April 2021
The antero-lateral (AL) muscle chain
Composition of the antero-lateral (AL) muscle chain Muscles of the main structure of the AL chain: Muscles of the lower limbs: Front part of the gluteus medius. Fascia lata tensor. Anterior tibial and posterior
The posterolateral (PL) muscle chain
Composition of the posterolateral (PL) muscle chain Main structures of the PL chain Muscles of the chain of the lower limbs: Gluteus medius. External hamstrings (short and long portion of the biceps femoris) Vastus lateralis
The postero-anterior-anterior-posterior (PA AP) muscle chain
Composition of the postero-anterior-anterior-posterior (PA AP) muscle chain: The main chain has 4 muscle groups, each with a specific function: The Sentinel Group of the Vertical Axis: Deep posterior muscles of the spine: Multifids. Inter
The postero-median muscle chain (PM)
Composition of the postero-median muscle chain: The main part consists of the head and trunk muscles, from top to bottom: –Tensed musculo-aponeurotic structures from the occiput to the orbital region. –Semispinatus, longissimus of the head.