Journal of TMJ Balancing Medicine (턱관절균형의학회지)

Association of TMJ Balancing Medicine (턱관절균형의학회)
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The Relationship between the Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) and Eight Extra Meridians

기경팔맥과 턱관절 균형의 상응관계

  • Sohn, In-Chul (Department of Meridian & Acupoint, College of Korean Oriental Medicine, Wonkwang Univercity, Research Center of Traditional Korean Medicine) ;
  • An, Seong-Hoon (Department of Meridian & Acupoint, College of Korean Oriental Medicine, Wonkwang Univercity, Research Center of Traditional Korean Medicine)
  • 손인철 (원광대학교 한의과대학 경혈학교실, 한국전통의학연구소) ;
  • 안성훈 (원광대학교 한의과대학 경혈학교실, 한국전통의학연구소)
  • Received : 2012.11.19
  • Accepted : 2012.12.10
  • Published : 2012.12.20
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Abstract

Objectives: The purpose of this review is to investigate the relationship between the extra meridians and the temporomandibular joint. Methods: Literature review on the eight extra meridians and theoretical considerations were performed with a focus on the relationship with the temporomandibular joint. Results: Extra meridians are crucial in the maintenance of the balance of the whole body, especially the structural balance of the anterior-posterior, left-right, superior-inferior, and interior-exterior regions. The foundation of extra meridians occurs in the lower abdominal area and the innate qi. Conclusions: Extra meridians are important players in the maintenance of the balance and harmony within the body, and may function cooperatively with the temporomandibula joint in its role to maintain the yinyang balance within the body.

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