Human anatomy is the cornerstone of the medical temple. As early as more than 2 000 years ago

by means of manual detection/observation and acupuncture needle

and from the perspective of

yin

and

yang

complementarity

and in the aspects of body surface landmarks

physical structure

visceral structure

holistic structure

body form and constitution

and the rules of human body structure

Chinese acupuncture practitioners had constructed the theoretical foundation

named "acupuncture theory of physical

body"

supporting TCM acupuncture. Based on the needs of acupuncture

a research paradigm had been established to explore the morphological structure of human body

focusing on membrane structure and regulatory structure

and with the concept of "membrane-organ integration". The advanced idea and significant discovery on acupuncture theory of physical body are rediscovered and reacquainted in the latest development of modern human anatomy

with highlighted contemporary importance and value. Moreover

it shows that the two paths

i.e. acupuncture theory of physical body oriented to science of acupuncture

and the modern human anatomy towards surgery

are essential when exploring the mysteries of human structure and complemented each other. TCM acupuncture practitioners should seize the opportunity to complete the reconstruction and innovation of human morphology of TCM acupuncture by systematically excavating and organizing the acupuncture theory of physical body. It will be a solid and historic step to promote this theory to be an independent discipline and the most complementary to modern human anatomy

open the passages between the theories of Chinese medicine and western medicine from the bottom

and eventually achieve their complementarity.