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FASCIAL ARTICULATIONS ⠀ [FASCIAL ANATOMY - OSTEOPATHIC APPROACH] ⠀ The concept of a joint in the body is commonly understood as a junction of two bones such as the elbow. ⠀ However, another definition of a joint is “the linear or angular displacement between two separate biological elements”. ⠀ In essence, a joint can be comprised of any biological tissues that needs to move, pivot or slide/glide around one another. This concept is applied to many soft tissue and fascial links in the body. A junction of two fascial planes in the body typically requires a sliding interface where each layer moves opposite of the other. ⠀ This is referred to as a “fascial articulation” and they are numerous in the human body. This can be between specific fascial layers such as the thoracic diaphragm and the endothoracic fascia or simply between a muscle and it’s superficial fascial layer. An example of motion is ankle plantarflexion, which require bony translation of the talus-tibia but also sliding of the extensor tendons under the retinaculum, effectively creating a fascial articulation. ⠀ These joints need to be evaluated and treated for mobility and function just like bony joints as the two types of joints work in unison to create global body movements. ⠀ In the 2nd diagram, the red arrows represent high value fascial articulations or links. ⠀ Each joint is a connection of separate tissues that requires hydration, elasticity and space to function optimally. Very often, due to trauma, inflammation or inappropriate loading, these tissues become adhered to one another and lose their capacity to slide. This is a “fascial joint dysfunction” and needs to be identified and treated. ⠀ Once fascial dynamics are restored, it is interesting to observe that bony joint restrictions will often improve or resolve. ⠀ Credit @AnatomyLinks & S. Paoletti for the illustration and concept. ⠀ #anatomy #fascia #doctor #biomechanics #muscle #biotensegrity #chiropractic #osteopathy #rolfing #physiotherapy #yoga #acupuncture #medicine #manualtherapy #massage #pilates #anatomia #dr #orthopedics #yogainspiration #yogalove #joint #functionaltraining #student #bodywork #medstudent #fitness #rolfing #gym https://www.instagram.com/p/CdTgjr-gsUd/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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RIB TENSEGRITY ⠀ [FUNCTIONAL ANATOMY & BIOMECHANICS] ⠀ The thoracic cage is composed of 12 thoracic “rings”. The thoracic rings (pic 1) are the thoracic vertebrae level and the attached right and left ribs. This functional unit determines the inspiration-expiration movement and the rotational movement of the segment and the entire thoracic cage. ⠀ If a thoracic ring is restricted or shifted in relation to the neighboring rings, then rotational and lateral bending motion will be limited and present as a global motion restriction such as an inability to rotate thoracic spine to the right. The cause of a “shift” or restriction of a ring is typically a muscular-ligamentous tension. In order to identify the source of the soft tissue tension, we must account for all the muscles attached to each rib segment. ⠀ Pic 2 shows a lateral view of the right 5th rib and it’s numerous muscle attachments and their lines of pull via arrows. They are: 1. Pec Major 2. Pec Minor 3. Rectus Abdominus 4. External Oblique 5. Serrated Anterior 6. Internal Intercostal 7. External Interncostal 8. Levator Costorum Brevis 9. Levator Costorum Longus 10. Longissimus Thoracis 11. Iliocostalis Thoracis ⠀ Each of these muscles can cause a vector of pull in a direction while restricting the ribs ability to move in the opposing direction. If the rib is translated laterally to the left then the entire ring is likely relatively rotated right (pic 3) and the culprit could be the external oblique, serratus or iliocostalis muscles. If the rib stays elevated and the space between rib 5 and 4 appears narrow, any of the muscles attached superior to rib 5 could be the cause. Anatomy opens the doorway to possible sources of pain and dysfunction that would otherwise be hidden without understanding the links. ⠀ Consider the soft tissues and their roles in protecting bones and joints. Know your functional anatomy, not just what the books say. It will make you a better doctor, therapist or coach. ⠀ #anatomy #fascia #tensegrity #biomechanics #yoga #chiropractic #physicaltherapy #physiotherapy #gym #yogaanatomy #osteopathy #medicine #doctor #medstudent #biotensegrity #manualtherapy #pilates #yogapractice #yogalove https://www.instagram.com/p/CPvajNhgJHP/?utm_medium=tumblr

