Cranial OMT SG Flashcards

1
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What are the (5) phenoma of PRM?

A
  1. Fluctuation of CSF
  2. Motility of brain & spinal cord
  3. Mobility of the intracranial & intraspinal membranes
  4. Mobility of the cranial bones
  5. Mobility of the sacrum between the ilia
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2
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What is the difference between motility and mobility?

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  • Motility: move on its own
  • Mobility: it can be moved
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3
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Where is each finger during the Vault hold?

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  • Index: greater wing of sphenoid
  • 3rd finger: temporal bone; anterior to ear
  • 4th finger: temporal bone; mastoid process
  • 5th finger: occiput
  • Thumbs: not touching skull or crossed (do not add pressure to head)
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Around what axis (or axes) do the sphenoid and the occiput rotate around during the normal flexion and extension phases?

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  • 2 transverse axes (goes through side of head)
  • Rotate opposite directions from one another
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5
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Describe the CRI during flexion of the SBS.

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  • SBS rises cephalad
  • Sphenoid & occiput rotate in opposite directions in caudad direction
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6
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Describe the movement of the sacrum during the normal extension phase of CRI

A

Sacrum nutates (flexes) in the extension phase

Due to dural attachments

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7
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How many axes are associated with a torsion?

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1 AP axis

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8
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How does the sphenoid and the occiput rotate in a torsion?

A

Rotate opposite of one another

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9
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(Pathologic or Physiologic): Torsion

A

Physiologic

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10
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(Pathologic or Physiologic): Sidebending rotation

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Physiologic

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11
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(Pathologic or Physiologic): Lateral strain

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Pathologic

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12
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(Pathologic or Physiologic): Vertical strain

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Pathologic

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13
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How many axes are there in a sidebending rotation dysfunction?

A
  • 1 AP axis
  • 2 parallel vertical axes
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14
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How do the sphenoid and occiput react during a Sidebending rotation dysfunction?

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  • Same direction along AP axis
  • Opposite directions around vertical axes
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15
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How many axes are there in a lateral strain dysfunction?

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2 parallel vertical axes

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16
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How do the sphenoid and occiput react in a lateral strain?

A

Rotate same direction

17
Q

How many axes are there in a vertical strain?

A

2 transverse axes

18
Q

How do the sphenoid and occiput react in a vertical strain?

A

Rotate same direction