Peds SG

Question 1

Compare plagiocephaly versus synostosis.

Answer 1

• Plagiocephaly: reversible, OMT can accelarate normalization
• Synostosis: permanent

Question 2

Dysfunction of which cranial nerve from the foramen ovale can impair the suck reflex?

Answer 2

V3

Question 3

The jugular foramen is formed between which two skull bones?

Answer 3

• Occiput
• Temporal

Question 4

Why is Otitis media common in children aged 6-18 mo?

Answer 4

The angle of the Eustachian tube is more horizontal than an adults

Question 5

The parietals should override which bone via which suture during childbirth?

Answer 5

The parietals should override the occiput at the lambdoid sutures

Question 6

Which CN may be irritated by torticollis?

Answer 6

CN XI

Question 7

In what orientation is the head considering torticollis?

Answer 7

• Sidebent towards
• Rotated away

Question 8

T/F: Torticollis can be passively reversed by the physician

Answer 8

False

Question 9

Which CN is transmitted through the jugular foramen and can impair the suck reflex?

Answer 9

CN IX

Question 10

Where would the Chapman’s point be for an 18 mo with Otitis media?

Answer 10

Medial superior clavicle

Question 11

Which CN exits along the occipital condyles and can impair the suck reflex?

Answer 11

CN XII

Question 12

If the SCM is hypertonic what motion is restricted in CRI?

Answer 12

Extension

Question 13

The longus capitis can impair which motion of CRI?

Answer 13

Flexion

Question 14

Which muscles elevate the mandible during mastication?

Answer 14

• Temporalis
• Masseter
• Medial Pterygoid

The Lateral pterygoid depresses the mandible during mastication

Question 15

Which muscle depresses the mandible during mastication?

Answer 15

Lateral pterygoid

Elevates: medial pterygoid, masseter, temporalis

Question 16

What is the motion of paired bones during flexion/superior movement of CRI?

Answer 16

Internal rotation

Question 17

Decreased sense of motion of the cranium typically means?

Answer 17

Compression

Question 18

Which CN is responsible for the motor innervation of the tongue and is heavily involved in the suck reflex?

Answer 18

CN XII

Hypoglossal nerve

Question 19

Which CNs are transmitted via the jugular foramen?

Answer 19

IX, X, XI

Question 20

What type of OMT is preferred for cranial treatment of a newborn?

Answer 20

Direct; as to prevent further exacerbation of their dysfunction(s)

Question 21

(Pathologic or Physiologic): Parietal overriding temporal at the squamous suture

Answer 21

Pathologic

Question 22

(Pathologic or Physiologic): Parietal overriding the occipital at the lambdoid suture

Answer 22

Physiologic

Question 23

(Pathologic or Physiologic): Occipital overriding the parietal at the lambdoid suture

Answer 23

Pathologic

Question 24

(Pathologic or Physiologic): Parietal ovarriding the frontal at the coronal suture

Answer 24

Physiologic

Question 25

(Pathologic or Physiologic): Parietal ovarriding the contralateral parietal at sagittal suture

Answer 25

Physiologic