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E-Book - Atlas of Acupuncture

E-Book - Atlas of Acupuncture

Claudia Focks

(2008)

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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