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TCM QUIZ 6
10/1
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Graduate
10/01/2012

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4 steps to chinese diagnosis
Definition
observation (to look)
interrogation (to ask)
palpation (to touch)
ausculation (hearing and smelling)
Term
Name the Five Element body types and their characteristics
Definition
wood
fire
earth
metal
water
Term
greenish complexion, small head, long face, broad shoulders, straight back, sinewy body, tall, small hands and feet
Definition
wood type
Term
red complexion, wide teeth, pointed small head, well-developed shoulder muscles, curly hair or lack of hair, small hands and feet, walking briskly
Definition
fire type
Term
yellowish complexion, round face, wide jaws, large head, well-developed shoulders and back, large abdomen, large thighs and calf muscles, well-built muscles
Definition
earth type
Term
pale complexion, square face, small head, small shoulders and upper back, flat abdomen, strong voice
Definition
metal type
Term
dark complexion, wrinkly skin, large head, broad cheeks, narrow shoulders, large abdomen, long spine
Definition
water type
Term
sinews weak or stiff
Definition
disharmony of the liver
Term
blood vessels hardening
Definition
disharmony of the heart
Term
muscles weak and flaccid
Definition
deficiency of spleen
Term
skin flaccid
Definition
deficiency of lung qi
Term
bones brittle
Definition
kidney deficiency
Term
quick movements, feeling of heat (forceful)
Definition
excess of yang
Term
slow movements, feeling cold
Definition
deficiency of yang
Term
small weak movements and continuous fidgeting, especially of the legs
Definition
empty-heat pattern of the kidneys
Term
tremors, convulsions
Definition
liver-wind (full wind)
Term
fine tremors, tics
Definition
liver-wind (empty-wind)
Term
paralysis
Definition
internal wind
Term
stiffness and rigidity
Definition
qi stagnation, blood stasis, internal wind
Term
white/pale
Definition
blood deficiency
Term
yellow
Definition
dampness/spleen deficiency
Term
redness
Definition
heat
Term
green
Definition
liver
Term
blue
Definition
cold
Term
black (grey)
Definition
blood stasis
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