OCMM Intro Flashcards

1
Q

What mechanism does OCMM use?

A

PRM = Primary Respiratory Mechanism

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2
Q

What are the 5 components of the PRM (primary respiratory mechanism)?

A
  1. Motility of brain/spinal cord
  2. Fluctuation of CSF
  3. Mobility of intracranial and intraspinal membranes
  4. Mobility of cranial bones
  5. Mobility of sacrum that is interdependent with SBS motion
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3
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What are the 5 components of the PRM (primary respiratory mechanism)?

A
  1. Motility of brain and spinal cord
  2. Fluctuation of CSF
  3. Mobility of intracranial and intraspinal membranes
  4. Mobility of cranial bones
  5. Mobility of sacrum that is interdependent with SBS motion
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4
Q

What controls the motility of the brain/spinal cord?

A

Cerebral blood flow oscillation

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5
Q

What does the CSF fluctuation cause?

A

CRI = Cranial Rhythmic Impulse

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6
Q

What are the intracranial and intraspinal membranes that act as springs to allow motion?

A

Falx Cerebri
Falx Cerebelli
Tentorium Cerebelli

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7
Q

What are some indications for Craniosacral treatment?

A

Stresses, trauma, dentistry, child birth

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8
Q

What are 3 absolute contraindications for craniosacral treatment?

A
  1. Intracranial bleed
  2. CVA
  3. Skull fracture
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9
Q

What are some common side effects of craniosacral treatment?

A

Headaches
Dizziness
Tinnitus
Other system alterations

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10
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What are the components of the CRI (Cranial Rhythmic Impulse)?

A

RRADS

  • Rate
  • Rhythm
  • Amplitude
  • Direction
  • Strength
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11
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What are the components of the CRI (cranial rhythmic impulse)?

A

RRADS

  • Rate
  • Rhythm
  • Amplitude
  • Direction
  • Strength
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12
Q

What is a regular rate for the CRI?

A

8-14 bpm

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13
Q

What makes up the RTM (reciprocal tension membrane)?

A

Falx Cerebri
Falx Cerebelli
Tentorium Cerebelli

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14
Q

The RTM (reciprocal tension membrane) has a significant role in?

A

Vascular flow

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15
Q

SBS stands for?

A

Sphenobasilar Synchondrosis

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16
Q

What type of joint is the SBS?

A

Hyaline Cartilagenous junction

17
Q

The SBS is between what cranial bones?

A

Occipital and Sphenoid

18
Q

With SBS flexion, which direction does the SBS move and what does the head shape become?

A

Superiorly

= Head is short and fat

19
Q

SBS flexion is associated with Cranial _____

A

Inhalation

20
Q

With SBS extension, which direction does the SBS move and what does the head shape become?

A

Inferiorly

= Head is tall and narrow

21
Q

SBS extension is associated with Cranial _____

A

Exhalation

22
Q

What transfers the motion from the SBS to the sacrum?

A

Spinal dura matter

23
Q

The spinal dura matter is connected from what to what in order for motion to be transferred to the sacrum?

A

Foramen magnum –> S2

24
Q

What are the 2 options for Sacral movements?

A

Nutation

Counternutation

25
Q

Sacral Nutation

A

Sacral base moves ANTERIOR

26
Q

Sacral Nutation occurs with SBS ____

A

Extension

– Sacral base moves ANTERIOR

27
Q

With Sacral Nutation, the sacral base moves Anterior with SBS Extension. How will the sacrum feel if palpated?

A

Apex moves posterior

28
Q

Sacral Counternutation

A

Sacral base moves POSTERIOR

29
Q

Sacral Counternutation occurs with SBS ____

A

Flexion

– Sacral base moves POSTERIOR

30
Q

Where does CN1 exit?

A

Cribriform plate

31
Q

Where does CN2 exit?

A

Optic canal

32
Q

Where do CN3, 4, 5(1), 6 exit?

A

Superior Orbital Fissure

33
Q

What cranial nerves exit the Superior Orbital Fissure?

A

3, 4, 5(1), 6

34
Q

Where does CN 5(2) exit?

A

Foramen Rotundum

35
Q

Where does CN 5(3) exit?

A

Foramen Ovale

36
Q

Where does CN 7, 8 exit?

A

Internal Acoustic Meatus

37
Q

What cranial nerves exit the Internal Acoustic Meatus?

A

7 and 8

38
Q

Cranial Flexion is associated with what breath and what rotation?

A

Inhalation

External Rotation

39
Q

Cranial Extension is associated with what breath and what rotation?

A

Exhalation

Internal Rotation