ECS General Information

Question 0

What is the falx?

Answer 0

Membrane that attaches to the ethmoid.

Question 1

What is contra coup?

Answer 1

An injury to one side of the body causing as bad or worse effect on the other.

Question 2

What is the tentorium?

Answer 2

Membrane that attaches to sphenoid and temporals.

Question 3

What muscle is the largest pattern setter in the body?

Answer 3

Masseter

Question 4

Name some situations where ECS is not indicated.

Answer 4

Tumor, Any emergency
Skull fracture (wait 6-8 weeks)
Stroke, Grand mal seizures
Aneurysm, Narcolepsy, Cushings

Question 5

What are the five basic parts of assessment?

Answer 5

Posture
Diagonals
Palpation
Movement
Observation

Question 6

What are the three major muscles involved in chewing?

Answer 6

Masseter, pterygoid, temporalis

Question 7

Describe the pterygoid.

Answer 7

Two muscles (medial and lateral) that attach to the sphenoid. Move the jaw laterally. Located inside angle of jaw.

Question 8

Describe the temporalis.

Answer 8

Attaches to the coronoid process. Closes jaw. Also attaches to the frontal, parietal, occiput, and temporal.

Question 9

What are the three functions of cerebrospinal fluid?

Answer 9

Lubrication
Nourishment
Protection