Course info

Course Description:

The sequence of the course lessons is continued from Acupuncture Anatomy 1 in the exploration and discussion of the remaining channels and non-meridian acupuncture points as follows:

1. 5 Channels (Kidney, Pericardium, Triple Burner, Gall Bladder, Liver Channels)

2. 8 extra Channels (Du, Ren, Chong, Dai, Yang Qiao, Yin Qiao, Yang Wei and Yin ' Wei)

3. 15 Collateral points

Extra points

Purpose of Course: To continue with the acupuncture anatomy series and to cover the remaining major and extra channels. This course continues from AC111 Acupuncture Anatomy I in the exploration and discussion of the remaining Channels and non-Meridian Acupuncture points including: 5 Channels (Kidney, Pericardium, Triple Burner, Gall Bladder, Liver Channels), 8 extra Channels (Du, Ren, Chong, Dai, Yang Qiao, Yin Qiao, Yang Wei and Yin ' Wei), 15 Collateral points, and extra points.

Objective of Course:

1. To identify and locate the commonly used points of the remaining 5 channels, the Ren and Du channels, and the extra points.

2. To be acquainted with the 15 collaterals.

To understand the Chong, Dai, Yang Qiao, Yin Qiao, Yang Wei and Yin Wei Channels.

Learning Outcomes:

Students will understand the physiological and therapeutic functions of the remaining meridian channels and be able to locate them using landmarks.

Acupuncture points are the superficial points of the body where the Qi of the solid and hollow organs goes to. Points are grouped with each channel and its collateral and correspond to an internal organ. Students will know the close connection of the acupuncture points, channels, and collaterals with Internal Organs.

 

Method of teaching: Instruction will consist in-person of lectures, reading assignments, class discussions, and handouts. Classroom questions and discussions are strongly encouraged. Other instructional techniques may also be employed i.e. audio-visual presentations, speakers, critical thinking exercises and group activities.

Required Texts:Shi, Yong Zhiang and Tu Ling Shi. Acupuncture and Moxibustion Technique. Shanghai Technology and Science Press, 1988.

Recommended Reading:

1. "Essentials of Chinese Acupuncture," published by Foreign Languages Press, Beijing, China, 1980.

2. "Chinese Acupuncture," pub.by Da Guang Press, Beijing China, 1989.

3. "Acupuncture," by Chiu Mu Liang & Chang Shan Chen, published by Shanghai Technology and Science 1988.

4. "Acupuncture, A Comprehensive Text," by Shanghai College of Traditional Medicine, translated and edited by John 0'Conner and Dan Bensky 1981.