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Term
You find a somatic dysfunction at C3-C5 on a patient. The patient has a cough that won't go away. Being the awesome omtologist tht you are, you realize that this patients real problem is coming from somewhere else.
Definition
The root of this persons problem is his JAW pain - because of his trigeminal n.
phrenic nerve (C3,4,5)
and Trigeminal N.: pain in any division of the trigeminal n. can refere to the mid and upper neck and generate somatic dysfunction.
Term
the tongue, palate, oropharynx and nasopharynx are all innervated by?
Definition
trigeminal
Term
Innervation of the EAR?? (3)
Definition
1. Trigeminal via V3 (mandibular)
2. C2,C3 N roots of the cervical plexus
3. Vagus - via auricular branch supplies external acoustic meatus and a small area on the posteromedial surface of the auricle.
Term
T/F: chapman's points for the ENT are in the intercoastal spaces anteriorly
Definition
falseee, they areon the surface of the ribs or the clavicle
Term
where is the chapman point for laryngitis?
Definition
anterior: upper surface of second rib - 2-3 inches from the sternum
posterior - over TP of C2 (between TP and SP)
Term
Nasal chapman points anterior and posterior ?
Definition
anterior : first rib at the junction of the rib with the costal cartilage

posterior: anterior surface of TP of C2
Term
Otitis Media chapman points?
Definition
Anterior: upper edge of the clavicle where it crosses the first rib

posterior: upper edge of the tip of C1 TP
Term
Pharyngitis chapmans point?
Definition
Anterior: anterior surface of the first rib 3/4inch
posterior: posterior aspect of the TP of C2
Term
sinusitis?
Definition
anterior: surface of the second rib - 3.5 incles from the sternum

posterior: posterior surface of the TP of C2
Term
tongue chapman's point?
Definition
anterior: anterior surface of the 2nd costal cartilage, 3/4inches from the sternum

posterior: on the superior aspect of the TP of C2
Term
tonsilitis chapmans point?
anterior and posterior
Definition
anterior: first intercostal space cose to the sternum (one segment above the heart point)

posterior: on the posterior surface of the TP of C1
Term
a patient came in with eye pain and you suspect that this pain is generated by a myofascial trigger point. where are you going to go searching for a trigger point?
Definition
1. orbicularis oris (duhh)
2. splenius cervicis
3. occipitalis
4. sternal division of the SCM
5. trapezius
Term
Patient's chief complaint = doc, i hear this high pitching ringing noise. you know that this is not because of an internal rotation of his temporal bone because you palpated his CRI and all is normal. so now you want to consider trigger points as the cause of his tinnitis. where you going to find em?
Definition
1. deep portion of Masseter m.
2. clavicular division of SCM
3. Medial Pterygoid
4. Occipitalis

same for ear pain and diminished hearing
Term
nose pain ...wheres the trigger point?
Definition
orbicularis oris
Term
Otitis Media caused by a trigger point in ____ m
Definition
medial pterygoid. this is the trigger point for the eustachian tube
Term
patient has difficulty swallowing and complains of throat pain. all infectious causes, neoplastic causes, etc have been ruled out. she may have a trigger point in what two muscles that may be causing her symptoms?
Definition
1. medial pterygoid
2. digastric
Term
Students are complaining of nasal stuffiness because its flu season. but you realize that their nasal stuffiness is due to a trigger point in one of these three muscles. what are they?

ps. these are the same for maxillary sinus pain
Definition
1. lateral pterygoid
2. masseter
3. sternal division of SCM ( also a trigger point for eye symptoms)
Term
external rotation of the temporal bone will produce which type of tinnitis?
Definition
low pitched roar (patent eustachian tube)
Term
Internal rotation of the temporal bone produces what type of tinnitis?
Definition
high pitched tinnitus (closed eustachian tube) and is often associated with chronic or recurrent otitis media
Term
You have a patient who has chronic serous otitis media and you want to perform the galbreath technique on them. the traction applied in this technique impacts what muscle of mastication.?

this muscle's fascia is continuous with that of _______ muscle which allows for the pumping action on the eustachian tube.
Definition
1. medial pterygoid muscle


2. tensor velli palatini m
Term
the sympathetics emanate from t1-t4 levels and are distributed to the ENT region via what system
Definition
1 vertebral basilar arterial tree and carotid system!

