dissection

Dissection and Acupuncture

Dissection, the process of carefully dissecting and examining anatomical structures, can be beneficial for acupuncturists in several ways. While dissection itself is not a technique used during acupuncture treatments, it provides valuable anatomical knowledge and a deeper understanding of the human body, which can enhance the practice of acupuncture. Here are some ways in which dissection can help acupuncturists: Anatomy comprehension: Dissection allows acupuncturists to study the human body’s structure, including muscles, bones, nerves, blood vessels, and organs, in detail. This comprehensive understanding of anatomy is crucial for accurate needle placement and avoiding vital structures during acupuncture treatments. Acupuncturists can learn about the exact locations of acupuncture points, their relationship to anatomical structures, and the pathways of meridians (energy channels) through firsthand observation. Needle insertion techniques: By observing dissections, acupuncturists can gain insights into the depth, angle, and direction of needle insertions for various acupuncture points. Understanding the anatomical layers […]

Dissection for Acupuncturists?

Dissection is a process of carefully cutting open and examining the internal structures of a human or animal body to gain a deeper understanding of its anatomy. Dissection is an essential component of the study of anatomy, as it allows students to see and touch the actual structures and organs of the body, rather than simply studying them from diagrams or illustrations. Dissection can provide a number of benefits in the study of anatomy: It allows for a hands-on approach to learning, which can help students to better understand the spatial relationships between different structures and organs in the body. It provides an opportunity to observe the variations in anatomy between different individuals, which can deepen students’ understanding of the diversity of human and animal anatomy. It allows for the visualization of the 3D structures of the body, which can be difficult to understand from 2D images or illustrations. Dissection […]

4 Things I Learned From Dissecting A Human Body

This summer, I dissected a 77-year old man.  I’m contributing to a neuro anatomical textbook by using real human specimens.   It was in a summer course called the The Complementary and Alternative Medicine Human Dissection Experience (CAM – HD Experience). It’s at Queens University and it is run by Craig Harness MSc, DO(Q).   This is an incredible self-guided program where you get 10 days of dissection!   Dissection is an amazing experience for any health care practitioner because it allows you to see the body for what it’s really like – and not just what you see in textbooks. Textbooks show bodies as if we were “perfect” on the inside.   Without actually seeing a body “in the flesh” you can never really grasp how complex the body truly is.   Think about it… flying a plane is not like using a flight simulator, is it?   So […]