BIX-Y1005 60cm Acupuncture Model: A Procurement Checklist for Teaching Labs
Short answer: BIX-Y1005 is a 60 cm acupuncture and meridian teaching model whose two sides do different jobs. The right side of the body carries 361 meridian points and 48 extra points together with a bone-proportional ("inch") scale for measuring the distance between points; the left side shows subcutaneous tissue with the distribution of the nervous system, arteries, veins, vessels and muscle structure. For a TCM teaching lab, that split is the whole purchasing argument — one object answers both "where is the point" and "what is underneath it".
Key takeaways
- Two-sided by design. Meridian and point marking on one side; nervous, vascular and muscular detail on the other.
- The bone-proportional scale is included. The page states the model carries the bone degree line so distances between points can be measured using the traditional "inch".
- Hand and foot extra points are marked on the anatomical side — points the main meridian lines do not show.
- Stated application is teaching of Chinese medicine, acupuncture and massage.
- Price and material are not published. Both must come back in writing before you compare quotes.
The published feature list, restated as buying criteria
| Published feature | What to verify in the quote |
|---|---|
| Coloured plastic model marking the 14 main meridians in detail | Confirm the material grade and the printing method — a 60 cm surface is handled constantly and the markings are the product. |
| Right side: 361 meridian points and 48 extra points, plus the bone degree line | Ask whether the point labels are English, Chinese or bilingual, since this determines who can use it unaided. |
| Left side: subcutaneous tissue showing nervous system, arteriovenous, vascular and muscle structure | Confirm whether the same model body carries both, or whether the two views are on separate units. |
| Hand and foot extra points marked on the anatomical side | Check that the extra-point set matches your syllabus, not just the count. |
| Use: Chinese medicine teaching, acupuncture and massage | State the course level — the model is a teaching aid, not a needle-practice trainer. |
Three questions that decide this purchase
| Question | Why it decides the outcome |
|---|---|
| Is the model 60 cm as a total height, and what is its base footprint? | A 60 cm standing model needs a shelf or bench depth; the page does not publish carton or base dimensions. |
| Can students practise needling on it, or is it display-only? | The page lists teaching, acupuncture and massage use but does not claim a needling medium — if you also need insertion practice, that is a second, different purchase. |
| What is the labelling language, and is the accompanying manual included? | Determines whether a mixed-language cohort can share one model. |
Send these three lines to chinonplus@adaanatomy.com with the model number BIX-Y1005 and your quantity, and we will answer each one and attach the current supply data.
How a two-sided model changes a lesson plan
- Begin on the meridian side. Students locate and name points using the numbering and the bone-proportional scale. The scale is what makes "three inches below the knee" a measurable instruction rather than an approximation.
- Turn the model, do not swap it. Rotating the same object to the anatomical face keeps the student's mental map attached to one body, which is the point of having both views on one unit.
- Use the hand and foot points deliberately. They are marked separately because they fall outside the main meridian lines; a lesson that never reaches them leaves a known gap.
- Plan the needle practice elsewhere. Use this model to decide where, and a dedicated insertion trainer to practise how.
Why physical TCM models still earn their place
Acupuncture education has been re-examined in the literature as programmes shift towards defined competencies [1], and the challenges of delivering acupuncture and Chinese medicine training have been reviewed in detail [2]. Against that background, the value of a physical teaching model is straightforward: it converts a two-dimensional point chart into an object a student can rotate in their hands and measure with the traditional proportional scale.
The honest limit is equally straightforward. A 60 cm model teaches position and surface relationships. It does not teach needle depth, tissue response or the patient interaction that surrounds a treatment — those need a separate trainer and supervised practice.
FAQ
Q1. How many points does BIX-Y1005 show?
The page states 361 meridian points and 48 extra points.
Q2. What is on the other side of the model?
Subcutaneous tissue showing the distribution of the nervous system, arteries, veins, vessels and muscle structure, including hand and foot extra points.
Q3. How are distances between points measured?
The model carries the bone degree line, allowing distances to be measured with the traditional "inch" proportional unit.
Q4. What is the model height?
60 cm, per the product name and page.
Q5. Is it suitable for needle insertion practice?
The page lists teaching, acupuncture and massage use; it does not state a needling medium, so insertion practice should be planned on a separate trainer.
Q6. How do I get the price and carton data?
Price is not published. Email chinonplus@adaanatomy.com with the model (BIX-Y1005) and your quantity, and ask for the unit price, base and carton dimensions, labelling language and manual in the same message.
Request a quotation
Write to chinonplus@adaanatomy.com for the BIX-Y1005 specification sheet and a quotation. If you are equipping a TCM teaching room, ask in the same enquiry about models in the other sizes in this range so the point-numbering convention and labelling language stay consistent from the smallest desk model to the full-height display unit.
References
- Developments in Acupuncture Education. Medical Acupuncture. 2025.
- A Systematic Reflection on the Challenges in Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine Education and Careers in the United States. Medical Acupuncture. 2026.
- The effectiveness of physical models in teaching anatomy: a meta-analysis of comparative studies. Advances in Health Sciences Education. 2016.