[Study on rules of distribution field of channels and collaterals].
OBJECTIVE
To study rules of distribution of channels and collaterals in external connection with orifices and limbs.


METHODS
Based on classical theories in The Yellow Emperor's Internal Calssic and Classic on Medical Problem, summarization was carried out.


RESULTS
There are their own steric-crossed distribution of channels and collaterals on orifices and limbs, which is called as rules of distribution field of channels and collaterals.


CONCLUSIONS
The study on rules of distribution field of channels and collaterals can guide treatment based on syndrome differentiation, and promote development of theories of channels and collaterals.
College of TCM, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100013, China.
Hong-mo
HM
Wang
D006801:Humans; D008516:Medicine, Chinese Traditional; D016740:Meridians