(hope you guys can read dr e's slides better than i can. i hope i didnt mess anyone up)
Term
is a patient has decreased tissue turgor ...what would they have hyperparasympatheticotonia or hypersympatheticotonia or hyposympatheticotonia??
Definition
hypersympatheticotonia - also vasoconstriction
Term
the visceral afferent fibers of the ENT region follow what sensory nerves back into the CNS
Definition
1. trigeminal
2. glossopharyngeal
3. vagus
4. facial
5. occipital
Term
what are the symptoms of chronic hypersympatheticotonia??
Definition
1. thick viscous secretions
2. drying, cracking and breakdown of the mucosal barrier
3. predisposition to infection
Term
Manual or thermal stimulation of the trigeminal nerve can cause of type of sympatheticotonia?
Definition
hyper-sympatheticotonia with vasoconstriction
Term
the vasoconstriction in the hypersympatheticotonia that occurs with manual or thermal stimulation results in whaat?
Definition
the opening of the sinus ostia and allows the sinuses to drain
Term
T/F suboccipital traction or inhibition allows the sinus ostia to open as well and the sinuses to drain
Definition
true
Term
if you irritate the sphenopalatine ganglion what would happen?
Definition
1. thinning of section and easier passage of sinus content through the ostia
2. eye to water
Term
cranial somatic dysfunction can narrow ____ through which 85% of the venous blood leaving the head drains.
where is this anatomic struction located?
Definition
1. jugular foramen - internal jugular vein exits through this thing.

2. jugular foramen is located in the petrobasilar suture, a continuation of the occipitomastoid suture
Term
when treating an ENT dysfunction, what treatment sequence??
Definition
1. tx thoracic, costal, cervical, and cranial dysfunction
2. open the thoracic inlet
3. apply thoracic pump, domin diaphragm
4. apply anterior cervical arches technique
5. apply cervical chain drainage
6. apply mandibular drainage
7. apply auricular drainage
8. apply reflexly mediated techniques (trigeminal stimulations, suboccipital pressure, sphenopalatine ganglion tx)
Term
most common reason for pediatric visits under 5
Definition
otitis media
Term
how do you treat pharyngitis with OMT
Definition
lymphatic and splenic pump
compression of ventricle 4
anterior cervical fascia release
muscle energy
Term
You had a patient that experienced a blow to the frontal bone. the patient is experiencing ansomia, hyperosmia and dusgeusia. based on these symptoms, the cranial nerve that is irritated in this patient passes through what part of the head?
Definition
the cribiform plate of the ethmoid bone (the nerve that is affected is CNI)

dyfunctions are due to ethmoid and bones that influence the ethmoid- frontals, sphenoid, nasals, vomer, and maxillae
Term
what cranial nerve passes through the optic foramen in the lesser wing of the sphenoid?
Definition
optic n.
Term
what are symptoms?? when you have dysfunction of the sphenoid bone and the bones that articulate with the sphenoid??
Definition
visual blurring; visual dimming; photophobia
Term
What are the bones that articulate with the sphenoid??
Definition
occiput, parietal, temporal, frontal, ethmoid, zygoma, maxillae, and vomer
Term
what nerve courses over the FREE ANTERIOR border of the tendorium at the petrous apex?
Definition
oculomotor n. (CN III)
Term
The oculomotor nerve can be affected when you have this dysfunction of the cranium. This dysfunction causes compression of the oculomotor nerve which can change the patient's vision significantly.
Definition
CN III is vulnerable to compression from EXTERNAL ROTATION OF THE TEMPORAL BONE in this location
Term
what nerve exits the skull via the superior orbital fissure between the greater and lesser wings of the sphenoid?
Definition
oculomotor n. (it passes through the cavernous sinus and then exits the skull via this.)
Term
patient has difficulty moving his eyes and complains of the tic. this may be a result of what dyfunction with relation to his oculomotor n.?
Definition
intraosseous dysfunction: sphenoid between the greater wing and the lesser wing. and any dysfunction that affects the sphenoid bone.
Term
this cranial nerve pierces THROUGH the anterior border of the tentorium and then follows CN III??
a dysfunction in this area would cause what symptoms?
Definition
trochlear

