Which GB point is located on the postero-lateral aspect of the hip joint, one third of the distance between the prominence of the greater trochanter and the sacro-coccygeal hiatus?

• A. GB31
• B. GB30
• C. GB33
• D. GB32

Answer: (B)

GB30 sits in the gluteal region on the postero-lateral aspect of the hip joint, at about one third of the distance from the greater trochanter to the sacro-coccygeal hiatus. This precise spot places it on the Gallbladder channel as it courses through the hip area, which is why it’s the point described by that location. This location helps address hip and buttock pain and sciatica-type symptoms along the GB channel. Other points in this area lie at different landmarks along the thigh or pelvis and do not match the described hip-joint position.