Anatomical Illustration of Meridian Cross-Section. Lower Limb Part

Author: Yan Zhenquan
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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 that combines anatomy and acupuncture. The book presents a systematic study of 361 meridian points and commonly used points through the use of frozen face dissection techniques on cadavers. 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, the book includes cross-sections along the meridian pathways. The lower limb section also reflects the application of new technology in acupuncture points, such as computerized tomography (CT) imaging of point cross-sections. Furthermore, the relationship between surface landmarks and acupuncture point localization is also elaborated. The morphological basis of the points reflected in the above content is multifaceted. The lower limb section includes cross-sectional anatomical structures of 82 meridian points (including 13 extraordinary points) of the lower limbs of the Foot Taiyin, Foot Yangming, Foot Shaoyin, and Foot Yangming meridians, 63 CT cross-sectional anatomical images of points, and 145 color illustrations, which are vividly depicted and rich in both text and images. It is suitable for reference by acupuncture and moxibustion clinicians, educators, researchers, as well as orthopedic surgeons, massage therapists, and anatomists.