OCMM Intro

Question 1

What mechanism does OCMM use?

Answer 1

PRM = Primary Respiratory Mechanism

Question 2

What are the 5 components of the PRM (primary respiratory mechanism)?

Answer 2

1. Motility of brain/spinal cord
2. Fluctuation of CSF
3. Mobility of intracranial and intraspinal membranes
4. Mobility of cranial bones
5. Mobility of sacrum that is interdependent with SBS motion

Question 3

What are the 5 components of the PRM (primary respiratory mechanism)?

Answer 3

1. Motility of brain and spinal cord
2. Fluctuation of CSF
3. Mobility of intracranial and intraspinal membranes
4. Mobility of cranial bones
5. Mobility of sacrum that is interdependent with SBS motion

Question 4

What controls the motility of the brain/spinal cord?

Answer 4

Cerebral blood flow oscillation

Question 5

What does the CSF fluctuation cause?

Answer 5

CRI = Cranial Rhythmic Impulse

Question 6

What are the intracranial and intraspinal membranes that act as springs to allow motion?

Answer 6

Falx Cerebri
Falx Cerebelli
Tentorium Cerebelli

Question 7

What are some indications for Craniosacral treatment?

Answer 7

Stresses, trauma, dentistry, child birth

Question 8

What are 3 absolute contraindications for craniosacral treatment?

Answer 8

1. Intracranial bleed
2. CVA
3. Skull fracture

Question 9

What are some common side effects of craniosacral treatment?

Answer 9

Headaches
Dizziness
Tinnitus
Other system alterations

Question 10

What are the components of the CRI (Cranial Rhythmic Impulse)?

Answer 10

RRADS

• Rate
• Rhythm
• Amplitude
• Direction
• Strength

Question 11

What are the components of the CRI (cranial rhythmic impulse)?

Answer 11

RRADS

• Rate
• Rhythm
• Amplitude
• Direction
• Strength

Question 12

What is a regular rate for the CRI?

Answer 12

8-14 bpm

Question 13

What makes up the RTM (reciprocal tension membrane)?

Answer 13

Falx Cerebri
Falx Cerebelli
Tentorium Cerebelli

Question 14

The RTM (reciprocal tension membrane) has a significant role in?

Answer 14

Vascular flow

Question 15

SBS stands for?

Answer 15

Sphenobasilar Synchondrosis

Question 16

What type of joint is the SBS?

Answer 16

Hyaline Cartilagenous junction

Question 17

The SBS is between what cranial bones?

Answer 17

Occipital and Sphenoid

Question 18

With SBS flexion, which direction does the SBS move and what does the head shape become?

Answer 18

Superiorly

= Head is short and fat

Question 19

SBS flexion is associated with Cranial _____

Answer 19

Inhalation

Question 20

With SBS extension, which direction does the SBS move and what does the head shape become?

Answer 20

Inferiorly

= Head is tall and narrow

Question 21

SBS extension is associated with Cranial _____

Answer 21

Exhalation

Question 22

What transfers the motion from the SBS to the sacrum?

Answer 22

Spinal dura matter

Question 23

The spinal dura matter is connected from what to what in order for motion to be transferred to the sacrum?

Answer 23

Foramen magnum –> S2

Question 24

What are the 2 options for Sacral movements?

Answer 24

Nutation

Counternutation

Question 25

Sacral Nutation

Answer 25

Sacral base moves ANTERIOR

Question 26

Sacral Nutation occurs with SBS ____

Answer 26

Extension | -- Sacral base moves ANTERIOR

Question 27

With Sacral Nutation, the sacral base moves Anterior with SBS Extension. How will the sacrum feel if palpated?

Answer 27

Apex moves posterior

Question 28

Sacral Counternutation

Answer 28

Sacral base moves POSTERIOR

Question 29

Sacral Counternutation occurs with SBS ____

Answer 29

Flexion | -- Sacral base moves POSTERIOR

Question 30

Where does CN1 exit?

Answer 30

Cribriform plate

Question 31

Where does CN2 exit?

Answer 31

Optic canal

Question 32

Where do CN3, 4, 5(1), 6 exit?

Answer 32

Superior Orbital Fissure

Question 33

What cranial nerves exit the Superior Orbital Fissure?

Answer 33

3, 4, 5(1), 6

Question 34

Where does CN 5(2) exit?

Answer 34

Foramen Rotundum

Question 35

Where does CN 5(3) exit?

Answer 35

Foramen Ovale

Question 36

Where does CN 7, 8 exit?

Answer 36

Internal Acoustic Meatus

Question 37

What cranial nerves exit the Internal Acoustic Meatus?

Answer 37

7 and 8

Question 38

Cranial Flexion is associated with what breath and what rotation?

Answer 38

Inhalation | External Rotation

Question 39

Cranial Extension is associated with what breath and what rotation?

Answer 39

Exhalation | Internal Rotation