Color Atlas of Acupuncture: Body Points, Ear Points, Trigger Points
A flexi textbook that contains information on all the major body and ear acupuncture points, as well as an extensive coverage of trigger points. The text is augmented by 126 illustrations pertaining to body acupuncture, 48 illustrations on ear acupuncture, and 114 illustrations on trigger points. The description of each point includes:
  • exact location
  • depth of needling
  • indication
  • function in TCM
    • The different schools of ear acupuncture (e.g., Chinese vs. Nogier), often a source of confusion for many practitioners, are presented side-by-side.While the terminology of the points follows Chinese standards for acupuncture, the body parts are named following up-to-date anatomical nomenclature, and the description of trigger points also mentions the respective muscle and pain projection zones.Illustrations include color photographs and clear full-color drawings.
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    Color Atlas of Acupuncture: Body Points, Ear Points, Trigger Points
    A flexi textbook that contains information on all the major body and ear acupuncture points, as well as an extensive coverage of trigger points. The text is augmented by 126 illustrations pertaining to body acupuncture, 48 illustrations on ear acupuncture, and 114 illustrations on trigger points. The description of each point includes:
  • exact location
  • depth of needling
  • indication
  • function in TCM
    • The different schools of ear acupuncture (e.g., Chinese vs. Nogier), often a source of confusion for many practitioners, are presented side-by-side.While the terminology of the points follows Chinese standards for acupuncture, the body parts are named following up-to-date anatomical nomenclature, and the description of trigger points also mentions the respective muscle and pain projection zones.Illustrations include color photographs and clear full-color drawings.
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    Color Atlas of Acupuncture: Body Points, Ear Points, Trigger Points

    Color Atlas of Acupuncture: Body Points, Ear Points, Trigger Points

    Color Atlas of Acupuncture: Body Points, Ear Points, Trigger Points
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    A flexi textbook that contains information on all the major body and ear acupuncture points, as well as an extensive coverage of trigger points. The text is augmented by 126 illustrations pertaining to body acupuncture, 48 illustrations on ear acupuncture, and 114 illustrations on trigger points. The description of each point includes:
  • exact location
  • depth of needling
  • indication
  • function in TCM
    • The different schools of ear acupuncture (e.g., Chinese vs. Nogier), often a source of confusion for many practitioners, are presented side-by-side.While the terminology of the points follows Chinese standards for acupuncture, the body parts are named following up-to-date anatomical nomenclature, and the description of trigger points also mentions the respective muscle and pain projection zones.Illustrations include color photographs and clear full-color drawings.

    Product Details

    ISBN-13: 9783131493712
    Publisher: Thieme
    Publication date: 04/09/2008
    Sold by: Barnes & Noble
    Format: eBook
    Pages: 352
    File size: 12 MB
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    About the Author

    General Practitioner, Specialist in Acupuncture, Naturopathy and Homeopathy, Kiel, Germany

    Table of Contents

    Part 1: Body Acupuncture Points
    The Lung Channel
    The Large Intestine Channel
    The Stomach Channel
    The Spleen Channel
    The Heart Channel
    The Small Intestine Channel
    The Bladder Channel
    The Kidney Channel
    The Pericardium Channel
    The Triple Warmer Channel
    The Gall Bladder Channel
    The Liver Channel
    The Conception Vessel (Ren Mai)
    The Governor Vessel (Du Mai)
    The Extra Points
    Part 2: Ear Acupuncture Points
    Anatomy of the Outer Ear (Auricula)
    Zones of Auricular Innervation According to Nogier
    Zones of Auricular Innervation According to Durinjan
    Topography of Reflex Zones
    Points on the Lobule According to Chinese Nomenclature
    Points on the Lobule According to Nogier
    Points on the Tragus According to Chinese Nomenclature
    Points on the Tragus According to Nogier and Bahr
    Points on the Intertragic Notch According to Chinese Nomenclature
    Points on the Intertragic Notch According to Nogier
    Points on the Antitragus According to Chinese Nomenclature
    Points on the Antitragus According to Nogier
    Projection of the Skeleton According to Nogier
    Projection Zones of the Spinal Column According to Nogier
    Plexus Points in the Concha According to Nogier
    Points in the Triangular Fossa According to Chinese Nomenclature
    Points on the Ascending Helix According to Chinese Nomenclature
    Points on the Helix According to Nogier
    Covered Points on the Helix According to Nogier
    Projection Zones of Internal Organs According to Chinese Nomenclature
    Projection Zones of the Internal Organs According to Nogier
    Energy and Treatment Lines on the Auricula
    Part 3: Trigger Points
    Definition of Trigger Points
    Temporal Muscle
    Masseter Muscle
    Lateral Pterygoid Muscle
    Trapezius Muscle
    Short Muscles of the Neck (Rectus Capitis Posterior Major and Minor Muscles, Superior and Inferior Oblique Muscles of the Head)
    Splenius Muscle of Head
    Anterior, Middle, and Posterior Scalene Muscles
    Trigger Points of the Scalene Muscle
    Levator Muscle of Scapula
    Sternocleidomastoid Muscle
    Subclavius Muscle
    Trigger Points of the Subclavius Muscle
    Greater Pectoral Muscle
    Smaller Pectoral Muscle
    Smaller and Greater Rhomboid Muscle
    Supraspinatus Muscle
    Infraspinatus Muscle
    Subscapular Muscle
    Long Radial Extensor Muscle of Wrist
    Supinator Muscle
    Trigger Points of the Supinator Muscle
    Extensor Muscle of Fingers
    Iliac Muscle
    Pronator Teres Muscle
    Trigger Points of the Pronator Teres Muscle
    Superficial Flexor Muscle of Fingers
    Trigger Points of the Superficial Flexor Muscle of the Fingers
    Superficial Flexor Muscle of Fingers
    Important Acupuncture Points and their Localizations
    External Oblique Muscle of Abdomen
    Trigger Points of the External Oblique Muscle of the Abdomen
    External Oblique Muscle of Abdomen
    Greater Psoas Muscle
    Quadratus Lumborum Muscle
    Gluteus Maximus Muscle
    Trigger Points of the Gluteus Maximus Muscle
    Acupuncture Points of the Gluteus Maximus Muscle
    Gluteus Medius Muscle
    Therapy of Trigger Points
    Trigger Points of the Gluteus Medius Muscle
    Gluteus Minimus Muscle
    Trigger and Acupuncture Points of the Gluteus Minimus Muscle
    Piriformis Muscle
    Trigger and Acupuncture Points of the Piriformis Muscle
    Quadriceps Femoris Muscle
    Trigger Points of the Quadriceps Femoris Muscle
    Quadriceps Femoris Muscle
    Trigger Points of the Quadriceps Femoris Muscle
    Quadriceps Femoris Muscle
    Trigger and Acupuncture Points of the Quadriceps Femoris Muscle
    Quadriceps Femoris Muscle
    Hamstring Muscles (Biceps Muscle of Thigh, Semimembranosus Muscle, Semitendinosus Muscle)
    Gracilis Muscle
    Tensor Muscle of the Fascia Lata
    Gastrocnemius Muscle
    Anterior Tibial Muscle

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