Introduction To Acupoints

Lateral End of the Crease

Acupoint Name:Lateral End of the Crease Acupoint

Acupoint Code:BL-39

PinYin:weiyang

Associated Meridian:The Bladder channel of Foot, Greater Yang

Main Diseases for Treatment

Lumbar and back pain, calf muscle spasms, lower abdominal distension, and difficult urination, etc.

Acupoint Location

On the lateral end of the popliteal fossa crease, at the medial side of the biceps femoris tendon. (This acupoint is bilateral, one on each side.)

Acupoint Selection Techniques

Step 1: Lie prone;
Step 2: At the lateral end of the popliteal crease, you can palpate a large tendon (the biceps femoris tendon);
Step 3: On the medial side of this tendon, there is a depression, which is the location of this acupoint.

Acupoint Chart

BL-39:Lateral End of the Crease(weiyang)
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