Illustration from early Chinese medical textbook

Illustration from early Chinese medical textbook

Collection:
Images from the History of Medicine (IHM)
Language(s):
English
French
Format:
Still image
Subject(s):
Acupuncture
Education, Medical
Medical Illustration
World Health Organization.
Abstract:
Drawing of an elephant in profile with acupuncture points indicated. Verso: WHO/18316. WPRO. Acupuncture. SM 12.1979. The earliest written acupuncture classics are known to have reached Japan in the 6th century. This illustration is taken from the early Chinese medical textbooks, and shows that the theory os the "points" was applied equally to veterinary medicine!
Copyright:
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Copyright Information:
World Health Organization; World Health Organization website
Extent:
1 photoprint.
NLM Unique ID:
101436809 (See catalog record)
NLM Image ID:
A013735
Permanent Link:
http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/101436809