Interactive medical acupuncture anatomy

1167 Pages·2016·8.1 MB·English

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Interactive Medical
Acupuncture Anatomy
Narda G. Robinson, DO, DVM, MS, FAAMA
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Preface
Awakening to acupuncture as neuromodulation permanently transformed my teaching and practice. In contrast to the early days of
my acupuncture education, when I hungrily consumed and dutifully assimilated the belief systems required to adopt an energy-based
viewpoint, I am no longer willing, nor ready, nor able to accept that acupuncture works through mystical, spiritual processes.
That is, I, like so many others, was taught that needling stirred an unseen electrical force (“Qi”) along invisible lines called “meridians”.
When I learned, through mentors such as Deke Kendall, OMD, PhD, that the notion of acupuncture as “energy medicine” possessed
neither a scientific nor historically accurate basis, I was shocked. How could this entire domain of acupuncture energetics result from
a mistranslation of the Chinese word “Qi” in the early 20th century into “energy”, “for lack of a better word”?
After reviewing the evidence for and against an energy-based mindset in acupuncture, I found no other rational explanation for its
effects other than through, primarily, the nervous system. Intellectual honesty forced me to let go of belief systems entirely and instead
teach only truth based on science and evidence. Intellectual curiosity led me to find far more beauty and wonder in the anatomy of
acupuncture than even the most elaborate fairy tales ever could.
What I discovered inspires me endlessly. The modern science of acupuncture replaces the myths and metaphors of yesteryear with
detectable mechanisms and measurable outcomes. The neurovascular channels beneath the skin allow us to both literally and figura-
tively “connect the dots”, i.e., acupuncture points. The anatomical structures assembled at each site tell of their function and thus
their effects.
Acupuncture then becomes more accessible, predictable, and sensible. Knowing which nerve pathways to target and why consti-
tutes the cornerstone of noninvasive neuromodulation with acupuncture. Starting at the acupuncture point, one can follow a nerve’s
centripetal course to the spinal cord, autonomic centers, and the brain. The nervous system’s responses to scientific medical
acupuncture and related techniques thereby become clear, as fact replaces fiction.
Dedication
To my parents, Evelyn and Leonard, who brought me from formless to form, whose love and support gave me the strength and courage
to find my own path.
To my brother, Larry, who inspired me to become not only a physician, but an osteopathic physician.
To the ancient Chinese, whose system of point and channels provides me endless amazement.
To Joseph M. Helms, MD, FAAMA, who flung the door to a life filled with discovery and meaning open wide.
To Deke Kendall, OMD, PhD, who caused me to question and rethink what I’d learned, allowing me to find deep fulfillment in a system
of knowledge based on indisputable facts and realism.
To Joseph Wong, MD, whose clear message concerning the simple truths of neuroanatomical acupuncture stay with me to this day.
To Dave Mishlove, my life partner, who further cultivated in me a taste for authenticity, a penchant for integrity, and the strength to
stand for truth amid staunch opposition.
Acknowledgments
This book and CD resulted from the extraordinary talents and commitment of several individuals, including:
The Visible Productions team, with special thanks to Stew Crawford who provided the computer programming for the CD and Amanda
S. Almon, the medical illustrator and computer animator, who patiently worked with me to place the points and lines on the Visible
Human anatomy images.
The folks at Teton NewMedia and Fiftysix Forty Design, including Sue Haun, creative director, whose expertise provided a book that is
functionally and aesthetically pleasing, as well as Mike Albiniak, production manager, who worked with the project from start to finish
to produce the internal layout. Special thanks as well to John Spahr, principal owner of Teton NewMedia, and Carroll Cann, the editor
in chief, who saw value in the project and brought it to fruition.

Table of Contents
Section 1:: The Science of Acupuncture Neuromodulation
Chapter 1:: From Metaphors to Modern Medicine ...............................................................................................................................3
Chapter 2:: Function Follows Form ........................................................................................................................................................13
Section 2:: Acupuncture Points and Channels
Chapter 3:: Introducing the Points and Channels ...............................................................................................................................35
Chapter 4:: Locating Points on the Body ..............................................................................................................................................37
Chapter 5:: Acupuncture Safety ............................................................................................................................................................45
Section 3:: Twelve Paired Channels
Channel 1:: The Lung (LU) .......................................................................................................................................................................51
Channel 2:: The Large Intestine (LI) ......................................................................................................................................................73
Channel 3:: The Stomach (ST) ..............................................................................................................................................................119
Channel 4:: The Spleen (SP) .................................................................................................................................................................225
Channel 5:: The Heart (HT) ...................................................................................................................................................................281
Channel 6:: The Small Intestine (SI) ....................................................................................................................................................309
Channel 7:: The Bladder (BL) ...............................................................................................................................................................359
Channel 8:: The Kidney (KI) ..................................................................................................................................................................537
Channel 9:: The Pericardium (PC) .......................................................................................................................................................627
Channel 10:: The Triple Heater (TH) ....................................................................................................................................................665
Channel 11:: The Gallbladder (GB) ......................................................................................................................................................747
Channel 12:: The Liver (LR) ...................................................................................................................................................................899
Section 4:: The Eight “Singular Vessels,” “Extraordinary Vessels,” or “Curious Meridians”
Channel 13:: The Conception Vessel (CV) ..........................................................................................................................................951
Channel 14:: The Governor Vessel (GV) ............................................................................................................................................1039
Index ......................................................................................................................................................................................................1156