Test 2

Question 1

Describe the motion of the Sacrum during the extension phase of Cranio Sacral motion?

Answer 1

Extension of the sacrum indicates that the apex is moving posteriorly

Question 2

Describe in detail the dural attachments of the sacrum and coccyx?

Answer 2

Dural attachments to the sacrum are to the anterior wall within the sacral canal at S2. At the coccyx its the filum terminale which passes down from the lower end of the spinal cord too attach to the posterior surface of the first coccygeal segment.

Question 3

With a hand under the Sacrum how might you stimulate the Cranio Sacral System using the Rhythmic motion?

Answer 3

Using a double contact with the other hand somewhere either on the lumbar or thoracic area of the spine- focus your attention on the motion of the Sacrum. You could also try a still point induction.

Question 4

In taking up a double contact with one hand under the Sacrum and the other hand somewhere under the Vetebral column what do you consider to be the function of:
a. The sacral hand
b. The hand under the spine
c The combined effect of the two hands together

Answer 4

a. To engage with the system and harness Cranio Sacral Motion energy
b. To target and focus on a specific area to free it from restrictions
c. To facilitate 2 poles of energy using the Sacrum as the powerhouse of Cranio-Sacral energy within the system

Question 5

a. How does the Spheno Basilar Synchondrosis differ anatomically from most other joints in the skull?

Answer 5

It is a Cartilaginous joint

Question 6

5b. How does this anatomical difference of the Spheno Basilar Synchondrosis affect its function?

Answer 6

It allows more flexion and movement

Question 7

5c. Why is this functional difference considered to be significant in Cranio Sacral Therapy?

Answer 7

As a result of its increased mobility and central pivotal position, the SBS is more readily affected by strain, tension and asymmetry from elsewhere in the Cranio Sacral System. Twists turns and pulls from all over the body are more readily reflected into this pivotal joint making it easier to engage with the whole system.

Question 8

6. Describe a Left Sidebending pattern of the SBS in terms of how it feels to the practitioner?

Answer 8

There will be a feeling of bulging in the head to the left

Question 9

6b. Describe a Left Sidebending pattern of the SBS in terms of what is happening at the SBS

Answer 9

There will be a gapping between the Sphenoid body and the basi-occiput on on the left side with a corresponding narrowing on the right side.

Question 10

Describe a Right Sided Torsion pattern of the SBS in terms of how it feels to the practitioner

Answer 10

With the thumbs on the top of the greater wings of the sphenoid, the therapist will experience the right hand thumb moves superiorly towards the therapist and the left thumb moves inferiorly and away from the therapist.

Question 11

7. Give the name and root origin of the peripheral nerve associated with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?

Answer 11

The Median Nerve- nerve root origin C678, T1

Question 12

Give the name and root origin of the peripheral nerve that supplies digits 4 & 5 of the hand

Answer 12

The Ulnar Nerve- nerve root origin C78, T1

Question 13

What are the root orgins of the Sciatic Nerve?

Answer 13

L45,S123

Question 14

Which nerve root emerges between C7 and T1?

Answer 14

C8

Question 15

What sympathetic levels are associated with the head and eyes?

Answer 15

T1-2

Question 16

What sympathetic levels are associated with the thoracic viscera (lungs and heart)?

Answer 16

T2-6

Question 17

What sympathetic levels are associated with the Upper abdominal viscera (stomach, pancreas, liver, gall bladder etc)?

Answer 17

T6-10

Question 18

What sympathetic levels are associated with the lower abdominal and pelvic viscera (colon, uterus, prostate, genatalia etc)?

Answer 18

T10-L2

Question 19

What viscera and other mechanical and emotional associations would you associate with the thoraco-lumbar junction T12-L1?

Answer 19

Kidneys, the adrenals, the bladder, small and large intestine (colon), uterus, ovaries, prostate, genitalia.
Attachment of crura of the diaphragm- tension and stress.
Menstrual disorders, IBS, Kidney disease, bladder conditions such as cystitis, erection dysfunction

Question 20

What viscera and other mechanical and emotional associations would you associate with T9?

Answer 20

Apex of thoracic curve therefore subject to strain. Solar Plexus and Celiac Plexus, adrenal glands. Stress, Gall bladder stones, Crohns Disease

Question 21

What viscera and other mechanical and emotional associations would you associate with T4?

Answer 21

Heart and the lungs. Asthma, Cardiac problems, anxiety. T4 syndrome.

Question 22

What vertebral levels would you associate with

a. The eyes

Answer 22

T1-2, C1-4

Question 23

What vertebral levels would you associate with the lungs?

Answer 23

T4-6

Question 24

What vertebral levels would you associate with The duodenum?

Answer 24

T7-9

Question 25

What vertebral levels would you associate with the Ilio- caecal valve?

Answer 25

T10-11

Question 26

What vertebral levels would you associate with the bladder?

Answer 26

T10-L2

Question 27

What movement is felt at the feet during the expansion and contraction phases of Cranio Sacral Motion?

Answer 27

Rolling inwards- medially (contraction) and rolling outwards- laterally (expansion)

Question 28

What is meant by tissue memory?

Answer 28

When the fascia records and holds the memory of an injury. There is both a physical (weakness) and emotional component to memories held in the tissues.

Question 29

For what conditions or under what circumstances might you use Fascial Unwinding?

Answer 29

Fascial Unwinding could be used if a patient is presenting with a specific injury or pain in one of their limbs.
Usually appropriate to engage in fascial unwinding during the earlier part of a treatment after settling and grounding.
if a patient has received a few treatments of CST and does not seem to be responding as well as hoped then some fascial unwinding could add a deeper/ different layer of healing.
If a patient begins to spontaneously unwind their limbs whilst being treated it may be appropriate to follow the body and assist in the unwinding process.
You may simply be drawn to unwinding an arm or leg etc