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Anatomy of the lung in ancient Chinese medicine, woodcut
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Anatomy of the lung in ancient Chinese medicine, woodcut
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From an edition published in 1537 (16th year of the Jiajing reign period of the Ming dynasty). This is an anatomical diagram of the lungs according to the criteria of ancient Chinese medicine. Collected Gems of Acupuncture and Moxibustion states: 'The lungs weigh 3jin(Chinese lb, c. 500 gr.) (Chinese lb, c. 500 gr.) 3liang(Chinese oz., c. 50 gr). They have six lobes and two 'ears', generically termed the eight lobes. Four of them hang down like a cover. They are located adjacent to the third spinal vertebra. Within them there are 24 cavities, set out in rows, which separate theqiof the variouszangviscera, and act as the 'canopy' of thezangviscera.'

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Keywords: Anatomy; Ming period (1368-1644); Zang viscera
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  • Library reference: External Reference Yin 11/1529 Ma 67, External Reference Wang Shumin 67 and External Reference Vivienne Lo
  • Photo number: L0037492
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