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GB32 · 足少阳胆经

Zhongdu (Thigh) zhōng dú · 中渎

Location. On the lateral aspect of the thigh, 2 cun below GB31, on the line between the greater trochanter and the lateral epicondyle of the femur, 5 cun above the popliteal crease.

"Du" here is explained in the classical commentaries as referring to the hollow between the muscles of the outer thigh. The point is listed along the Gallbladder line on the thigh; the name records the locality only.

定位。在大腿外侧,风市下2寸,股骨大转子与股骨外侧髁连线上,腘横纹上5寸。

「渎」在此古典注家释为大腿外侧肌间之沟。此穴列于胆经大腿循行线上;穴名只记部位。

Classical record · not a treatment recommendation. Needling technique is a licensed practitioner's skill and is out of scope here.
On the lateral thigh over muscle, with the femur and the nerve branches of the thigh nearby. Needling depth is a practitioner judgement; not a self-care technique.

Other points on the Foot Shaoyang Gallbladder

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