The
author presents an anatomy of acupoints based on a model
of acupuncture rooted in a
neurological response pattern. This method combines modern
anatomy and acupuncture, integrating TCM and Western
medicine. A total of 378 acupoints are covered: 71 in
the upper extremities, 84 in the lower extremities, 63
in the head, 8 on the neck, 37 of the trunk and 15 high-risk
points.
Most are depicted with duotone illustrations
and text, the
remaining by text only. Each illustration describes specific structure, including
nerve supplied, adjacent muscles, vessels and organs, as well as safe depth,
direction and angle of needle
The
author presents an anatomy of acupoints based on a model
of acupuncture rooted in a
neurological response pattern. This method combines modern
anatomy and acupuncture, integrating TCM and Western
medicine. A total of 378 acupoints are covered: 71 in
the upper extremities, 84 in the lower extremities, 63
in the head, 8 on the neck, 37 of the trunk and 15 high-risk
points.