Stage B Flashcards
With which other bones do the parietal bones articulate (2)
Frontal, Sphenoid, Temporal and Occiput
Where are: the Coronal suture? (1)
The metopic suture (1)
a) Between the frontal and parietal bones
b) Between the two halves of the frontal bone
What three characteristics do you first look for when tuning into a Cranio-Sacral System? (3)
Quality, Symmetry, Motion
Where is the Jugular Foramen located and what 2 bones form it? (2)
Anterio-lateral to the Foramen Magnum
between the occiput and temporal bones
at the occipito-mastoid suture
What is the most significant factor required in a practitioner in order to enable effective engagement (1)
Calm, quiet, presence
What are the Clinoid Processes and what attaches to them? (2)
Bony prominences on top of the sphenoid body
x 2 anterior and x 2 posterior
where the Tentorium Cerebelli attaches
(Also, the Diaphragma Sellae - small membranous sheet that stretches across the 4 clinoid process across the sphenoid body covers pituitary gland and stalk which ensures it stays in sub-arachnoid space and is washed in CSF.
Name the 4 portions of the Occiput (2)
Squamous portion
x 2 condylar portions
basilar portion
Where is the Spheno-Basilar Synchondrosis located? (2)
Between the body of the sphenoid and basilar portion of occiput
anterior to the foramen magnum
To which bones does the Tentorium Cerebelli attach? (2)
Occiput, Parietals, Temporals, Sphenoid
To which bones does the Falx Cerebri attach? (2)
Ethmoid, Frontal, Parietal, Occiput
How is Cerebral Spinal Fluid produced? (1)
Where is Cerebral spinal fluid mainly located? (1)
CSF is extracted from arterial blood in the Choroid Plexi
within the Ventricular system and sub-arachnoid space
Where is the Straight Sinus? (2)
At the junction between the Falx Cerebri, Falx Cerebelli and Tentorium Cerebelli
Give the approximate rate of the following 3 rhythms:
Cranio-Sacral Rhythm (1)
Middle Tide (1)
Long Tide (1)
1) 5-10 secs
2) 20-25 secs
3) 100 secs
What steps could you take to help you connect with the Middle-Tide? (3)
Relax; ground; breathe
Settling more deeply into stillness
Ask system if it wants to show mid tide (set intention)
Allow space for the system
expand awareness
What is meant by a reciprocal tension membrane system? (2)
When tensions are reflected reciprocally throughout the system from one part to another
Membranous structures which support the body horizontally
When there is a distortion or restriction in one diaphragm it will be reflected in all other diaphragms as the others compensate in relation to each other
(transverse diaphragms = tentorium cerebelli; thoracic inlet; thoracic diaphragm and pelvic diaphragm)
Describe the temporal bone motion. (3)
Wobbly Wheel motion
Squamous portion externally rotates during flexion whilst the mastoid portion moves medially
In what direction is the Ear Hold process carried out? (2)
Lateral and angled slightly posterior (out and down)
List the 6 fundamental principles of Cranio-Sacral Treatment (one word each) (6)
Engage
Allow
Follow
Stillness
Release
Reorganisation
What steps could you take to help yourself to become more grounded during a treatment session? (4)
return to own fulcrums/midlines
roots coming down from feet into earth
breathe
come back into heart space
expand awareness above, behind, around
relax diaphragm if holding; letting go physically, mentally, emotionally
Explain the importance of Stillness in Cranio-Sacral Therapy (3)
In a practitioner, it promotes calmness, sensitivity and awareness.
In a patient, it promotes greater openness and responsiveness
In the cranio-sacral process, it can represent the most significant moments of release, the points of balanced tension leading to a release and and the moments of deepest healing
In the cranio-sacral process it can also represent resistances and focal points of resistance etc.
What is vitality?
Expressed as rhythmic motion
reflection of the vital force or aliveness of individual
What is CS integration
Establishes inherent vitality and enable free flow of system to overcome disease, tension and conditions.
Establishes underlying strength of system.
Whole person in relation to the natural world, connecting with inherent forces of nature.
Awareness of anatomy and whole CS spectrum of therapies
What is the anatomical CS system made of?
Membranes
Bones of Cranium and Sacrum
CSF fluid
Fascia
What is the matrix?
Embryonic;
Individual - internal and external
Universal - whole person in relationship to environment
body/mind inter-relationship
Where is the sub-arachnoid space?
Between the pia mater and arachnoid mater
filled with CSF
What are venous sinuses?
Major channels for draining venous blood from the brain out via two internal jugular veins via the Jugular Foramen
Only exist in the cranium
Sinus means space so they are blood filled spaces formed between two layers of dural membrane.
They receive CSF via arachnoid villi