weakness of superior oblique muscle
diplopia
eye twitching
Term
what type of dysfunctions could cause a trochlear n. related symptoms?
Definition
anything that TIGHTENS the tentorium.
1. temporal external rotation
2. sphenoid or occipital dysfunction
Term
T/F: Disorders in the Lesser/Greater Wing of sphenoid, ethmoid bone, maxillae, zygomatic bones can result in disorders of conjugate gaze
Definition
true
Term
Pt presents with ocular pain, conjunctival injection and swelling. You suspect orbital venous congestion. Your patient asks you to describe anatomically how this is a possible cause of her pain. what will you say?
Definition
most everything from your eye drains into the ophthalmic vein which exits the orbit via the optic foramen and emptyies into the cavernous sinus. so any dysfunction of the sphenoid bone will cause a narrowing of your optic foramen which will cause your opthalmic vein to malfunction
Term
How does the Trigeminal n. course through/over/under the tentorium in your head?
Definition
trigeminal n. courses OVER the petrous ridge and benight the anterior border of the tentorium
Term
the three branches that supply the face are
Definition
supraorbital
infraorbital
and mandibular
Term
sinus pain without any sinus disease can be attributed to
Definition
trigeminal n
Term
describe the course of the supraorbital n (V1) through the orbit and out of the orbit?
Definition
V-1 -- enters the orbit through the superior orbital fissure and then courses across the roof of the orbit and exits the orbit through the supraorbital notch/foramen
Term
which branch of the trigeminal is susceptible to dysfunctions of the frontal and sphenoid bone only
Definition
supraorbital n.

why? the superior orbital fissure is in between the greater and lesser wings of the sphenoid
Term
The infraorbital fissure is mainly related to what two bones of the orbit?
Definition
the lower edge of the greater wing of the sphenoid and the orbital surface of the maxillae.
Term
this cranial n. enters the orbit via the inferior orbital fissure and runs below the eye, partially in an open groove and partially through the maxilla.

Dysfunctions if what two bones will result in pain along the nerve discribed above
Definition
1. nerve = infraorbital (V2)
2. dysfunctions in sphenoid and maxillae
Term
the mandibular n. emerges through ______ foramen and passes between what two muscles to then enter the ____ canal of the mandible.
Definition
the mandibular nerve emerges through the FORAMEN OVALE and passes through the TENSOR VELLI PALINTINI AND LATERAL PTERYGOID MUSCLES and then Enters the ALVEOLAR CANAL of the mandible
Term
the mandibular n. is vulnerable to dysfunctions in what three bones
Definition
sphenoid
temporal and
mandible

* temporal and mandible have to do with TMJ dysfunction in adults

*Kids - could be because of intraosseous dysfunctions
Term
pt just had a dental extraction done, she describes her lower molars being extracted on the left side. her chart states that her chief complaint is she is pain on her face. before you even enter the room, your OMM skills allow you to suspect to find what two physical findings.
Definition
1. neuralgia on the opposite side!

2. internal rotation of the temporal bone.
Term
pain pattern with an upper tooth extraction will be
Definition
trigeminal neuralgia on the same side
Term
you have a newborn that will not latch onto the nipple, has been crying excessively and is colicy. nothing seems to be making this baby calm down so as last resort you dig deep in your omm knowledge and remember that birth injuries could often produce such symptoms. where might you find dysfunctions that you can fix with omt?
Definition
1. sphenobasilar dysfunction
2. compression of the condylar parts
3. occiput
Term
where does the hypoglossal n. exit the skull ? compression of this nerve will cause ?? ?
Definition
just anterolateral to the occipital condyle

compression causes tongue dysfunction
Term
T?F?: in a study they found that by doing decompressiong of condylar parts on an infant with colic, their crying time was cut in 1/2, sleeping time increased and parents didnt have to hold and rock their infants as much for them to fall asleep.
Definition
trueee
Term
The location of the jugular foramem =

what cranial n. exits through this foramen
Definition
in the sutureee between the petrous portion of the temporal bone and the occipital condyle

