w3.h1 Lesson 2: Pulse Qualities Flashcards
What are the 8 basic qualities or components of the TCM pulse image?
Bonus question: What is a 9th component?
Strength Width
Depth Rate
Rhythm Shape
Length Tension
Bonus: Vibration
Which 3 statements are accurate?
a) Width of a pulse is the diameter of the vessel which is due to the qi and blood reflecting the condition of the Zang Fu organs.
b) Depth refers to the cun, guan or chi position where the pulse is strongest reflecting the vitality of the Stomach Qi
c) Strength is the force of the pulse which reflects the condition of the Qi and Blood
d) Length is the measure of the pulse length relative to the 3 positions, cun, guan and chi. This reflects the condition of the Qi and Blood - esp the Qi.
a) Width of a pulse is the diameter of the vessel which is due to the qi and blood reflecting the condition of the Zang Fu organs.
c) Strength is the force of the pulse which reflects the condition of the Qi and Blood
d) Length is the measure of the pulse length relative to the 3 positions, cun, guan and chi. This reflects the condition of the Qi and Blood - esp the Qi.
Which statement is true?
a) Pulse rate is the number of times you count the patient’s pulse
b) Normal TCM pulse rate is 5 - 6 beats per breath of the patient
c) Pulse rate is determined by multiple factors - esp the state of the Yang
d) Normal pulse rate is between 70 - 100 beats per minute
c) Pulse rate is determined by multiple factors - esp the state of the Yang
Which statements are true?
a) Rhythm of the heart beat mainly reflects Heart Qi function
b) Tension of the blood vessels is due to the condition of Qi and Blood and the blood vessels
c) Shape of a pulse refers to the ascending and descending contour of the pulse
d) The normal pulse is rooted
a) Rhythm of the heart beat mainly reflects Heart Qi function
b) Tension of the blood vessels is due to the condition of Qi and Blood and the blood vessels
c) Shape of a pulse refers to the ascending and descending contour of the pulse
d) The normal pulse is rooted
