CHAPTER 4

VISCERAL MANIFESTATION THEORY

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Upon completion of this chapter, you are required to:

  1. Master the words that form the TCM terms associated with visceral manifestation theory.
  2. Understand new TCM terms formed by these words.
  3. Be able to make new TCM terms with these words.
  4. Explain the concept of visceral manifestation theory.
  5. Describe the location and functions of viscera and bowels.

The human body is composed of the viscera, bowels, extraordinary organs, body constituents, sense organs and orifices, forming five-viscera-centered five systems.

The following websites can serve as your reference for studying visceral manifestation theory: