
In
acupuncture point location, a vertical and horizontal coordinate method
is adopted as much aspossible. Using two intersecting lines to make a
crossing point, first, the distance on the y-coordinate(Y axis) is
determined to draw the horizontal line on the body, then the distance on
the x-coordinate (Xaxis) is determined to draw the vertical line on the
body. The latest edition of International AnatomicalTerminology is
utilized to describe the relevant anatomical parts of acupuncture point
locations. The description for acupuncture point locations does not
include methods for locating theacupuncture points. Notes will be added,
when required, to explain the specific body postures thatare required
to locate certain acupuncture points, as well as the techniques for
locating body surfacelandmarks, proportional bone (skeletal)
measurements, and the relationship with adjacent acupuncturepoints. The
focus of explanations for location of acupuncture points is on general
body positions. Onlythose special body positions required for certain
acupuncture points have specific notes under relevantitems to explain
their locations. Notes offer supplementary explanations on the
following related key points for location ofacupuncture points. A
special body position required for acupuncture point location. The
proportional bone (skeletal) measurement. Explanations of the method of
locating certain anatomical landmarks. The relationship with adjacent
acupuncture points or reference acupuncture points. Explanations of the
differences in surface landmarks between different genders and
individuals.V. Controversial acupuncture point locations Through
several meetings with Member States organized by the WHO Regional
Officer for theWestern Pacific to review the 92 controversial
acupuncture point locations, 86 were standardized.However, the experts
could only make a tentative decision on the six remaining points. It was
agreedthat further scientific research, such as multi-centred clinical
trials, should be conducted on the sixremaining controversial
acupuncture point locations.