Anatomy of the Moving Body, Second Edition by Theodore Dimon Jr

Anatomy of the Moving Body, Second Edition by Theodore Dimon Jr

A complete, lecture-based anatomy course that covers the muscles, bones, and joints of the moving body--perfect for dancers and movement-oriented therapists

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.

Dr. Theodore (Ted) Dimon, the founder and head of the Dimon Institute in New York City, is a renowned expert in the Alexander Technique as well as an educator and author. In 1987, Dimon received his Master's and Doctorate degrees from Harvard University, where he studied human evolution, comparative anatomy, and educational theory in depth. He uncovered new ideas of how the human person is designed to work and function as a result of his studies, which he combined with his practical hands-on expertise. Dimon has helped tens of thousands of patients overcome chronic musculoskeletal disorders and experience greater levels of consciousness since then. The Undivided Self, The Components of Skill, The Body in Motion, Neurodynamics: The Art of Mindfulness in Action, and Anatomy of the Voice are among Dimon's other works.

Professor Emeritus of Illustration at Winthrop University in Rock Hill, South Carolina, where he taught for fifteen years and directed the BFA illustration department, G.DAVID BROWN is a medical illustrator with over 40 years of expertise. He co-founded Synapse Media Productions, Inc., which specializes in medical illustration for print and film. Brown received his bachelor's degree from Harvard University and his master's degree in medical illustration from the University of Texas Health Science Center at Dallas, where he was a member of the Department of Biomedical Communications' graduate faculty for four years.

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ISBN 13	9781556437205
ISBN 10	155643720X
Title	Anatomy of the Moving Body, Second Edition
Author	Theodore Dimon Jr
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	North Atlantic Books,U.S.
Year published	2008-05-27
Number of pages	280
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.