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Acute

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Recent or current condition

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Anatomical position

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Patient standing upright palms facing forwards toes pointing forwardsNo change to description when lying down

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Anatomy

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Structure of the body

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ANS

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Autonomic nervous system

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Ansa cervicalis

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Nerve loop in the neck with branches two muscles of throat

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Anterior

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Front or forwards or towards the front

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Arachnoid villI

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Protrusion of arachnoid membrane through dura of venous sinuses to pass cerebrospinal fluid back into venous blood

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Articulation

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A jointMobilisation of the joint

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Asking the system

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Ask questions get response Questioning yourself to clarify feelings

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Asterion

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Meeting point of the squamosal lambdoid and occipitomastoid sutures I.e. junction between occipital temporal and parietal bones - behind the ear

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Augmentation

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Adding to process already happening

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Automatic shift

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Release within the craniosacral system

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Autonomic nervous system

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System to regulate involuntary functionsDigestion, heartbeat, pupil construction, dilation etc

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Aura

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Energy or force field surrounding bodyInnermost layer - etheric body

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Axon

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Nerve fibrej

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Bilateral

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Both sides of body

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Breath of life

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Natural living energy creating vitality Expressed as rhythmic motion

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Bregma

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Meeting of sagittal and coronal suturesTop of head between frontal and parietal boneAnterior fontanelle in baby

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Caudad

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Towards patient’s tail

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Cephalad

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Towards head

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Cerebrospinal fluid

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Fluid surrounding and bathing central nervous system

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Chakras

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Energy centres located on midline of the body

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Choroid plexi

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Vascular structures in the ventricles of the brainWhere cerebrospinal fluid is produced

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Chronic

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Long established condition

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Chronicity

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Length of time condition has existed

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Circumduction

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Circular movement around the joint

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Cisterna

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A site of accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid within the subarachnoid spacee.g. cisterna magna or lumbar cistern

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Cisternae

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Plural of cisterna

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CNS

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Central nervous system

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Coherence

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Operating as a unified whole

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Compression

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Pushed together by external forces

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Contraction

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Drawn together by internal forces

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Coronal

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Passing across the body from one side to the otherE.g. the coronal suture

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Coronal section

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Side to side slice of the body

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Cranium

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Bony skull

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Cranial base

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Base of skullOcciput and sphenoid

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Cranial vault

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Upper part of the cranium

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Craniosacral motion

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Rhythmic movement of the system including craniosacral rhythm, middle tired, long tired

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Craniosacral system

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The whole person, mind body and spirit within the context of their lifeThe anatomical components, bones membranes fluids and fascia

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CSF

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Cerebrospinal fluid

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CV4

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Compression of the fourth ventricleThis helps the system reach a still point in the contraction phase

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Decompression

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Release from compression

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Directing the tide

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Energy drive

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Dorsal

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Posterior - at the back, on or towards the back of the body

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Dorsum of feet

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The upper (superior) surface of the feet

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Dorsiflexion

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Upward movement of the front of the foot

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Dura

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Outer layer of three membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cordIt has two layersEndosteal - The outer layer of duty lining the bones and enveloping the cranial bonesMeningeal Dura - In the lining of Dura enveloping the brain and spinal cord

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Dynamic stillness

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Point of stillness preceding releaseA profound level of therapeutic stillnessThe deepest phase of therapeutic process

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Endosteum

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Outer layer of Dura lining bones of the cranium and vertebral column

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Energy drive

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A process of focusing the body’s energy on a particular fulcrum

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Entrainment

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When separate elemental rhythms harmoniseEnergy fields intertwining and interacting

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Ependyma

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Thin membrane lining ventricles

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Equanimity

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State of mental emotional and spiritual balance

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Etheric body

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Innermost layer of the aura

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Exhalation

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Contraction phase of craniosacral motion

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Extension

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Movement of midline structures during contraction phaseThe movement of the whole system in the contraction phaseOpening and angle

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Extension phase

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The contraction phase of craniosacral motion

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External rotation

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The turning out of both sides of the body during the expansion phaseIn the feet turning the front of the foot outwards

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Eversion

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In the feet - Turning the sole of the foot out towards

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EV4

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Expansion of the fourth ventricle, helping system to reach still point in expansion

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Facial

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Relating to the face

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Fascia

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Thin interconnective-tissue enveloping everything in the body

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Fascial

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Relating to fascia

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Fibrosis

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Hardening and excessive formation of fibrous tissues

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Flexion

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Movement of midline structures in expansion phase of craniosacral motionMovement of the whole system during expansion phaseClosing angle

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Flexion phase

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Expansion phase of craniosacral motion

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Fluids

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Blood, lymph, CSF, extracellular fluid etc

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Fluid body

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The individual matrix comprising physical body and surrounding energy field

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Fluid within the system

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Vital energy, potency, life force

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Fluid drive

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The strength and power of underlying vitality, strength of rhythmic motion

