ST 31 ST31 Thigh Joint Biguan 髀關 stomach 31 Stomach 31 st31
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ST 31 ST31
ST 31 ST31

ST 31 Thigh Joint - Biguan - 髀關

ST 31 Point Location

Location

On 2 lines connecting the ASIS and the superiolateral corner of the patella and level with the lower border of symphysis pubis in a depression with thigh flexed lateral to the sartorius muscle.

Actions

  • ST 31, ST 32 & ST 33 are all useful for Bi-Syndromes a/or Wei Syndromes (flaccidity or weakness) of the lower legs.
  • Pain in the thigh, muscular atrophy/weakness, knee pain, low back pain.
Relationships
Nearby Points (5)
Related TCM Patterns (1)
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