Stage B

Question 1

With which other bones do the parietal bones articulate (2)

Answer 1

Frontal, Sphenoid, Temporal and Occiput

Question 2

Where are: the Coronal suture? (1)
The metopic suture (1)

Answer 2

a) Between the frontal and parietal bones
b) Between the two halves of the frontal bone

Question 3

What three characteristics do you first look for when tuning into a Cranio-Sacral System? (3)

Answer 3

Quality, Symmetry, Motion

Question 4

Where is the Jugular Foramen located and what 2 bones form it? (2)

Answer 4

Anterio-lateral to the Foramen Magnum

between the occiput and temporal bones

at the occipito-mastoid suture

Question 5

What is the most significant factor required in a practitioner in order to enable effective engagement (1)

Answer 5

Calm, quiet, presence

Question 6

What are the Clinoid Processes and what attaches to them? (2)

Answer 6

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.

Question 7

Name the 4 portions of the Occiput (2)

Answer 7

Squamous portion

x 2 condylar portions

basilar portion

Question 8

Where is the Spheno-Basilar Synchondrosis located? (2)

Answer 8

Between the body of the sphenoid and basilar portion of occiput

anterior to the foramen magnum

Question 9

To which bones does the Tentorium Cerebelli attach? (2)

Answer 9

Occiput, Parietals, Temporals, Sphenoid

Question 10

To which bones does the Falx Cerebri attach? (2)

Answer 10

Ethmoid, Frontal, Parietal, Occiput

Question 11

How is Cerebral Spinal Fluid produced? (1)
Where is Cerebral spinal fluid mainly located? (1)

Answer 11

CSF is extracted from arterial blood in the Choroid Plexi

Within the Ventricular system and sub-arachnoid space

Question 12

Where is the Straight Sinus? (2)

Answer 12

At the junction between the Falx Cerebri, Falx Cerebelli and Tentorium Cerebelli

Question 13

Give the approximate rate of the following 3 rhythms:
Cranio-Sacral Rhythm (1)
Middle Tide (1)
Long Tide (1)

Answer 13

1) 5-10 secs
2) 20-25 secs
3) 100 secs

Question 14

What steps could you take to help you connect with the Middle-Tide? (3)

Answer 14

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

Question 15

What is meant by a reciprocal tension membrane system? (2)

Answer 15

A system of interconnected membranes, in which tensions or imbalances on any part of the system can influence other parts of it. The effects are transmitted by subtle and bioelectric means.

Question 16

Describe the temporal bone motion. (3)

Answer 16

Wobbly Wheel motion.

During flexion they rotate forward and externally (with the front of the cranium), with the mastoid portion moving medially to accommodate the occipital motion.

Question 17

In what direction is the Ear Hold process carried out? (2)

Answer 17

Lateral and angled slightly posterior (out and down)

Question 18

List the 6 fundamental principles of Cranio-Sacral Treatment (one word each) (6)

Answer 18

Engage
Allow
Follow
Stillness
Release
Reorganisation

Question 19

What steps could you take to help yourself to become more grounded during a treatment session? (4)

Answer 19

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

Question 20

Explain the importance of Stillness in Cranio-Sacral Therapy (3)

Answer 20

In the practitioner, deep stillness is essential to be able to identify the subtle biodynamic forces.

In the cranio-sacral process, it can represent the most significant moments of release, the points of balanced tension leading to a release and the moments of deepest healing

This means that in the cranio-sacral process stillness can also represent resistances and focal points.

Question 21

What is vitality?

Answer 21

It is the vital force of the individual. For an individual to be healthy, vitality needs to be expressed freely in al tissues of the body.

Question 22

What is CS integration

Answer 22

Craniosacral integration means using both modalities of cranial work, biodynamic and biomechanical, along with quantum concepts, to provide a broad spectrum cranial approach.

Question 23

What is the anatomical CS system made of?

Answer 23

The membrane system that surrounds the CNS.

Bones of Cranium and Sacrum, which attach to the MS.

CSF fluid, contained within the MS.

Fascia, that radiates our of the MS to all parts of the body.

Question 24

What is the matrix?

Answer 24

Embryonic;

Individual - internal and external

Universal - whole person in relationship to environment

body/mind inter-relationship

Question 25

Where is the sub-arachnoid space?

Answer 25

Between the pia mater and arachnoid mater

filled with CSF

Question 26

What are venous sinuses?

Answer 26

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