Product Details

A detailed and interactive 3D anatomy resource aimed at both the acupuncture practitioner and student.

For the first time you can see the positions of 88 of the most commonly used acupuncture points in 3D with detailed anatomy of their needle passage, plus a further 324 named needle points that can be highlighted in their correct position.

All 3D models include all musculoskeletal and vascular anatomy with descriptive text. Anatomical alerts are provided for points where damage would be caused by incorrect direction or depth of insertion. Many 3D views are also available in cross section.

Also included are the most clinically important myofascial trigger points - and for the first time in any publication - their anatomical and clinical correspondence to acupuncture points are shown and discussed.

Further content allows you to view and compare the 14 main acupuncture meridians, with points, with 42 myofascial referred pain patterns of trigger points.

Product Benefits

* More dynamic and memorable than a chart or book
* Easy to select a view, rotate and add and remove structures from the 3D models.
* Check for safety and see what structures to avoid
* Make teaching and learning enjoyable!
* Transform your presentations and lectures. Use easy edit functions to export any image or animation for your own use.

List of Views

Neurovascular  Full body  Head and neck  Thorax  Pelvis  Upper limb  Lower limb  Musculoskeletal Full body Head and neck Thorax Pelvis  Upper limb Lower limb  Cross sections Head and neck Shoulder  Upper limb Trunk and hip Lower limb Referred pain patterns Head and neck Shoulder Trunk Upper limb Lower limb  Anatomy Section Alimentary  Arteries Attachments  Bones  Brain Cartilage  Circulatory  Eye  Fascia  Ligaments  Muscles  Nerves  Respiratory  Urinary  Veins

Acupuncture needles with detailed text, Chinese name and anatomical alerts: BL2, BL10, BL11, BL13, BL23, BL25, BL28, BL29, BL40, BL45, BL52, BL56, BL59, BL60, BL64 CV12, CV17, CV2, CV4 GB14, GB20, GB21, GB26, GB27, GB29, GB30, GB34, GB39, GB41 GV14, GV16, GV20, GV26, GV3, GV4 HT3, HT7 KI10, KI3, KI7 LI10, LI11, LI15, LI17, LI18, LI20, LI4 LR10, LR14, LR2, LR3, LR8 LU1,LU2,LU5,LU6, LU7,LU9, LU10 Extra point (Yingtang) Extra point (Taiyang) PC1, PC6, PC7 SI10, SI11, SI14 SI3,SI4,SI9 SP3,SP4,SP6,SP9, SP10, SP11, SP12 ST7, ST8, ST25,ST30,ST36,ST40,ST43 TE5, TE8, TE14,TE16 The location for a further 324 named needle points can be highlighted in their correct position on the 3D model. 3D views of meridians: Bladder Meridian Conception Meridian Gallbladder Meridian Governing Meridian Heart Meridian Kidney Meridian Large Intestine Meridian Liver Meridian Lung Meridian Pericardium Meridian Small Intestine Meridian Spleen Meridian Stomach Meridian Triple Energizer Meridian

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Product Testimonials

"Imagine you had X-ray eyes and before you needled an acupuncture point you could see right into the body and check the underlying anatomy.

Now imagine you had the power to visually strip away layers, rotating the body if necessary, so that you could see between and behind muscles and find where the veins, arteries and nerves run. How about your own personal little medical alert to tell you if you are in an area where incorrect direction or depth of needle insertion could do damage?

Well the next best thing to x-ray eyes has just come on the market, and be warned: it is seriously addictive.

It took 13 years for the team there to fully develop the first complete and medically accurate, 3D computer-animated model of the human anatomy. And it shows. They have managed to combine truly outstanding artwork with advanced digital technology and the result is an award-winning product that has gained worldwide acclaim as an outstanding educational resource.

The ability to be able to see into the body and bring the inner structure to life has a WOW factor that will appeal to anyone fascinated by the human body. As a teaching and learning aid for anatomy, it is second to none.

Now they have launched a version for acupuncturists that has an extra dimension. There is a built-in point location chart and 88 of the points come with extra text. You get advice about the point position, the needle track, the target structure, extra notes where appropriate about depth and alternative angles for needling, and clear warnings about risks. The visuals that link to these points are stunning.

As with other products, you can view the whole of the neurovascular and musculoskeletal systems. You can rotate the body, strip away layers, view cross sections, and look at referred pain patterns. You can even do all of this with many of the acupuncture points shown with needles in place. In addition, the most clinically important myofascial trigger points are included and, for the first time in any publication, their anatomical and clinical correspondence to acupuncture points are shown and discussed."
Annie Hibbert. Review in the official Magazine of the College of Integrated Chinese Medicine (CICM)

Tech Specs

Single user license

Format: DVD-ROM

PC and Mac compatible

Operating Systems:
Microsoft XP, Vista , Windows 7
Mac OSX 10.3, 10.4 , 10.5 , 10.6

Processor speed:
1.5 GHz with 512 MB of RAM

Disk Space:
200 MB

Screen display:
1024 x 768 screen

DVD drive required.