Study on the meridians and acupoints based on fasciaology: an elicitation of the study on digital human being.
- Author:
Yong HUANG
1
;
Lin YUAN
;
Zhen-quan HE
;
Chun-lei WANG
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH: Acupuncture Points; Computer Simulation; Fascia; physiology; Humans; Medicine, Chinese Traditional; Meridians
- From: Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion 2006;26(11):785-788
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo explore the correlativity of meridians and acupoints with fascial system.
METHODSThe lines and beads-like structures seen by fasciaology and scanning connective tissue, were combined with traditional meridians and collaterals, and acupoints to investigate channels, collaterals and acupoints.
RESULTSThe high correlativity of the meridians and acupoints with the fascial system was found.
CONCLUSIONThe concept, functions, clinical application and mechanisms of meridians and acupoints can be preliminarily explained.
