The names and locatiorta of ear acupunctuze points are described in words and figures according to GB/T 13734-92 “earPoints Names and Potsition” issued by Technical Supervision bureau. The indications are explained on the basid of clinical experiences.
Anatomical Names of Auricle
Anatomical Nanm of Fnmt Surface of Auricle (Fig. 3)
(1) Helix: The curling rim of the rrmt lateral border of the auricle.
(2) HM Crus: A transom ridge of the helix amtinuing inward to the Ear Cavity.
(3) Hdix Tubercle: AsmaU tubercle at the pcstaior-supe- riot aspect of the helix.
(4) Helix Cavda: The tenninal part of the Helix, where connects with the Helix
(5) Antihelix: An elevated ridge opfmite to the Helix,with the upper part branching off.
(6) The Prrincipd Part of Antihelix: The vertiarl part of Antihelix
(7) Antihelix Upper Crus: One of the Antihelix’s upward. bzmches.
(8) Antihelix Lcywer Crus: One of the Antihelix’s downward branches.
(9) Triangular Fm: The triangtilar depmsion between the two crura of The Antihelix.
(10) Scapba: The depmsia1 between the Helix and the Antihebx.
(11) Tragus: A valve process in front of awicle also called Ear Pearl.
(12) Supra tragus Notch: The deprwion between the up- per border of the Tragus and the Helif Crus.
(13) Intertragus Nbtch: The deprwon between Antitra- gus and Tragus.
(14) Antitragus: A relative projection oppo6ite to the Tm- gos and superior to the Ear Lobe.
(15) Ear M: The lowest part of the aur.icle where there is no cartilage, that is a skin tag.
(16) Cbnchae: 11 Partj the Cavtm auriculea, of superior and irlferiw to the Helix Crus.
(17) External AaxJstic Foramen: The opening at the An- terior Border of Cavum Gmchea.
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