The main function of the spiral line is to cross all planes of movement. Understand and experience the map of the main myofascial tracks and bony stations of the superficial back line, superficial front line, lateral line and spiral line. Beneath these are the rhomboids and levator scapulae leading to the rotator cuff of the deep back arm line dbal. The spiral line myofascial meridian distribut ion did not correlate closely with any sing le acupun cture merid ian, but it could be viewed as a com bination of the courses of the. Myers developed the myofascial meridians as a way of explaining the role of the fascial system in relation to human structure and function.
Myers is hands down and by far my favorite anatomy book. To get this book for free, download anatomy trains pdf right now from our website. Anatomy trains the spiral line my clients are often intrigued by the blue men displayed on the wall of my clinic. Superficial front line superficial back line lateral line functional lines spiral line deep front line arm lines c burrell education 2014. There are exactly three networks within the body that, magically extracted intact, would show us the shape of the whole body, inside and out. It connects the knee to the hip joint and determines the efficiency of kneetracking. Jul 24, 20 anatomy trains, 2nd edition by thomas w. Deep front line spiral line spiral line spiral line anterior view zspenius capitus zrhomboids zserratus anterior zexternal oblique zrectus sheath zinternal oblique ztensor fascia latae zitb ztibialis anterior spiral line posterior view zperoneus longus zbiceps femoris sl head zsacrotuberous ligament zspinae erectors. Those of you more familiar with massage and physical therapy will recognize these as illustrations from thomas myers anatomy trains.
Tom myers introduces you to the anatomy trains bible, the 3rd edition of his groundbreaking book detailing the 12 myofascial linkages of the body and their applications to bodywork, and movement. The deep posterior compartment, with its three ten. Jan 01, 2009 understanding the role of fascia in healthy movement and postural distortion is of vital importance to bodyworkers and movement therapists. The first step, therefore, had to be a reexamination and reorganization of that line. Anatomy trains will allow you to make quality changes in your medical and sports practices to achieve amazing results very rapidly. The spiral line is a helixshaped train of muscle and fascia that helps link the body literally from head to toe. Thomas myers anatomy trains describe the myofascial meridians of the body and help us see the interconnectedness of the body when. It seems wise to follow the same steps in this article, so i will begin with the proposed alternate superficial back line pasbl.
See the blue lines from thomas meyers classic text, anatomy trains. A great place to start is with thomas myerss 2001 book anatomy trains. From the hip, the spiral line passes like a jump rope along the anterolateral thigh and across the shin to the medial longitudinal. Sl sternalis superficial back line tension transfer tom myers. Can train car 1 be affected by an abnormality in train car. Journal of bodywork and movement therapies january 1997 the anatomy trains secondary curves cervical and lumbar obviously, but in this context we would add the slightly flexed, offlock knee and medial longitudinal arch for consideration as additional secondary curves, for a total of four, all joined together in this superficial back line. Concepts discussed today are utilized in our practice. Myofascial meridians for manual and movement therapists presents a unique whole systems view of myofasciallocomotor anatomy in which the bodywide connections among the muscles within the fascial net are described in detail for the first. Author of anatomy trains and a set of supporting videos, and coauthor of fascial release for structural balance lotus, 2010, tom has also penned over 60 articles for trade magazines and journals on anatomy, soft tissue manipulation, and the social scourge of somatic alienation and loss of reliance on kinaesthetic intelligence. The deep back line and a proposed alternate superficial back line. The line helps the muscles pattern important movements like running, rotating the spine and turning the head. I am recommending this book to friends and colleagues and keep using the concepts of anatomy trains in my everyday practice with great success. Myofascial meridians for manual and movement therapists churchill livingstone 2001, which offers a unique perspective on the bodys internal design and has sparked research into fascia or connective tissue and its role in human movement and function. Spiral line illustrates chapter 6 of the anatomy trains book.
Tom myers anatomy trains myofascial meridians erik dalton. Front line 97 5 the lateral line 115 6 the spiral line 1 7 the a r m lines u9 8 the functional lines 171 9 the deep front line 179 10 anatomy trains in. Anatomy trains 3e, myofascial meridians for manual and. Myers book anatomy trains 2008 has become a leading resource in the study of the fascial network but should be considered in context as only one way of considering the way the fascial network can work. Scientific support of myofascial connections anatomy trains. This balance involves at least three of the anatomy trains lines this spiral line, the lateral line, the deep front line, and, by mechanical connection, the superficial front line. In it, he outlines what they lines are, what muscle groups are involved and how they are used. An introduction to the anatomy trains 8 myofascial meridians. I would recommend this excellent work to anyone truly interested in a deep exploration of the anatomy of these myofascial lines. These lines terminate in the four corners of the handthe palm, thumb, back of the hand, and little finger respectively. Nov 21, 2016 tom myers introduces anatomy trains the essential concepts behind this map of the fascial fabric of the body in this updated video. Figure 4 each anatomy trains line can be portrayed as a onedimensional geometric line figure 4a, a twodimen.
Anatomy trains concept and lectures all over the world to a variety of manual and movementbased professions. These myofascial meridians show the fascial networks of the body and are very. Here we see the lower part of the socalled spiral line. Tom myers introduces anatomy trains the essential concepts behind this map of the fascial fabric of the body in this updated video.
The spiral line begins at the mastoid process, runs down the splenius capitis, into c7. Have a deeper understanding of the value of the anatomy trains concept as an integral body map for movement. It does a great job of illustrating and describing how our bodies muscles, tendons, ligaments, bones, joints, and myofascia work together to carry out movement and other everyday bodily functions. Tom myers introduces anatomy trains 3rd edition youtube. The fascial system of the body is formed on all the muscles. Apr 18, 2018 one of those few popular books dealing with this system is anatomy trains written by thomas w. Pdf myofascial meridians as anatomical evidence of. Myofascial meridians for manual and movement therapists. These meridians included the superficial front line, superficial back line, lateral line, spiral line, back functional line and front functional line.
Anatomy trains in motion iiys yoga therapy training in kc. Deep front line finally, this strange sea creature is actually a dissection of your core or deep front line, as we term it. One of those few popular books dealing with this system is anatomy trains written by thomas w. Jun 27, 2016 tom myers introduces you to the anatomy trains bible, the 3rd edition of his groundbreaking book detailing the 12 myofascial linkages of the body and their applications to bodywork, and movement. Myers and the first edition of it originally got published in 2001. Feb 11, 2014 author of anatomy trains and a set of supporting videos, and coauthor of fascial release for structural balance lotus, 2010, tom has also penned over 60 articles for trade magazines and journals on anatomy, soft tissue manipulation, and the social scourge of somatic alienation and loss of reliance on kinaesthetic intelligence. My clients are often intrigued by the blue men displayed on the wall of my clinic. Yes, i wish to receive special offers or promotions from elsevier inc and its elsevier group affiliates worldwide about related products or services. A special thank you to our patients who volunteered to share a portion of their treatment for the sake of this presentation. Thomas myers book anatomy trains is a seminal work on these lines of tissue. Anatomy trains in motion is an indepth course for movement and bodywork professionals who love.
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