Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Acupuncture Points

Designated locations along nerves or organ meridians for inserting acupuncture needles.

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Structured Summary

Abstract

Designated locations along nerves or organ meridians for inserting acupuncture needles.

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Synonyms

5 entry terms
  • Acupoints
  • Acupoint
  • Acupuncture Point
  • Point, Acupuncture
  • Points, Acupuncture

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Aspects Covered

1 allowable subheadings

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History Note

90

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Previous Indexing

  • Acupuncture (1966-1989)

MeSH Hierarchy

Tree Number

  1. E02w.190.044.555w.035w

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NLM Classification

WB 369.5.M5

AMA Style

References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Acupuncture Points. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D015669. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D015669
  2. Acupuncture Points. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acupuncture_point
  3. Acupuncture Points. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3197706