Anatomy for the Acupuncturist--facts & Fiction. 1: The Head and Neck Region

Overview

Journal Acupunct Med

Publisher Sage Publications

Specialty Rehabilitation Medicine

Date 2003 Aug 20

PMID 12924840

Citations 3

Authors

Elmar Peuker

Mike Cummings

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Abstract

Knowledge of anatomy, and the skill to apply it, is arguably the most important facet of safe and competent acupuncture practice. The authors believe that an acupuncturist should always know where the tip of their needle lies with respect to the relevant anatomy so that vital structures can be avoided and the intended target for stimulation can be reached.

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