TCM Diagnostics - Inspection - Physique&Posture

Which of the following characteristics describe a person with a strong physique in TCM?

• Narrow chest, weak muscles

• Wide chest, robust muscles, radiant skin

• Thin body, pale complexion

• Fragile bones, brittle hair

In TCM, a person with a weak physique is more likely to exhibit which of the following?

• Narrow chest, weak muscles, dry skin

• Strong, coordinated movements

• Ruddy complexion and abundant energy

• Overeating and obesity

According to TCM, what does a person’s physical weakness typically indicate about their internal organs?

• Excess of Phlegm and Dampness

• Excess of Yang energy

• Blood and Qi deficiency

• Heat in the Stomach

Which physical characteristic is commonly seen in people with excessive Dampness and Phlegm in TCM?

• Thin and bony

• • Red complexion with dry skin

• Slender limbs with tight muscles

• Obesity with loose, soft muscles

If a patient is thin but has a large appetite, which TCM syndrome is likely?

• Spleen and Stomach deficiency

• Stomach fire

• Liver Qi stagnation

• Yin deficiency

What does extreme emaciation and a thin, dry appearance usually suggest in TCM?

• Blood stagnation

• Cold damp invasion

• Qi excess

• Yin deficiency and internal heat

In TCM, what is indicated by a patient who is obese but eats very little?

• Excessive Liver Yang

• Qi and Blood deficiency

• Spleen Qi deficiency with Phlegm accumulation

• Yin deficiency with internal heat

What is the primary focus of observing physique in TCM diagnostics?

• Evaluating the balance of Qi, Blood, and the internal organs

• Determining the patient’s body mass index (BMI)

• Identifying signs of digestive disorders

• Measuring height and weight

What does the phrase "Fat people have more Phlegm" refer to in TCM?

• People who are overweight have stronger immune systems

• Fat people tend to have Blood stagnation

• Obese individuals are typically healthier

• Obese individuals are prone to Phlegm accumulation due to Spleen deficiency

______ posture is commonly seen in patients with cold and deficiency syndromes.

• Curled up with limbs drawn inward

• Sitting upright, unable to lie down

• Walking quickly with large strides

• Lying on their back with legs extended