Skeletal Development Ages 0-4
This course provides an in-depth exploration of the embryological development and structural formation of the skull and spine from birth to age four, with an emphasis on clinical implications relevant to chiropractic care. The course begins with an overview of embryology, including distinctions between the viscerocranium and neurocranium and the development timeline of the central nervous system (CNS). Participants will then examine the components of the skull, focusing on bones, sutures, fontanelles, and conditions such as craniosynostosis.
Subsequent sections cover the cervical, thoracic, lumbar spine, sacrum, and coccyx. Detailed discussions include vertebral development, identification of atypical formations, and their potential impact on patient care. Radiographic evaluation is integrated throughout, equipping students to recognize developmental landmarks and anomalies in infants to young children.
Lauren Tollefson, DC, DACBR
Assistant Professor
D'Youville University
Dr. Tollefson currently serves as an Assistant Professor of diagnostic imaging in the chiropractic program at D’Youville University in Buffalo, New York. She completed her DC degree from Parker University, and shortly after completed a residency in diagnostic imaging at the same institution. She has been published in peer-reviewed journals and presented at national and local conferences. Her research interests include musculoskeletal diagnostic ultrasound, case studies, and diagnostic imaging pedagogy. Dr. Tollefson also operates a private chiropractic radiology consulting practice.
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