Posterior Oblique Sling

Latissimus dorsi · TLF · Contralateral gluteus maximus

Strong evidence — dissection & EMG confirmed
posterior-oblique-sling

Latissimus dorsi → thoracolumbar fascia (posterior layer) → contralateral gluteus maximus

Structures

Muscle references

Latissimus dorsiGluteus maximus (contralateral)
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Documented cross-body myofascial coupling via the posterior layer of the thoracolumbar fascia, relevant to gait and lumbopelvic stability. Described as structural continuity, not an energy-transfer line.

Sources

The Posterior Layer of the Thoracolumbar Fascia: Its Function in Load Transfer From Spine to Legs

Vleeming A, Pool-Goudzwaard AL, Stoeckart R, et al. · Spine, 1995 · 10 cadaver specimens, raster photography