Teaching Atlas of Acupuncture (Vols. 1+2)

Anatomical Structures at and near each Acupuncture Point

Have you ever wondered what anatomical structures the needle is going through when you insert it? Or have you ever thought about how close to the radial artery you get when needling LU-9, tai yuan?

This work from the Italian doctors Quirico and Pedrali 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.

Get the full picture on location, needling method, how to attain de qi, anatomical relations, and key clinical indications, for every acupuncture point!