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Cranial Sacral

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Cranial Sacral
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Cranial sacral system   made up of brain and spinal cord, meningeal membranes, cerebrospinal fluid, the bones  
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osteopathic theory   brain has contractile capacity  
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upledger theory   cranial movement is based of the rise and fall of cerebrospinal fluid  
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energetic theory   most ancient rhythm in our bodies. we crawled out of the sea with rhythm intact  
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4 characteristics of cranial rhythm   symmetry, quality, amplitude, rate  
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CV4   produces a calming effect, releases minor restrictions and stress  
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contraindications for CV4   infacnts, kids under 9, cerebral aneurysm, recent stroke  
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membrane system   falx cerebri, tentorium cerebelli, falx cerebelli, dural tube  
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falx cerebri   attaches to ethmoid and frontal bones. seperates right and left hemispheres  
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tentorium cerebelli   supports the weight of the brain and suspends above the brain stem  
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falx cerebelli   attaches to foramen magnum and then blends intot he meninges of the dural tube  
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dural tube   attaches to foramen magum, c2,c3 and 2nd sacral segment. creates a physical and energetic relationship b/w the occiput and sacrum. spinal nerve exits through the dura  
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4 concepts 2 working with fasica   single system, fascial fibers run vertically, some locations have dense collection of horizontal fibers, is very mobile  
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benefits 2 diaphragm area   enhances CR, enhances respiratory and organ function, enhances efficiency of cranial tech., prolongs benefits after session  
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fasica   connective tissue, covers bones and nerves and organs, supports+isolates+lubericates body, dysfunction in 1 area can be conveyed elsewhere  
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signs of restrictions releasing   heat, fluid releasing, softening, body movements,body relaxing, swallowing, breathing changes, theraputic pulse, REM, SER  
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contraindictions   acute intracranial hemorrhange, intracranial aneurysms, recent skull fractures, severe grand mal seizures, recent strokes, kids under 9  
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occpitial bone (master bone)   location: posterior base of cranium articulations: parietals, temporals, sphenoid, atlas, falx cerebelli, falx cerebri, tentorium cerebelli characteristics: flexibility in life, being able to give + receive love and support  
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Occipital bone cont'd   indictions: tension HA, whiplash, head/neck trauma, shoulder pain, low back pain  
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3 nerves associate w/ occiput   cranial nerve IX (glossopharyngeal), X (vagus), XI (accessory)  
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Cranial nerve IX (glossopharyngeal)   controls sensation, taste on tongue, and tympanic membrane  
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Cranial nerve X (Vagus)   associated w/ muscles of pharynx and larynx, aids in swallowing, digestion and bowel function  
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Cranial nerve XI (accessory)   provides motor coordination for traps and sternocleidomastoid  
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frontal bone   location: anterior part of cranium; forms part of forehead and eye socket articulations: parietals, zygomae, sphenoid, maxilla, ethmoid, falx cerebri characteristics: higher level of concentration, higher intelligence, wisdom to see and accept change  
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frontal bone cont'd   indications: over thinking/worrying (esp. PM), helps focus thought, whiplash, HA, facial work  
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parietal bones   location: superior + lateral aspects of skill articulations: occiput, frontal, temporal, sphenoid, falx cerebri characteristics: aspirations vs. depression indictions: depression, hopelessness, lack of joy, SAD syndrome  
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temproal bones   location: sides (inferior) + base of skull articulations: parietals, occiput, sphenoid, zygomaes, mandible, the "tent" Characteristics: balance of life, house teh structure for hearing and balance indications: inner ear probs., vertigo, tinnitus, ADD  
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temporal bones cont'd   movement: flexion-lateral, extension-medial; many key muscles attach (SCM, longissmus capitis, splenius capitis  
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mandible   location: jaw articulations: temporal bon via the articular disk of TMJ characteristics: expression of emotion, listening, not understanding, cant get pt. across indications: tinnitus, HA, structural probs., digestion probs, TMJD  
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mandible cont'd   movement: flexion-jaw drops down, extension- jaw closes up; clenching- happens during day, broxism- happens at night  
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TMJ anatomy   sllipsoid joint which allows for movement in different planes; 90% of people seeking tx are women in childbearing yrs.  
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sphenoid (master bone, central bone)   location: anterior + inferior base of cranium articulations: all bones of cranium, the zygomae + tent at clinoid process characteristics: perception +inner seeing, seeing things w/ clarity + objectivity indications: ADD/ADHD, epliepsy, HA, vision probs  
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sphenoid bone cont'd   movement: flexion-anterior/interior, extension-posterior/superior  
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zygomae bone   location: superior +lateral aspects of viscerocranium "cheekbones" articulations: sphenoid, maxillae, frontal +temporal bones characteristics: pride in apperance, strengeth + protection indications: sinus probs, stress, impact (physical blow), TMJD  
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ehtmoid bone   location: top of nose, b/w 2 orbits of eyes, anterior to sphenoid articulations: frontal, sphenoid, maxillae + nasal bones. The falx @ the crista galli characteristics: perception + intuition, seeing the way ahead, seeing options, feeling hopeful  
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ethmoid bone cont'd   indications: sinus probs, hopelessness, depresion, spiritual trauma, lack of inner clarity; houses 4 sinus; helps humdify + heat air inhaled; cranial + facial bone movement: complicated  
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sacrum (master bone)   location: most distal end of spinal collumn, b/w the 2 ilium articulations: L5, ilia, coccyx characteristics: stability:security +safety, spirituality:home of the root, soul, sensuality, sexuality:comfortable w/ 1's gender  
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sacrum cont'd   indications: law back pain; hip, knee, leg pain; HA; whiplash; sinus probs.; emotional trauma; grounding  
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chakra 1 (root)   base of spine, red, tribal connections  
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chakra 2 (spleen/ pelvic)   below naval, orange, balance in relationships  
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chakra 3 (solar plexus)   b/w heat + naval, yellow, personal power  
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chakra 4 (sternum)   sternum, green, unconditional love  
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chakra 5 (throat)   larynx (neck), blue, expression/choice  
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chakra 6 (inner eye/3rd eye)   b/w eyebrows, indigo/purple/violet, deattachment of wisdom or experience  
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chakra 7 (crown)   crown of head, violet/white, connection 2 all life/inspiration.devotion/life in present moment  
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