Quiz #2 Flashcards
General inspection covered Vitality, Complexion, Body Physique, Posture and
Movements of the body
Absence of vitality indicates that essence and Qi of internal organs have been impaired during the course of an illness
It usually is seen in a severe case
Ten essentials in inspection of complexion “Fu (superficial)” manifests shallow looking, it indicates
The external pathogen invading
People are in the shape of skinny are generally indicates that they are easy to
Deficient in Yin or Essence
Involuntary head shaking generally signifies
A internal wind
Deviation of the eye and mouth generally signifies
Collaterals are blocked by wind-phlegm
From inspection of patient’s hair, you may get the impression of sufficient Qi, Blood, and Essence by
Thick, sleek, and glossy hair
The eye inspection according to the theory of five orbiculi (Wheel), different parts of the eye belong to corresponding five wheels.
Pupil- Water wheel (KD) Canthus- Blood wheel (HT) The black of the eye- Wind wheel (LV) The white of the eye- Qi wheel (LU) Eyelid- Flesh wheel (SP)
To inspect the eyes, seeing a redness occurring at the white of the eye. This signifies
LU heat
The mouth is the opening of SP and flourishes at lips. The color of pale lips signify
Both Qi and Blood deficiency
Cyanotic lips and nails suggest the
Stagnation of Qi and Blood
Inspection of Superficial Venues of the Index Finger (SVIF) is suitable for children under 3 years of age. When the venule appearing between the gate of Wind and Qi that manifests the pathogenic relevance are in
Superficial of body and the clinic estimation is mild, exterior.
SVIF, the thicken and thin, the deepness and lightness, the superficial and evident, the luster and the shapes can get clue for children’s diagnosis. If you find the child’s SVIF in thickening, superficial and bright red color, appearing between the gate of wind and Qi. This indicates
Exterior wind-heat at superficial of the body and may into the Qi level.
Blue SVIF indicates
Wind or Pain
The tongue inspection contends: Vitality, Color, Shape, and
Motility