2. Lobby & Meridian Menu

[fs-toc-h2]Lobby

The Lobby is the place where you can decide what you want to do in AcuMap after logging in. You can choose to explore the 3D model, engage with peers or instructors in online class, take exams to assess how much you’ve learned.

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Overview

User Comparison: You can refer to this table for the capabilities of each AcuMap user in Lobby:

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Open AcuMap:
Select this option to explore the 3D model on your own.

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Online Class:
Select this option to host or join a VR session or group discussion.

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Exam Hub:
Select this option to take exams created by your instructors.

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Settings:
Select to change your preferred language, log out, or quit AcuMap.

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💡Tip:
The message in the upper-right of Lobby shows your current AcuMap free trial or subscription status.

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[fs-toc-h2]Meridian Menu

Introduction

The Main Menu is a panel on your left that displays all of the AcuMap features, contents, and tools. You can select the Arrow icon at the bottom of the panel to expand or collapse it.

14 Meridians:
Selection multiple meridians allows understanding their mutual Yin-Yang, Five Elements, or Exterior-Interior relationships.

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Anatomy Systems:
The Body Systems tab is a list of the complete 12 body systems you can select or de-select to add or remove from the 3D model. The 12 body systems include Skeleton, Muscle, Skin, Nervous, Circulatory, Lymphatic, Respiratory, Digestive, urinary, Endocrine, Reproductive and Connective systems. Understanding the relationships between meridians and anatomy systems is vital for precise acupuncture practice, improved efficacy and reduced side effects

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Body Regions:
The Body Regions filter is a list of the complete 9 body regions you can select to see body structures from this particular region. The 9 body regions include Head and Neck, Thorax, Back, Abdomen, Pelvis, Upper Limb and Lower Limb.

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Meridian Demo Video:
Watch the video to see how it works.

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Meridian Property

Visualize the coloration of Yin-Yang, Five Elements, or Exterior-Interior of acupoints to better understand their relationship.

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Divergent Channel

Display collateral pathways into deeper parts of body, or the interior and exterior relationship among meridians. Watch video to see how it works.

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Use Case: Headache and Its Connection to Meridians

Observe how these 4 meridians(Stomach, Bladder, Gallbladder and Liver) link the head and face to the toes, and how their Qi floe in the body, at once.

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[fs-toc-h2]Toolbar

The Toolbar is a list of tools to help you explore AcuMap. You can find more details in the Toolbar page.

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