Thigh · outer acupuncture points — 3D atlas

Reviewed by · Licensed Acupuncturist & TCM Physician · Last reviewed June 2026

The Thigh · outer region contains 2 acupuncture points (meridians: GB). The interactive atlas below opens directly on this region: click a point for its booklet (location, needling, indications, combinations), turn on labels, or start the tour.

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Points in this region (2)

CodeNameLocation
GB31
Fengshi
FengshiOn the lateral aspect of the thigh. To locate, have the patient stand erect with their arms hanging naturally at their sides. The point is…
GB32
Zhongdu
ZhongduOn the lateral aspect of the thigh, 5 cun superior to the popliteal crease, in a palpable depression between the vastus lateralis and…

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How many acupuncture points are in the Thigh · outer?

The Thigh · outer region of the atlas lists 2 points: GB31, GB32.

How do I locate a point in the Thigh · outer?

Open the point in the 3D atlas: the booklet gives the standard location, a cun ruler from the nearest bony landmark, and a step-by-step description.

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