James Odell, OMD, ND,

Energetic anatomy refers to the subtle energy system of the human body, which includes the meridians, energy centers, and biofield. The biofield is an electromagnetic field that surrounds and permeates the body, and is thought to be the organizing principle of the body's energy system. The meridians are channels through which energy flows throughout the body, and are connected to specific acupuncture points. The energy centers, also known as chakras, are located along the spine and are associated with different physical, emotional, and spiritual functions. . The biological matrix refers to the extracellular matrix of the body,. Acupuncture meridians may be located within the fascia, a type of connective tissue that is part of the extracellular matrix. The fascia is thought to play a role in the body's energy system, and may be involved in the transmission of energy along the meridians. Learn why the energetic anatomy and biological matrix are both important aspects of the body's energy system, and how they are interconnected.