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The Anatomy Trains map sets out 12 myofascial meridians running along the body in various directions. On the right you see the helix-like set of slings called the Spiral Line. But is it a dream or a reality? Only by going into the dissection lab could we test the theory. pectoralis major palmaris longus medial intermuscular septum lower arm flexors carpal tunnel tendon group flexor carpi ulnaris latissimus dorsi MYOFASCIAL LINES FROM THE ARM Here we see the myofascial continuity from the trunk to the palm—the Superficial Front Arm Line connects the throwing shoulder to the gripping fingers. The latissimus and pectoralis major both link fascially to the medial intermuscular septum that connects over the humeral epicondyle to the flexor group. This flexor group runs through the carpal tunnel to the palm of the hand out to the fingertips. trapezius deltoid lower arm extensors The Superficial Back Arm Line, this time from a fresh-tissue (frozen) cadaver. The only real innovation in these dissections is that we turned the scalpel sideways, maintaining the fascial connection between the muscles instead of cutting each muscle out separately. By doing it this way, you see the trapezio-deltoid muscle connecting over the scapular spine down the arms to the extensor group, which in this specimen are spread out to show those tendons going to the thumb all the way to the little finger. lateral intermuscular septum connect with your colleagues on massageprofessionals.com 37