care.
4How has it been used traditionally?
- The name means 'wind gate' — in classical theory, a doorway for 'wind'. The Zhenjiu Jiayi Jing also calls it Refu (熱府).
- Recorded as a crossing point of the Governing Vessel and the Foot Taiyang channel — a historical classification, not a claim of effect.
From traditional texts — not a claim of effect.
?FAQ
Where exactly is Fengmen?
Upper back, 1.5 cun out from the back midline at the level of T2. The level is set by the lower edge of the T2 spinous process.
How do I find Fengmen?
Find C7, the most prominent bump at the base of the neck. Count down two spinous processes to T2. Take the height of the lower edge of that spinous process. Press 1.5 cun out from the midline, over the erector spinae muscle. With the arms hanging, the midline-to-shoulder-blade distance (to its inner border) is 3 cun, or 6 cun between the two; this is half of it. it is level with Fufen (BL41).
What should I watch out for?
Do not bear down hard on the spine or ribs with an elbow or a tool. Avoid broken or swollen skin and press only to a comfortable level. Acupressure is not a substitute for medical care.
Sources
- Location: WHO Standard Acupuncture Point Locations in the Western Pacific Region (2008), p. 105
- Standard comparison: Chinese national standard GB/T 12346-2021 (Nomenclature and location of meridian points), p. 17 — same location
- Korean anatomical terms: KMLE medical dictionary
- Traditional-use cross-check: AcuAtlas dataset (CC BY 4.0)
- Classification source: Zhenjiu Jiayi Jing vol. 3, sec. 8
- 3D: computed on Z-Anatomy (CC BY-SA 4.0) · BodyParts3D © DBCLS
Positions computed from the WHO standard locations (2008) on Z-Anatomy (CC BY-SA 4.0) · BodyParts3D © DBCLS. For reference only — not a substitute for diagnosis or treatment. See a clinician if you are unwell.