Correlations Between Fasciology and Yin Yang Doctrine
Journal: Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies (Vol.4, No. 2)Publication Date: 2011-06-30
Authors : Hui Tao; Mei-chun Yu; Hui-ying Yang; Rong-mei Qu; et al.;
Page : 141-146
Keywords : fascial anatomy; fasciology; two-system theory; yin yang doctrine;
Abstract
The aim of this study is to explore the correlations between fasciology and yin yang doctrine. Professor Yuan developed fasciology by three-dimensional reconstruction of connective tissue (fascia) in the trunk and limbs of the human body and tracing back to tissue origins in light of biological evolution and developmental biology. Fasciology states that the human body can be divided into two systems: the supporting-storing system and the functional system. This article elaborates on the roles of the two systems and their mutual relationship. The two systems are used to analyze the yin, the yang, and their relationship. The two systems are promoted but also restricted in different contexts. The supporting-storing system is formed by undifferentiated connective tissue and provides undifferentiated cells and nutrients for differentiated cells of the functional system. Thus, the supporting-storing system could be classified as quiet, similar to yin. The functional system continuously maintains the various functional activities of the human body. Thus, the functional system could be classified as active, similar to yang. In interpreting the yin yang doctrine from the point of view of fasciology, yin can be compared with the supporting-storing system and yang can be compared with the functional system.
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