Visceral Vascular Manipulations

This work demonstrates a novel approach to visceral osteopathy. Basing their ideas on a sound understanding of the
underlying A&P, Jean-Pierre Barral and Alain Croibier propose manipulation of the arteries to treat the intestines and
other internal organs by increasing their blood flow. The arteries, elastic and muscular in structure, and the
innumerable nerve filaments which surround them, react ideally to manual treatment. Rich in detailed, high quality
illustrations, this book serves as both an anatomical reference and a guide to carrying out visceral vascular
manipulations in the most effective way possible and is suitable for osteopathic physicians, osteopaths, chiropractors,
physical therapists, manual therapists, physiotherapists, and massage therapists worldwide.




Table of Contents

1. General principles

1 General organization of the cardiovascular system

1.1 Introduction to the cardiovascular system

1.1.1 Circulatory system

1.1.2 Vascular network

1.1.3 The heart

1.1.4 Vascular sections - resistance and capacitance

1.1.5 Blood distribution

1.1.6 Types of circulation

1.2 The heart

1.2.1 Anatomy review

1.3 Vessels

1.3.1 Histology

1.3.2 Arteries

1.3.3 Veins

1.3.4 Blood

2 Circulatory physiology

3 Homeostasis of the cardiovascular system

4 Cardiovascular risk factors

5 Common cardiovascular diseases

6 Cardiovascular semiology simplified


2 The practice of visceral vascular manipulation

7 Principles of visceral vascular manipulations


Section 1 Vessels of the thorax

8 The thorax: from container to contents

9 The heart

10 The thymus

11 The subclavian arteries

12 The pulmonary vessels


Section 2 Vessels of the head and neck

13 Vessels of the breast

14 The common carotid artery

15 The external carotid artery

16 The facial artery

17 The occipital artery

18 The posterior auricular artery

19 The maxillary artery

20 The superficial temporal artery

21 The internal carotid artery and its branches

22 Vessels of the thyroid

23 Neurovascular techniques


Section 3 Vessels of the abdomen

24 Major abdominal landmarks

25 Vessels of the liver

26 Vessels of the stomach

27 Pancreatico-duodenal vessels

28 Pancreatico-splenic vessels

29 Vessels of the intestine


Section 4 Urogenital vessels

30 Renal vessels

31 Iliac vessels

32 Uterine vessels

33 Ovarian vessels

34 Internal pudendal artery

35 The inguinal canal


Conclusion

Glossary

Bibliography

Index