Basics Flashcards
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The Stomach meridian begins at the face and terminates at which point?
Answer: ST 45 (Lidui)
The Stomach meridian terminates at ST 45 (Lidui), located on the lateral corner of the second toenail.
In TCM, the Spleen's primary physiological function is:
Answer: Governing transformation and transportation of food essence
The Spleen transforms food and drink into Qi and Blood and transports nutrients throughout the body.
Which organ is said to 'open into the ears' according to TCM theory?
Answer: Kidney
The Kidneys open into the ears; Kidney deficiency can manifest as tinnitus, hearing loss, or ear disorders.
What is the term for the pathological condition when Liver Qi fails to flow freely and becomes constrained?
Answer: Liver Qi Stagnation
Liver Qi Stagnation occurs when the Liver's free-flowing function is impaired, often causing depression, irritability, and hypochondriac pain.
According to TCM, the Heart stores which vital substance associated with consciousness and spirit?
Answer: Shen
The Heart stores the Shen (Mind/Spirit), which governs consciousness, thinking, memory, and emotional life.
Which of the Eight Principles pair describes conditions originating from within the body's organs?
Answer: Interior
The Eight Principles include Yin/Yang, Interior/Exterior, Cold/Heat, and Deficiency/Excess; Interior conditions arise from organ dysfunction.
The 'extraordinary vessels' (Qi Jing Ba Mai) include which of the following?
Answer: Du Mai, Ren Mai, Chong Mai, Dai Mai
The eight extraordinary vessels include Du Mai, Ren Mai, Chong Mai, Dai Mai, Yinqiao Mai, Yangqiao Mai, Yinwei Mai, and Yangwei Mai.