Test Stage B

Question 1

With which other bones do the Parietal bones articulate

Answer 1

Frontal
Temporal
Occipital
Sphenoid

Question 2

Where is the Coronal suture?

Answer 2

Frontal meets Parietals

Question 3

Where is the Metopic suture

Answer 3

Between two halves of the Frontal bones

Question 4

What three characteristics do you first look for when tuning in to a Cranio-sacral system?

Answer 4

Quality
Motion
Symmetry

Question 5

Where is the Jugular Foramen locates and what 2 bones form it?

Answer 5

Antero-lateral to Foramen Magnum

Between Occiput and Temporals

Question 6

What is the most significant factor required in a Practitioner in order to enable effective engagement

Answer 6

A calm, quiet and still presence

Question 7

What are the Clinoid Prcessess and what attaches them?

Answer 7

Bony prominence on the Sphenoid body which the Tentorium Cerebelli attaches to

Question 8

Name the 4 portions of the Occiput

Answer 8

Squamous
Basilar
Two Condylar portions

Question 9

Where is the Sphenoid-Basilar Synchondrosis located

Answer 9

Where the Basilar part of the Occiput meets the body of the Sphenoid. Anterior to the foramen magnum

Question 10

To which bones does the Tentorium Cerebelli attach

Answer 10

Sphenoid
Occiput
Parietal
Temporals

Question 11

To which bones does the Falx Cerebri attach

Answer 11

Frontal
Parietal
Occiput
Ethmoid

Question 12

How is Cerebral Spinal Fluid produced

Answer 12

As a filtrate from arterial blood in Choroid plexi

Question 13

Where is Cerebral Spinal Fluid mainly located

Answer 13

In ventricles and subarachnoid spaces

Question 14

Where is the Straight Sinus

Answer 14

It runs from the confluence of sinuses where the Tentorium cellebri and Falx Cerebri meet

Question 15

Give the approximate rate of the following 3 rhythms:

a) Cranio-Sacral Rhythm
b) Middle Tide
c) Long Tide

Answer 15

a) 5-10 second cycles
b) 20-25 second cycles
c) 100 second cycles

Question 16

What steps could you take to help you to connect with Middle-Tide?

Answer 16

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.

Question 17

What is meant by a Reciprocal Tension Membrane system?

Answer 17

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.

Question 18

Describe Temporal bone motion

Answer 18

‘Wobbly Wheel Motion’
During flexion -
Squamous portion externally rotated and mastoid portion moves medially

Question 19

In what direction is the Ear Hold process carried out?

Answer 19

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

Question 20

List the six Fundamental Principles of Cranio-Sacral treatment.

Answer 20

Engage
Allow
Follow
Stillness 
Release 
Reorganisation

Question 21

What steps could you take to help yourself to become more grounded during a treatment session.

Answer 21

Breathing is relaxed and even
Mind is clear not busy and preoccupied 
Check your fulcrum
Find spaciousness 
Feet firmly planted on floor

Question 22

Explain the importance of Stillness in Cranio-sacral therapy

Answer 22

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.