Role of Acupoint Area Collagen Fibers in Anti-Inflammation of Acupuncture Lifting and Thrusting Manipulation

Figure 2

Masson staining microscopic picture of the subcutaneous tissue taken from the Quchi acupoint. Collagen fiber appears blue (arrow), while muscle tissue and blood cell appear red. (a) Group M. (b) Group A. (c) Group JM. (d) Group JA.

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