The Anatomical Specificity Between Acupoints and the Facial Nerve: A Cadaveric Study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This research was conducted to increase precision of point location and standardize acupoint targets in relation to the facial nerve (CN VII).

Materials and methods

A literature review, cadaver dissection, and electrostimulation of the CN VII were performed, focusing on the anatomical locations of the acupoints along the facial-nerve trajectory. The results were contrasted against established acupoint locations described in the 4th edition of Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion.

Results

Triple Energizer (TE)-17 targets the facial nerve at its cranial exit; Qian Zheng at the facial nerve trunk; Tai Yang at the frontotemporal branch; Gallbladder (GB)-3 at the zygomatic branch; Small Intestine (SI)-18 at the buccal branch; Stomach (ST)-5 at

SUBMITTER: Chiang P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9805865 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature