How to Teach Acupoint Location With a 48 cm Model: A Guide to BIX-Y1009
Short answer: BIX-Y1009 is a 48 cm female body acupuncture model showing the meridian line, 361 acupuncture points and 48 extra points, with English labels on the left and Chinese on the right and an English manual included. At 48 cm it is the mid-size option in its series: large enough for a small group to gather round, small enough to store in a cupboard. Price is published at $16.2.
Key takeaways
- Point coverage is complete at 361 + 48. Both numbers are published, which is the first thing to verify on any acupuncture model.
- 48 cm is the small-group size. It is a teaching table model, not a lecture-hall demonstration piece.
- Bilingual labelling: English on one side, Chinese on the other — one model supports both terminology and location teaching.
- Published price $16.2, low enough to buy several for a class.
- Material is bright-colour PVC on a base — plan for wiping after handling and store upright.
Published specification
| Item | Published value |
|---|---|
| Model | BIX-Y1009 |
| Subject | Female body |
| Size | 48 cm |
| Meridian points | 361 acupuncture points indicated |
| Extra points | 48 extra points indicated |
| Labelling | English on the left (e.g. HN3, ST17), Chinese on the right |
| Material | Bright-colour PVC, placed inside the base |
| Manual | English user manual included |
| Price | $16.2 (as published on the page) |
| Certification | ISO & CE certified per the page |
A four-step way to run the lesson
- Name the channel before the point. Ask students to trace the meridian line on the model first. The line is indicated on the model, so the channel is visible before any single point is discussed — this prevents point memorisation without context.
- Locate, do not recite. Call a point code (for example ST17) and have a student find it on the model. The left-hand English labelling makes the code the search key; the right-hand Chinese characters let the same student check the Chinese name.
- Cross the languages deliberately. Have students cover one side and work from the other. Switching between English code and Chinese name on the same physical point is the fastest way to bind the two terminologies together.
- Finish with the extra points. The 48 extra points are separate from the 361 meridian points and are the part most often skipped in class. Use the model's own labelling to keep them visible.
Why teaching on the object rather than a chart
Acupoint location is a spatial skill, and the evidence on spatial learning supports using a physical object. A randomised comparison found three-dimensional physical models outperformed two-dimensional computer presentations in anatomy learning [1], and a meta-analysis of comparative studies reached the same conclusion for physical models in anatomy teaching [2].
There is also a structural reason specific to acupuncture: the target is not a point on the skin but a location in tissue. Studies of needling have characterised how tissue deforms along intermuscular connective tissue planes [3]. That is not something a student can be told in a sentence — but it is easier to discuss when everyone is looking at the same body model rather than a flat diagram.
Choosing between the sizes
| Model in the same series | Published size | Best fit |
|---|---|---|
| BIX-Y1011 | 26 cm | Individual study and portable use |
| BIX-Y1009 | 48 cm | Small-group teaching at a table |
| BIX-Y1008 | 50 cm | Small-group teaching, marginally larger |
| BIX-Y1007 | Male body | Where a male model is required |
What the product page does not publish
| Not stated on the page | Why you need it |
|---|---|
| Base dimensions and total weight | Needed for shelf and cabinet planning. |
| Packaging dimensions and units per carton | Determines landed cost on a class set. |
| Documentation behind the point-location approval statement | Required if your programme needs traceable teaching references. |
| Lead time at your quantity | Class sets are usually ordered to a term date. |
Send these questions to cpr480@adaanatomy.com with the model number BIX-Y1009 and your quantity, and we will answer each line and attach the current supply data.
FAQ
Q1. What is BIX-Y1009?
It is a 48 cm female body acupuncture model showing the meridian line, 361 acupuncture points and 48 extra points, with English and Chinese labelling.
Q2. How many points does it show?
361 acupuncture points plus 48 extra points, as published.
Q3. Which side is in which language?
English on the left (for example HN3, ST17) and Chinese on the right. An English user manual is included.
Q4. What is it made of?
Bright-colour PVC, placed inside the base.
Q5. Is the price published?
Yes — the page states a price of $16.2.
Q6. How do I request a class set and its packing data?
Email cpr480@adaanatomy.com with the model (BIX-Y1009), the number of units and your term date; ask for carton data in the same message.
Request a quotation
Write to cpr480@adaanatomy.com for the BIX-Y1009 specification sheet, carton data and a quotation at your quantity. If the class also needs a larger demonstration model, ask for the 60 cm or 84 cm options in the same enquiry so the whole set is quoted together.
References
- The superiority of three-dimensional physical models to two-dimensional computer presentations in anatomy learning. Medical Education. 2018.
- The effectiveness of physical models in teaching anatomy: a meta-analysis of comparative studies. Advances in Health Sciences Education. 2016.
- Anisotropic tissue motion induced by acupuncture needling along intermuscular connective tissue planes. Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. 2014.