Anatomy Of The Moving Body - A Basic Course In Bones, Muscles, And Joints

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Understand your body's mechanics.

This book is an excellent resource for individuals seeking to increase their understanding of their own body mechanics. It offers thorough information on the major bones, muscles, and joints that make movement possible. The lectures are clear and concise without oversimplifying the information, and the graphics are both detailed and easy to follow. The inclusion of etymology and landmarks, as well as structures relating to breathing and vocalization, make this a comprehensive guide for anyone who wants to gain a deeper understanding of how their body works.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Anatomy Of The Moving Body - A Basic Course In Bones, Muscles, And Joints

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ISBN: 9781556432071
Date of Publication: 2001-05-07
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 4.14
(rated by 86 readers)

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Written by a leading proponent of the Alexander Technique, Anatomy of the Moving Body offers movement educators a basic manual that provides not only drawings and names but also written lectures that tie this sometimes difficult material into a coherent series of presentations. The book is divided into accessible sections that present muscles and joints in a clear and concise manner without oversimplifying or leaving out necessary details. Each of the 31 chapters covers a basic region of the body. Included is information about bones;origins and attachments of muscles and related actions; joints, major ligaments, and actions at joints; major functional structures such as the pelvis, shoulder girdle, ankle, and hand; etymology of anatomical terms; major landmarks and human topography; and structures relating to breathing and vocalization.
 

Understand your body's mechanics.

This book is an excellent resource for individuals seeking to increase their understanding of their own body mechanics. It offers thorough information on the major bones, muscles, and joints that make movement possible. The lectures are clear and concise without oversimplifying the information, and the graphics are both detailed and easy to follow. The inclusion of etymology and landmarks, as well as structures relating to breathing and vocalization, make this a comprehensive guide for anyone who wants to gain a deeper understanding of how their body works.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.