Was acupuncture developed by Han Dynasty Chinese anatomists?
Anatomical dissection has begun to reveal striking similarities between gross anatomical structures and the system of nomenclature used in traditional Chinese acupuncture. This paper argues that acupuncture point nomenclature is rooted in systematic anatomical investigation of cadaveric specimens, a...
Main Authors: | Shaw, V, McLennan, AK |
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Format: | Journal article |
Language: | English |
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Wiley
2016
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