Which acupuncture point is located laterally to Du-8?

The acupuncture point located laterally to Du-8 is BL-18. Du-8, also known as "Jiao Xin," is situated on the midline of the body at the level of the spinous process of the eighth thoracic vertebra (T8) and serves as an important point for treating conditions related to the back and the disorder of the internal organs.

BL-18, known as "Gan Shu," is located on the bladder meridian and is specifically positioned at the same level as Du-8, but laterally, approximately 1.5 inches (3 cun) from the midline at T9, making it the correct answer. This point is also associated with the liver and is commonly used to smooth liver qi, regulate the organ's function, and alleviate conditions such as emotional or digestive issues.

The other points mentioned, while they are all related to different organ systems and therapeutic uses, do not occupy the same lateral position relative to Du-8 as BL-18 does. For instance, BL-17 (located at T7), BL-12 (located at T2), and BL-14 (located at T4) are positioned at different thoracic vertebra levels and would not be considered laterally