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Acupuncture points of the sacral plexus.

H C Dung

    The American Journal of Chinese Medicine
    |January 1, 1985
    PubMed
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    This study maps acupuncture points on the lower limb using anatomical terms. Most points align with the sacral plexus and Yang meridians: Urinary Bladder, Gall Bladder, and Stomach.

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    Area of Science:

    • Anatomy
    • Acupuncture
    • Neuroscience

    Background:

    • Acupuncture point identification traditionally relies on meridian pathways.
    • Anatomical nomenclature offers a standardized approach to locating acupuncture points.
    • Previous communications in this series have detailed acupuncture points on other body regions.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe acupuncture points on the lower limb using precise anatomical nomenclature.
    • To correlate the location of these points with the sacral plexus and specific acupuncture meridians.
    • To complete a series on anatomical nomenclature for acupuncture points.

    Main Methods:

    • Systematic anatomical description of acupuncture points on the lower limb.
    • Correlation of point locations with established anatomical structures, specifically the sacral plexus.
    • Classification of points according to their associated meridians (Urinary Bladder, Gall Bladder, Stomach).

    Main Results:

    • Most acupuncture points on the lateral and posterior lower limb are situated along the pathways of the sacral plexus.
    • These points are associated with acupuncture meridians carrying "Yang energy".
    • Specific meridians identified include the Urinary Bladder (posterior), Gall Bladder (lateral), and Stomach (anterior leg/dorsum of foot).

    Conclusions:

    • Anatomical nomenclature provides a clear framework for understanding the spatial relationships of lower limb acupuncture points.
    • The sacral plexus serves as a key anatomical landmark for many Yang meridians in the lower limb.
    • This final communication completes the series, offering a comprehensive anatomical guide to acupuncture points.

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