Abstract
Based on the features of the Chinese constellation Kuixiu() as seen in archaeological and documentary historical materials and the fact that it is also known as Quepen (), the reason why the pelvis was named Quepen was discussed. To verify the relationship between Jian gu (,Clavicle and shoulder blades) and Quepen on the basis of Kui in qinjian rishu corresponds to the term Jian shang () on the Divination Birth Chart() in bamboo strips of Former Han Dynasty collected byPeking University.Taking the Huangdi Neijing and other relevant documents as clues, the reason of "quepen" may refer to the jugular notch is clarifid.Taking the two acupoints of "quepen" and "Tianshu" as examples, it reveals the habit of the ancients to use the names of human body parts and transfer them to the names of acupoints.
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