Stomach MeridianST34

Liangqiu 梁丘

For reference only · not a substitute for diagnosis or treatment

Short answer

2 B-cun above the patellar base, between the vastus lateralis and the outer edge of the rectus femoris tendon.

Xi-cleft point

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Liangqiu — ① Where on the body? — **① Where on the body?**

Liangqiu — Textbook view — skin on the left, muscle and bone underneath on the right — **Textbook view — skin on the left, muscle and bone underneath on the right**
Location and structures come from our 3D model; only the drawing style was refined with AI. Labels are added by us.

Liangqiu — ③ Under the skin — **③ Under the skin**
Rectus femoris muscle · Vastus lateralis muscle · Vastus intermedius muscle

Rendered straight from the 3D model at the computed location. The glowing ring marks Liangqiu.

On this page

Where is Liangqiu?
How do I find it on my body?
Before you press
How has it been used traditionally?
FAQ

1Where is Liangqiu?

2 B-cun above the patellar base, between the vastus lateralis and the outer edge of the rectus femoris tendon.

It lies 1 B-cun straight below ST33.

It is on the front-outer thigh.

Beneath the point

Rectus femoris muscle · Vastus lateralis muscle · Vastus intermedius muscle

Our 3D measurement · In our 3D model: 2 cun (43.3 mm) above the kneecap base, on the line where the vastus lateralis meets the rectus femoris; 23.6 mm below ST33.

2How do I find it on my body?

Tighten the thigh so the vastus lateralis and, just inside it, the rectus femoris tendon stand out.
Find the groove between them.
In that groove, press 2 B-cun above the patellar base.

Check · 1 B-cun directly below ST33.

What is a “cun”?

A cun is a body-scaled unit of length. The precise way is to divide a bone length into equal parts (proportional bone cun); finger widths are a quick estimate.

📖 Words explained

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.
vastus lateralis: The large muscle on the outer front of the thigh. It straightens the knee.
vastus intermedius: The muscle just under rectus femoris, lying on the front of the femur. It straightens the knee.

3Before you press

⚠ Do not press when

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 the Xi-cleft point of the Stomach channel, as recorded in the Zhenjiu Jiayi Jing — a historical classification, not a claim of effect.

From traditional texts — not a claim of effect.

?FAQ

Where exactly is Liangqiu?

2 B-cun above the patellar base, between the vastus lateralis and the outer edge of the rectus femoris tendon. It lies 1 B-cun straight below ST33. It is on the front-outer thigh.

How do I find Liangqiu?

Tighten the thigh so the vastus lateralis and, just inside it, the rectus femoris tendon stand out. Find the groove between them. In that groove, press 2 B-cun above the patellar base. 1 B-cun directly below ST33.

What should I watch out for?

Avoid broken or swollen skin and press only to a comfortable level. Acupressure is not a substitute for medical care.

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Sources

Location: WHO Standard Acupuncture Point Locations in the Western Pacific Region (2008), p. 63
Standard comparison: Chinese national standard GB/T 12346-2021 (Nomenclature and location of meridian points)
Korean anatomical terms and locating tips: KMCRIC Standard Acupoint DB (Korea)
Classification source: Zhenjiu Jiayi Jing vol. 3 (Siku Quanshu edition)
Classification cross-check: AcuAtlas dataset (CC BY 4.0)

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.