Encontro VB-Yang Qiao MaiCruzamento Yang Qiao-Dai MaiSafeMembro Inferior
Depth
01–2 cun3.0
Perpendicular insertion
Precautions
No special precautions.
📍 Location (classical)
On the lateral aspect of the hip, in the depression at the midpoint of a line drawn between the ASIS and the most prominent point of the greater trochanter.
🧭 How to find it (practical)
In lateral decubitus, locate the point 3 cun posteroinferior to Wei Dao (GB-28) or in the depression at the midpoint of the line connecting the anterior superior iliac spine and the highest point of the greater trochanter.
🔬 Anatomy
Tensor fasciae latae, gluteus medius and minimus muscles. Innervated by the superior gluteal nerve.
💉 Needling
Perpendicular insertion, 1.0–2.0 cun.
📜 Etymology
Ju (居), to reside; Liao (髎), fossa. The point is located in the depression of the hip bone.
