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:
Human figure, full length, frontal view with Chinese script on and around the body. Verso: WHO/18297. WPRO. Acupuncture. SM12.1979. The earliest written acupuncture classics are known to have reached Japan in the 6th century A.D. This illustration is taken from early Chinese medical textbooks.
Copyright:
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Copyright Information:
World Health Organization; World Health Organization website
Extent:
1 photoprint.
NLM Unique ID:
101436810 (See catalog record)
NLM Image ID:
A013736
Permanent Link:
http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/101436810