| Question |
Answer |
| Significance | It is believed that problems with the craniosacral system can affect a wide variety of health conditions |
| Nerves | All nerves that control parasympathetic function of the body's organs originate from cranial or sacral nerves |
| Cerebrospinal fluid | Clear liquid in the brain that supports or buoys the brain, cushions the central nervous system, and carries nutrients |
| Ventricles of the brain | Four pockets in the brain where csf is produced |
| Choroid plexus | Tissue in the ventricles that produces most of csf |
| Craniosacral mechanism was first observed by | William Sutherland DO |
| He theorized that | Sutures were moveable, the beveled edge of the sphenoid bone has a respiratory function, the brain expands and contracts rhythmically to move csf through the cranial vault |
| Who developed craniosacral as a modality? | John Upledger DO |
| According to Upledger | The production of csf is faster then reabsorption therefore the rise and fall of csf is achieved by homeostatic regulation, csf reaches upper limit then stops about 6-8 times/min. |
| The belief with craniosacral is | Through gental palpation and manipulation the system can be affected to promote balance, amplitude, and symmetry in rhythm that affects overall health |
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