Teaching Atlas of Acupuncture
Teaching Atlas of Acupuncture

Author: Piero Ettore Quirico

Publisher: Thieme

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 280

ISBN-13: 9781588906656

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Finally, the Italian doctor Quirico has produced a book that allows you to easily compare and contrast specific traditional Chinese indications and their modern Western counterparts, for all major acupuncture points. In 256 pages, this book offers extensive clinical information on more than 400 acupuncture points, arranged in a conveniently referenced format with a profusion of tables. In three chapters, it discusses in numerical order the acupuncture points of the twelve regular channels, the acupuncture points of the two extraordinary channels, and lastly the extraordinary points on the head and neck, trunk, upper limbs, and lower limbs. For each point, it provides: A linguistic explanation of the Chinese name A comparison of the modern Western and TCM indications in table form Explanatory notes to synthesize this information, offer contraindications, and provide the applied clinical context A second table with main combinations and their indications The TCM functions Offering key point combinations and a complete list of clinical indications for each acupuncture point, this book is an excellent complement to Volume 1, the illustrated point atlas. By improving your understanding of each points application, you will advance your practice of Chinese medicine and build a bridge between the Western and Eastern medical paradigms.

Teaching Atlas of Acupuncture
Teaching Atlas of Acupuncture

Author: Piero Ettore Quirico

Publisher: Thieme

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 422

ISBN-13: 9781588905673

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Have you ever wondered about the anatomic structures that are affected locally when you insert a needle in a specific acupuncture point? Have you ever worried, for example, how close you get to the radial artery when needling LU-9 tai yuan? This lavishly illustrated anatomic atlas of 414 pages by the Italian doctors Quirico and Pedrali provides the reader with concrete answers and reassurance on a wide range of questions pertaining to anatomy in acupuncture practice. The first section offers a concise review of all major acupuncture points, presenting their clinical applications in table format. This is followed by a second section of more than 200 full-color illustrations. Cross-sections depict concrete anatomic structures in the vicinity of each acupuncture point, illustrating skin, muscles, nerves, blood vessels, and bones. Lastly, additional information on auricular and scalp acupuncture points, Chinese therapeutic techniques other than acupuncture, and reflexology plates round out the information provided in the two main sections of the book. Deepen your understanding of acupuncture and increase the efficacy of your practice by perfecting your understanding of the location, needling methods, attaining de qi, anatomic relations, and key clinical indications for each acupuncture point, all in one conveniently referenced location! For detailed clinical information and comparisons between Western and TCM indications of specific acupuncture points, this atlas can be paired with Volume 2, which provides in-depth descriptions of over 400 acupuncture points.

Teaching Atlas of Acupuncture
Teaching Atlas of Acupuncture

Author: Piero Ettore Quirico

Publisher:

Published: 2007-04-11

Total Pages: 686

ISBN-13: 9783131440310

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Two Outstanding Atlases in One Set! Volume 1, Channels and Points, will help the reader find answers and reassurance on a wide range of anatomical questions pertaining to acupuncture practice. A concise review of the clinical application of each point is presented in table format and illustrated in more than 200 full color images. Cross-sections depict precise anatomical structures at and near each acupuncture point, illustrating skin, muscles, nerves, blood vessels, and bones. Additional information on auricular and scalp acupoints, techniques other than acupuncture, and reflexology plates, provide a complete overview. Volume 2, Clinical Indications, offers extensive clinical information on more than 400 acupuncture points, arranged in a conveniently referenced format with a profusion of tables. In great detail, it discusses in numerical order the acupuncture points and provides a comparison of the modern Western and traditional Chinese medical indications for each point, explanatory notes to synthesize this information, offer contraindications, and provide the applied clinical context. A linguistic explanation of the Chinese name, each point's TCM functions, as well as main combinations and their indications are provided as well. By improving your understanding of each point's application, you will advance your practice of Chinese medicine and build a bridge between the Western and Eastern medical paradigms.

E-Book - Atlas of Acupuncture
E-Book - Atlas of Acupuncture

Author: Claudia Focks

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2008-04-01

Total Pages: 732

ISBN-13: 0702033006

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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

Acupuncture
Acupuncture

Author: Gabriel Stux

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2012-12-06

Total Pages: 444

ISBN-13: 364271742X

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Following an introduction to the philosophical and theoreti- cal background of traditional Chinese medicine, the dia- gnostic system is presented: the Chinese system of channels and functional organs, the significance of pointsand point categories, methods of needling and moxibustion. There is a chapter on treatment based on western diagnosis.

