Test Stage B Flashcards
With which other bones do the Parietal bones articulate
Frontal
Temporal
Occipital
Sphenoid
Where is the Coronal suture?
Frontal meets Parietals
Where is the Metopic suture
Between two halves of the Frontal bones
What three characteristics do you first look for when tuning in to a Cranio-sacral system?
Quality
Motion
Symmetry
Where is the Jugular Foramen locates and what 2 bones form it?
Antero-lateral to Foramen Magnum
Between Occiput and Temporals
What is the most significant factor required in a Practitioner in order to enable effective engagement
A calm, quiet and still presence
What are the Clinoid Prcessess and what attaches them?
Bony prominence on the Sphenoid body which the Tentorium Cerebelli attaches to
Name the 4 portions of the Occiput
Squamous
Basilar
Two Condylar portions
Where is the Sphenoid-Basilar Synchondrosis located
Where the Basilar part of the Occiput meets the body of the Sphenoid. Anterior to the foramen magnum
To which bones does the Tentorium Cerebelli attach
Sphenoid
Occiput
Parietal
Temporals
To which bones does the Falx Cerebri attach
Frontal
Parietal
Occiput
Ethmoid
How is Cerebral Spinal Fluid produced
As a filtrate from arterial blood in Choroid plexi
Where is Cerebral Spinal Fluid mainly located
In ventricles and subarachnoid spaces
Where is the Straight Sinus
It runs from the confluence of sinuses where the Tentorium cellebri and Falx Cerebri meet
Give the approximate rate of the following 3 rhythms:
a) Cranio-Sacral Rhythm
b) Middle Tide
c) Long Tide
a) 5-10 second cycles
b) 20-25 second cycles
c) 100 second cycles
What steps could you take to help you to connect with Middle-Tide?
Engage with calm, quite stillness and wait for a deeper connection.
Ask to connect to the mid tide.
Let your attention drift and focus out of the corner of your eye.
What is meant by a Reciprocal Tension Membrane system?
Dura Mater runs from the cranium to Filum terminale. CSF flows along the whole of the membrane system. Where presence is felt along the membrane system connecting cranium to sacrum.
Describe Temporal bone motion
‘Wobbly Wheel Motion’
During flexion -
Squamous portion externally rotated and mastoid portion moves medially
In what direction is the Ear Hold process carried out?
Practitioner is at the clients head with thumbs in the clients ears resting gently on the inner loves pointing anteriorly. Ears may move laterally and angled slightly posteriorly.
Downwards and at 45 degree angle to the floor
List the six Fundamental Principles of Cranio-Sacral treatment.
Engage Allow Follow Stillness Release Reorganisation
What steps could you take to help yourself to become more grounded during a treatment session.
Breathing is relaxed and even Mind is clear not busy and preoccupied Check your fulcrum Find spaciousness Feet firmly planted on floor
Explain the importance of Stillness in Cranio-sacral therapy
Allows client and practitioners system to connect easier without ‘frightening’ the system.
Creates an example for the clients system to follow.
Allows the practitioner to be receptive to anything that may arise from the treatment.
