Myofascial Chains

Evidence-based fascial continuity chains across the body.

Foot sole ↔ Spine ↔ Scalp

Superficial Back Line

Strong evidence — 14–15 dissection studies

Plantar arch ↔ Spine ↔ Cranial base

Deep Front Line

Moderate evidence — multi-segment chain

Scalp ↔ Face ↔ Cervical fascia

Cervicofacial Continuum

Strong evidence at flat-muscle segments — dissection-confirmed

Sternum ↔ Shoulder ↔ Hand

Stecco Anterior Upper Limb Line

Moderate evidence — Fascial Manipulation framework

Foot ↔ Hip ↔ Trunk (lateral)

Lateral Line

Partial evidence — confirmed segments only

Latissimus dorsi ↔ TLF ↔ Contralateral gluteus maximus

Posterior Oblique Sling

Strong evidence — dissection & EMG confirmed

Pericardium ↔ Diaphragm

Visceral Continuum — Core

Strong evidence — direct fascial attachment

Duodenum ↔ Colon ↔ Posterior parietal fascia

Visceral Continuum — Mesenteric/Peritoneal

Strong evidence — Coffey/Toldt mesenteric model

Cervical fascia ↔ Thorax ↔ Diaphragm ↔ Pelvic floor

Respiratory Continuum

Moderate evidence — functional respiratory chain