The function of the acupuncture bronze figure

The function of the acupuncture bronze figure lies in visually presenting the distribution of meridians and acupoints in the human body, providing an important reference basis for acupuncture teaching, research and the inheritance of traditional Chinese medicine culture. This model originated from ancient medical practitioners who made it for teaching and assessment. It was cast in proportion to the human body and the fourteen meridians and the positions of major acupoints were accurately marked on the surface of the copper body. Some of the models can also be opened and closed to show the connection between internal organs and meridians, and it has extremely high academic and historical value.

Through the acupuncture bronze figure, learners can intuitively understand the direction of meridian circulation, the rules of acupoint location and their corresponding relationship with the functions of internal organs, helping beginners establish a systematic spatial cognition of acupuncture. Meanwhile, it plays a significant role in teaching demonstrations and skills assessments, integrating theoretical knowledge with practical operations and promoting the improvement of clinical application capabilities. Acupuncture bronze figures are also often used in exhibitions of traditional Chinese medicine culture and popular science education, reflecting the scientific and artistic nature of traditional Chinese acupuncture. Overall, the acupuncture bronze figure is not only an important teaching tool for acupuncture but also a significant carrier for the inheritance and international dissemination of traditional Chinese medicine culture, holding profound educational and cultural significance.