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Foramen

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A hole within a bone or between bones

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Foramen Magnum

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Large hole at the base of the skullSpinal-cord passes through to meet the brainstem and brain

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Foramina

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Plural of foramen

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Fossa

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A deep or shallow indentation in a boneLatin for ditch

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Fulcrum

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A pivot point around which the system operatesMechanical fulcrumsMental and emotional fulcrumsFocal points of resistancePractitioner fulcrums - state of physical mental and emotional balance from the practitioner

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fulcra

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Plural of fulcrum

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Fundamental principles

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The natural series of stages of response that evolves during craniosacral processOrderly progress that enables a therapeutic responseThe components which comprise the inherent treatment process

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Ganglion

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Site of nerve junctions where neurological messages are passed from one neuron to anotherA fluid filled lump on a tendon most commonly found in the hand or wrist

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Health

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Underlying vitality, life force

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Homoeostasis

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State of dynamic balance constantly adapting to the environment

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Inertia

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Lack of movement

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Inertial fulcrum

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Focal point of restriction where rhythmic motion is limited

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Inferior

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Below, downwards, towards the soles of the patient’s feet

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Informed awareness

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Awareness of engagement, expressed body patterns combined with understanding based on background knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology, case history, the craniosacral process, clinical experience, life experience, personal development and wisdom

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Inhalation

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Expansion phase of craniosacral motion

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Inherent

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Naturally present within

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Inherent treatment plan

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The craniosacral system’s inherent ability to heal itselfThe therapeutic process which the body reveals and expressesOrder of events the body chooses within the craniosacral process

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Inherent treatment process

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The therapeutic response of the craniosacral systemNatural tendency of the body to heal itselfNatural evolution of the therapeutic process

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Integrins

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Molecules in the cell membrane and nuclear membrane connecting extracellular and intracellular matricesCommunication from surface of the skin to interior of every cell and nucleus in the body

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Interphalangeal joint

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Joints between the individual phalanges of the fingers and toes

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Internal rotation

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Inward movement of bilateral structures of the body as a whole in contraction phaseThe front of feet turning in

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Inversion

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In the feet, the sole of foot turning inwards

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Jugular foramina

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Antero-lateral to the foreman Magnum between occiput and temporal bonesSpace for internal jugular vein and cranial nerves IX, X and XI

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Kyphosis

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Forward bending curve

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Lamda

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Meeting point of sagittal and lambdoid suturesTop of head between occiput and parietal bones

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Lamina terminalis

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Anterior wall of third ventricleFulcrum around which central nervous system moves

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Lateral

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at or Towards the side of the body or outwards from the midline

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Lateral fluctuation

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Any movement other than longitudinal fluctuationRocking, shaking, pulsating, vibrating, twisting, pulling.A specific alternating lateral movement such as a rocking from side to sideA specific Sutherland technique inducing alternating movement of temporal bonesThe Sutherland technique anywhere in the body or matrix

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Lesion

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Any disturbance to function whether due to injury, disease, imbalance or any other cause

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Longitudinal fluctuation

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Rhythmic motion up and down the spineThe movement includes expansion and contraction of every cell in the body

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Lordosis

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Backward bending curve of the spine

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Matrix

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A flexible growing environmentA coherent force fieldThe embryonic matrixThe individual matrix, comprising the body the surrounding aura, internal matrix, the matrix within the body, external matrix, the field around the body The universal matrix, coherent field of forces within which the whole natural world operates as a unified cohesive system and within which we all exist

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ME

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Myalgic EncephalomyelitisA persistent debilitating post viral condition

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Medial

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At all towards the midline of the body

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Membrane

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Dura, arachnoid and pia membranes which enfold the brain spinal-cord and include intracranial infoldings

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Meningitis

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Inflammation of the meninges usually a result of bacterial or viral infectionBacterial version can be rapidly fatal unless treated with antibioticsViral meningitis is milder sometimes persistent - not affected by antibioticsChronic persistent long-term after effects of meningitis are often debilitating, headaches, neck pain, I pain, poor memory, poor concentration and extreme tirednessOften very responsive to craniosacral integration

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Molecular web

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Communication of every molecule in the body enabling healing responses

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Nasion

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Junction between nasal bones and the frontal bone at the top of the nose

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Neutral

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A balanced settled stateOpen and receptive with free, even rhythmic motionA state which enables deeper engagementA state to which craniosacral system returns following a release

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The neutral

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A point of balance or stillness preceding a releasePatient neutral - A settled state within the patient enabling engagementPractitioner neutral - Calm quiet presence in the practitioner

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Perineural system

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Communication system all over the body anatomically close to the nervous system but functioning separatelyCommunications are more generalised than nervous systemPlays significant part in injury repair

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Periosteum

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The general membrane covering the external surface of bonesIn cranium, the periosteum is on the outer surface and is continuous with the endosteum on the inner surface of bones

