Anatomical Basis of Common Acupoints (A Must-Read for Acupuncture)

Author: Yan Zhenquan
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Publish Date: 2004-02-01
Features: "Anatomical Basis of Common Acupoints for Acupuncture and Moxibustion" is an interdisciplinary work that combines anatomy and acupuncture/moxibustion, reflecting the characteristics of integrated Chinese and Western medicine, as well as the integration of clinical medicine and basic sciences. The main content of this book includes the meridian pathways and acupoint names of the 12 meridians, upper limb applied anatomy and cross-sectional anatomy of 36 common acupoints on the upper limb, lower limb applied anatomy and cross-sectional anatomy of 38 common acupoints on the lower limb, head applied anatomy and cross-sectional anatomy of 26 common acupoints on the head, neck applied anatomy and cross-sectional anatomy of 6 common acupoints on the neck, trunk applied anatomy and cross-sectional anatomy of 36 common acupoints on the trunk, an overview of acupoints requiring cautious needling and cross-sectional anatomy of 15 such acupoints, totaling 157 acupoints. The anatomical illustrations and texts of acupoints in this book are primarily referenced from several works edited by Yan Zhenquan, such as "Illustrated Cross-Sectional Anatomy of Meridian Acupoints" and "Illustrated Hierarchical Anatomy of Meridian Acupoints." Common acupoints are described in detail with close textual and visual correlation, clarifying the neural innervation and central segmental distribution of each structure. For acupoints near important adjacent organs, the safe depth, direction, and angle of needling are specified to prevent accidental injuries caused by blind needling in clinical practice. This book is suitable for clinical application by acupuncture and moxibustion practitioners, teaching and learning in medical and health schools, correspondence courses, evening university medical students, as well as those engaged in social acupuncture training and self-study.