OCMM Intro Flashcards
What mechanism does OCMM use?
PRM = Primary Respiratory Mechanism
What are the 5 components of the PRM (primary respiratory mechanism)?
- Motility of brain/spinal cord
- Fluctuation of CSF
- Mobility of intracranial and intraspinal membranes
- Mobility of cranial bones
- Mobility of sacrum that is interdependent with SBS motion
What are the 5 components of the PRM (primary respiratory mechanism)?
- Motility of brain and spinal cord
- Fluctuation of CSF
- Mobility of intracranial and intraspinal membranes
- Mobility of cranial bones
- Mobility of sacrum that is interdependent with SBS motion
What controls the motility of the brain/spinal cord?
Cerebral blood flow oscillation
What does the CSF fluctuation cause?
CRI = Cranial Rhythmic Impulse
What are the intracranial and intraspinal membranes that act as springs to allow motion?
Falx Cerebri
Falx Cerebelli
Tentorium Cerebelli
What are some indications for Craniosacral treatment?
Stresses, trauma, dentistry, child birth
What are 3 absolute contraindications for craniosacral treatment?
- Intracranial bleed
- CVA
- Skull fracture
What are some common side effects of craniosacral treatment?
Headaches
Dizziness
Tinnitus
Other system alterations
What are the components of the CRI (Cranial Rhythmic Impulse)?
RRADS
- Rate
- Rhythm
- Amplitude
- Direction
- Strength
What are the components of the CRI (cranial rhythmic impulse)?
RRADS
- Rate
- Rhythm
- Amplitude
- Direction
- Strength
What is a regular rate for the CRI?
8-14 bpm
What makes up the RTM (reciprocal tension membrane)?
Falx Cerebri
Falx Cerebelli
Tentorium Cerebelli
The RTM (reciprocal tension membrane) has a significant role in?
Vascular flow
SBS stands for?
Sphenobasilar Synchondrosis
What type of joint is the SBS?
Hyaline Cartilagenous junction
The SBS is between what cranial bones?
Occipital and Sphenoid
With SBS flexion, which direction does the SBS move and what does the head shape become?
Superiorly
= Head is short and fat
SBS flexion is associated with Cranial _____
Inhalation
With SBS extension, which direction does the SBS move and what does the head shape become?
Inferiorly
= Head is tall and narrow
SBS extension is associated with Cranial _____
Exhalation
What transfers the motion from the SBS to the sacrum?
Spinal dura matter
The spinal dura matter is connected from what to what in order for motion to be transferred to the sacrum?
Foramen magnum –> S2
What are the 2 options for Sacral movements?
Nutation
Counternutation
Sacral Nutation
Sacral base moves ANTERIOR
Sacral Nutation occurs with SBS ____
Extension
– Sacral base moves ANTERIOR
With Sacral Nutation, the sacral base moves Anterior with SBS Extension. How will the sacrum feel if palpated?
Apex moves posterior
Sacral Counternutation
Sacral base moves POSTERIOR
Sacral Counternutation occurs with SBS ____
Flexion
– Sacral base moves POSTERIOR
Where does CN1 exit?
Cribriform plate
Where does CN2 exit?
Optic canal
Where do CN3, 4, 5(1), 6 exit?
Superior Orbital Fissure
What cranial nerves exit the Superior Orbital Fissure?
3, 4, 5(1), 6
Where does CN 5(2) exit?
Foramen Rotundum
Where does CN 5(3) exit?
Foramen Ovale
Where does CN 7, 8 exit?
Internal Acoustic Meatus
What cranial nerves exit the Internal Acoustic Meatus?
7 and 8
Cranial Flexion is associated with what breath and what rotation?
Inhalation
External Rotation
Cranial Extension is associated with what breath and what rotation?
Exhalation
Internal Rotation
