Anatomy of the Moving Body, Second Edition: A Basic Course in Bones, Muscles, and Joints

Description

An accessible anatomy book covering the muscles, bones, and joints of the
moving body, with stunning 3D illustrations—perfect for movement-oriented
therapists, students, and athletes. Deepen your understanding of human anatomy
while developing a greater functional and self-awareness of the body in
motion. Learning anatomy requires more than pictures and labels. It requires a
way “into” the subject—a means of making sense of what is being shown. Anatomy
of the Moving Body addresses that need with a simple yet complete study of the
body’s complex system of bones, muscles, and joints, and how they function.
Beautifully illustrated with over one hundred 3D images, this second edition
contains thirty-one lectures that guide readers through this challenging
interior landscape. Author Theodore Dimon Jr. describes each part of the body
in brief, manageable sections, with components described singly or in small
groups. He goes beyond simply naming the muscles and bones to explain the
exact terminology in everyday language. Other topics include: • The etymology
of anatomical terms • Origins and attachments of muscles and their related
actions • Major functional systems such as the pelvis, ankle, shoulder girdle,
and hand • Major landmarks and human topography • Structures relating to
breathing and vocalization This edition features all-new illustrations that
use a 3D digital model of the human anatomical form. Thorough, visually
interesting, and easy-to-understand, Anatomy of the Moving Body, Second
Edition is an ideal resource for students and teachers of the Alexander and
Feldenkrais techniques as well as for practitioners of yoga, Pilates, martial
arts, and dance. Read more

Features:

Product Details:

• Publisher ‏ : ‎ North Atlantic Books; 2nd edition (May 27, 2008)
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
• Paperback ‏ : ‎ 280 pages
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 155643720X
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 05
• Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.12 pounds
• Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.06 x 0.61 x 9.21 inches
• Best Sellers Rank: #40,440 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #16 in Health, Mind & Body Reference #35 in Medical Anatomy #51 in Anatomy (Books)
• #16 in Health, Mind & Body Reference
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