Anatomical Atlas of Acupuncture Points
Anatomical Atlas of Acupuncture Points

Author: Zhen'guo Yan

Publisher: Donica Publishing

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 208

ISBN-13:

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This practical, full-color photographic atlas is an indispensable aid to rapid, accurate location of acupuncture points. It's the first book to combine illustrated acupuncture points with full-color photos indicating the body anatomy in the vicinity of commonly used and potentially dangerous points. The book's first section provides photos of human models with the 14 acupuncture channels and 409 acupuncture points clearly indicated; the photos first depict the whole body, then provide greater detail on specific body regions. The second section contains color photos of large cross-sections of the trunk, indicating relevant acupuncture points by channel. The third section presents color photos, each accompanied by one or more color drawings, illustrating cross-sections of body parts in the vicinity of individual commonly used or higher-risk acupuncture points; these photos and drawings illustrate the depth of needle insertion and label the anatomical structures traversed by the needle. They are accompanied by brief notes on location, depth of insertion and clinical indications. Features photos and diagrams that aid the reader in locating points and gaining needling confidence as they learn to visualize the "real life" body structures involved in the needle passage. Presents full-color photos of acupuncture channels and points on human models, aa well as full-color photos and drawings of anatomical cross-sections at commonly used and higher-risk points. Facilitates rapid location of acupuncture points.

Interactive Medical Acupuncture Anatomy
Interactive Medical Acupuncture Anatomy

Author: Narda G. Robinson

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2016-02-22

Total Pages: 1215

ISBN-13: 1498774857

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This presentation uses anatomically precise, computer-generated reconstructed images of the human body for three-dimensional presentation of acupuncture points and channels. The CD component is fully interactive and allows the user to see through tissue layers, remove tissue layers, and rotate structures so that specific acupuncture points can be v

Pocket Atlas of Acupuncture
Pocket Atlas of Acupuncture

Author: Carl-Hermann Hempen

Publisher: Thieme

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 318

ISBN-13: 9783131417213

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The PA of Acupuncture provides the reader with a brief overview of the history of acupuncture in China and Europe, it describes the underlying principles of Chinese medicine and how it differs from Western medicine, and it looks at the way Western medicine attempts to explain the effects achieved by acupuncture therapy. The main focus of this book is the presentation of the 361 classic acupuncture points giving details of their locations, the way they are classified, their actions and indications, as well as the needling techniques to be used. On the pages facing the descriptions, there are precise anatomical drawings showing the paths of the channels and the points located on them.

The Definitive Guide to Acupuncture Points
The Definitive Guide to Acupuncture Points

Author: Chris Jarmey

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2023-03-07

Total Pages: 686

ISBN-13: 1644116243

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A comprehensive reference guide to locating and treating nearly 400 acupoints throughout the body • Explores in precise detail the acupuncture points of the 12 main channels/meridians, plus the conception and governor vessels • Explains the theory of acupuncture from both traditional Chinese and Western medical perspectives with maps of the body • Full-color throughout and abundantly illustrated A complete reference atlas of acupuncture and acupressure points, this newly updated guide by renowned shiatsu, qigong, and bodywork teacher Chris Jarmey with experienced acupuncture clinician Lynn Pearce illustrates how to best locate and treat nearly 400 acupoints throughout the body. Full-color throughout and abundantly illustrated, this fourth edition is updated to offer comparisons of Eastern and Western teaching models as well as new theoretical material to help instill intuitive understanding for students and early practitioners of acupuncture. The first part of the book, “Theory,” describes the essence of acupuncture from both traditional Chinese and Western medical perspectives with chapters on needling considerations, the principles of locating acupoints, and myotome, dermatome, viscerotome, and sclerotome maps of the body. The second part, “Practice,” then guides the reader methodically through acupuncture points of the 12 main channels/meridians, plus the conception and governor vessels and additional non-channel points. The locations of nearly 400 points are described in precise detail and clearly illustrated through color diagrams, along with explanations of each point’s actions, indications, and contraindications. Honoring the traditional Eastern roots of acupuncture in parallel with modern approaches of Western medicine, this book is an essential resource for practitioners of all levels seeking to deepen their understanding of working with acupoints.