In the Fronto-occipital hold, what are the fingers on the frontal hand palpating?

In the Fronto-occipital hold, what are the fingers on the frontal hand palpating?

• A. Wings of the sphenoid
• B. Frontal sinus
• C. Nasal bones
• D. Zygomatic arch

Answer: (A)

The Fronto-occipital hold is used to sense the subtle cranial rhythmic motion at the sphenoid-occipital junction. The fingers of the frontal hand are positioned to palpate the greater wings of the sphenoid, which are the palpable landmarks that reflect the motion transmitted through the cranial base as the SBS flexes and extends. The frontal sinus, nasal bones, and zygomatic arch aren’t the landmarks tapped in this hold, as they don’t participate in the primary cranial base motion you’re monitoring with the frontal hand.

The Fronto-occipital hold is used to sense the subtle cranial rhythmic motion at the sphenoid-occipital junction. The fingers of the frontal hand are positioned to palpate the greater wings of the sphenoid, which are the palpable landmarks that reflect the motion transmitted through the cranial base as the SBS flexes and extends. The frontal sinus, nasal bones, and zygomatic arch aren’t the landmarks tapped in this hold, as they don’t participate in the primary cranial base motion you’re monitoring with the frontal hand.