Juliao 居髎
Side of the hip, halfway between the anterior superior iliac spine and the most prominent point of the greater trochanter.
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Tensor fasciae latae · Gluteus medius muscle · Rectus femoris muscle
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1Where is Juliao?
Side of the hip, halfway between the anterior superior iliac spine and the most prominent point of the greater trochanter.
Tensor fasciae latae · Gluteus medius muscle · Rectus femoris muscle
2How do I find it on my body?
- Find the bony point at the front of the pelvis (anterior superior iliac spine).
- Find the most prominent bone on the upper outer thigh (greater trochanter) — it moves under the hand when the leg is rolled in and out.
- Press halfway between the two.
- tensor fasciae latae
- A short muscle on the outer front of the pelvis. It pulls tight the tough band on the outer thigh (iliotibial tract).
- rectus femoris
- The muscle running straight down the middle of the front of the thigh. It starts on the pelvis, joins the kneecap tendon, straightens the knee and lifts the leg.
- gluteus medius
- A fan-shaped muscle on the side of the pelvis, above and outside gluteus maximus. It keeps the pelvis level when you stand on one leg.
- hip joint
- The joint where the ball-shaped head of the femur fits into the hip socket, letting the leg swing and turn in all directions. It lies deep, so the joint itself is hard to feel from outside.
- greater trochanter
- The big bony knob at the upper outer end of the femur. Below the side of the hip, it rolls under your palm when you turn the leg in and out.
3Before you press
- This is close to the hip joint — do not press a painful or swollen joint.
- Avoid broken or swollen skin and press only to a comfortable level.
- Acupressure is not a substitute for medical care.
4How has it been used traditionally?
- Classified as a crossing point of the Yang Qiao vessel and the Gallbladder meridian (Zhenjiu Jiayi Jing) — a historical classification, not a claim of effect.
- The name is usually translated as 'Squatting Crevice'.
From traditional texts — not a claim of effect.
?FAQ
Where exactly is Juliao?
Side of the hip, halfway between the anterior superior iliac spine and the most prominent point of the greater trochanter.
How do I find Juliao?
Find the bony point at the front of the pelvis (anterior superior iliac spine). Find the most prominent bone on the upper outer thigh (greater trochanter) — it moves under the hand when the leg is rolled in and out. Press halfway between the two.
What should I watch out for?
This is close to the hip joint — do not press a painful or swollen joint. Avoid broken or swollen skin and press only to a comfortable level. Acupressure is not a substitute for medical care.
Sources
- Location: WHO Standard Acupuncture Point Locations in the Western Pacific Region (2008), p. 186
- Standard comparison: Chinese national standard GB/T 12346-2021 (Nomenclature and location of meridian points)
- Korean anatomical terms and point names: KMCRIC Standard Acupoint DB (Korea)
- Classification source: Zhenjiu Jiayi Jing (Huangfu Mi), vol. 3
- Traditional use cross-check: AcuAtlas dataset (CC BY 4.0)
- 3D: computed on Z-Anatomy (CC BY-SA 4.0) · BodyParts3D © DBCLS
Positions computed from the WHO standard locations (2008) on Z-Anatomy (CC BY-SA 4.0) · BodyParts3D © DBCLS. For reference only — not a substitute for diagnosis or treatment. See a clinician if you are unwell.