An Anatomical Study of the Chengqi (ST1)
- VernacularTitle:承泣穴的解剖学研究
- Author:
Xiangdang XU
;
Xinfa LOU
;
Songhe JIANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Chengqi Point,anatomy;
obital;
needling depth;
needling direction
- From:
Journal of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University
2006;0(02):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
[Objective]To explore the anatomical structures,depth and direction of needling at Chengqi (ST1).[Methods] Forty-eight adult orbital specimens were observed by dissection.[Results] When a needle was vertically inserted into Chengqi (ST1),the needle tip would pass through the skin,subcutaneous tissue,orbicularis muscle,orbital adipose body,inferior obliges and inferior rectus.[Conclusion] The acupuncture of the Chengqi (ST1) should select straight sting needling back-upwards.The depth should not exceed 25.0mm.
