Anatomy Trains (DVD-ROM)

Description

The 'Anatomy Trains' is a revolutionary way of analyzing soft-tissue patterns, and developing strategies for unwinding these patterns via fascial and myofascial work. Using the metaphor of train lines, tracks and stations, Tom Myers explains how patterns of strain communicate through the myofascial 'webbing', contributing to postural compensation and movement stability.

Anatomy Trains brings this concept to life in visually memorable 3D. A high resolution interactive 3D model of human musculature - with the anatomy trains lines, tracks, and stations - provide a unique map of the major myofascial continuities in the human body. The models can be rotated 360°, labeled and are supplemented by text descriptions and videos.

Combination views, to show the complex relationships of two or more lines, have also been included.

What’s new in the 2nd Edition?

This 2nd Edition of Anatomy Trains DVD-ROM has just been published in a much improved interface with a fresh look and feel. New content includes:

• a comprehensive muscle atlas containing over 90 muscles shown individually.
• 27 additional muscle function animations including:
• Lateral flexion of the trunk
• Rotation of the trunk
• Respiration
• Opening/Closure of the lips
• Elevation/Depression of the TMJ
• Elevation/Depression of the hyoid bone
• Contraction of the pelvic floor
• Flexion/extension of the IP joints of the hand
• 4 new gross motor animations including walking upstairs, running and jumping forward.
• ‘Label’ and ‘Save’ options for the animations so you can use in your presentations.
• 10 anatomy trains movie clips created by Tom Myers, explaining the following:
• Arm lines stretches
• DFL – quadratus lumborum
• Fascial net
• Fascial tensegrity
• Functional lines
• Lateral lines – iliac crest
• Rules
• SBL bench work
• SFL ankle work
• Spiral line – serratus anterior

Technical Specification

Single user licence

Format: DVD-ROM

PC and Mac compatible
Operating Systems:
Microsoft XP, Vista, Windows 7
Mac (Intel) OS X - 10.4, 10.5, 10.6

Processor speed:1.5 GHz with 512 MB of RAM
Disk Space: 200 MB
Screen display: 1024 x 768 screen
DVD drive required