Distinct Neuroanatomical Structures of Acupoints Kidney 1 to Kidney 8: A Cadaveric Study

Medical Acupuncture
Melissa LeePoney Chiang

Abstract

Objective: The Systematic Classic/Zhen Jiu Jia Yi Jing (ZJJYJ, ) is considered to be the first complete acupuncture manual to detail the location and meridian assignations of 349 acupuncture points. Despite numerous transcriptions and editing changes, many traditional acupuncturists adhere to the classics and rarely question their validity. However, ushering the use of acupuncture into the modern era requires examining acupuncture point locations objectively by comparing contemporary anatomical knowledge with classical texts. The aim of this research was to examine distinct neuroanatomical targets associated with acupuncture points to: (1) standardize the precise neuroanatomical target of each acupuncture point; and (2) crossreference neuroanatomical targets with classical point locations. This was done to demonstrate ancient authors' intentions when describing acupuncture points as coordinates used to stimulate the peripheral nervous system. Materials and Methods: The unique neuroanatomical targets associated with acupuncture points on the Foot Shao Yin Kidney meridian were defined. Specifically, KI 1 through KI 8 were examined by comparing classical point locations from the ZJJYJ with modern standardized textbook locations fr...Continue Reading

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