VAGUS NERVE & VISCERAL INTERACTION ⠀ [ANATOMY LESSON - OSTEOPATHIC APPROACH] ⠀ The vagus nerve is a seemingly never-ending branching nerve that connects most of our major organs to our brain. ⠀ It’s the longest cranial nerve in our body, one for the right side and one for the left. And is largely responsible for the mindbody connection for its role as a mediator between thinking and feeling, you know our “gut feeling”. ⠀ The vagus nerve is the “queen” of the parasympathetic nervous system. The “rest and digest” or the chillout nerve. So the more we do things to activate the vagus nerve (like deep breathing), the most we combat the effects of its opposer, the sympathetic nervous system - the “fight or flight”, rushing around, have to do something, stress releasing one. ⠀ A few other functions of the vagus nerve, just to name a few: ▪️slows your heart rate and respiration. ▪️lowers blood pressure. ▪️helps with calmness and relaxation. ▪️controls involuntary muscles in the digestive system, therefore, aiding digestion. ▪️taste sensation. ▪️movement function for the muscles in the neck responsible for swallowing and speech. ▪️gut-brain communication. ▪️reduces inflammation. The vagus nerve is 80% afferent, meaning that most of its sensory fibers goes from your organs to your central nervous system (brain). ⠀ If your organs are stuck or aren’t moving properly the way they should, for example because of fascial adhesions, they will send sensory feedback via the vagus nerve to your brain that things aren’t going so well. The result might be that you feel terrible most of the time. Osteopathy treatment can help to get rid of that. ⠀ #anatomy #fascia #doctor #biomechanics #muscle #biotensegrity #tensegrity #chiropractic #tolfing #osteopathy #physiotherapy #yoga #acupuncture #medicine #manualtherapy #massage #pilates #anatomia #dr #yogalove #neurology #nerve #nerves #student #bodywork #medstudent #student #vagus #vagusnerve #breathing #breath https://www.instagram.com/p/CYbXX8oPfvP/?utm_medium=tumblr

CORACOID TENSEGRITY [FUNCTIONAL ANATOMY & BIOMECHANICS] The coracoid process of the scapula is an anchor point for a number of muscles and ligaments. These soft tissues all provide a certain amount of tension in their own specific vector to balance the forces on the coracoid process. These structures also have a role in stabilizing the forces on their other attachments. The tissues include muscles: 1. Biceps brachii short head 2. Coracobrachialis 3. Pectoralis Minor Ligaments: 4. Conoid ligament 5. Trapezoid ligament 6. Coraco-glenoid ligament (posterior to coracoid, not visible) 7. Coraco-acromial ligament posterior 8. Coraco-acromial ligament anterior 9. Coraco-humeral ligament anterior band 10. Coraco-humeral ligament posterior band The coraco-clavicular ligaments (conoid, trapezoid) resist superior translation of the clavicle with the conoid also resisting anterior translation and the trapezoid resisting posterior translation of the clavicle. The coraco-acromial ligaments manage the space between the coracoid and the acromion which houses the subacromial bursa (star). The bursa is cradled inferiority by the coraco-humeral ligament. If the tensional balance on all of these tissues is disturbed from injury, fibrosis or spasm, the net result is a disturbed position of the clavicle, scapula and humerus along with alteration of all spaces between the bones. This will also lead to common biomechanical dysfunctions such as “subacromial impingement” of the subacromial bursa and supraspinatus tendon. While most focus on the rotator cuff in rehabilitating impingement syndromes, one can’t forget the coracoid complex and it’s role in shoulder girdle function. Conceptualizing where the structures are located and then precisely palpating them will be the only way to effectively treat these important tissues. Picture credit: @anatomylinks #anatomy #biomechanics #functionalanatomy #fascia #tensegrity #chiropractic #osteopathy #neckpain #physicaltherapy #physiotherapy #acupuncture #yoga #crossfit #triggerpoint #yogaanatomy #shoulder #function #biotensegrity #pilates #medicine #fascia #therapy #doctor #training #shoulderpain #backpain https://www.instagram.com/p/CQTIJ3ogOY2/?utm_medium=tumblr

