Osteopathic Techniques: Chapman's and Lymphatics

Question 1

What does the Left thoracic duct drain

Answer 1

Majority of the body

Question 2

What does the Right Thoracic (minor) duct drain

Answer 2

Right Hemicranium

Right Upper extremity

Heart

Lungs
-except for left upper lobe

Question 3

What effect does the SNS have on lymphatics

Answer 3

Constricts

Question 4

What is the primary mover of lymph throughout the body

Answer 4

Thoracic Diaphragm

Question 5

What pressures are associated with Contraction of the diaphragm

Answer 5

(-) Thoracic Pressure

(+)Abdominal Pressure

Question 6

What interstitial fluid pressure causes Lymph capillaries to collapse

Answer 6

Above 0mmHg

Question 7

Absolute Contraindications to Lymphatic Treatment

Answer 7

Cancer

Question 8

Relative Contraindications to Lymphatic Treatment

Answer 8

Osseus Fracture

Untreated Bacterial infection

Abscess or local infection in area to be treated

Cancer

Question 9

What are the 2 main categories of lymphatic techniques

Answer 9

Improve restriction

Augmentation of flow

Question 10

What is the typical order of lymphatic techniques used

Answer 10

1st remove restriction to flow

2nd apply technique to augment the flow

Question 11

What are the boundaries of the functional thoracic inlet

Answer 11

T1-4

Ribs 1/2

Manubrium of sternum

Question 12

What are the boundaries of the anatomical thoracic inlet

Answer 12

T1

First ribs

Superior end of the manubrium

Question 13

What is Sibson’s Fascia

Answer 13

CT of the scalenes and Longus Colli Muscles