Upper Extremity Myofascial Chains: Difference between revisions
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# Superficial back arm line | # Superficial back arm line | ||
# Deep back arm line | # Deep back arm line | ||
== Superficial front arm line == | |||
[[File:Superficial Front Arm Line (1).jpg|right|frameless|600x600px]] | [[File:Superficial Front Arm Line (1).jpg|right|frameless|600x600px]] | ||
# Medial ⅓ clavicle, coastal cartilage | # Medial ⅓ clavicle, coastal cartilage | ||
# Pect maj, Latti dorsi | # Pect maj, Latti dorsi | ||
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# Carpal tunnel | # Carpal tunnel | ||
# Palmar surface of the fingers | # Palmar surface of the fingers | ||
== Deep front arm line == | |||
[[File:Deep Front Arm Line (2).jpg|right|frameless|600x600px]] | [[File:Deep Front Arm Line (2).jpg|right|frameless|600x600px]] | ||
# 3rd,4th and 5th ribs | |||
# Pec minor | |||
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# Coracoid process | # Coracoid process | ||
# Biceps brachii | # Biceps brachii | ||
# Radial tuberosity | # Radial tuberosity | ||
# | # Anterior border of radial periosteum | ||
# Styloid process of radius | # Styloid process of radius | ||
# Radial collateral ligaments | # Radial collateral ligaments and thenar muscles | ||
# Scaphoid | # Scaphoid and trapezuim | ||
# Outside of the thumb | # Outside of the thumb | ||
== Superficial back arm line == | |||
[[File:Superficial Back Arm Line (1).jpg|right|frameless|600x600px]] | [[File:Superficial Back Arm Line (1).jpg|right|frameless|600x600px]] | ||
# Occipital ridge | |||
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# Nuchal ligament | # Nuchal ligament | ||
# Thoracic spinous process | # Thoracic spinous process | ||
# | # Trapezius | ||
# Spine of scapula, acromion, | # Spine of scapula, acromion, lateral third of clavicle | ||
# Deltoid | # Deltoid | ||
# Deltoid tubercle of humerus | # Deltoid tubercle of humerus | ||
# Lateral | # Lateral intramuscular septum | ||
# | # Lateral epicondyle of humerus | ||
# Extensor group | # Extensor group | ||
# Dorsal surface of fingers | # Dorsal surface of fingers | ||
== Deep back arm line == | |||
[[File:Deep Back Arm Line (2).jpg|right|frameless|600x600px]] | [[File:Deep Back Arm Line (2).jpg|right|frameless|600x600px]] | ||
# Spinous process of lower cervical and upper thoracic | # Spinous process of lower cervical and upper thoracic | ||
# Rhomboids and levator scapula | # Rhomboids and levator scapula | ||
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=== 1. Back arm line === | === 1. Back arm line === | ||
Thoracolumbar fascia | # Latissimus dorsi | ||
# Thoracolumbar fascia | |||
Sacral fascia contralateral to thoracolumbar fascia | # Sacral fascia contralateral to thoracolumbar fascia | ||
# Gluteus max contralateral to thoracolumbar fascia | |||
Gluteus max contralateral to thoracolumbar fascia | # Vastus lateralis | ||
Vastus lateralis | |||
== 2. Front arm line == | == 2. Front arm line == | ||
Pes anserine | # Pec major | ||
# External oblique | |||
# Adductor longus (opposite side of external oblique) | |||
# Gracilis | |||
# Pes anserine | |||
# Tibial periosteum | |||
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Revision as of 17:19, 22 June 2021
Introduction[edit | edit source]
A myofascial chain is a line of connective tissue that runs through out the body. There is a posterior (back) line, anterior (front) line, spiral, and lateral lines. These lines help the body to move as a unit.
Myofascial chains are important to functional movement, coordination and stability. They can be a cause of pain within the body and structural weaknesses. By understanding myofascial chains, you can better understand injuries and movement limitations.
In the upper limb there are four myofascial chains:
- Superficial front arm line
- Deep front arm line
- Superficial back arm line
- Deep back arm line
Superficial front arm line[edit | edit source]
- Medial ⅓ clavicle, coastal cartilage
- Pect maj, Latti dorsi
- Medial humeral line
- Medial IM septum
- Medial humeral epicondyle
- Flexor group
- Carpal tunnel
- Palmar surface of the fingers
Deep front arm line[edit | edit source]
- 3rd,4th and 5th ribs
- Pec minor
- Coracoid process
- Biceps brachii
- Radial tuberosity
- Anterior border of radial periosteum
- Styloid process of radius
- Radial collateral ligaments and thenar muscles
- Scaphoid and trapezuim
- Outside of the thumb
Superficial back arm line[edit | edit source]
- Occipital ridge
- Nuchal ligament
- Thoracic spinous process
- Trapezius
- Spine of scapula, acromion, lateral third of clavicle
- Deltoid
- Deltoid tubercle of humerus
- Lateral intramuscular septum
- Lateral epicondyle of humerus
- Extensor group
- Dorsal surface of fingers
Deep back arm line[edit | edit source]
- Spinous process of lower cervical and upper thoracic
- Rhomboids and levator scapula
- Medial border of scapula
- Rotator cuff muscles
- Head of humerus
- Triceps trachii
- Olecranon of ulna
- Fascia along ulnar periosteum
- Styloid process of ulna
- Ulnar collateral ligaments
- Triquetrum, hamate
- Hypothenar muscles
- Outside of little finger
Stabilization Tracts[edit | edit source]
1. Back arm line[edit | edit source]
- Latissimus dorsi
- Thoracolumbar fascia
- Sacral fascia contralateral to thoracolumbar fascia
- Gluteus max contralateral to thoracolumbar fascia
- Vastus lateralis
2. Front arm line[edit | edit source]
- Pec major
- External oblique
- Adductor longus (opposite side of external oblique)
- Gracilis
- Pes anserine
- Tibial periosteum