FASCIAL ARTICULATIONS ⠀ [FASCIAL ANATOMY - OSTEOPATHIC APPROACH] ⠀ The concept of a joint in the body is commonly understood as a junction of two bones such as the elbow. ⠀ However, another definition of a joint is “the linear or angular displacement between two separate biological elements”. ⠀ In essence, a joint can be comprised of any biological tissues that needs to move, pivot or slide/glide around one another. This concept is applied to many soft tissue and fascial links in the body. A junction of two fascial planes in the body typically requires a sliding interface where each layer moves opposite of the other. ⠀ This is referred to as a “fascial articulation” and they are numerous in the human body. This can be between specific fascial layers such as the thoracic diaphragm and the endothoracic fascia or simply between a muscle and it’s superficial fascial layer. An example of motion is ankle plantarflexion, which require bony translation of the talus-tibia but also sliding of the extensor tendons under the retinaculum, effectively creating a fascial articulation. ⠀ These joints need to be evaluated and treated for mobility and function just like bony joints as the two types of joints work in unison to create global body movements. ⠀ In the 2nd diagram, the red arrows represent high value fascial articulations or links. ⠀ Each joint is a connection of separate tissues that requires hydration, elasticity and space to function optimally. Very often, due to trauma, inflammation or inappropriate loading, these tissues become adhered to one another and lose their capacity to slide. This is a “fascial joint dysfunction” and needs to be identified and treated. ⠀ Once fascial dynamics are restored, it is interesting to observe that bony joint restrictions will often improve or resolve. ⠀ Credit @AnatomyLinks & S. Paoletti for the illustration and concept. ⠀ #anatomy #fascia #doctor #biomechanics #muscle #biotensegrity #chiropractic #osteopathy #rolfing #physiotherapy #yoga #acupuncture #medicine #manualtherapy #massage #pilates #anatomia #dr #orthopedics #yogainspiration #yogalove #joint #functionaltraining #student #bodywork #medstudent #fitness #rolfing #gym https://www.instagram.com/p/CPLEsbeAxJ6/?utm_medium=tumblr

FASCIAL COMPARTMENTS ⠀ [FASCIAL ANATOMY - OSTEOPATHIC APPROACH] ⠀ Posterior view of the pelvic region reveals interesting fascial links from thorax to pelvis to lower extremity. ⠀ This view is much closer to reality that many “muscle only” pictures. The concept of named muscles is a manifestation of isolationist dissectors of years past who likely equated their findings on a dissection table to that of a butcher. ⠀ Protein “cuts” seemed to take shape and were named as muscles. However, this illustration shows the real anatomy which is an interconnected web of connective tissue that happens to have “compartments” that house contractile protein bundles. ⠀ The left side shows the fascial compartments for the glute max, semimembranosus and biceps femoris. On the right the compartment for the quadratus femoris is shown with the muscle protein removed. ⠀ One can easily see how muscle chains are the true reality as no muscle is isolated but is in fact just compartments along a much larger fascial system. ⠀ This concept can change the clinician’s approach to myofascial therapy or acupuncture. The best therapeutic effects may come from targeting fascial lines or chains rather than individual muscles only. Always think links. ⠀ Credit @AnatomyLinks & Atlas of Human Anatomy and Surgery (J. M. Bourgery & N. H. Jacob) ⠀ #anatomy #fascia #doctor #biomechanics #muscle #biotensegrity #chiropractic #osteopathy #rolfing #physiotherapy #yoga #acupuncture #medicine #manualtherapy #massage #pilates #anatomia #dr #orthopedics #yogainspiration #yogalove #joint #functionaltraining #student #crossfit #bodywork #medstudent #fascialrelease #fascialstretchtherapy #physicaltherapy (hier: Germany) https://www.instagram.com/p/CIaw4jUhajo/?igshid=dbqlcxt8usu1