Gluteus Max. – Latissimus Dorsi Muscle Sling - Serola
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Together, the latissimus dorsi (LD) and opposite gluteus maximus (GM) muscles create a force that induces nutation on the gluteal side and counternutation on the latissimus dorsi side. In a right SI lesion, the left GM and right LD will contract, and the right GM and left LD will be inhibited. At the level of L4 to L5, the lumbodorsal fascia is not connected to either the spine or ligaments.
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