Contribution of Zhenjiu jiayi jing (A-B classic of acupuncture and moxibustion) to surface anatomy / 中国针灸

ABSTRACT

The knowledge of surface anatomy in the ancient classic Zhenjiu Jiayi Jing (A-B Classic of Acupuncture and Moxibustion) is expounded in this article through comprehensive reading of the book and study of surface anatomy. The description and application of body surface landmarks,recording of the length of skeleton at the surface of the body,location of the viscera,palpation on arteries at the surface of the body and dynamic selection of acupoints are studied as well,which provide basis for locating and selecting of acupoints.