vagus
Term
so if i irritate the suture between my petrous portion of my temporal bone and my occipital condyle, what might happen to me??
Definition
hyperparasympatheticotonia: too much rest and digest stuff -- lower heart rate, irritable bowels, miosis.
Term
in children if you cause a severe compression of the vagus n. what division of the autonomic n. system dominates?
Definition
sympathetic dominance
Term
you have a patient who feels very congested and you palpate his sinuses and find that the emissary veins are congested. this might be due to and impingement where?
Definition
impingement of the internal jugular vein through the jugular foramen might have cause this general cerebral congestion with over distention of accessory circulatins (batson's veins, emissary veins) and a wide range of cerebral cervical, facial and other symptoms.
Term
what all does the jugular foramen carry?
Definition
venous drainage through the internal jugular vein
glossopharyngeal n.
vagus n
and spinal accessory n
Term
which cranial n orginates from the cervical spinal chord levels of c1-c8
Definition
spinal accessory n.
Term
how does the spinal accessory n course?
Definition
enters the cranium via the foramen magnum and exits via the jugular foramen

* its vulnerable to distortion of the shape of the foramen magnum by interosseous dysfunction of the occiput and as it passes through the foramenn magnum
Term
You have a patient with an acute asthma attack and you perform a CV4 technique and are able to give him some relief. what physical signs might you see on a patient who has asthma?
Definition
severe extension head with high arched palate creating a nasal obstruction and mouth breathing
Term
what n causes this?

a floppy baby that can't hold its head up at the appropriate age
Definition
cn XI
Term
hyperparasympatheticotonia causes bronchoconstrictions or bronchodialation?
Definition
bronchoconstriction
Term
where does your auditory apparatus live?
Definition
in the petrous portion of your temporal bone
Term
an external rotation of the temporal bone causes??
Definition
the eustachian tube to OPEN and creates a low pitched roaring tinnitus (similar to holding a conch shell to your ears)
Term
internal rotation of the temporal bone causes what?
Definition
the eustachian tube to close and creates a high pitched hum or buz
Term
patient has vertigo and you think its because of a cranial somatic dysfunction. what might you find when palpating his cri ?
Definition
temporal bone internally rotated and the other externally rotated
Term
describe the relationship between chronic serous otitis media and the temporal bone
Definition
fixed internal rotation of the temporal bone causes the eustachian tube to stay closed and results in chronic serous otitis media
Term
fixed external rotation of the temporal bone results in a chronically open eustachian tube which causes what?
Definition
it causes retrograde transit of food particles and liquids into the middle ear and resultant recurrent acute otitis media
Term
infants delivered via forceps often have --
Definition
internally rotated temporal bones therefore more common to see serous otitis media with this kids
Term
a child with serous otitis media due to internally rotated temporal bones should respond to treatment in
Definition
only two treatments should be necessary to correct the problem
Term
impairment of the jugular foramen and its venous drainage causes what type of headache
Definition
migraine type
Term
headaches can also be associated with sympathetic fibers carried via the arterial system. two arteries involved are
Definition
carotids (via carotid canal located in the petrous portion of the temporal bone..makes a right angle turn within the temporal bone)
vertebrals (carries sympathetics to the posterior fossa region; enters cranium via foramen magnum)
Term
what kind of cranial dysfunction do you see with a person suffering from epilepsy?
Definition
internal rotation of the parietal bones with a mid-saggital ridge
Term
T?F? Infantile seizures respond to cranial manipulation and it is an indication
Definition
FALSEEE - do not respond to cranial manipulation and it is NOT indicated!
Term
T?F? cerebral palsy is caused by cranial somatic dysfunction
Definition
false
Term
how should you treat achild with cerebral palsy in whom you found a cranial somatic dysfunction
Definition
do a trial treatment
if no improvements after about three months of weekly treatment, there will never be any improvements. please discontinue the treatment
Term
when should you treat a patient with cranial somatic dysfunction due to a trauma (post concussion)
Definition
ASAP - as closer to the time of trauma as possible
Term
what bones can you see dysfunctions in ..in a sinusitis patient
Definition
ethmoid
maxillae
vomer
sphenoid
zygoma
temporalis
frontal
palantines
Term
with relation to a stroke, when is cranial treatment contraindicated
Definition
1. first three weeks post stroke (due to the risk of lowering the intracranial pressure and promoting further bleeding in the brain)
2. all acute cerebral bleeds and infarcts
Term
indications for the application of osteopathy in the cranial field
Definition
presence of somatic cranial dysfunction
absence of contraindications
presence of symptoms which may respond to cranial approach
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