Knowledge Base/Acupoints/Xiguan
Educational and cultural reference only — not medical advice. We do not diagnose, do not prescribe, do not recommend medicines or doses, and make no claim to treat or cure any condition. Nothing here should delay you from seeking care. If you have a health concern, consult a licensed healthcare professional.
LR7 · 足厥阴肝经

Xiguan xī guān · 膝关

Location. On the medial aspect of the lower leg, 1 cun below LR8, in the depression posterior and inferior to the medial condyle of the tibia.

The name means "knee gate" and records the point's place just behind the knee, where the channel passes the joint. It is listed one cun behind LR8 and is usually described together with it; the record is of locality only.

定位。在小腿内侧,阴陵泉后1寸,胫骨内侧髁后下方凹陷中。

穴名「膝关」记其位在膝之后方、经气过关之处。古典文献载其在阴陵泉后1寸,多与阴陵泉并述;所记为部位,不涉及疗效。

Classical record · not a treatment recommendation. Needling technique is a licensed practitioner's skill and is out of scope here.
Behind the medial condyle of the tibia, close to the knee joint line and to the vessels and nerves of the popliteal region. Not a self-care technique.

Other points on the Foot Jueyin Liver

13 related entries.

XingjianLR2 · 行间TaichongLR3 · 太冲QimenLR14 · 期门LigouLR5 · 蠡沟QuquanLR8 · 曲泉ZhangmenLR13 · 章门DadunLR1 · 大敦ZhongfengLR4 · 中封Zhongdu (Medial)LR6 · 中都YinbaoLR9 · 阴包ZuwuliLR10 · 足五里YinlianLR11 · 阴廉JimaiLR12 · 急脉

← All Acupoints entries