The Pocket Atlas of Human Anatomy: A Reference for Students of Physical Therapy Medicine Sports and Bodywork

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A user-friendly guide for students of anatomy and anyone interested in the workings of the human body This concise pocket-sized reference guide is a handy comprehensive reference for students and practitioners of anatomy massage physical therapy chiropractics medicine and physiotherapy--or for anyone who would like a quick and well-organized manual of human anatomy. The first seven chapters explain anatomical orientation tissues bone the axial and appendicular skeletons joints and skeletal muscle and fascia. In the books final chapters the muscle groups of the bodys four major regions are amply illustrated with composite drawings detailing each regions deep and superficial muscles in both anterior and posterior views. Color tables show each muscles origin insertion innervation and action. Written in clear accessible prose the book offers a wealth of knowledge to the lay reader the aficionado or the practitioner.