Study on the Anatomical Meaning of ‘Geun(筋)’ in 『Yeongchu·Gyeonggeun(靈樞· 經筋)』

Objectives: This study was done to establish the anatomical meaning of term ‘Geun(筋)’.Methods: Through analysis ≪HwangJeNaeGyeong(黃帝內經)≫, ‘Geun(筋)’, ‘GeunMag(筋膜)’, ‘Yug(肉)’, and ‘Gi(肌)’ were established. Based on analysis, ‘Meridian-muscle(經筋)’ studied by comparing it with anatomy.Results & Conclusions: ‘Gyeong(經)’ is recognized as a metaphysical expression "Geun(筋)" means myofascia in anatomy. The concept ‘Geun(筋)’ includes epimysium perimysium, well tendons ligaments, which are extensions these. ‘Fascia’, refers fascia whole body, also appertain ‘Geun(筋)’. ‘Yug(肉)’ endomysium, muscle fiber, adipose tissue layer. word ‘GeunMag(筋膜)’ used ≪HwangJeNaeGyeong(黃帝內經)≫ anatomically ‘tendon’. Therefore, ‘Muscle’ should be translated ‘GeunYug(筋肉)’ Traditional medicine. can defined longitudinal system, basis body encompassing dynamics.