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Inside the Cranium

 

 

 

A human skull

This is another of the courses that we are especially passionate about. Because we practice therapies that use this information in detail we can be quite specific about its usefulness.


Most basic A&P trainings take you to the head but not too deeply inside the cranium. Not all modalities need this information but it is specifically useful if you are a craniosacral practitioner, a student within the Upledger craniosacral programme or have a need or desire to find out a bit more about the anatomy of the noddle!


Again, we are thrilled and honoured to be able to include a day in the dissection room to put a previous two days of theory and practice into true 3-d.


While the naming of the (complex) parts is. well complex. we aim to explain how and why things are named and thus make them easier and simpler to relate to and remember.

This course is different form other courses in that. there are no other courses that focus on this anatomical knowledge that we know of! Plus the real specimens and functional application. Every student we have spoken to since doing this course has said how much better they feel they have become as a practitioner.


Because it is a new area for most people to study in such depth we have a fairly comprehensive set of notes that we use as a workbook to work with as we go along: click here to see an example of the presentation and workbook



  WHAT WILL WE ACTUALLY DO?


Day 1: The Bones and Connective Tissues

Introduction to the skull: bones, details of the ways skull bones articulate, meninges, connective tissue and fascia. This will include the naming of parts and the understanding of the relationships of different structures.


Day 2: Blood, Fluids, Nerves and Muscles

Details of the blood supply to the head and its drainage, including production and reabsorption of cerebrospinal fluid. How the nerves exit the skull and spine and structures supplied by the cranial nerves. The attachments and actions of the muscles of the jaw and neck.


Day 3: Seeing Inside the Cranium

A day in the dissection room examining the structures already discussed, on a variety of pre-dissected cadaver specimens. Seeing everything in location will greatly increase your understanding of the practical approaches to working with the tissues of the head and neck.



 

 

What previous participants have said...

  • 'Have greatly enjoyed the course. I feel quite privileged to have been able to be in the dissecting room and look around the museum. Thank you for a great weekend.'
  • 'I will try out your other courses - its great to be able to connect it to complementary work.'
  • 'Have really enjoyed it and have a lot of info to digest!'
  • 'Looking forward to more.'
  • 'I have gained so much information and really enjoyed the last few days. Really nice people too! I will definitely be back for more. Thanks!'

 

 

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