Am J Chin Med. 1992 ; 20(3-4): 331-7.

Acupuncture and the nervous system.

Cai W.

Department of Neurology, Stritch School of Medicine, Loyola University of Chicago, Maywood, IL 60153.

Acupuncture is based on neuroanatomy and neurophysiology. At each acupuncture point, there are peripheral nerves and terminals. Acupuncture will be useful for further understanding of the nervous system. A conceptual view of acupuncture's physiology is presented.