Anatomical Diagram of Meridian Cross-Section. Head, Neck, Chest

Author: Yan Zengguo, Editor-in-Chief
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Publish Date: 2002-11-01
Features: The content of this book is a summary of scientific research materials, serving as an interdisciplinary work combining anatomy, CT radiology, and acupuncture. The book presents a systematic study of 361 major acupuncture points and commonly used extraordinary points using the method of post-mortem frozen section anatomy. By creating various cross-sections of the points, it objectively reflects the anatomical structures involved in acupuncture and clarifies the nerve innervation and central segmental distribution of each anatomical structure. For certain points near important organs, the safe depth, direction, and angle of acupuncture are indicated to prevent accidental injuries caused by blind acupuncture in clinical practice. Additionally, it includes cross-sectional sections along the meridian pathways. The section on "Head and Chest" also reflects the application of computerized tomography (CT) technology in acupuncture points, featuring "CT cross-sectional anatomical images of acupuncture points." There are also "X-ray images of acupuncture point cross-sections." The morphological basis of the acupuncture points reflected in these images is multifaceted. The "Head and Chest" section includes the cross-sectional anatomical structures of 115 meridian points and 19 extraordinary points from the Spleen Meridian, Kidney Meridian, Foot Taiyang Meridians, Ren Meridian, and Du Meridian, as well as the local anatomical structures of some points. It also features 36 CT cross-sectional anatomical images of acupuncture points, 30 X-ray images of acupuncture point cross-sections, and 188 color illustrations, which are clear and visually engaging. This book is a valuable reference for acupuncture clinicians, educators, researchers, as well as surgeons, massage therapists, and anatomists.