Quiz 16, Sem 2, Massage, Version A crainiosacral therapy

Indicate whether the statement is true or false. 1. Craniosacral therapy techniques are invasive and direct.

• True

• False

Indicate whether the statement is true or false. The craniosacral system is a semi-closed hydraulic system composed of the meninges, the cerebrospinal fluid that surrounds and protects the brain and spinal cord, the physiological structures that control fluid input and outflow, and related bones.

• True

• False

Indicate whether the statement is true or false. Rolfing attempts to bring the physical structure of the body into alignment around a central axis. This is done by manipulating the fascia of the structural muscles. After a Rolfing session, both physical and psychological balance are often experienced by the client.

• True

• False

Indicate whether the statement is true or false. 4. The craniosacral system normally moves through a flexion and extension phase at a rate of six to twelve cycles per minute.

• True

• False

Indicate whether the statement is true or false. 5. On the cranium, extension is palpated as a transverse widening and a front-to-back shortening of the skull.

• True

• False

Indicate whether the statement is true or false. 6. On the cranium, extension is palpated as a transverse narrowing and a front-to-back lengthening of the skull.

• True

• False

Indicate whether the statement is true or false. 7. On the cranium, flexion is palpated as a transverse narrowing and a front-to-back lengthening of the skull.

• True

• False

Indicate whether the statement is true or false. 8. On the cranium, flexion is palpated as a transverse widening and a front-to-back shortening of the skull.

• True

• False

Indicate whether the statement is true or false. Craniosacral motion is transmitted throughout the fascia of the body with flexion noted as a gentle external rotation and widening of the body.

• True

• False

Craniosacral motion is transmitted throughout the fascia of the body with extension noted as a gentle external rotation and widening of the body.

• True

• False