[The anatomical concept of Ma Wang Dui archeological artifacts].
Amongst the archeological findings of Ma Wang Dui that concern the human anatomy, the first noted was a well-preserved female corpse, which demonstrated superb antiseptic techniques of the ancient Chinese. Also, 14 medical books were excavated and revealed a prototype of human visceral anatomy. The differentiation between small and large intestines was absent, and only the term of "intestine" was mentioned. The term of "triple energizers" was absent, too. However, contexts of surface anatomy were already abundant. Analyzing the terms of relative position, the anatomical position portrayed by the Ma Wang Dui medical texts is very similar to that of modern medicine.
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Su-Tso
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School of Chinese Medicine, College of Chinese Medicine, China Medical University, and Department of Radiology, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung 404, Taiwan.
D000715:Anatomy / Q000266:history*; D001106:Archaeology; D016477:Artifacts; D005260:Female; D049690:History, Ancient; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male