Color Atlas of Acupuncture

by Hecker, Hans-Ulrich

• ISBN13: 9783131252227
• ISBN10: 3131252227
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-05-21
• Publisher: George Thieme Verlag

Summary

This is the book professionals have been asking for! For the first time, a single pocket atlas covers all the major body and ear acupuncture points, as well as an extensive coverage of trigger points. Detailed descriptions of the localization, needling depth, indications, and functions of each point are provided. The different schools of ear acupuncture (e.g. Chinese v. Nogier), often a source of confusion for many practitioners, are presented side-by-side, enhancing this book's usefulness as a daily reference guide. This second edition includes an updated and expanded section on trigger points with 30 additional full-color images. The authors come from diverse specialties, giving you the most complete and accurate information available. Acupuncture points are described using the "visual-didactic processing system", which is rapidly gaining praise and recognition for its easy-to-use format. The clearly written text is augmented by high-quality color images. The Color Atlas of Acupuncture is ideal as a quick reference in your daily practice or as an exam preparation guide. This wealth of information makes it invaluable to experienced practitioners and to those new to acupuncture. This book is just becoming a classic text in the field!

Table of Contents

The Lung Channel	p. 2
The Large Intestine Channel	p. 7
The Stomach Channel	p. 15
The Spleen Channel	p. 23
The Heart Channel	p. 29
The Small Intestine Channel	p. 34
The Bladder Channel	p. 39
The Kidney Channel	p. 57
The Pericardium Channel	p. 61
The Triple Warmer Channel	p. 66
The Gall Bladder Channel	p. 73
The Liver Channel	p. 84
The Conception Vessel (Ren Mai)	p. 88
The Governor Vessel (Du Mai)	p. 95
The Extra Points	p. 102
Anatomy of the Outer Ear (Auricula)	p. 117
Zones of Auricular Innervation According to Nogier	p. 119
Zones of Auricular Innervation According to Durinjan	p. 119
Topography of Reflex Zones	p. 123
Points on the Lobule According to Chinese Nomenclature	p. 123
Points on the Lobule According to Nogier	p. 125
Points on the Tragus According to Chinese Nomenclature	p. 127
Points on the Tragus According to Nogier and Bahr	p. 129
Points on the Intertragic Notch According to Chinese Nomenclature	p. 131
Points on the Intertragic Notch According to Nogier	p. 133
Points on the Antitragus According to Chinese Nomenclature	p. 135
Points on the Antitragus According to Nogier	p. 137
Projection of the Skeleton According to Nogier	p. 143
Projection Zones of the Spinal Column According to Nogier	p. 143
Plexus Points in the Concha According to Nogier	p. 145
Points in the Triangular Fossa According to Chinese Nomenclature	p. 147
Points on the Ascending Helix According to Chinese Nomenclature	p. 149
Points on the Helix According to Nogier	p. 151
Covered Points on the Helix According to Nogier	p. 153
Projection Zones of Internal Organs According to Chinese Nomenclature	p. 156
Projection Zones of the Internal Organs According to Nogier	p. 163
Energy and Treatment Lines on the Auricula	p. 163
Definition of Trigger Points	p. 168
Temporal Muscle	p. 176
Masseter Muscle	p. 183
Lateral Pterygoid Muscle	p. 189
Trapezius Muscle	p. 192
Short Muscles of the Neck (Rectus Capitis Posterior Major and Minor Muscles, Superior and Inferior Oblique Muscles of the Head)	p. 194
Splenius Muscle of the Head	p. 196
Anterior, Middle, and Posterior Scalene Muscles	p. 200
Trigger Points of the Scalene Muscle	p. 201
Levator Muscle of Scapula	p. 212
Sternocleidomastoid Muscle	p. 216
Subclavius Muscle	p. 224
Trigger Points of the Subclavius Muscle	p. 224
Greater Pectoral Muscle	p. 228
Smaller Pectoral Muscle	p. 233
Smaller and Greater Rhomboid Muscles	p. 235
Supraspinatus Muscle	p. 239
Infraspinatus Muscle	p. 243
Subscapular Muscle	p. 247
Long Radial Extensor Muscle of Wrist	p. 249
Supinator Muscle	p. 250
Trigger Points of the Supinator Muscle	p. 250
Extensor Muscle of Fingers	p. 253
Iliac Muscle	p. 257
Pronator Teres Muscle	p. 258
Trigger Points of the Pronator Teres Muscle	p. 258
Superficial Flexor Muscle of Fingers	p. 259
Trigger Points of the Superficial Flexor Muscle of the Fingers	p. 260
Superficial Flexor Muscle of Fingers	p. 461
Important Acupuncture Points and their Localizations	p. 262
External Oblique Muscle of the Abdomen	p. 263
Trigger Points of the External Oblique Muscle of the Abdomen	p. 264
External Oblique Muscle of the Abdomen	p. 265
Greater Psoas Muscle	p. 269
Quadratus Lumborum Muscle	p. 270
Gluteus Maximus Muscle	p. 276
Trigger Points of the Gluteus Maximus Muscle	p. 276
Acupuncture Points of the Gluteus Maximus Muscle	p. 278
Gluteus Medius Muscle	p. 279
Therapy of Trigger Points	p. 280
Trigger Points of the Gluteus Medius Muscle	p. 280
Gluteus Minimus Muscle	p. 283
Trigger and Acupuncture Points of the Gluteus Minimus Muscle	p. 284
Piriformis Muscle	p. 285
Trigger and Acupuncture Points of the Piriformis Muscle	p. 286
Quadriceps Femoris Muscle	p. 287
Trigger Points of the Quadriceps Fermoris Muscle	p. 288
Quadriceps Femoris Muscle	p. 289
Trigger Points of the Quadriceps Femoris Muscle	p. 290
Quadriceps Femoris Muscle	p. 292
Trigger Points of the Quadriceps Femoris Muscle	p. 292
Quadriceps Femoris Muscle	p. 294
Trigger and Acupuncture Points of the Quadriceps Femoris Muscle	p. 295
Quadriceps Femoris Muscle	p. 296
Hamstring Muscles (Biceps Muscle of Thigh, Semimembranosus Muscle, Semitendinosus Muscle)	p. 296
Gracilis Muscle	p. 301
Tensor Muscle of the Fascia Lata	p. 303
Gastrocnemius Muscle	p. 305
Anterior Tibial Muscle	p. 307
References	p. 312
Further Reading	p. 314
Picture credits	p. 317
List of Points	p. 318
Index	p. 323
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