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Abstract
This excellently designed Atlas of Acupuncture is easy to access and provides clear information on the full range of acupuncture points and main channels in a systematic and clear way. Each of these points combine anatomical drawings and photographs of surface anatomy. This acupuncture atlas not only provides beginners with an overview of the most important acupuncture points, but experienced practitioners can also learn about seldom used acupuncture points and thus extend their knowledge.
- Clear information on the full range of acupuncture points and main channels in a systematic and clear way
- Each point combines anatomical drawings and photographs of surface anatomy
- Attractive two-colour design
- Highly illustrated
Table of Contents
| Section Title | Page | Action | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Cover | Cover | ||
| Copyright Page | VII | ||
| Dedication | II | ||
| Preface | V | ||
| Acknowledgements | VI | ||
| About the editor and contributors | IX | ||
| Chapter 1. Jing luo (Channel and Network Vessel System) | 1 | ||
| 1.1 Introduction | 1 | ||
| 1.2 The 12 Primary Channels (jing zheng) | 8 | ||
| 1.3 Divergent Channels (jing bie) | 20 | ||
| 1.4 The 12 Sinew Channels ( jing jin) | 21 | ||
| 1.5 Luo-Connecting Vessels | 23 | ||
| 1.6 Cutaneous Regions (pi bu) | 24 | ||
| 1.7 The Eight Extraordinary Vessels (qi jing ba mai) | 24 | ||
| Chapter 2. Location Methods and Cun Measurements | 31 | ||
| 2.1 Location Methods for Body Acupuncture | 31 | ||
| 2.2 Cun Measurements of the Body | 31 | ||
| 2.3 Tips for Point Location | 34 | ||
| Chapter 3. Anatomical Orientation | 37 | ||
| 3.1 Head | 37 | ||
| 3.2 Neck | 49 | ||
| 3.3. Shoulder and Arm | 51 | ||
| 3.4 Spine and Sacroiliac Region | 60 | ||
| 3.5 Anterior and Lateral Aspect of the Thorax and Abdomen | 67 | ||
| 3.6 Lower Extremity | 72 | ||
| Chapter 4. Acupuncture Points of the Twelve Primary Channels | 79 | ||
| 4.1 The Lung Channel System – Hand-taiyin (shou tai yin jing luo) | 79 | ||
| 4.2 The Large Intestine Channel System – Hand yangming (shou yang ming jing luo) | 95 | ||
| 4.3 The Stomach Channel System – Foot yangming (zu yang ming jing luo) | 121 | ||
| 4.4 The Spleen Channel System – Foot taiyin (zu tai yin jing luo) | 175 | ||
| 4.5 The Heart Channel System – Hand shaoyin (shou shao yin jing luo) | 203 | ||
| 4.6 The Small Intestine Channel System – Hand taiyang (shou tai yang jing luo) | 217 | ||
| 4.7 The Bladder Channel System – Foot taiyang (zu tai yang jing luo) | 243 | ||
| 4.8 The Kidney Channel System – Foot shaoyin (zu shao yin jing luo) | 315 | ||
| 4.9 The Pericardium Channel System – Hand jueyin (shou jue yin jing luo) | 349 | ||
| 4.10 The Triple Burner Channel System – Hand shaoyang (shou shao yang jing luo) | 363 | ||
| 4.11 Gall Bladder Channel System – Foot shaoyang (zu shao yang jing luo) | 391 | ||
| 4.12 The Liver Channel System – Foot jueyin (zu jue yin jing luo) | 443 | ||
| Chapter 5. The Eight Extraordinary Vessels (qi jing ba mai) with Points | 463 | ||
| 5.1 Chong mai | 463 | ||
| 5.2 Ren mai | 467 | ||
| 5.3 Du mai | 495 | ||
| 5.4 Dai mai | 527 | ||
| 5.5 Yin wei mai | 528 | ||
| 5.6 Yang wei mai | 530 | ||
| 5.7 Yin qiao mai | 533 | ||
| 5.8 Yang qiao mai | 534 | ||
| Chapter 6. Extra Points | 537 | ||
| 6.1 Extra Points: Head and Neck (EX-HN) | 537 | ||
| 6.2 Extra Points: Chest and Abdomen (EX-CA) | 561 | ||
| 6.3 Extra Points: Back (EX-B) | 571 | ||
| 6.4 Extra Points: Upper Extremities (EX-UE) | 585 | ||
| 6.5 Extra Points: Lower Extremities (EX-LE) | 601 | ||
| Chapter 7. Important Points According to Region | 619 | ||
| 7.1 Anterior Aspect of the Head | 619 | ||
| 7.2 Head and Lateral Aspect of the Neck | 623 | ||
| 7.3 Occipital Region | 627 | ||
| 7.4 Vertex | 629 | ||
| 7.5 Back | 632 | ||
| 7.6 Frontal and Lateral Thorax and Abdomen | 634 | ||
| 7.7 Posterior Shoulder and Arm | 636 | ||
| 7.8 Anterior Shoulder and Arm | 640 | ||
| 7.9 Dorsum of the Hand | 644 | ||
| 7.10 Anterior Leg | 646 | ||
| 7.11 Medial Leg | 650 | ||
| 7.12 Lateral Leg | 653 | ||
| 7.13 Dorsum of the Foot | 656 | ||
| 7.14 Medial Foot | 660 | ||
| 7.15 Lateral Foot | 662 | ||
| Chapter 8. Point Categories and Point Selection | 665 | ||
| 8.1 Point Categories | 665 | ||
| 8.2 Strategies for Point Selection | 685 | ||
| 8.3 Point Combinations | 691 | ||
| Chapter 9. Scientific Research | 697 | ||
| 9.1 Introduction | 697 | ||
| 9.2 Scientific Research According to Channels | 699 | ||
| 9.3 Summary | 721 | ||
| Appendix | 723 | ||
| Bibliography | 725 | ||
| Index | 727 | ||
| Acupuncture points (in numerical order) | 728 | ||
| Acupuncture points (pinyin name) | 729 | ||
| Index of Indications, the effectiveness of which has been scientifically proven or disproven | 731 |