The Concise Book Of Muscles by C Jarmey

The Concise Book Of Muscles by C Jarmey

Updated to include quick reference tables, an overview of the gross anatomy of the body area and the nerve pathways that are most relevant, and a new chapter on the pelvic floor muscles, the fourth edition of this authoritative, best-selling book offers a comprehensive introduction to the muscular system.

This newly revised fourth edition of The Concise Book of Muscles is a comprehensive guide to the major muscle groups. Fully illustrated with more than 500 drawings, and easy to use, this compact reference provides a complete profile for each muscle, clearly showing its origin, insertion, nerve supply, and action, the movements that use it, and, where appropriate, exercises that stretch and strengthen it.

The book's distinctive quick-reference format shows students exactly how to locate and identify specific muscles, highlighting those that are heavily used and therefore subject to injury in a variety of sports and activities. Each muscle chapter now includes an overview of the gross anatomy of the body area to show bony landmarks, cross-sections of muscle layers, and points of attachment as well as a quick reference table and an overview of the nerve pathways that are most relevant. The book also includes a new chapter on the pelvic floor muscles--of particular interest to those studying or practicing yoga and Pilates--as well as a 20x35 detachable muscle wall chart.

While designed for the student and beginning practitioner of anatomy, massage, bodywork, physical therapy, chiropractic medicine, physiotherapy, yoga, and Pilates or any other health-related field, The Concise Book of Muscles is equally useful for athletes and anyone interested in the workings of the human body.

The information and method of presentation contained in this new book for the therapist is unrivalled in its usefulness as a learning toolRussell Humpage, Russell Medical, Physical Therapy Book Specialists

Amanda Williams (Illustrator) graduated from Middlesex University with a first-class honours degree in Graphic Design (Scientific Illustration). Since then she has worked as a freelance illustrator for various publishers, including Harcourt Brace, Elsevier Science, and The Royal College of Surgeons. Chris Jarmey, M.C.S.P., D.S., M.R.S.S., qualified as a Chartered Physiotherapist in 1979. He also studied acupuncture and osteopathy in the early 1980s. He is the author of several best-selling books, primarily on Eastern medical practices and bodywork methods. Chris teaches body mechanics, bodywork therapy, and anatomy extensively throughout Europe.

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ISBN 13	9780954318819
ISBN 10	0954318811
Title	The Concise Book Of Muscles
Author	C Jarmey
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Lotus Publishing
Year published	2004-10-21
Number of pages	160
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.