Gallbladder meridian
GB-29 (Jūliáo, 居髎) — Squatting Crevice
- Meridian
- Gallbladder (GB)
- Anatomical view
- lateral
- Point classification
- Meeting point of the Gallbladder channel and Yang Motility vessel.
- Depth reference
- 1.0–1.5 cun perpendicular only after identifying hip-region anatomy and remaining outside the joint capsule
- Moxibustion
- Not established in checked sources.
- Reference aliases
- GB29; Juliao; 居髎; Squatting Crevice
Anatomical location
In the buttock, at the midpoint of the line between the anterior superior iliac spine and the greater trochanter.
Traditional actions
Activates the hip channel; dispels wind-dampness; relieves pain.
Recorded indications
Primary: Hip pain; sciatica; weakness or numbness of the leg.
Secondary: Lower abdominal pain; lumbar stiffness; difficulty walking.
How to read this reference
AcuAtlas separates anatomical location, traditional classification, recorded actions, indications, insertion-depth references, and moxibustion notes because these fields answer different study questions. The location statement is the orientation anchor. The classification and actions describe traditional reference categories, while indications summarize how checked educational sources associate the point with established teaching material. They are not a recommendation to select or stimulate the point.
Depth and moxibustion entries are reproduced as bounded reference notes rather than procedural instructions. Individual anatomy, technique, angle, clinical setting, and local professional standards can change what is appropriate. Review the cited documents and supervised training material before using any technical field. The normalized map coordinate is included only to place the point on the matching AcuAtlas body plate; it is not a substitute for palpation or anatomical assessment.
Sources
References displayed on this page were recorded with the point dataset.
- WHO Standard Acupuncture Point Locations in the Western Pacific Region GB29, p. 186
- Acupuncture.Com Acupuncture Point Reference Gall Bladder 29: English translation, classification, indications, functions and needling
- Chinese Medicine Council of New Zealand, Safety in Clinical Practice Guidance Care with points near joints, pp. 12–13
Frequently asked questions
Where is GB-29 located?
In the buttock, at the midpoint of the line between the anterior superior iliac spine and the greater trochanter.
What reference actions and indications are recorded for GB-29?
Activates the hip channel; dispels wind-dampness; relieves pain. The dataset lists these primary indications: Hip pain; sciatica; weakness or numbness of the leg. Secondary indications are recorded as: Lower abdominal pain; lumbar stiffness; difficulty walking.
Is GB-29 safe during pregnancy?
This dataset does not identify GB-29 as one of its five mandatory pregnancy-caution points. That is not a declaration of safety. Pregnancy-related point selection requires individualized assessment by a qualified clinician.