Cranial

Question 1

With SBS flexion, paired bones do what?

Answer 1

External rotation

Question 2

What dysfunction causes a parallelogram shaped head?

Answer 2

Lateral strain

Question 3

What are the unpaired midline bones?

Answer 3

Sphenoid, occiput, vomer, ethmoi

Question 4

What happens to the AP diameter with SBS flexion?

Answer 4

Decreases (Ernie head)

Question 5

What axis are involved with a sidebending rotation strain?

Answer 5

Rotation: AP axis
Sidebending: 2 parallel vertical axis

Question 6

What CN exits via Superior orbital fissure?

Answer 6

3, 4, V1, 6

Question 7

What CNs exit via the Jugular Foramen?

Answer 7

9, 10, 11

Question 8

Absolute contraindications for cranial?

Answer 8

Acute intracranial bleed or increased ICP

Skull fx

Question 9

WTF is the PRM?

Answer 9

Primary respiratory mechanism= CNS + CSF + Dural membranes + cranial bones + sacrum

Question 10

What decreases CRI?

Answer 10

Stress, depression, chronic fatigue, chronic infections

Question 11

What increases the CRI?

Answer 11

Exercise, systemic fever, OMT

Question 12

What axis in involved in vertical strain?

Answer 12

Rotation around 2 transverse axis

Question 13

Where are your fingers in vault hold?

Answer 13

Index: Greater wing of sphenoid
Middle: Temporal bone
Ring: Mastoid portion of temporal bone
Pinky: Squamous portion of occiput

Question 14

Internal auditory meatus contains what CNs?

Answer 14

VII (exits stylomastoid foramen) and VIII