12 - Cranial System

Question 0

The rhythm rise and fall of the cranial sacral fluid.

Answer 0

Cranialsacral rhythm

Question 1

A branch of medicine based on the premise that the body is a vital organism capable of healing itself when conditions are optimum and correct nutrition is followed.

Answer 1

Osteopathy

Question 2

The three-layered membrane system structure of the craniosacral system.

Answer 2

Meninges

Question 3

Tissues where the cerebrospinal fluid is produced.

Answer 3

Ventricles

Question 4

The innermost layer of the meninges.

Answer 4

Pia mater

Question 5

The middle layer of meninges.

Answer 5

Arachnoid

Question 6

The outermost layer of meninges.

Answer 6

Dura mater

Question 7

The outer layer of the dura mater.

Answer 7

Periosteal layer

Question 8

The inner layer of the dura mater.

Answer 8

Meningeal layer

Question 9

Axons of parasympathetic preganglionic neurons extending from the brain in four cranial nerves.

Answer 9

Cranial parasympathetic outflow

Question 10

Axons of parasympathetic preganglionic neurons extending from the brain in the anterior roots of the second through the fourth sacral nerves.

Answer 10

Sacral parasympathetic outflow

Question 11

Cerebral fluid contains __________

Answer 11

Glucose and protein

Question 12

The cranialsacral system includes:

A. Nerves that control the parasympathetic division of the ANS
B. Only the nerves that go the head
C. Nerves located in the thoracic area
D. None of the above

Answer 12

A. Nerves that control the parasympathetic division of the ANS.

Question 13

The membrane that covers the brain and spinal cord has _____ layers.

Answer 13

3

Question 14

Dura mater means:

A. Dead mother
B. Big mother
C. Tough mother
D. Small mother

Answer 14

C. Tough mother

Question 15

The craniosacral nerves are involved in _______

A. The secretion of bile
B. Relaxing sphincter muscles
C. The erection of the sex organs
D. All of the above

Answer 15

D. All of the above

Question 16

The arachnoid is made of ______

A. Tendons and ligaments
B. Collagen and elastic fibers
C. Enzymes and protein
D. Hyaline cartilage

Answer 16

B. Collagen and elastic fibers

Question 17

Craniosacral rhythm refers to:

A. The time it takes for a nerve impulse to travel from the head to the sacrum
B. The time in between each breath
C. The rise and fall of the cerebrospinal fluid
D. The movement of gas through the bowels

Answer 17

C. The rise and fall of the cerebrospinal fluid

Question 18

The pia mater is the ______ dural membrane.

A. Outer
B. Inner
C. Middle
D. None of the above

Answer 18

B. Inner

Question 19

The subdural space contains:

A. Lymph
B. Interstitial fluid
C. Blood
D. Nitrogenous waste

Answer 19

B. interstitial fluid

Question 20

The epidural space is between the _______

A. Dura mater and the pia mater
B. Dura mater and the wall of the vertebral canal
C. Brain and the subdural space
D. Dura mater and the occipital ridge

Answer 20

B. Dura mater and the wall of the vertebral canal

Question 21

According to Upledger’s theory, craniosacral is approximately _____ beats per minute.

Answer 21

6-8

Question 22

Holding an area with both hands and allowing the tissue to move on its own is known as _____

A. Effleurage
B. Rolfing
C. Myofascial
D. Proprioneurmuscular facilitation

Answer 22

C. Myofascial unwinding

Question 23

The _____ is known as the soft spot on the skull of infants.

Answer 23

Fontanel

Question 24

The system controlling the flight-or-flight response.

Answer 24

Sympathetic nervous system

Question 25

Cerebrospinal fluid is produced in the _____

Answer 25

Choroid plexus