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Physiology

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Function of the body

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Plantar

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Referring to the sole of the foot

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Plantarflexion

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The movement pointing the toes down

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PNS

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Peripheral nervous system

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Posterior

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Behind, backwards, at or towards the back of the body

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Potency

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The power or strength and vitalityPower within the system, the organising forceAnother word for energy

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Practitioner fulcrums

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The state of physical mental and emotional balance from which a practitioner operates

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Pressurestat Model

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John Upledger’s concept of craniosacral system as a semiclosed hydraulic system within the craniosacral motion influenced by the pressure of cerebrospinal fluid contained within the membrane system

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Primary respiration

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Breath of life expressed as rhythmic motion

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Primary respiratory system

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The craniosacral system

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Process

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A bony protrusion, e.g. mastoid processAnd interaction with the craniosacral system through a specific contact as opposed to the mere application of the techniqueThe whole therapeutic processProcess work, working with the patient’s whole life process

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Prone

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Lying on the front, face down

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Pterion

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Junction where frontal parietal temporal and sphenoid bones are connected; located at the temple, behind the lateral corner of the eye of each eye

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Quanta

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Plural of quantum

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Quantum

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Smallest unit of anything such as photons of light

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Quantum science

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The basis of modern scientific thinking recognising everything in the universe is composed of quantum, elementary particles, waves and forces, in a state of constant interaction through which everything influences everything else including the observer and the observed

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Reflex arc

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Rapid response system which enables reflex reactions through connections between central and motor neurons at a local spinal-cord level, e.g. when you touch something hot

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Reciprocal tension membrane system

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Continuously interconnected membranes which surround the nervous system and form intracranial infoldings of the falx cerebri, falx cerebellum and tentorium crerbelli - which attache to bones of the cranium and sacrumTensions anywhere in the system are transmitted to the whole system

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Rhythmic motion

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Craniosacral motion including craniosacral rhythm, middle tide and long tide

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Sacrum

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The tailbone

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Sagittal

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Passing between the front and back of the body

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Sagittal section

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A view of the body sliced vertically through the body from front to back

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SBJ

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Sphenobasilar jointSphenobasilar synchondrosis

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SBS

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Sphenobasilar synchondrosis

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Scoliosis

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And abnormal lateral curve of the spineIdiopathic scoliosis-a condition in which a severe and persistent scoliosis of the spine develops spontaneously commonly starting in young girls

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Sclerosis

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Hardening

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Sinus

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A spaceAir sinuses, air filled spaces in the cranium, prone to infection leading to sinusitisVenous sinuses, space within dural membrane for the collection and drainage of venous blood

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Solar plexus

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Coeliac ganglia and associated neurological structures of sympathetic nervous systemAnd energy centre in the upper central abdomenAn area of where emotional stress and sympathetic stimulation is felt

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Sphenobasilar synchondrosis

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The primary cartilagineous joint between sphenoid and occiput

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Sphincter

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A valve like structure which closes in order to regulate passage of food or waste etc

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Squamous

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Flat

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Superior

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Above, upwards, towards the top of the patient’s head

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Supine

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Lying on the back, face up

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Sutherland’s fulcrum

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Meeting if straight sinus, falx cerebri, falx cerebelli, and tentorium cerebelli - fulcrum of motion in membrane system

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Suture

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The fibrous joints between bones of cranium

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Synchondrosis

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A primary cartilagineous joint which ossifies over several years

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Synchronisation

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Engagement with the craniosacral process

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The system

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The craniosacral system

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Therapeutic pulse

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A pulse relating to therapeutic release

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TMJ

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Temporo mandibular joint

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Tissue memory

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Patterns of injury or tension held in the tissuesMemories of past events arising in conjunction with release of the tissues

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Torticollis

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A twist of the neck also known as wry neckInfant torticollis -occurs in babies often associated with birthAcute torticollis - acute spasm of the neck at any age, usually after sleeping awkwardly

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Traction

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Stretching

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Transmutation

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A change of state, solid to fluid, tight to loose etcChange of qualityRelease within the craniosacral processRelease of restrictions within the matrix

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Transverse

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Passing horizontally across the body-the transverse sinuses

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Transverse section

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A view of the body as it sliced horizontally through the body

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Vault hold

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Any contact to hold on the craniumContaining the cranial vault

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Vector

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A line of force passing through or within a body

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Venous

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Relating to deoxygenated blood

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Venous sinuses

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System of sinuses within the cranium where deoxygenated blood collects to return to the heart

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Ventous

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A vacuum machine for assisting in delivering a baby

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Ventral

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Anterior -at the front, on or towards the front of the body

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Ventricles

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Cavities deep within the brain and spinal cord filled with cerebrospinal fluid

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Ventricular system

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System of cavities and canals deep within the brain and spinal cord were cerebrospinal fluid is formed and contained

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Viscera

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Organs of the body, heart, lungs, digestive organs

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Viscus

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Singular of viscera

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